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Holiday Fair and Santa Claus Are Top Weekend Picks

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

There's plenty happening during the upcoming mid-November weekend in Danvers and here on the North Shore. Below you will find the when and where for some of our picks, including a holiday fair, a chance to stock up on inexpensive used books for the winter or see a comedy at the Larcom Theater, but there's a lot of other events going on this weekend in the area.

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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1. DANVERS COUNCIL ON AGING HOLIDAY FAIR

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Where/When: Danvers Senior Center, 25 Stone St., Danvers; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Why Go: The Danvers Council on Aging promises there will be something for everyone -- knit goods, baked goods, crafts, jewelry and more.

Pricing: Free

2. SANTA ARRIVES AT THE NORTHSHORE MALL SATURDAY

Where/When: Northshore Mall, 210 Andover St., Peabody; Saturday, 8-10 a.m.

Why Go: Jolly old Saint Nick arrives at the Northshore Mall for the season Saturday morning. but before his grand arrival, kids can chow down on a special breakfast and holiday arts and crafts session that includes “Make Your Own Minion Food," Make Your Own Despicable Me 2 Ornaments, and "Despicable Me 2" will be streaming throughout the event. Santa will arrive at 9:15 a.m. for a jingle bell parade to The Children's Place. Kids will then have the chance to sit on Santa’s lap for a photo and share their wish lists in the bottom of the Nordstrom wing. 

Pricing: Free

3. BEVERLY LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE

Where/When: Beverly Public Library, main branch; Nov. 16-24, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1-5 p.m. and Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Why Go: This semiannual sale is always a great opportunity to grab some books at a great price. The selection is always great, especially at the start of the sale, and for the price of one new hardcover at Barnes and Nobles you can completely restock your bookshelf. The sale is open during regular library hours.

Pricing: Paperback and children's books are $1 and hardcover book are $2

4. 'ZOMBIE PROM'

Where/When: Ferrini Dramatics Center at Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m.

Why Go: It is a "high energy, feel-good musical" that will "jump back" to a high school in the "nuclear 1950s" while students "sing and dance their way towards the senior prom."

Pricing: $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors

5. 'MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH AND I'M IN THERAPY'

Where/When: Larcom Theater, Beverly; Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. 

Why Go: This production is less about being Jewish or being Italian and more about the travails of a family dinner. The show is at the historic Larcom Theater through the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

Pricing: $39 for adults and $36 for seniors


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