The Gloucester Block parties are fun, festive events that bring downtown to life! A portion of Main Street is closed off from 6–10pm, allowing for live music from local bands, street performers, al fresco dining, children's activities, and more! This family-friendly event has something for everyone!

The annual Gloucester Schooner Festival takes place on Labor Day weekend. It’s Gloucester’s major marine event, with participating schooners ranging from 19 feet to over 125 feet in length. The Mayor’s Race is the signature event of the Schooner Festival and takes place on Sunday, and is preceded by a parade of schooners that can be viewed from the Boulevard. The Festival also offers shoreside events including Maritime Heritage Day on Saturday. Friday's schedule features all-day arrival of participating vessels. 5:00–7:00pm: Mayor's…

Out of the Mouths of Babes comes to Gloucester Stage after a sell-out run in NYC last summer, and is currently en route to its premiere in London’s West End. Gloucester Stage’s founding artistic director returns to direct his latest comedy, with a cast featuring GSC favorite Paula Plum. “Israel Horovitz knows how to write a solid comic line that works without sounding like a punch line on a television sitcom. You won’t go away depressed or troubled about the…