Local Events

Happy Hearts Teddy Bear Tea Party | 2025

Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem, MA, United States

Feel the love this February at Salem’s So Sweet Festival with the Good Witch of Salem! Join us for a magical family-friendly party at the Historic Hawthorne Hotel in Downtown Salem. Tea Party guests Indulge in a delicious spread of tea sandwiches, fresh fruits, muffins, pastries, sweet treats, and more! Children enjoy delightful activities like stuffing their own (panda) bears, ...

Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit

Salem Regional Visitors Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

This National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26, 1775, who were the major players in the event, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years. This free exhibit will be on display from February 15th -April 27th at the ...

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend at The PEM

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

SALEM, MA –  This fall, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites visitors to dive deep into the world of narwhals. These unique ocean dwellers, sometimes called the “unicorns of the sea,” spend their lives in the Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia. Learn about their changing Arctic ecosystem through firsthand accounts of scientists and Inuit community members. Hear soundscapes ...

Lunar New Year Festival: Year of the Snake

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

Come welcome the Year of the Snake with a vibrant festival heralding new beginnings and the coming of spring! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, art making and guided tours of Yin Yu Tang. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian countries, including China, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia. While some traditions are shared across countries, others are unique to one ...

250th Anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat Forum and Discussion

The Pickering House 18 Broad Street, Salem, MA, United States

Join us for an afternoon discussing one of the lesser-known skirmishes of the early Revolutionary War. Colonel Timothy Pickering was present on that day and at his home 250 years later, we’ll gather together local historians and pull out objects from our archives and more as we discuss the events of that storied day and Pickering’s role in it.

Magical Transformations

The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, Salem, MA, United States

Through our “Magical Transformations” children embrace their charms and express their individuality. Children can choose to transform into a “Witch” or “Wizard”!

Potion Brewing Store Experience

The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, Salem, MA, United States

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.*

The Anti-Valentine’s Tour

Salem Trolley

The most exciting way to spend the worst holiday is with the Salem Night Tour. With The Anti-Valentine’s Tour guests can bring a Valentine, friends, or go solo with us! This February 1st – 15th, we will focus on ghostly and darker stories of love gone wrong throughout Salem’s past. This year it will be on a trolley again! The ...

The Rascals – Good Lovin’ Valentines Tour

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

Two legendary founders of The Rascals are together again. Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish cite the fans and love of their timeless songs as reasons for collaboration. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame members, The Rascals are widely considered the best ‘blue – eyed soul’ ...

Love is in the Air – Valentine Masquerade Ball

Rockafellas 231 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

The 3nd Annual ” Love is in the Air “Valentine Masquerade Ball is the hottest party in Salem. The live music from the band The Lisa Love Experience will keep the dance floor rocking! To add to the fun take your picture in our complimentary Photo Booth and bring home a fun keepsake. Your ticket includes a Complimentary Signature Cocktail, ...

Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit

Salem Regional Visitors Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

This National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26, 1775, who were the major players in the event, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years. This free exhibit will be on display from February 15th -April 27th at the ...

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend at The PEM

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

SALEM, MA –  This fall, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites visitors to dive deep into the world of narwhals. These unique ocean dwellers, sometimes called the “unicorns of the sea,” spend their lives in the Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia. Learn about their changing Arctic ecosystem through firsthand accounts of scientists and Inuit community members. Hear soundscapes ...