Local Events

  • Clay Pigeons

    Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    The ever popular Clay Pigeons return to the Gulu-Gulu Cafe stage for a wicked night of folk & bluegrass originals and covers! No cover charge!

  • After Hours Ghost Hunt

    Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join Kimberly Peterson of Paranormal Salem for Ghost Hunting! Use EMF detectors, infared thermometers, audio recorders, and more to collect evidence inside The Lost Museum! Combo tickets with Gallows Hill Main Show.

  • Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Derby Square

    Derby Square 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, United States

    Step into Salem’s historic heart where cobblestone meets Halloween magic! Browse unique artisan treasures in the charming square featured in Hocus Pocus. Weekend marketplace enchantment awaits Saturdays and Sundays in October.

  • Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

    Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem, MA, United States

    Experience Salem’s most enchanting outdoor marketplace on the historic Common! Talented artisans showcase handcrafted Halloween wonders, mystical jewelry, and seasonal treasures. Live entertainment every weekend in October!

  • Blown Glass Pumpkin Workshops

    North Shore Glass School 16 Proctor Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us to make your own keepsake blown glass pumpkin!! Pick your colors, heat the glass, blow it into a glass bubble, shape it, and add a stem! Our experienced glassblowing staff will lead you through the process of making your very own unique glassblown pumpkin. No prior experience required.

  • Haunted Happenings Old Town Hall Food Court

    Old Town Hall 32 Derby Sq, Salem, MA, United States

    Savor autumn’s enchanting flavors at Old Town Hall’s Food Market! Artisan creators serve seasonal delights and Halloween treats inside Salem’s storied walls, creating a magical dining experience weekends Thur.-Sun.

  • Flameworking Pumpkin Class

    North Shore Glass School 16 Proctor Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us for a fun, hands-on flameworking class to make Fall inspired pumpkins. In this class, participants will work on the torch to learn how to heat, color, shape and mold molten glass to create one of a kind mini glass pumpkins.

  • Tours of the Punto Urban Art

    Punto Urban Art Museum Salem, MA, United States

    Take a break from Salem’s witchy trails and dive into one of the city’s top cultural gems! This 60–90 minute walking tour leads you through the vibrant Point neighborhood, where 75+ massive murals turn the streets into an open-air museum. Expect to encounter works by local, national, and international artists, larger-than-life sculptures, and immersive exhibits like Casa de Abuela that ...

  • Slime Potion Brewing Class

    Burying Point Productions 282 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    We’re calling all aspiring wizards, witches, and slime enthusiasts to join us at Burying Point Productions for an enchanting new event, Slime Potion Brewing, every Saturday and Sunday morning from Saturday, September 20th through Sunday, November 2nd. This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to dive into the magical world of potion-making by crafting their custom slime “potions.” With ...

  • Phillips Library Open House: Recent Acquisitions

    Phillips Library 306 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA, United States

    Phillips Library Reading Room, 306 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA 01969 Free. No reservations needed, drop in anytime. Join Phillips Library staff members for an informal, hands-on viewing of materials acquired during the past year. The wide variety of objects on display (manuscripts, pamphlets, photographs, maps, broadsides, ephemera, artists’ books and more!) will reflect the local and global scope of our ...

  • Kids Fun Fest

    Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem, MA, United States

    A tradition on Salem Common, the Fun Fest has lots of great family activities for kids of all ages, including slides, rides, games, and fun!

  • Salem Common Food Court

    Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem, MA, United States

    Fiesta Shows hosts a food court on Salem Common. Hours vary based on weather and crowd conditions.