Local Events

Adopt a Dino with The Good Witch of Salem

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.

Fairy Magic with The Good Witch

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

Let’s celebrate Spring by decorating our own “Fairy House”! Children will use paint, gems, stickers and glue to decorate a house. They will also learn about Rainbow 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.

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 ...

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.

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!  

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.

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 ...

Trivia Tuesdays with Gulu Gulu Cafe

Flying Saucer Pizza Company 118 Washington Street, United States

 Unleash Your Inner Genius Every Tuesday at Trivia Night!  Think you’re smart? Prove it under the glow of our Tuesday night trivia spotlight!   Join us for a brain-teasing adventure into general knowledge every week, where the pursuit of trivia supremacy is as hot as our fresh-out-of-the-oven pizzas!   Compete for fantastic prizes, bragging rights, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re part ...

Teatime Tuesdays with the Satanic Temple

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

Join us every Tuesday during gallery hours for complementary tea with admission to the gallery.

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!  

Fairy Spa Day

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

Let’s have a Spa Day! Join us for a little pampering and relaxation with our Witch Apprentices. Children will create their own potion, nails painted, fancy hair extensions, and a touch of glitter. This workshop is limited to 8 children, pre-registration is required.