Spring is a season of renewal, blossoms, community celebrations, and outdoor fun — and our region has no shortage of events to welcome it! From classic town fairs to flower festivals, art markets, and family activities, here’s what’s coming up this spring across our local communities.
🌸 Andover
🌼 Spring Fling on Main Street
Kick off the season with live music, local artisans, children’s activities, and seasonal treats scattered along Main Street. Great for families and a perfect stroll with blooms and sunshine.
📚 Andover Public Library Spring Book & Crafts Fair
Discover new reads, enjoy hands-on crafting stations, and support local makers all in one community space.
🌿 North Andover
🌷 North Andover Blooms & Tunes Festival
This festive weekend celebration includes garden tours, live music on the Common, food trucks, and a dedicated kids’ zone with games and crafts.
🎨 Spring Artisans Market at The Shops at Marcou
Local artists and crafters showcase spring-themed goods — from jewelry and pottery to floral prints and handmade toys.
🌼 Lawrence
🍎 Merrimack Valley Spring Harvest Festival
A celebration of local agriculture and seasonal foods with live entertainment, chef demos, and fresh produce vendors.
🎭 Cultural Spring Festival in Downtown
Embrace Lawrence’s rich cultural tapestry with performances, dancers, and global cuisine highlighting the spring spirit.
🐣 Haverhill
🌺 Haverhill Flower Festival
Held downtown with picnicking on the Merrimack Riverwalk, flower art installations, and a children’s garden area.
🎪 Winter to Spring Transition Fair – Buttonwoods Park
Welcome warmer weather with fair games, pony rides, plant sales, and environmental exhibits from local nature groups.
🍀 Boxford
🌻 Boxford Family SpringFest
A cozy community event with local farm visits, seed planting stations for kids, craft vendors, and farm-to-table snacks.
🧺 Community Picnic at Spofford Pond
Enjoy the first picnic of the season with music, frisbee, kite flying, and plenty of open green space for family fun.
🌼 Middleton
🎡 Middleton Spring Fair & Craft Show
A favorite for families with carnival favorites, local crafts, spring treats, and community fundraising booths.
🌿 Middleton Garden Walk
Tour local home gardens in bloom and get inspired with planting tips from seasoned gardeners.
🌷 Georgetown
🌸 Georgetown Spring Street Festival
Live music, kids’ activities, art displays, and delicious food from local vendors — all celebrating the fresh energy of spring.
🍓 Strawberry Social & Plant Sale
A community favorite where folks can pick up spring plants and enjoy strawberry shortcake and lemonade with neighbors.
🌱 Groveland
🌷 Groveland Blooms & Bites Festival
A family-friendly event spotlighting local farms, spring food sampling stations, and floral arrangements.
🎨 Groveland Craft & Garden Fair
Local makers and gardeners gather for a day of browsing beautiful plants, handmade goods, and community spirit.
🌞 Methuen
🌼 Methuen Spring Jubilee at City Hall Plaza
Celebrate spring with music, food trucks, and activities like face painting, games, and community art projects.
🐰 Easter & Spring Family Festival
A big highlight for families with egg hunts, inflatables, crafts, petting zoo elements, and special guest appearances.
🌟 Tips for Families
- Check event sites or local social media pages for dates, times, and weather updates closer to the event.
- Plan early — many spring fairs sell out parking spots or require advance RSVPs.
- Bring layers — spring weather on the North Shore can be unpredictable!
- Many fairs also include fundraiser elements (raffles, bake sales, plant/flower sales) that support local schools or nonprofits — so bring some spare change.
