Events & Celebrations

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the presenter of ‘Massachusetts in the Woman Suffrage Movement’ will be unable to attend the event. We plan to reschedule the event to a later date and will notify those who have already registered and will invite all to attend at a later date. Thank you.

Sunday, May 31st at Tenney Gatehouse, Greycourt State Park, 10–3. Civil War & WWII reenactors, Methuen Museum photo exhibits, hands-on activities for all ages & more — rain or shine, complimentary admission. See full details on this event's page.

Friday June 19 & Saturday June 20, the Celebrating Methuen 300 Festival promises a family-friendly atmosphere with popular live music on the stage in Nicholson Stadium. From 3-6 pm on both days, kids can enjoy Bouncy houses, yard games, face painting, and balloon art. From 3-9 pm on Friday and Saturday, food trucks will serve up various styles of cuisine while community groups serving Methuen residents share information and involvement opportunities.

Methuen High School Class of 1976 — 50th reunion: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 6–10 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Andover. Dinner and dancing. $85 per person. RSVP by August 1, 2026.

This Gala event, set in Methuen's majestic Organ Hall, will feature cocktails, dinner, and musical entertainment. This event will include a communication from James Paul Archibald Methuen-Campbell, 8th Baron Methuen.

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Rita Parisi brings to life the women of the Revolution in a powerful solo theatrical performance featuring firsthand voices from the American Revolution. 6:30 PM — Exhibits open. 7:00 PM — Presentations begin.

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National Park Ranger Christopher Gwinn shares the role Essex County soldiers played in the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg and the sacrifice that helped preserve the Union. 6:30 PM — Exhibits open. 7:00 PM — Presentations begin.

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Before One If By Land, Two If By Sea. Join Author and Historian Alexander Cain as he delves into the formation of the Massachusetts militia and the minute-man system just before the battles of Lexington and Concord. The Massachusetts Provincial Congress instructed towns to prepare for imminent conflict with England. In response, the Merrimack Valley formed minute companies, stockpiled weapons, ammunition, and supplies, and set up a defense network. 6:30 PM — Exhibits open. 7:00 PM — Presentations begin.

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Hollywood is Coming to Methuen! This concert – which will feature the Firebird Pops Orchestra – presents iconic movie themes from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter & more. Tenor Peter Mill will add his voice to the movie magic to celebrate Methuen's 300th Birthday.

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The Luncheon – which will commemorate the date of Methuen's first Town Meeting in 1726 – will launch the City's Tricentennial Celebration. The program will include a summary of the historical events that led to the founding of Methuen.

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