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: 
Restaurant Week takes on a whole new look in 2020!  As the weather turns colder it's more important than ever to continue to support your local business community and with these specials that will run all MONTH long, you will have lots of choices.  Whether you decide to eat in, dine al fresco, or take out ... you will find something for everyone.  

The promotion aims to include a wide range of eateries and food purveyors with special offerings :
  • $20.20​ traditional prix fix menu
  • 20% Off an entree (giving you flexibility to decide)
  • Special - because sometimes not all businesses fit into the same mold!

The list may look a bit shorter than in previous years, but please keep in mind many restaurants are still struggling to keep up with demand, with less staff, reduced capacity and increased costs.  For these reasons, we appreciate any support you can give to our local restaurant community.  

We are still adding restaurants to the Dine Out Peabody promotion.
For more information on any restaurant or food provider, simply click on their name.

Participating Restaurants:

Big Fin Poke, Northshore Mall
Special:  Buy 2 bowls and 2 fountain drinks, get a 3rd for only $1! 
 (valid thru 11/30/20)
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Breaking Grounds Cafe, 67 Main Street
20% OFF:  All hot or iced Fall lattes (small or large)
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Brodie's Pub, 10 Lowell Street
TBA

Capone's Restaurant, 147 Summit Street
2 course meal:  Choice of appetizer - Fried calamari or special garlic bread or sauteed mussels bianco, plus Entree choice of one: Eggplant parmesan, lasagna, chicken broccoli ziti, rigatoni Bolognese, cheese ravioli or past with meatballs.
Edible Arrangements, 637 Lowell St, Big Y Plaza
$20.20:  Dozen dipped fruits in a gift box
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Granite Coast Brewing Company, 77 Main Street
Special:  2 flights and a side car of 5oz craft beer samplers. Deal includes 10 total 5oz samplers of craft beer.
(Excludes Shandy and Radler styles. Must be 21+ to purchase. Beer must be consumed on site. Per state guidelines, food must be ordered prior to alcohol. Meal offering varies and is not included.  Visit Granite Coast's Facebook page to see list of daily food vendors.)
La Siesta Restaurant, 3 Main Street
20% OFF Chicken Dinner special (Chicken cutlets, sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach in a chipotle cream sauce served with rice).  Peabody location only
Lupo's Italian Kitchen, 637 Lowell St, Big Y Plaza
$20.20:  3 course meal includes: Garden salad & garlic bread; choice of chicken parmesan or eggplant parmesan; side of pasta and fountain drink
Mr. G's Pizza, 474 Lowell Street
20% OFF:  Any lunch item
Special:  Free coffee with breakfast sandwich
Nex Mex Thing, 77 Main Street
$20.20:  3-course meal includes:  Appetizer: Chips & Salsa; Entree: Bowl (choice of chicken, pork or ground beef), Dessert: Churro for dessert (chocolate or carmel), and free fountain drink.
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Nothing Bundt Cakes, 229 Andover Street
20% OFF $20 or more purchase, valid Monday-Friday
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The Wardhurst, 31 Lynnfield Street
$20.20:  Choice of entree:  Prime Rib or Baked Stuffed Shrimp or Fried Chicken Plate; plus choice of 2 sides and dessert.
We are unable to host our annual events such as Nightmare on Main Street, but we have put together a whole month of fun in partnership with our downtown businesses.  Events for kids and families, and adults as well - all geared toward celebrating the season and adhering to Covid safety guidelines. 

We are calling it AutumnFEST and it's happening all month long!  We are still adding to the calendar of events.  Please check back for more info.

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October 3rd  - Hocus Pocus Painting with Desiree
Let’s Create! Join us for a Hocus Pocus Canvas Workshops with 3 ways to create....
1- in studio... limited tickets
2- at home with our zoom workshop
3- with our paint by number kit

Channel your inner Sanderson Sister at our fun & creative workshop! Link below to sign up $40 and up.  Hosted by Create & Escape DIY Workshop
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Crafts-To-Go! Every Saturday in October
Looking for weekend activities? Place holds for curbside pickup and request surprise librarian favorites from our "Takeout Menu". If you schedule your curbside pickup for Saturday and you can also get one of our new Crafts-To-Go kits for kids (while supplies last). Viola! Your weekend is booked, courtesy of the Peabody Institute Library.   Crafts-To-Go Kits will be put outside at 10AM every Saturday morning. When they're gone, they're gone, but a new kit will be available every Saturday. Hosted by the Peabody Institute Library
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October 9th - The Goonies Movie Night:  4P, 6:30P and 9:00P
Goonies is a classic movie about a band of adventurous kids who take on the might of a property developing company which plans to destroy their home to build a country club. When the children discover an old pirate map in the attic, they follow it into an underground cavern in search of lost treasure but come up against plenty of dangerous obstacles along the way.

