Local Events

Drop In: Fairy or Flower Pot Potions

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

Calling all witches and wizards! Join a Witch Apprentice in testing your “Potion Master” skills by brewing up a magical potion of your own. Come in anytime between 1:00PM – 3:00PM. Activity length is approx. 20 minutes. Under age 4 may attend with the help of a supervising adult.

Book a “Good Witch Transformation”

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

Thank you for your interest in a “Good Witch” Transformation! Through our transformations children unleash their own spellbinding charms and embrace their individuality. Children are invited to browse our collection of witch hats and dresses. Adorned with shimmering stars, flowing capes, and ribbons of enchantment, these outfits are sure to celebrate their unique spirits. Our talented apprentices delicately apply a ...

North of Boston Book Trail Passport Challenge

Wicked Good Books 260 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

On April 27th, independent bookstores across the country – including all 16 stores on the North of Boston Book Trail – Featuring Salem’s own Wicked Good Books- will be celebrating the 11th anniversary of Independent Bookstores Day! Visit your local bookstores for exclusive items, sales, and special events. Don’t miss the North of Boston Book Trail Passport Program happening alongside ...

Salem Horror Fest Weekend 1

Downtown Salem

Salem Horror Fest is back again this April with a spine-chilling lineup of programs and films. Check out their lineup for more details and venues.

Process Art Mornings

Artists’ Row New Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

Informal in-process art making

North Atlantic Ballet – Alice in Wonderland at The Cabot

FALL DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE OF IMAGINATION… Step into a mesmerizing world where fantasy knows no bounds with North Atlantic Ballet’s world premiere of Alice in Wonderland. The captivating ballet embodies Lewis Carroll’s classic tale; we invite you to journey alongside the inquisitive Alice as she explores the peculiar landscapes of Wonderland.

Our Time On Earth – 18th Annual PEM Inspirational Exhibition

Salem Arts Association 159 Derby Street, Salem, MA

Inspired by PEM – Our Time on Earth:  Our 18th Annual PEM Inspirational Exhibition invites artists to take inspiration from the PEM exhibition “Our Time on Earth, on view at the Peabody Essex Museum through June 9, 2024.  From the PEM, “Part of PEM’s Climate + Environment Initiative, this traveling exhibition from the Barbican Centre in London celebrates the power of global ...

Minimalism at Salem Arts Association

Salem Arts Association 159 Derby Street, Salem, MA

A form of abstract art that came about in the 1950’s in the US and spread worldwide, minimalism was best described as art with no subtext or, “What you see is what you get.”  Salem Arts Association invited our artist members to present the essence of their expression, to strip down their creative process to concepts that represent a world of ...

Be the Change” with Salem Sound Coastwatch

Peabody Essex Museum

SSCW will be visiting the Peabody Essex Museum as facilitators in the “Be the Change” zone of their Our Time On Earth exhibition on Saturday, April 27th from 1pm – 3pm. Engage in pop-up conversations, ask questions, and hear about local and regional efforts to address climate change. “Be the Change” zone is included with admission.

Chili & Beer Festival

Sea Level Oyster Bar & Kitchen 94 Wharf Street, Salem, MA, United States

Some of your favorite local restaurants will be competing for best chili in the area! There can only be one winner and we need your help deciding their fate! We wouldn’t be able to give you a chili competition without some local beer to help sway your decision! Come sample beer from some of your favorite breweries or some you’ve ...

Women’s History Tour

House of the Seven Gables

March is Women’s History Month, and to celebrate we are offering our Women’s History Tour each Saturday of the month at 1:15 P.M.! From the Indigenous women who worked the land to our organization’s founder, women have always been a part of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion’s history, but not always given the spotlight they deserve. The House of the Seven Gables ...

Make a Pet Snuffle Mat

East Regiment Beer Company 30 Church Street, Salem, MA, United States

Make your very own creative snuffle mat for your pet – dog, cat, hamster, pig, or bunny. Place treats and food inside the felt pieces of the snuffle mat. They are the perfect way to provide physical and mental enrichment for your pet. They help to slow down fast eaters, encourage them to use their sense of smell, reduce anxiety ...