Local Events

Adopt a Dino

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

Children will stuff their own dinosaur plush, create accessories, and learn about crystal magic! This workshop is limited to 8 children, pre-registration is required. Under age 4 may attend with the help of a supervising adult.

Pinhole Cameras with Patricia Scialo

Old Town Hall

Program will be held at Old Town Hall and is open to the public during April school vacation week, made possible through a mini-grant from the city of Salem. Explore a walk-in camera display, create paper view-cameras, learn, and have fun!  

Celebrating Yin Yu Tang

Peabody Essex Museum

Join us as we continue to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cultural exchange project that brought Yin Yu Tang to PEM! For this school vacation week, travel across the world without leaving Salem by learning traditional Chinese paper cutting with local guest artist Zhonghe (Elena) Li on Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Join us for film screenings in Morse ...

Dragon Quest at the PEM

Peabody Essex Museum

Learn about dragons in art and tradition around the world in a scavenger hunt that takes you across the museum. See if you can find all nine dragons — if you find them, a prize awaits you! Stop by the Information desk to pick up your dragon activity booklet.

Drop In: Potion Brewing

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 12:00PM – 3:00PM. Activity length is approx. 20 minutes. Under age 4 may attend with the help of a supervising adult.

Yin Yu Tang Film Screenings

Peabody Essex Museum

Learn about the Yin Yu Tang home as well as daily life and celebrations in rural China through this series of documentary shorts. “One Day in Ping Wei” Follow a little girl as she goes about her day in a town in Anhui Province, the home region of Yin Yu Tang, and learn about life in rural China through her ...

Traditional Chinese Paper Cutting with Zhonghe (Elena) Li

Peabody Essex Museum

Same-day tickets are required for this timed workshop; capacity is limited. Tickets are available at the Information desk. Spring has arrived! Frogs and ducks are appearing in neighborhood ponds. Chipmunks and rabbits are peeking out of their burrows and birds are building nests. Join artist Zhonghe (Elena) Li for a spring-themed lesson in Chinese paper cutting. She will show you ...

420 SMOKE ‘N PAINT

Satanic Temple 64 Bridge Street, Salem, MA, United States

Join the Salem Art Gallery to celebrate 420 with a Smoke N’ Paint event. Paint a Satanic scene while enjoying adult activities! 21+ event. No painting experience necessary! Instruction, inspiration, all art supplies, refreshments, snacks, ashtrays and rolling paper provided. Just bring yourself and your favorite strain! (THIS IS A BYOW EVENT) Hosted by the talented Salem Art Gallery staff.

Friday Night Music at East Regiment

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

Enjoy refreshing beer and live music at East Regiment Beer Co!   April 5th Two Drunk Nights April 12th Delvis April 19th Lee Harvey April 26th Chance of Rain   

Seagrass 4/20 Film Festival

CinemaSalem 1 East India Square Mall, Salem, MA, United States

The Seagrass 420 Film Festival is a celebration of cannabis culture through movies. We aim to show the cultural & societal impact through a diverse assortment of films. We want to bring together like-minded individuals and celebrate our community. We hope you enjoy our first annual 420 Film Festival.

SOMETHING ROTTEN at Salem State University

Salem State University

Welcome to the “90’s” – the 1590’s – when a leather-clad wordsmith with swiveling hips is rocking London: Shakespeare! His works are loved by all except the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel. They are desperate to write a hit play and find their fame and fortune, while also staying ahead of their money lenders. Enter local soothsayer Nostradamus who foretells ...