There is always a reason to LIVE Peabody!
Annual events held throughout the year. Visit our Facebook page for current event details. Where to park? Click here. Check out our upcoming events:
2019 Calendar of Events
June 2 11:00am-3:00pm Peabody Main Street Car Show, Main Street
June 29 TBD Peabody Celebrates Pride LGBTQ event / Pop Up Pub
July 14 6:00-8:00pm Summer Concert on Leather City Common
July 21 6:00-8:00pm Summer Concert on Leather City Common
July 28 6:00-8:00pm Summer Concert on Leather City Common
Aug 4 6:00pm Concert and Fireworks at PVMHS
Aug 11 4:00-8:00pm Pizza Fest (4pm) followed by Concert on Leather City Common
Aug 17 6:00-10:00pm Dinner on Main
Aug 25 6:00-8:00pm Summer Concert on Leather City Common
Oct 24 5:00-7:00pm Nightmare on Main Street
Oct 26 6:00-9:00pm Pop Up Pub, Courthouse Plaza
Nov 30 1:00-5:00pm Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting plus Shop Small Ugly Sweater Crawl
Dec 7 7:00-9:00pm Holiday Concert at Wiggin Auditorium
Dec 8 5:00-7:00pm Holiday Concert at Wiggin Auditorium
All dates/times subject to change. For the most up to date information, follow us on Facebook events.
2019 Calendar of Events
June 2 11:00am-3:00pm Peabody Main Street Car Show, Main Street
June 29 TBD Peabody Celebrates Pride LGBTQ event / Pop Up Pub
July 14 6:00-8:00pm Summer Concert on Leather City Common
July 21 6:00-8:00pm Summer Concert on Leather City Common
July 28 6:00-8:00pm Summer Concert on Leather City Common
Aug 4 6:00pm Concert and Fireworks at PVMHS
Aug 11 4:00-8:00pm Pizza Fest (4pm) followed by Concert on Leather City Common
Aug 17 6:00-10:00pm Dinner on Main
Aug 25 6:00-8:00pm Summer Concert on Leather City Common
Oct 24 5:00-7:00pm Nightmare on Main Street
Oct 26 6:00-9:00pm Pop Up Pub, Courthouse Plaza
Nov 30 1:00-5:00pm Holiday Stroll & Tree Lighting plus Shop Small Ugly Sweater Crawl
Dec 7 7:00-9:00pm Holiday Concert at Wiggin Auditorium
Dec 8 5:00-7:00pm Holiday Concert at Wiggin Auditorium
All dates/times subject to change. For the most up to date information, follow us on Facebook events.
November 30th, 1:00-5:00pm
All aboard! Hop on the *free* trolley as we head throughout downtown with many stops to get you in the holiday spirit. Almost all of the activities are free thanks to the City, downtown businesses and our sponsors. Some activities may have a small fee. Information is still being updated, but here is what we are planning:
1:00 - 5:00 PM
ICE SKATING RINK (81 Main)
Yes, you read that right! An ice skating rink will be set up in the parking lot of 81 Main Street. Ice skate rentals available. $
1:00-4:00PM
COURTHOUSE PLAZA
Get in the holiday spirit with music and dancing with DJ Kevin Angelli
Mayor’s cookies & apples
Peabody Main Streets S’mores station
Visit with Santa
FIREHOUSE (41 Lowell)
Visit with Sparky and have a tour; get your picture on the cover of a magazine, jaws of life demo.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL
Gingerbread House Decorating ($), cookie decorating, games, arts & crafts, hosted by Peabody Recreation
CENTER CHURCH (24 Washington St)
Live nativity complete with animals
Create & Escape DIY Workshop
Porcelain ornaments and other holiday project ($)
McDONALD'S
Meet up with Olaf from Frozen!
CURIOUSCITY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Free admission from 1-4pm plus make your own color changing slime and winter themed crafts.
1:00, 2:00 & 3:00PM
BLACK BOX THEATER (ArcWorks Community Art Center)
Take a break from the festivities and catch the classic, Grinch Who Stole Christmas, inside the new Black Box Theater.
1:30; 2:30 & 3:30PM
PEABODY INSTITUTE LIBRARY
Holiday book reading at 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 with Mrs. Claus and the Elves! All kids get a coupon for a free hot chocolate at Breaking Grounds Cafe.
2:00, 2:30 & 3:00PM
DANCE WITH DENA STUDIO
Musical Performance
4:00PM
Caroling & Tree Lighting
At 4:00p we will meet up at City Hall for caroling and Tree Lighting.
11:00-5:00PM
WIGGIN AUDITORIUM AT PEABODY CITY HALL
In honor of Small Business Saturday, New England Open Markets is proud to present the North Shore Holiday Market! A handmade holiday shopping extravaganza featuring the works from over 60 local makers, artists, designers and specialty food makers.