The Salem Arts Festival promotes the arts in downtown Salem through a collaborative festival for residents and visitors providing opportunities to highlight the existing artist community and encourage general community participation in the arts. The festival is celebrating 12 years and regularly draws over 8,000 visitors. The festival is looking for art and performance for the sophisticated art patron as well as for the art novice, including interactive events for children. It will engage participants of diverse backgrounds and ages…

This year’s Salem Arts Festival has gone virtual! Follow the Facebook event here for the latest updates. The Salem Arts Festival returns this year with special socially distanced programming devoted to the arts in our community! The 2020 Salem Arts Festival will include: Mural Slam – This year’s mural slam is still on (just not in public!) Local artists will be creating new murals for Artists’ Row during a virtual festival. They’ll share their murals on the @salemartsfestival Instagram. Follow…

Historic Salem, Inc. and a pair of very generous homeowners invite you to go INSIDE THE DANIELS HOUSE! This tour runs throughout the year and charts the changing tastes and lifestyles to which this 350-year-old architectural marvel bore witness, from the rustic simplicity of the original c1667 house to the grand Federal mansion that grew around it. This tour will explore the first floor of the house. Get your tickets here.  • General admission is $15

This event is currently cancelled (and may return in the future) check this page for updates. Historic Salem, Inc. and a pair of very generous homeowners invite you to go INSIDE THE DANIELS HOUSE! This tour runs throughout the year and charts the changing tastes and lifestyles to which this 350-year-old architectural marvel bore witness, from the rustic simplicity of the original c1667 house to the grand Federal mansion that grew around it. This tour will explore the first floor…

Join us for a Virtual Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour Friday, June 5 at 8 pm. The cost is $5. You only need to purchase one ticket but several people can watch with you. Veteran Tour Guide Bob Gautreau will discuss murder, accidental death and paranormal activity at several locations around our city. We will also show you ghost photos and take questions. After you purchase tickets for the event, you will receive a confirmation that will include information and instructions…

The Witchery is offering tarot readings by phone (339-203-1307) and broom kits to go for visitors and locals looking to craft while the store is closed. Call to order, pick up or delivery. (The shop is closed until further notice, contact the Witchery or visit their website for updates.) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Stop by the Witchery anytime to make some witchy, crafty creations! We have projects for all ages and skill levels! Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are preferred. To book appointment, you can call…

The Salem Arts Festival promotes the arts in downtown Salem through a collaborative festival for residents and visitors providing opportunities to highlight the existing artist community and encourage general community participation in the arts. The festival is celebrating 12 years and regularly draws over 8,000 visitors. The festival is looking for art and performance for the sophisticated art patron as well as for the art novice, including interactive events for children. It will engage participants of diverse backgrounds and ages…

Did you know our DIY crafts are now available to go?  Projects include make-your-own brooms, tarot boxes, Ouija boards, straw witches, divination runes, pentacle wreaths and more. Pick-up or delivery anywhere in the US. Learn more here.