4:00 & 6:30pm showings are family/child friendly and include free popcorn during the show. (Note: the movie was rated PG in 1985. The definition of PG in 1985 was Parental Guidance Strongly Suggested – Most Material May Not be Suitable for Children.) Audience is limited to 24 persons with chairs socially distanced. Tickets $5

Just for the adults:
9:00 pm how is 21+ only and ticket price includes a ‘fan pack” with pirate eye patch, treasure map and "gold" coins, Babe Ruth candy bar, and other interactive Goonies fun. “Find” the treasures as you watch the movie to complete your “map”. First person to complete the map wins a $25 ‘treasure’ gift certificate to Petrillo’s Italian Kitchen Jello pirate drinks and bubbly cocktails as well as other beverages available for purchase. Tickets $20

Hosted by Peabody's Black Box Theatre; sponsored by Aspire Developmental Services; popcorn sponsor ​Salem Five Bank
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October 10th - Ghost & Legends Walk
On this haunted walking tour you’ll hear stories of historical events and people, and visit a few thought to be haunted sites. Discover Peabody’s dark side while you are entertained of events that caused some souls to remain among us. Your guide will combine the ancient art of storytelling with historic research as well as legends about ghosts, hauntings and just plain fascinating tales.  Two offerings:  8:00 pm and 9:30 pm

Sponsored by Peabody Main Streets
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October 11-24 - Great Pumpkin Carving Contest
It’s time for the 2nd annual Great Pumpkin Carving Contest contest! Nothing symbolizes Halloween like the gap-toothed grin of a jack o’ lantern. Pumpkin carving continues to be an annual ritual in many households and like most holiday traditions, it’s most enjoyable when you share it with friends and family.... and now, your community.  This event is virtual!  Paint, carve, decorate and share your creation.  Prizes for Scariest, Funniest and Most Creative!  Free to enter.  Open to Peabody residents only.

sponsored by Peabody Main Streets and Peabody Recreation Department
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October 16th - Citizens Inn Virtual Cooking Class
Cook a home style meal right along with Brianne Jurs -  live! The menu features delicious, harvest dinner: butternut squash risotto, stuffed pork loin with seasonal vegetables, finished with apple dumplings. While your dinner bakes, Executive Director, Corey Jackson, will take you on an exclusive tour of Haven from Hunger and answer your questions. 

100% of all ticket sales will be applied directly to the growing needs at the Haven from Hunger program.

Tickets $50.  Sponsored by Citizens Inn / Haven from Hunger
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October 18th - Paint & Sip Brunch
Join Create & Escape DIY Workshops for a wickedly creative Brunch & Paint at the Black Box Theater in Peabody! Who doesn't love the Sanderson Sister's? We are painting on canvas the classic Hocus Pocus scene of our favorite witches under the direction of our creative local artist, Desiree who will provide step by step instruction as you relax sip, brunch and paint with friends! Price includes brunch and we will have a cash bar.  Covid 19 Restaurant Rules apply. At sign up you select with you sit with it.

Not comfortable attending in person?  Join us virtually!

sponsored by Create & Escape DIY Workshop
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October 17th - Date Night & Cooking Demo
Chef Danny Garcia from Eva's Pastries in Peabody is teaching us that couples who cook together, stay together.  Enjoy a 4-course dinner complete with Eva's dessert flight.  You will learn how to make your own sauces and dressings; craft cocktails and sample local wines. 

Grab a date. Grab a friend. Or treat yourself to an evening of culinary delights and great drinks.  Individual $65; Couple $110.  Limited to 22 persons - all socially distanced, of course.
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October 18th - Oktober-feast with Julian
Fall weather calls for hot dogs, cheese and more which pair perfectly with the beers at Granite Coast Brewing!  Available 2-6pm.  The outside patio will be open pending weather!

sponsored by Granite Coast Brewing Company, 77 Main Street
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​ October 23rd - Hocus Pocus Movie Night: 4P, 6:30P and 9:00P
Just in time for Halloween, this witchy little flick has all the right elements: big-name stars, a campy concept and a PG script that flirts with PG-13 jokes!  After moving to Salem,  teenager Max Dennison explores an abandoned house with his sister Dani and their new friend, Allison. After dismissing a story Allison tells as superstitious, Max accidentally frees a coven of evil witches who used to live in the house. Now, with the help of a magical cat, the kids must steal the witches' book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.

4:00 & 6:30pm showings are family/child friendly and include free popcorn during the show. (Note: the movie was rated PG in 1993 / Parental Guidance Strongly Suggested – Most Material May Not be Suitable for Children.) Audience is limited to 24 persons with chairs socially distanced. Tickets $5

Just for the adults:
9:00 pm how is 21+ only and ticket price includes a ‘fan pack” with Hocus Pocus mask, Hocus Pocus Bingo( (with prizes), witches munch, popcorn and more for a fun filled night of laughs and interactive fun. Eerily fun and festive bubbling cocktails as well as other beverages available for purchase. Tickets $20

hosted by Peabody's Black Box Theater; sponsored by Aspire Developmental Services; popcorn sponsor: Salem Five Bank