Join local historian and author Ed Brown of the Beverly Historical Society for a walk through the heart of historic Beverly Farms, once part of the storied Gold Coast. Learn about the wealthy summer residents and the tradesmen who made a living catering to them; view the homes of giants of the law and Prohibition bootleggers. Visit West Beach, a landmark since the 17th century, perhaps the most unique community beach corporation in the state. See heart of Beverly Farms in the days when the stage coach stopped there.  Event capacity: 30. www.beverlyhistory.org

Explore the extraordinary Balch House, one of the earliest structures remaining from the colonial period and the home of one of Beverly's original settlers.  Event capacity: 15. www.beverlyhistory.org

Beverly Historical Society & Museum's renowned Walker Transportation Collection celebrates its 40th anniversary. From the age of horse power and wagons to the era of supersonic jet aircraft and SUVs, the Collection has something to illustrate all modes of transportation. The collection also includes documents and images of train depots, resort hotels, motels, theatres, airports, gas stations, fire departments, car barns, garages, bridges, and diners. Come explore! www.beverlyhistory.org

Lynn's annual downtown arts festival, featuring live music, children's activities and more than 40 arts and craft vendors. This family friendly event has something for everyone!  Event capacity: 8000. www.lynnarts.org

This walking tour explores Cogswell's Grant as a working farm from the seventeenth century to the present day. Bertram and Nina Fletcher Little purchased the property as a summer estate and filled the eighteenth-century farmhouse with their wonderful collection of antiques.We will walk through the fields and to the marsh, while discussing the rich history of the families that lived and farmed here and how coastal farming has evolved over nearly four centuries. Regular tours of the house will be available for a fee. www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/cogswell.htm

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Hike on 147 acre AVIS Deer Jump Reservation along the Merrimack River in Andover. View hemlock groves, huge white pines, with scenic river views in an area rich in history from prehistoric times. Bring good walking shoes and water.   Event capacity: 25. www.avisandover.org

Join ENHC Commissioner and nature-lover Tim Clark for a hunt for native mushrooms through the lush woods of South Hamilton followed by tea and refreshments at his farm. This is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates our intimate woods and rare wild edibles that can be found in our own backyards.

Come to historic Valley View Farm in Topsfield to meet the goats and taste cheese being made from their milk. Learn how this historic farm property has been revitalized into a bustling artisan cheese business that now supplies goat and cow milk cheese to some of the finest restaurants and retail shops in the area and Boston.  Event capacity: 30. valleyviewcheese.com