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2026 Ipswich Illumination
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026Fri 5:20 – 9:00 PM; Sat 4:00 – 9:00 PM; Sun 4:00 – 6:00 PM
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Ipswich Illumination features interactive art installations, live music, poetry, projections, bonfires, and more along the Ipswich River. Each evening, Bonfires will blaze on the Ipswich River, which runs through the heart of our downtown & community. Enjoy installations and performances on the Ipswich Riverwalk Mural.
Two weekends: Meeting House Green Oct 9–11, the downtown Riverwalk Oct 16–17, and closing ceremonies at Pavilion Beach Oct 18.
Also listed on Town of Ipswich ↗
- Where
- Meeting House Green (Oct 9–11), downtown Riverwalk at 4 Union Street (Oct 16–17), Town Wharf and Pavilion Beach (Oct 18)
4 Union St, Ipswich, MA 01938 - When
- Fri 5:20 – 9:00 PM; Sat 4:00 – 9:00 PM; Sun 4:00 – 6:00 PM
- Dates
- Fri, Oct 16Sat, Oct 17Sun, Oct 18
- Price
- Not listed
- Audience
- Family-friendly · Family friendly
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Tickets
- No registration mentioned
Details as listed by the organizer on Oct 12, 2026. Times, prices and dates can change, so check the event page before you go.
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