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Hand Made In America, Latkepalooza and Les Miz' This Weekend

Get a look at the quick info about some of the local events happening this weekend in Danvers and nearby on the North Shore.

It's the final weekend before Thanksgiving and the holiday season is in full gear. Below you will find the when and where for some of our picks for happenings this weekend, including an arts and vendors expo and community Chanukah celebration, but there's a lot of other events going on this weekend in Danvers and the nearby area of the North Shore.

To see more events and activities going on beyond what's listed here, check our events calendar for a complete list.

Remember, each week Danvers Patch’s “Weekender” planner brings you a quick guide to local events and activities.

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If you have great ideas of your own that you want to share, please feel free to add them in the comments section at the bottom.

1. HAND MADE IN AMERICA EXPO

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Where/When: DoubleTree Hotel, 50 Ferncroft Rd., Danvers; Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Why Go: The Hand Made In America Expo with Steve Thomas from "This Old House" features various arts, artisans and entrepreneurs, including several booths for wartime veterans. It's another good opportunity to check out some potential holiday gifts.

Where/When: Aviv Centers for Living, 240 Lynnfield St., Peabody; Sunday, 12-3 p.m.

Why Go: The second annual Latkepalooza Chanukah Celebration at Aviv Centers for Living is this Sunday. It's a free afternon of fun aimed at getting into the Chanukah spirit. There will be latke tastings, workshops, activities for children, dancing, vendors, lectures, a photo booth and a kosher lunch and snacks available for purchase.

Pricing: Free

3. PANCAKE BREAKFAST WITH THE BEVERLY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Where/When: Vittori Rocci Post, Beverly; Sunday, 8-11:30 a.m.

Why Go: Join the local Knights for breakfast at the Rocci post. Make sure you grab a ticket beforehand, either after Mass or from a Knight.

Pricing: Tickets available in advance after Mass at any Catholic church in Beverly

4. SLEIGH BELL ARTISAN FAIR

Where/When: Wenham Museum; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Why Go: North Shore artisans will have "exceptional quality handcrafted gifts" for sale at the fair, which will also including silhouette portraits for sale and book signings by Paul Harding, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author from Wenham.

Pricing: Free Admission

5. NEVERLAND THEATRE'S 'LES MISERABLES'

Where/When: Temple B’nai Abraham Theater, Beverly; Thursday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 3:30 p.m.

Why Go: Neverland Theatre Co. productions are always popular and well done, and the latest show is also getting rave reviews. 

Pricing: $17.50 and $20


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