Schedule of Events:
Hale Farm, Historic Beverly Open House - 11:00am-4:00pm
John Hale was born in Charlestown, MA in 1636 and came to Beverly to preach when it was still known as the “Bass River Side” of Salem. John Hale served as the pastor at Beverly’s First Parish Church until his death in 1700; he was buried in the Abbot Street cemetery. Hale played a role in the 1692 Salem witchcraft trials and later wrote a book published posthumously, “A Modest Inquiry Into the Nature of Witchcraft,” in an effort to explain what had happened. That book was written at Hale Farm. 39 Hale Street, Beverly.
The Balch House, Historic Beverly Open House - 12:00-4:00pm
John Balch was born in Bridgewater, Somerset, England in 1579. He and his first wife, Margaret, were part of a group sent to New England by the Dorchester Company to establish a fishing industry. The Dorchester Company first landed in Weymouth in 1623, then moved north to Gloucester in 1624, but the settlement there was not successful. When the company was recalled to England, the Balches, Roger Conant, John Woodbury, Peter Palfry, and others stayed in Massachusetts and moved south to Naumkeg, now Salem, in 1626. 448 Cabot Street, Beverly. Limited parking at the site; free municipal lot adjacent on Balch Street
Tye-Dye Drop-In at Beverly Common - 3:00-4:00pm
Create a tie dye masterpiece. Bring a white tee-shirt or other item of similar size to dye. Rain date: August 7. Questions? Contact Katie N. at knelson@noblenet.org. All ages welcome. Sponsored by the Friends of the Beverly Public Library.
Lip Sync Extravaganza - 5:30pm
One of the most anticipated events of the year returns to Lynch Park! Every park and camp will display their dance and music routines in front of friends, family, and more! ACME SR is looking to defend their Grand Prize, as the other parks and camps will do their very best to be the 2025 Lip Sync Champions! Lots of hard work, creative dances, and practice go into every Lip Sync, so cheer on Beverly’s finest talents! The renewed rivalry between Counselors and CITs will also be at the forefront of this fantastic event.
Special Event Days take place at Lynch Park for all children attending BevRec’s Parks and Camps. For those attending the BevRec Parks Program, please make sure that your child is at their park in time for the bus at 3pm that afternoon for this special Homecoming event. Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen, snack and $2 per child for the bus ride. Buses will return children to their park between 7:35-7:50pm.
Let’s Play Board Games! - 6:30-8:30pm
An evening of snacks and gameplay with Alex and Aya from Shelf Life Games! Learn how to play a variety of quick and easy board games. For teens entering grades 6-12. Questions? Email Katie N. at knelson@noblenet.org. Join us in the Sohier Room at the Main Library.
