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Climb aboard Naumkeag, Essex Heritage’s landing craft for a trip to Bakers Island Light Station. Enjoy a 30-minute cruise from Salem past rugged coastline, harbor islands, and five lighthouses to Bakers Island. The light station is a 10-acre property that has been in use aiding in maritime navigation for almost 250 years. The site features an...
On Sunday, September 10, from 1-4 p.m., join The House of the Seven Gables, NPS, Essex Heritage, The Salem Athenaeum, and Theater in the Open as we celebrate Salem Literary Fest with the 4th presentation of Enduring Hawthorne! Watch as a curated selection of Hawthorne’s most famous short stories come to life in The Gables’ historic houses. Guests will be treated to four stories,...
Join us to relax, have a cup of coffee or tea + conversations
Come on down for Diamond’s Dine-In Drag Brunch! This is a weekly event with local Drag Queen Miz Diamond Wigfall! Someone will be her guest. Be ready for numbers, games, drag, and mimosas all afternoon.
The House of the Seven Gables has many stories to tell, but we can only tell so many on our usual tour. Join The Gables for a special “Behind the Scenes” tour where you will get into spaces the public generally isn’t allowed, hear some of the lesser-known stories, and enjoy The Gables like few...
Ginger has a Pride Night every second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7 to 10. It’s a safe place for LGBT+ people and allies to come, hang out and have fun. They also have a special drink list for it.
Join us every Tuesday during gallery hours for complementary tea with admission to the gallery.
Join the staff over at Bit Bar for a truly unique trivia experience! Get your friends and family together and team up to take on Tuesday Trivia Nights with Bit Bar.
Stop by Bit Bar on Tuesday nights for Karaoke, drinks, and delicious food for your entire crew. After 8pm Bit Bar becomes a 21+ venue so keep that in mind when making your plans.
Thank you for your interest in a “Good Witch” Experience! We offer this private reservation to those that wish to interact and create with The Good Witch of Salem. A one (1) hour in-store experience includes: Private Meet & Greet with The Good Witch of Salem “The Ultimate Good Witch Magic Package” Witch Transformation for one...
$10 adults, Kids 12 and under are $5. Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn. Fairytales do come true at castles by the sea! Doors open at 10 am. Stories start at 10:15 am. Feel free to bring a blanket for your little one to...
Stop by Gulu-Gulu Cafe for a fun trivia series that will excite and engage any audience! Quirky, funny, and free!
Every Wednesday night Bit Bar hosts their weekly music video bingo series. Stop in for a drink and some good food and enjoy a fun twist on the classic game of bingo. Please keep in mind that after 8pm Bit Bar becomes a 21+ venue.
Calling all Potion Masters! Stop by during our “walk-in” times to brew your very own potion. There will be two (2) recipes to choose from. Create a “Dragon’s Breath” potion or a “Love Potion”. Our magical employees will guide children to measure, mix, and create! Students will get to take home their potion. No pre-registration is...
Enhance the quality of life in the Salem downtown area by providing a community activity that fosters social gathering and interaction. Provide a convenient and congenial means of purchasing locally grown or prepared food products. Support local agriculture and producers by providing a direct market for their produce and goods.
Stop by the historic Derby Square abutting Front Street in Downtown Salem, Thursdays for farm fresh food, live music, cooking demos, and more! Stop by to see the community art project the Tree of Care and Wonder from the artists in residence at Artist’s Row.
Since its completion in 1929, Hammond Castle Museum has attracted rumors and urban legends of supernatural associations and occult happening. While most of these wild stories can be dismissed as pure fiction, the building occupies a fascinating place within the broader historical context of the development of spiritualist and spiritualist-adjacent fields in American culture. The...
Experience New England’s fantastical past by spending an evening in one of the oldest homes in Salem. You will be immersed in original rooms dimly lit by candles while experiencing New England’s history, legends, and lore that have been passed down for generations. Join us to explore the reality of our terrifying past. BYOB alcohol.
Tours are offered at 6, 7 & 8 p.m. Member benefits apply to Candlelight Tour tickets. All proceeds from this program will support the restoration and preservation of the Museum. Following the advice of his mentor Alexander Graham Bell, John Hays Hammond Jr. conducted the majority of his work in the evening. While this put Hammond...
Sing, dance, or simply witness local musical talent, or simply witness the chaos of Gulu-Gulu’s open mic. The best open mic in the World, on the North Shore, in Salem! Come join the fun every Thursday night! Anything and everything are welcome. Sing, Dance, Hum, Orate, or simply witness the beautiful chaos that is...
The Hannah Glover is back with another summer music series. Join Mahi Mahi cruises for a night out on the water with live music and drinks. Stay tuned for the lineup announcement.
Circe is often referred to as ‘the lady of the beasts’ based on the imagery of her sharing her home with animals. Her ability to change men into pigs and back again has been retold and reimagined in countless tales. In this course we will connect with Circe and her animal archetypes through meditation, discussion,...
Discover special places in your backyard during Trails & Sails! Be guided through unique landscapes on land and sea, explore historic properties, and take in cultural experiences of all kinds. Find what makes Essex County like nowhere else. We’re gearing up for another fantastic year of Trails & Sails in 2023 which will take place...
Easy art-making for the under 5 crowd
Join the community at Riley Plaza for their Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising.
Experience New England’s fantastical past by spending an evening in one of the oldest homes in Salem. You will be immersed in original rooms dimly lit by candles while experiencing New England’s history, legends, and lore that have been passed down for generations. Join us to explore the reality of our terrifying past. BYOB alcohol.
Salem Arts Association members and community of artists explore Salem’s history with autumn, Halloween, witchcraft, and the spirit of the season. The resulting exhibit represents diverse interpretations of the theme and how, by bringing them together, we create a collective understanding of it. The opening reception is Friday, September 15 from 6-8 PM. The exhibit will...
Join us for live music, enjoy rock and country.
This event is a SALEM NIGHT with free admission for Salem residents with ID at the door. IzumonookunI is a multidisciplinary dance inspired by Izumo no Okuni, 17th century cis-female founder of the Japanese dance-drama form, kabuki—a form that currently contains little trace of its cis-femalecentric, grassroots, counter-cultural origins. Choreographer Aretha Aoki and Bessie-nominated sound designer...
Join Gulu-Gulu Cafe Friday nights for their live music series. Bands and musicians range from acoustic guitar, jazz standards, saxophones, trios, and more! Support live musicians and listen to live music!