Local Events

Salem Discovery Paddle Tours

Salem Willows 167 Fort Ave, Salem

Embark on a serene paddleboard or kayak journey along the enchanting coastlines of Salem and Beverly Harbors, where each stroke of your paddle unveils narratives ranging from historic naval battles to the infamous witch trials, echoing the vibrant past of what was once the world’s busiest trading port.

Trails and Sails

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem

Now in its 24th year, Trails & Sails is your ticket to adventure across Essex County, Massachusetts – a region recognized as a National Heritage Area for its rich history, cultural treasures, and natural landscapes. Each September, this vibrant event series provides access to hundreds of unique experiences such as guided hikes and paddles to behind-the-scenes tours, historic reenactments, interactive ...

Potion Brewing Store Experience

The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, Salem

Make your visit to The Good Witch of Salem’s shop memorable by booking our in-store Potion Brewing Experience. This activity is led by our Witch Apprentices. Activities are recommended for children ages 3 and up. *One appointment slot for each child is required.*

Craft Witch

The Witchery Studio Space 61 Wharf St., Salem

Craft Witch is a DIY crafting session with something for everyone! Choose from a wide array of options to create your very own one-of-a-kind craft. Whichever craft you decide to create, you’ll be provided with all the materials, tools, and knowledge needed to let your creativity flourish. Unlike our broom making, bookbinding, and spelljar making workshops in which participants are ...

Salem Farmer’s Market

Derby Square 32 Derby Square, Salem

Thursdays, June 12th through October 9th The Salem Farmers’ Market is a tradition that dates back to 1634. The Salem Farmers Market features local farms every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight

Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester

Hammond Castle Museum’s Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight are an opportunity to explore the history of the Spiritualist movement and the occult side of the Museum’s past and to see one of the North Shore’s most iconic historical landmarks in a whole new light. From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using a Faraday Cage to Irene ...

Sea Witch Ball Workshops

The Sea Wych Salem 1 Derby Square, 2nd Floor, Salem

Whether you’re visiting Salem with your witch family or just love (witch)crafting, join The Sea Wych Salem for a magical experience in Witch City. The Sea Wych Salem will present the history and lore behind the witch ball, and then guide you as you create your own to protect your home, welcome in joy, banish negativity, or simply create a ...

Trivia with Geeks Who Drink at Far From The Tree

Far From the Tree 108 Jackson Street, Salem

Thursday Night Trivia at Far From The Tree hosted by Geeks who Drink. Check the website for rotating food pop ups or BYOF.

Invasive Baskets

The Witchery 61 Wharf Street, Salem

Weave baskets using bittersweet vines! Baskets can be made with any number of materials, but being a good Green Witch involves foraging sustainably: harvesting invasive species and allowing the native ecosystem to thrive. In this workshop we’ll be weaving small baskets using Oriental Bittersweet, discussing the importance of native biodiversity, as well as the basics of what you’ll need to ...

Alchemy: Magic in the Grand Salon

Off Cabot Comedy & Events Wallis Street, Beverly

Alchemy is an unforgettable night out featuring performances from some of Boston’s best magicians. Sleight of hand, mental dexterity, and unexpected antics are all on the menu at this new experience in the heart of downtown Beverly. Your hosts have crafted up a production that’s equal parts amazement, hilarity, and innovation; and you are not going to want to miss ...

Open Mic

Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem

Come join us for our weekly free Open Mic shindig every Thursday. Sign ups start at 7:30pm and the event starts at 8pm. Hope to see you here!

Red Hot Chilli Pipers

The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly

Bagpipers Who Rock! Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland.