De Hirsh Margules, Mother Ann Lighthouse, Eastern Point, Gloucester, 1946. Gouache on paper. Gift of Jean M. Horblit, 2002. [Acc. #2002.004.002]
Northshore Magazine: 25 Things to Do This Fall on the North Shore
By Natalie Gale, October 10, 2025
Hayrides, hikes, and Halloween—oh, my! Between the North Shore’s long list of fantastic family-run farms, Salem’s Haunted Happenings, and autumn fairs and festivals galore, it’s a little overwhelming to plan your October schedule. We’re here to make it easier. Read on for 25 things to do this October north of Boston—from the yearly classics like the Topsfield Fair to one-time seasonal events you won’t want to miss, including dinners and spooky movie screenings. You’ll also find our top spots to hike, bike, drink beer, and eat cider donuts.
Visit the CAM Green Campus
Open Wednesdays through Sundays, the Cape Ann Museum‘s newest expansion is its Green Campus. It’s located off Grant Circle and Route 128 in Gloucester and hosts its own exhibits—Hammers on Stone, chronicling Cape Ann’s granite industry, opens on Oct. 11. If you haven’t been to the Green Campus, check it out this month.
To read the full Northshore Magazine article, click here.
