Current Events spotlights exciting happenings in the coming days. If you’d like to contribute a listing, please email Current Editor Leigh Blander at lblander@marbleheadnews.org.
Halloween Mahjong Madness
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 6-9 p.m.
All levels are welcome to Halloween Mahjong at Hunt and Gather, 9 Pleasant St., in Marblehead. Come in costume (optional but encouraged!) and play for a good cause, The Ellie Fund. $60 entry includes tournament play, light bites and refreshments. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to The Ellie Fund, in honor of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There will be prizes for top players and best costumes, snacks, and eerie drinks! Register at https://loom.ly/jUqf7p8.
Love for Runway
Thursday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sip, shop and support Runway for Recovery at Marblehead’s local businesses. Participating businesses will donate a percentage of sales to Runway for Recovery, a nonprofit that provides families with a continuum of support along their journey with breast cancer. Start at Shubies for some bites and drinks, and shop along Atlantic Avenue and in the Historic District.
Paint Night
Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join Paint Night, led by Angela Dixey, in an acrylic painting project. Held at Lighthouse Fitness Studio, there will be light appetizers and bring your own beverage. Reserve your spot at harborfitnessstudio.punchpass.com/classes/18470169!
Q&A with Mystery (and romance) writer Sherry Thomas
Monday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
Abbot Public Library is teaming up with Ashland Public Library for a virtual event with Sherry Thomas featuring her new book, “The Librarians!” There will be a discussion of Thomas’ roots as a romance writer and her move to mysteries. Registration is required to attend via Zoom. tinyurl.com/Sherry-Thomas.
Mystery Book Group
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m.
The Mystery Book Group will meet to discuss “How to Solve Your Own Murder” by Kristen Perrin at Abbot Library. Copies will be available to check out at the Reference Desk. Registration is required and limited to 15. Please register at tinyurl.com/Oct-2025-Mystery.
Pumpkin Illumination Contest
Thursday, Oct. 30, 4-6:30 p.m.
The 17th annual Pumpkin Illumination will be held at the Jeremy Lee Garden. Carve and decorate your pumpkin for prizes to win in categories of Spookiest, Most Creative and Most Marblehead. The public can vote for the People’s Choice Award. Admission to the garden is $5 per person or $20 per family. Tickets available at the door. Submitting a pumpkin is free, all pumpkins must be registered at this link: https://loom.ly/z3byxbs.
Town trick-or-treat
Thursday, Oct. 30, 4-6 p.m.
The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual trick-of-treat event. Enjoy sweets and treats and extended shopping hours at participating businesses around town. Look for the Halloween pumpkin poster displayed by retailers to indicate their participation.
Children’s Halloween Party at the Abbot Public Library
Friday, Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m.
Young children ages 1-5 and their caregivers are invited to come in costume to a Halloween party at Abbot Library. There will be not-so-spooky story time with picture books read aloud by library staff, easy crafts to make and take home, simple games, refreshments and a grab bag to bring home. Register at tinyurl.com/kids-Halloween-2025.
Beatles Concert at the Lee Mansion Garden
Friday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m.
Studio Two, a Beatles tribute band, will rock the night away at the Lee Mansion Garden with a free, family-friendly performance. Studio Two has been performing the iconic music of The Beatles since 2012. No registration required.
The All Hallows Eve Ball
Friday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m.
Head over to The Beacon Restaurant on Halloween Night for entertainment from The Johnny Ray Band. Prizes will be given out for best costumes. For more information, thebeaconmarblehead.com/entertainment.
