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Outdoor things to do on Cape Ann

33 outdoor activities in Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Hamilton, Wenham, Ipswich and Beverly through Dec 7, 2026: guided walks and hikes, birding, farm visits, boat trips, paddling and sports programs. Updated every week.

This week 15 events

Mon, Oct 12

Tue, Oct 13

Wed, Oct 14

Thu, Oct 15

Fri, Oct 16

Sat, Oct 17

  • Magnolia Woods · Gloucester · 9:00 – 11:00 AM · $16 members / $19 non-members · Outdoors & Recreation · Details
  • Choate Island Day★ Big event
    Crane Wildlife Refuge · Ipswich · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · $40–$50 adults, $28–$35 children (guided); self-guided tickets also sold · Outdoors & Recreation · Details
  • Choate Island Day★ Big event
    Crane Wildlife Refuge on the Crane Estate · Essex · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · $40–$50 adults, $28–$35 children (guided); self-guided tickets also sold · Outdoors & Recreation · Details
  • Castle Hill on the Crane Estate · Ipswich · Sundays + Oct 17 · $15 members / $25 non-members · Outdoors & Recreation · Details
  • Linebrook Road, Ipswich | Saturdays & Sundays in October, Saturdays: 10 AM - 10 PM | Sundays:& Holidays: 10 AM - 6 PM · Ipswich · Saturdays & Sundays · $19.99 online / $22.99 gate · Outdoors & Recreation · Details
  • Essex River Cruises & Charters · Essex · Saturdays & Sundays · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM & 2:00 – 4:00 PM · $44 adults / $30 children; under 3 free · Outdoors & Recreation · Details
  • Appleton Farms · Ipswich · Every Saturday · 2:30 – 3:30 PM · $44 members / $55 non-members · Outdoors & Recreation · Details
  • Essex River Cruises & Charters · Essex · Outdoors & Recreation · Details

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Running now 3

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