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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.
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.
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.
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
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
At Good Harbor Beach, the sun sets at 8:02 PM today — about 14h 25m of daylight. Sunrise was 5:37 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Good Harbor Beach update at the top of the conditions page.