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172Events this week
22Free things to do
83New spots
75New stories

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This week in Haverhill

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 172 events, day by day →

Wicked Weekend

Friday 4am · Historic Gloucester

Coffee at the Library

Friday 9:30am · Abbot Public Library · Free

Farmer's Market

Friday 10am · Nevins Memorial Library · Free

Friday Afternoon Drop-in Art: Tiny Stick Brooms

Friday 3pm · Peabody Essex Museum

New in Haverhill

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Weir Hill

Parks & Outdoors

Local hill-and-lake fix: Trace the shore of Lake Cochichewick, then climb through oak barrens to hilltop views across the Merrimack Valley at Weir Hill (yep, it’s pronounced “wire”).

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Azul Mexican Restaurant

Restaurants

Tacos, tequila, repeat: Azul Mexican Restaurant is serving up traditional Mexican favorites with some fun twists, plus agave-forward cocktails that make margarita night feel special.

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Winnekenni Castle

Arts & Culture

Castle fix-up watch: Even with the building at Winnekenni Castle currently closed for extensive rehabilitation, it remains Haverhill’s beloved cultural treasure.

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Haverhill’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Haverhill

The five stories Haverhill readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Weekend Brings Haverhill Cannabis Walk, Visits by NFL Stars Highlight Ballot Questions - WHAV

    The first-ever Haverhill Cannabis Walk is taking place in Haverhill, Massachusetts, as part of a weekend "No on 8 and Yes on 10" ballot campaign, which includes visits from NFL stars Ricky Williams and Kyle Turley.

    Full story at whav.net ↗

  2. Joseph’s Trattoria Breaks Ground on New Haverhill Restaurant, Set to Reopen Next Spring

    Joseph's Trattoria in Haverhill, Massachusetts, has broken ground on a new restaurant at 15 Knipe Road, set to reopen in spring 2027 as part of Oxford Crossing, a planned neighborhood village with retail space and 220 apartments.

    Full story at whatnow.com ↗

  3. Seafood restaurant Row 34 has new manager

    A public hearing for the seafood restaurant Row 34, LLC, was held at the Select Board meeting in Burlington, asking for the change of the corporate name to Row 34 Burlington, LLC and for co-founder Jeremey Sewall to become the new manager.

    Full story at homenewshere.com ↗

  4. 30 Hurricane Isaias Rescue Dogs Arrive In Salem From Alabama

    The MSPCA-Angell's Natural Disaster Relief program has transported 30 rescue dogs from Alabama from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society to Salem, Massachusetts, to increase shelter space for animals that may become homeless following the storm.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  5. Massachusetts Bill Would Further Restrict Cell Phone Use While Driving

    The Massachusetts Legislature is considering a bill that would restrict cell phone use while driving.

    Full story at wbsm.com ↗

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