The Salem Farmers’ Market is a tradition that dates back to 1634. With its peak around 1930, where more than 40 vendors sold goods in collapsible wooden stalls, an estimated 10,000 people visited the market on a single Saturday. In the early 1970s, the market ended, and the Salem Redevelopment Authority redesigned the square into what we now know as Derby Square. nThe Salem Farmers’ Market runs through mid-October, every Thursday from 3 pm to 7 pm. n Source: https://www.salem.org/event/salem-farmers-market/2019-09-19/

There’s an increasing interest among homeowners, property managers and others to utilize more native species in their landscaping, thanks to books like Doug Tallamy’s Bringing Nature Home, which extol the virtues of native plants over exotic ornamentals for attracting and sustaining beneficial insects. Yet for some people, this alone may be insufficient motivation to “go native.” The “you can eat it too” aspect of many of our native species might provide the additional incentive you need to add native species…

Lights! Camera! Action! Take flight into the night on a magic broom ride in front of our pale yellow moon and pink and purple saturated sky. Lean and pose on our traditional seven-foot broom and then we will capture the spirit of flight in a jump action pose on our brooms crafted and handmade from the same designers who supplied the brooms for the 2005 remake “Bewitched”. n– An photo session for individuals seeking a glamour portrait. n– 1 costume…

This inaugural play festival features the work of eight writers from across the United States. nThe goal of this festival is to cultivate a supportive environment for creative exploration in and around the varied experiences that surround the military. Theatre is used to begin a community conversation that builds bridges between the civilian and military worlds. Each evening includes performances of the plays and post-show community conversation about the work. nInfo: salemstate.edu/artsnAdmission is free n Source: https://www.salem.org/event/veterans-10-minute-play-festival/2019-09-19/

Brodie’s Seaport hosts karaoke and $5 burger specials every Thursday! n Source: https://www.salem.org/event/karaoke-at-brodies-seaport/2019-09-19/

Sing along with your friends at Village Tavern, a judgement free zone. Best burgers in the North shore and great selection of beer. n Source: https://www.salem.org/event/karaoke-dance-party/2019-09-19/

Now presented by the Salem Athenaeum, the Salem Literary Festival was founded by Beth Simpson in 2008 as an extension of the events she created for the now defunct Cornerstone Bookstore. Since then, the Salem Lit Fest has grown to include hundreds of attendees, scores of volunteers, and dozens of authors. In 2014, the festival joined forces with New York Times bestselling author Brunonia Barry and her organization, Readers and Writers, Inc. The LitFest was held at historic venues in and around Salem that…

Discover special places in your backyard! Be guided through unique landscapes on land and sea, explore historic properties, and take in cultural experiences of all kinds. Find what makes Essex County like nowhere else during Trails & Sails! Find a complete list of events at TrailsandSails.org. nSalem events include: nFriday, September 20nMarine Science Experience: What is Marine Science & Why is It Important? nSaturday, September 21nFood for Thought FestivalnMedicine in Colonial Salem – Pioneer VillagenVikings in PortnMedicine in Colonial Salem…