Local Events

  • Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

    Salem State University – Callan Studio Theater 356 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, United States

    This modern riff on the fifteenth-century morality play “Everyman” follows Everybody (chosen from amongst the cast by lottery at each performance) as they journey through life’s greatest mystery—the meaning of living. A finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Everybody” is a wildly funny and provocative evening of theater. PERFORMANCES October 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:30 pm ...

  • Haunted! : An Immersive Dinner with Blackcraft

    The Hotel Salem 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us in the Cellar at The Hotel Salem for a four-course HAUNT! inspired meal featuring scare actors, immersive theming, and a storyline you won’t want to miss to uncover the mystery of the Driver family!

  • Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Derby Square

    Derby Square 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, United States

    Step into Salem’s historic heart where cobblestone meets Halloween magic! Browse unique artisan treasures in the charming square featured in Hocus Pocus. Weekend marketplace enchantment awaits Saturdays and Sundays in October.

  • Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

    Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem, MA, United States

    Experience Salem’s most enchanting outdoor marketplace on the historic Common! Talented artisans showcase handcrafted Halloween wonders, mystical jewelry, and seasonal treasures. Live entertainment every weekend in October!

  • Blown Glass Pumpkin Workshops

    North Shore Glass School 16 Proctor Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us to make your own keepsake blown glass pumpkin!! Pick your colors, heat the glass, blow it into a glass bubble, shape it, and add a stem! Our experienced glassblowing staff will lead you through the process of making your very own unique glassblown pumpkin. No prior experience required.

  • Haunted Happenings Old Town Hall Food Court

    Old Town Hall 32 Derby Sq, Salem, MA, United States

    Savor autumn’s enchanting flavors at Old Town Hall’s Food Market! Artisan creators serve seasonal delights and Halloween treats inside Salem’s storied walls, creating a magical dining experience weekends Thur.-Sun.

  • Flameworking Pumpkin Class

    North Shore Glass School 16 Proctor Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us for a fun, hands-on flameworking class to make Fall inspired pumpkins. In this class, participants will work on the torch to learn how to heat, color, shape and mold molten glass to create one of a kind mini glass pumpkins.

  • Slime Potion Brewing Class

    Burying Point Productions 282 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    We’re calling all aspiring wizards, witches, and slime enthusiasts to join us at Burying Point Productions for an enchanting new event, Slime Potion Brewing, every Saturday and Sunday morning from Saturday, September 20th through Sunday, November 2nd. This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to dive into the magical world of potion-making by crafting their custom slime “potions.” With ...

  • Phillips Library Open House: Recent Acquisitions

    Phillips Library 306 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA, United States

    Phillips Library Reading Room, 306 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA 01969 Free. No reservations needed, drop in anytime. Join Phillips Library staff members for an informal, hands-on viewing of materials acquired during the past year. The wide variety of objects on display (manuscripts, pamphlets, photographs, maps, broadsides, ephemera, artists’ books and more!) will reflect the local and global scope of our ...

  • Kids Fun Fest

    Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem, MA, United States

    A tradition on Salem Common, the Fun Fest has lots of great family activities for kids of all ages, including slides, rides, games, and fun!

  • Kids at The Cabot: Ben Rudnick & Friends

    The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States

    Multiple award winners in family music, Ben Rudnick & Friend’s adventurous acoustic music and lyrically humorous style have won them fans of all ages. Whether on stage or record, the band’s formula of delivering interpretations of favorite, well-known songs combined with get-up-and-dance original tunes is a winner. Concerts are community- building events; the recordings bring families together. Ben Rudnick and ...

  • Salem Common Food Court

    Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem, MA, United States

    Fiesta Shows hosts a food court on Salem Common. Hours vary based on weather and crowd conditions.