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46 OCTOBER 2019 NORTHSHOREMAG.COM PHOTOGRAPHS, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT COURTESY OF TOPSFIELD FAIR, LYNN AUDITORIUM, AND HAWTHORNE HOTEL agenda 2 8 1 . H AU N T E D H A R B O R /S A LE M H O R R O R F E S T O C T O B E R 3 - 1 4 Given its infamous history of witch hunts and its current thriving community of practic- ing witches and mediums, Salem is a natural fit for hosting a horror festival. Over the course of two weekends, attend live podcasts, shop at on-theme vendors, and marathon- watch horror movies— both classics and current films. Times vary. Cost: $15-$149. Salem Waterfront Hotel, 225 Derby St., Salem, 978-740-8788, haw- thornehotel.com/ halloween 2 . R U M O U R S O F F LE E T WO O D M AC A N N I V E R S A RY TO U R O C T O B E R 4 For those who have dreams of jamming out to Fleetwood Mac's most celebrated album, tribute band Rumours of Fleetwood Mac will be celebrating 50 years of the band's best music with its anniversary tour. 8 p.m. Cost: $27-$157. Lynn Audito- rium, 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, 781-599-7469, lynnauditorium.com 3 . TO P S F I E LD FA I R O C T O B E R 4 - 1 4 The beloved agricultural fair will return to Topsfield this fall for its nearly 200th year in business. With attractions like farm animals, draft horse shows, flower shows, food exhibitions, amusement park rides, and the giant pumpkin weigh-off, the fair is packed full of family- friendly fun. Opens at 10 a.m. daily. Cost: $12-$15. Topsfield Fair, 207 Boston St., Topsfield, 978-887- 5000, topsfieldfair.org 4 . M E R R I M AC K VA LLE Y H A LLOW E E N B O O K F E S T I VA L O C T O B E R 1 2 Book lovers, rejoice! The Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival will kick off its fifth year of celebrating dark fiction writers at the Haverhill Public Library. Old and new authors like Kelley Armstrong, Grady Hendrix, Kat Howard, and many more will be attending to discuss all things horror and fantasy. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St., Haverhill, 978-373-1586, christophergolden.com/ events/merrimack-valley- halloween-book-festival 5 . N E W B U RY P O R T FA LL H A R V E S T F E S T I VA L O C T O B E R 1 3 - 1 4 Take in the beauty of a New England autumn at Newburyport's Fall Harvest Festival! The event will feature live music, seasonal treats, craft booths, and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Market Square, Newbury- port, business.newburypo- rtchamber.org/events/ details/newburyport-fall- harvest-festival-2019 6 . W ITC H E S' N I G H T O U T O C T O B E R 1 8 Head to downtown Newburyport for a Witches' Night Out of adult-friendly spooky celebration. Come outfitted with your best black hats and broomsticks for a night of delicious food, drinks, and seasonal shopping. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free. The Tannery Marketplace, 75 Water St., Newburyport, 978-462-6680, newbury- port.com/witches-night- out-newburyport-dress- to-impress/ 7. A R O U N D C A P E A N N H A LF M A R AT H O N O C T O B E R 2 0 Burn off some Hallow- een candy during a half marathon along Cape Ann's scenic coastline of beaches and villages. Participants will receive a race shirt, as well as a custom medal upon finishing. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost: $79. O'Maley Middle School, 32 Cherry St., Gloucester, yukanrun. com/AroundCapeAnn- Half Marathon 8 . H AW T H O R N E H OT E L H A LLOW E E N B A LL O C T O B E R 2 6 Where better to celebrate Halloween than spooky Salem? The historic Hawthorne Hotel hosts its annual Halloween Ball this October, with three floors of food, dancing, live music, psychics, and—of course—cos- tumes! 7 p.m.-12 a .m. Cost: $115. Hawthorne Hotel , 18 Washington Square, Salem , hawthornehotel.com CAN'T-MISS EVENTS THIS MONTH L I V E + P L AY 3