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Good Harbor Beach Events

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Eastern Point Lighthouse Walk

Eastern Point, Gloucester · Nature

Self-guided walk to Eastern Point Lighthouse, 5 min south -- one of the most scenic lighthouse drives on Cape Ann, with harbor seal haul-outs on the breakwater rocks.

Big Days

annual
Jun

Good Harbor Beach Clean-up Day

Annual beach stewardship day at Good Harbor -- community volunteers clean the beach and dunes. Hosted by the Gloucester Conservation Commission and local environmental groups.

Sep

Gloucester Schooner Festival

Labor Day weekend Schooner Festival in Gloucester Harbor -- traditional racing schooners compete in the harbor. Spectacular viewing from Good Harbor or the Gloucester waterfront.

Jun

St. Peter's Fiesta, Gloucester

The legendary Portuguese fishing festival -- blessing of the fleet, the greasy pole competition, fireworks and five days of food and music. One of New England's most authentic and wild cultural festivals.

see you out there

Confirmed events are dated listings from ticketing feeds and local calendars, refreshed daily. Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.

Coming up at Good Harbor Beach: The Backyard Growcery Farmers Market at Burnham's Field, 75 Pleasant St, Wednesday, Sep 23 at 2:30 PM and Community Safety Day at Gloucester, Saturday, Sep 26. Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.