Shawsheen FC 100th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Andover Shawsheen Football Club's historic National Championship victory.&nbsp; Family fun for all. Entertainment. Soccer. Food Trucks and More!&nbsp;

Lower Shawsheen Field 

Love the Arts Artisan Market 

Looking for a unique, handmade Valentine's Day gift for your favorite person of you? Join us for the annual Love The Arts Artisan Market in beautiful Andover. Come and spend the day, shop at the market and then dine and shop in downtown Andover! New Location - The Robb Center, 30 Whittier Court, Andover

The Robb Center 

Holiday Artisan Market 

This annual holiday artisan market is free and open to all. Stop by and check out the amazing artists and then grab some lunch and do more shopping in beautiful downtown Andover. Featured artists and makers include: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/susannah_01810/">Susannah Abbott</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/annsseasidetreasures/">Ann Aumais</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/visitandoverma/p/C2OSU1GLLeG/">Gail Bedrosian</a> Paulette Dawson <a href="https://haverhillartassociation.org/new-events/tag/Denise+DeLongis-Chesky">Denise DeLongis Chesky</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/visitandoverma/p/C2IjARJrhXT/?locale=ru&amp;hl=am-et">Rossella Distefano</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eastendamy/">Amy Ferguson</a> <a href="https://cultivatecleaner.com/">Amy Ferraro Whitsett</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealwendyfoy/">Wendy Foy</a> <a href="https://freyceramics.com/">Beth Frey</a> <a href="http://www.rebeccagilbertdesign.com/">Rebecca Gilbert</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kathrynmariedesigns/">Kathryn Jodka</a> <a href="https://www.janicemjones.com/">Janice Jones</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lynnekasparian/">Lynne Kasparian</a> Lyn Kertesz <a href="http://www.ocellusceramicdesigns.com/">Gwendolyn Lanier</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=4671782939575157&amp;set=pb.100064028678189.-2207520000">Catie McCool</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EssexArtCenter/posts/10162762551570596/">Elizabeth Nadeau</a> Bart Navarro <a href="http://www.silverlabyrinthdesign.com/">Emily O’Hara</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/garimaparakhart">Garima Parakh</a> <a href="https://rebaphoto.com/the-lawrence-mill-project/">Reba Saldanha</a> <a href="https://ascendingcloud.art/">Gloria Tsai</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hebertpaletteknifestudio/?hl=en">Jennifer Ward</a>

Andover Old Town Hall 

Pizza, Pooches, Pumpkins and Pours 

All are welcome for the Town of Andover's First Annual "Pizza, Pooches, Pumpkins and Pours" on Saturday, October 26 from 12 - 4 PM behind Old Town Hall, 20 Main Street. Attendees will enjoy pizza, beer and wine available for purchase. Dog Costume Parade at 12 PM (to sign up your pooch go to www.andoverma.myrec.com) White Street Band will perform from 2 - 4 PM. Children will enjoy games, pumpkin decorating and more! Rain date October 2.

Old Town Hall 

Diwali Festival

Join the Town of Andover for our 2nd annual Diwali Festival on Friday, October 18th from 6 - 9 PM at the Cormier Youth Center. Brought to you by Andover Elder Services, Andover Planning and Land Use, Andover Diverse and Andover Youth Services. Food by Raagini Indian Bistro and Monica's Mithai will be available for purchase. Enjoy music, dance and more! RSVP is required <a href="mailto:rsvpoth@andoverma.us">rsvpoth@andoverma.us</a>

Cormier Youth Center 

Melodies of Hope 

&nbsp; Melodies of Hope&nbsp; A concert to bring awareness and support to Alzheimer's Disease,&nbsp; ​Bring your friends and Family for a day of fun, spreading joy and love while making memories and bringing change to our community and others.&nbsp; ​Doors open at 3:30 PM and live music starts at 4 PM.&nbsp;

Andover Youth Services 

Andover's Art Walk 

The Town of Andover along with the Andover Arts and Culture Alliance are happy to present the second annual Andover Art Walk which begins on Friday, May 17th and runs through Friday, June 14th. The Art Walk is a perfect way to enjoy Andover this spring and enjoy more than 20 local artists work featured at 20 business locations in Downtown and Shawsheen Village. The Art Walk is a self-guided tour of some amazing art and unique business locations. Contact each business for specific hours of operation.

Downtown Andover 

EarthARTiculates - A Celebration of the Art of Nature 

EarthARTiculates - a Celebration of the Art of Nature. Join local area residents, community groups and artists as we celebrate our Earth through music, dance, art, spoken word and community.

Love The Arts Artisan Market 

Join us for the second annual Andover "Love the Arts" Artisan Market on Saturday, February 3rd from 10 AM - 4 PM at Old Town Hall, 20 Main Street, Andover, MA. Looking for a unique, handmade Valentine's Day gift for you favorite person or you?  Browse a variety of ceramics, hand knit clothing, jewelry, acrylic, stained glass, glass art, fabric and pencil art!  Come browse and then head out for more shopping and lunch or dinner in quaint downtown Andover.

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