Local Events

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.*

Magic Tarot at Witch Pix

Witch Pix 172 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

Capture the magic of the tarot in a whole new way with our Witch Pix Tarot Green Screen Photography! Step into a world where ancient mysticism meets modern technology. Whether you’re a seasoned tarot reader or just want to have some mystical fun, our setup lets you pose as a card straight out of the deck. With stunning virtual backdrops ...

Live Music at Salem VFW

VFW 95 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

Join us for the best events in town! Whether you’re looking for live music, sports viewing parties, or local veteran events, we’ve got you covered. Check out our upcoming events below and mark your calendars.

An Evening With Shawn Colvin

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

As she enters her third decade as a songwriter and performer, she continues to reaffirm her status as a vital voice in music. Shawn Colvin stopped the industry in its tracks with her arresting 1989 debut, Steady On. The following spring, Colvin took home the GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, establishing herself as a mainstay in the singer-songwriter ...

Ten Wild Photos, Ten Wild Stories (with Live Owl Presentation)

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

Join us for an ECOC lecture featuring live birds, led by the married teacher-naturalist team of Mark and Marcia Wilson! First, noted photojournalist Mark Wilson will recount the stories behind some of his best wildlife photos, taken over 30 years in some surprising places. Wilson will talk about his photo techniques and equipment, the ethics of wildlife photography and staying ...

Stop In For a Spell: DIY Holiday Broom Decorating

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

Fly in to The Good Witch and Stay for a Spell! Decorate a magical broom with craft tape, stickers, ribbon, tulle and a charm. Under age 4 may participate with the help of a supervising adult. Due to space constraints, please refrain from bringing in strollers and wagons. Ticket purchase only admits one (1) participating child. Please note: Event ticket purchases ...

Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums

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

Explore the essential role art and objects played for mediums and magicians “communicating” with the dead during the 19th- and 20th-century Spiritualism movement in the U.S. and Europe — a time when people actively debated and wondered, “can spirits return?” See paintings, posters, photographs, stage apparatuses, costumes, film, publications and other objects that will transport visitors to the age of ...

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 ...

Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums

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

Explore the essential role art and objects played for mediums and magicians “communicating” with the dead during the 19th- and 20th-century Spiritualism movement in the U.S. and Europe — a time when people actively debated and wondered, “can spirits return?” See paintings, posters, photographs, stage apparatuses, costumes, film, publications and other objects that will transport visitors to the age of ...

PEM Pals: Wendell the Narwhal

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

Everyone in the ocean can make music, except for Wendell the Narwhal. His big, pointy tusk can’t go “pop” or “clappy clap clap” or even “whoosh.” Will Wendell find a way to join in with the symphony of sea creatures? Join us for a reading of this story by Emily Dove to find out.

Stop In For a Spell: DIY Holiday Hat Decorating

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

Fly in to The Good Witch and Stay for a Spell! Decorate a witch hat with stickers, gems, tulle, ribbon and flowers. Drop Ins begin at store opening and end 30 minutes before closing and are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Purchase online or pay in store.

Stop In For a Spell: DIY Potion Bar

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

Workshop Time and Details: Book your appointment online to visit our potion bar! Advanced reservations required by booking online. Please note that our space is cozy and sweet! We allow one adult per a reservation to attend the potion bar experience. You may be asked to wait in our Potion Bar line that will begin outside our store.  We look forward ...