• Trails and Sails

    Now in its 24th year, Trails & Sails is your ticket to adventure across Essex County, Massachusetts – a region recognized as a National Heritage Area for its rich history, cultural treasures, and natural landscapes. Each September, this vibrant event series provides access to hundreds of unique experiences such as guided hikes and paddles to...

  • Potion Brewing Store Experience

    Make your visit to The Good Witch of Salem’s shop memorable by booking our in-store Potion Brewing Experience. This activity is led by our Witch Apprentices. Activities are recommended for children ages 3 and up. *One appointment slot for each child is required.*

  • Craft Witch

    Craft Witch is a DIY crafting session with something for everyone! Choose from a wide array of options to create your very own one-of-a-kind craft. Whichever craft you decide to create, you’ll be provided with all the materials, tools, and knowledge needed to let your creativity flourish. Unlike our broom making, bookbinding, and spelljar making...

  • Sips and Myths at Salem Wine Imports

    Dare to indulge in mead, wine and cider as we playfully journey into magical mythology! Experience the meaning behind ceremonial beverages through an interactive, fun and entertaining sipping adventure. Snacks provided.

  • Salem Farmer’s Market

    Thursdays, June 12th through October 9th The Salem Farmers’ Market is a tradition that dates back to 1634. The Salem Farmers Market features local farms every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight

    Hammond Castle Museum’s Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight are an opportunity to explore the history of the Spiritualist movement and the occult side of the Museum’s past and to see one of the North Shore’s most iconic historical landmarks in a whole new light. From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using...

  • The Magic of Oaks: Acorn Ink

    Make your own handcrafted ink using acorns! Oaks have been revered as symbols of strength and abundance throughout history, but did you know that you can use its tannins to make ink? Join The Mushroom Witch and learn the steps to craft your own ink from acorns. A handbound book deserves handcrafted ink, so if...

  • Open Mic

    Come join us for our weekly free Open Mic shindig every Thursday. Sign ups start at 7:30pm and the event starts at 8pm. Hope to see you here!

  • Evil Dead in Concert

    Screening w/ Live Original Score Evil Dead In Concert, a live-to-film experience that thrills and chills, resurrects Sam Raimi’s beloved cult classic in a way audiences have never seen before — in this lifetime.

  • Comedy Open Mic Night

    This show-and-go open mic will serve as one of the best places in New England to hone your comedic craft and showcase your talent in front of The Cabot Theater and John Tobin Presents teams! The list and the house will fill up quickly so get there early! List available at 7pm

  • Haunted Happenings Old Town Hall Food Court

    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.

  • Blown Glass Pumpkin Workshops

    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.

  • Phillips Library Open House: Recent Acquisitions

    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...

  • Trails and Sails

    Now in its 24th year, Trails & Sails is your ticket to adventure across Essex County, Massachusetts – a region recognized as a National Heritage Area for its rich history, cultural treasures, and natural landscapes. Each September, this vibrant event series provides access to hundreds of unique experiences such as guided hikes and paddles to...

  • Potion Brewing Store Experience

    Make your visit to The Good Witch of Salem’s shop memorable by booking our in-store Potion Brewing Experience. This activity is led by our Witch Apprentices. Activities are recommended for children ages 3 and up. *One appointment slot for each child is required.*

  • Craft Witch

    Craft Witch is a DIY crafting session with something for everyone! Choose from a wide array of options to create your very own one-of-a-kind craft. Whichever craft you decide to create, you’ll be provided with all the materials, tools, and knowledge needed to let your creativity flourish. Unlike our broom making, bookbinding, and spelljar making...

  • Drop-In Art Making at PEM: Janet Sobel Drip Paintings

    Know before you go In-person event Location: Create Space Included with admission Celebrate Making History: 200 Years of American Art, on view through September 21, by exploring the drip painting technique pioneered by Janet Sobel. Sobel was a self-taught artist of Ukrainian origin whose wild, expressive style continues to influence contemporary artists. Create your own...

  • Tea & Cake Tasting

    Free Tea & Cake Tasting at Jolie Tea Company. Every Friday afternoon, 3:00-5:00pm. Come enjoy and taste some of our favorite tea blends and cake flavors!

  • Hollowed Harvest

    Salem’s only Jack-O’-Lantern festival! Discover a glowing labyrinth of carved Jack’s and animated jack-o’-lanterns that engage and amaze. A one-of-a-kind, all-ages Halloween experience unique to Salem! ️️

  • Sunset Kayak & Paddleboard Tour

    Enjoy a relaxing paddle tour along the coastline of Salem Neck as the sun sets over the Harbor. Tour launches from Salem Willows and is open to all levels of paddlers, including beginners. Kayaks and paddle boards available. Age 18+

  • The Salem Haunted Magic Show

    The Salem Haunted Magic Show celebrates its 15th year in Salem with its all-new show HYSTERIA: The Ghost Magician! Shows beginning in late August through November 6th!

  • Fall Fire Fest – Kickoff To Haunted Happenings

    🎃🔥 Join us on Salem’s waterfront for Fall Fire Fest at Harborwalk Garden – a two-night celebration of fire, cirque, music, and fall magic! Headliner Orissa Kelly, world-renowned fire archer from Anthem’s Frozen Fire Festival, and cirque favorite Chels Errante perform both nights. Friday kicks off with Mayor’s Night Out, a children’s costume parade &...

  • The Ghosts and Legends Trolley

    Our sinister and entertaining guide leads a dark journey of haunting tales from Salem’s history in a trolley ride you’ll never forget! Departs from Gallows Hill. Combo tickets with Gallows Hill Main Show.

  • Rachel Feinstein

    Actress and Comedian Rachel Feinstein is a favorite among fans and fellow comedians alike. Named one of Variety’s “10 Comics To Watch” of 2024, her Netflix standup special Big Guy premiered in May 2024 on the streamer’s list of Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. where it remained for over a week. The hour...

  • Sea Witch Ball Workshops

    Whether you’re visiting Salem with your witch family or just love (witch)crafting, join The Sea Wych Salem for a magical experience in Witch City. The Sea Wych Salem will present the history and lore behind the witch ball, and then guide you as you create your own to protect your home, welcome in joy, banish...

  • Film Night Presented by the Firebird Pops Orchestra

    Experience the unforgettable music from your favorite television shows and films in an intimate, acoustically stunning setting as the Firebird Pops Orchestra brings Film Night back to Gloucester’s historic Hammond Castle Museum for an evening of iconic film and television scores performed live in concert.

  • Almost Queen – A Tribute to Queen

    They don’t just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. This deliberate four piece band is “guaranteed to blow your mind” with iconic four-part harmonies and expertly executed musical interludes. Almost Queen’s impressive tribute to Queen is nothing short of...

  • Lauren Norcia

    Salem local Lauren Norcia takes the stage at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe to deliver a night of acoustic originals and covers! No cover charge!