Events

Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus returns on Saturday, September 23, 2023 with live music, awesome fireworks, classic cars, the Kids Zone, local food and much more! Follow Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus on Facebook for festival announcements throughout the summer. We’ll see you Sept. 23rd – for the best day in Haverhill!

The Haverhill Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9am-1pm at our fantastic NEW LOCATION at the Bradford Common (10 Church Street)! Find amazing fresh produce, eggs, chicken, baked goods, and much more! Come and shop, have lunch, meet friends and neighbors… and there’s live music every week!

EBT, SNAP, WIC, HIP, debit and credit cards with no minimums are accepted by our two farms, Wally’s Vegetables and Long Hill Orchard. Help us spread the word for those in need of these essential services so they can get farm fresh vegetables!

SUPPORT LOCAL! Learn more about what is happening at this year’s market HERE and check out the Farmers Market on Facebook!

It takes a lot of help to make Team Haverhill’s River Ruckus a success!   If you can pitch in some time on the day of the festival – we would be very grateful!  Please help Team Haverhill on Saturday, September 24, 2022 with our 11th River Ruckus festival!   We have posted descriptions of our volunteer needs and a sign-up form with times.  We really appreciate it

This year’s River Ruckus will be held Saturday, September 24, 2022 from noon to 8:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park in Haverhill’s Riverfront Cultural District and Washington Street.

Follow River Ruckus on Facebook for the latest news and announcements about the Band Lineup and Set Schedule, the Classic Car Show, the Fireworks, the Food Vendors, our Awesome Sponsors, and Family Fun. Please LIKE and SHARE to spread the buzz!

The Haverhill Farmers Market returns for its 44th season, starting Saturday June 25, 2022 and running through the end of October at 51 Merrimack Street, in front of the Goeke parking deck. The market operates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., selling farm-fresh fruits, herbs, eggs, vegetables, delicious baked goods, hummus, local wines, meads, honey, fresh breads, handmade soaps, doggie treats, and much more. Read more…

Please join Team Haverhill for Possible Dreams 2020, which will be held on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 7-9:00 pm at Northern Essex Community College Technology Center.

Possible Dreams is an upbeat community conversation that celebrates Haverhill’s progress, elicits community aspirations, and fosters new connections.  Think lively brainstorming session – but with the whole city invited to participate!   Register here

Bowling for Books, the kickoff event for our Read & Thrive Book Drive, will take place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Academy Lanes 725 South Main Street in Bradford. Read more…

The Haverhill Farmers Market returns for its 41st season on Saturday June 22, 2019 at 51 Merrimack Street, in front of the Goeke parking deck. Read more…

The Earth Day Portland Street Playground Clean Up has been postponed to April 27th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come join us!

Please join Team Haverhill for Possible Dreams 2019, which will be held on Monday, March 11, 2019 from 7-9:00 pm at Northern Essex Community College Technology Center. Read more…