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Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! Each weekend in July and August we invite young (and young at heart!) guests to explore different elements of colonial life through hands-on activities. These drop-in programs will run 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Saturdays and Sundays and are free with the purchase of admission. This summer,...
The festival will happen on August 19th from 11-7pm at the Salem Willows. There will be a beer garden, curated vendors fair, educational clinics in the education tent, and of course incredible performers.
Join us for the Salem Merry-time Fest from noon to 7pm on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Street. This event is free and open to the public. This one-day festival marks a return of the park’s annual summer event. In previous years, Salem Maritime held the “Salem Maritime Festival” at...
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...
Enjoy delicious food while enjoying live music with your community every Saturday at the Village Tavern in Downtown Salem.
On this expert-guided, interactive and deep-dive into the Witch Trials explore in rare detail how a house and neighborhood reveal stories of terror and survival as they witnessed one of the darkest periods in American history. We’ll start inside the c1667 Daniels House where you’ll tour a living home from the Trials and choose from a...
*IMPORTANT* We would like to remind everyone that attendance for the this event is strictly for those who are 21 years of age or older, and must have a valid ID. Unfortunately, those without valid ID that night will not be given a refund for their tickets. Join us at the East Regiment Beer Co....
Falconry is the sport of hunting with a trained bird of prey. It is also the demanding art of training a predatory bird that is by nature wary of people to hunt cooperatively with a human partner. While the sport has a 4,000-year history, its glory days were indisputably the medieval period. While this hour-long...
Goat Yoga is back! Thanks to our friends at Salty Buddha and Mapledell Farms. Grab your tickets quick as spots are extremely limited. Tickets include one hour of Yoga, one on one time with goats & a beer post yoga Tickets: https://thesaltybuddha.com/workshops
Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! Each weekend in July and August we invite young (and young at heart!) guests to explore different elements of colonial life through hands-on activities. These drop-in programs will run 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Saturdays and Sundays and are free with the purchase of admission. This summer,...
Come see and hold some baby goats. Mapledell Farms will be onsite with baby goats for the afternoon. Touch, pet, hold and learn about the goats. Come for the beers, stay for the bahs!!!
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...
Join us August 20th at 2 P.M. for an engaging lecture by Frances Perkins Center exhibition volunteer, Cathy Freedberg on the life and influence of Frances Perkins. Frances Perkins (1880-1965), the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet, was Secretary of Labor (1933-1945) for the entire tenure of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Perkins was the driving force behind...
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.
30% OFF ALL FOOD ITEMS ON OUR ENTIRE MENU! FREE POOL-ALL TABLES-ALL NIGHT Just let us know you are a current or past restaurant employee and the discount and FREE pool are on us! (Bring your Co-Workers Too!)
On this expert-guided, interactive and deep-dive into the Witch Trials explore in rare detail how a house and neighborhood reveal stories of terror and survival as they witnessed one of the darkest periods in American history. We’ll start inside the c1667 Daniels House where you’ll tour a living home from the Trials and choose from a...
HP Lovecraft was a writer who delved in the genres of science fiction, fantasy and horror. He specialized in the weird that captured the imagination of many of his fans. He loved Providence, RI but one of his other favorite cities was Salem, MA that many believe to be the famed Arkham in his books....
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...
Join The Good Witch of Salem for a three-day “Summer Science” summer program. Children will explore summer-themed science experiments like sand volcanoes, ocean slime, and bubble fun! This workshop is limited to 8 children ages 4+, pre-registration is required.
Join us every Tuesday during gallery hours for complementary tea with admission to the gallery.
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...
Let’s have a Spa Day! Join us for a little pampering and relaxation. Our magical employees will guide children in creating their own potion and receive a sparkly nail manicure, fancy hair extensions, and a touch of glitter. This workshop is limited to 6 children, pre-registration is required. Under age 5 may attend with the help of...
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.
Join The Good Witch of Salem for a three-day “Summer Science” summer program. Children will explore summer-themed science experiments like sand volcanoes, ocean slime, and bubble fun! This workshop is limited to 8 children ages 4+, pre-registration is required.
$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...
Join us for the fourth annual Psychic Fair at the Salem Masonic Temple. This event will benefit the Essex Lodge and Salem High Scholarship funds. Family-friendly…great cause! – Reiki – Tarot – Readings …and more! Special reduced rate of $20 per session. Several Masonic Lodges and Appendant Bodies will also be on hand to answer...
Salem Public Schools invites families to the second annual Back to School Festival on Wednesday, August 23rd at Palmer Cove Park (50 Leavitt Street) from 4:30pm – 7:30pm! While students may not return to school until August 28th and 29th, Dr. Zrike, The Salem Teachers Union and all the staff at Salem Public Schools have been...
Bearded history nerds chat over beer