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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!
Ms. Cruz will join us in person to discuss the themes of her latest book on Wednesday, September 6 at 7:00 pm at Salem Academy Charter School. The event will be bilingual (English-Spanish). Find your free copy of the book here: http://salemlitfest.org/1book1salem/
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.
Easy art-making for the under 5 crowd
Explore the fungi of Great Misery Island. Join us for a guided mushroom walk for all those interested in discovering fungi growing on the Misery Island of the coast of Beverly/Salem. This unique island environment hosts conifer and hardwood trees that provide background to growing fungi. Fungi don’t stop there. Animals nesting and living on...
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.
Join us for live music, enjoy rock and country.
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!
Children, tweens, teens, and adults are all welcome to participate in our “Good Witch Transformations”! 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...
Informal in-process art making
Journey on Essex Heritage’s landing craft Naumkeag to Great Misery Island in Salem Sound. Along the way, hear stories about the rich history of the harbor and how the Misery Islands acquired their unique name. When you arrive, you’ll have 2 hours to explore the trails, open meadows, rocky shoreline, and hidden coves on the island. The...
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,...
Enjoy delicious food while enjoying live music with your community every Saturday at the Village Tavern in Downtown Salem.
Benefit concert supporting the First Church in Salem & the North Shore Lions Club featuring the talents of the internationally renowned concert pianist Ingrid Jacoby. Tickets $25
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.
Support The House of the Seven Gables at our annual fundraiser, Sips by the Sea, on Saturday, September 9th. The evening will be full of fun, food, purpose, and philanthropy on our oceanfront lawn. This year, the fundraiser focuses on four important projects: the Settlement Program, the redesigning of the Derby Street signage and walkway,...
You are cordially invited to the Third Annual Endless Night Salem Vampire Weekend. The Main Event Vampire Ball will take place on Saturday September 9th at the Hawthorne Hotel. – Must be 21+, abide by the Endless Night Code of Conduct.
Most accurately described as the Met Gala for Vampires, the Endless Night Salem Vampire Ball is an elegant, over-the-top, immersive production that uses concert-quality sound, lighting, and atmospherics to create an environment of fantasy and upscale sophistication. The event has an all-star cast and crew, responsible for producing sold-out events all over the world since...
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,...
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...