Events

Jordan Gravel takes up residency at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe twice a month, come & check out his unique style of Jazz featuring a Hammond Organ!

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...

Fly in to The Good Witch and Stay for a Spell! Mix up your very own potion at our Potion Bar! Drop Ins begin at store opening and end 30 minutes before closing and are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Purchase online or pay in store. Drop Ins may be unavailable during a...

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.*

Celebrating the release of the second novel in the Ashen War Saga! Join author Dan Le Fever at Die With Your Boots On for the release of “In The Dragon’s Wake.” He will be signing copies of his latest book and the first if you want to purchase both. Book sales at the event by...

Get on your painting pants and get ready to party with Premier Paint Party and host David Daykin at Village Tavern in Historic Salem MA! Never painted before? Don’t worry, your 2 hour event will include all materials and instruction to paint your version of the painting shown. Come alone or bring your friends, it’s...

Join Dale Houston from Duck and Crow Press as he hosts the 2025 Bloodbath Dungeon Tournament at the Gulu Gulu Cafe! This tabletop dungeon delving tournament boasts great prizes, and all proceeds will be benefitting NAGLY! For more tickets & more info, check out the website: https://www.duckandcrow.com/events

Weekly themed trivia that isn’t like any other.

Doors: 10 am Stories begin about 10:20 am. 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! Start the morning with a bubble party featuring music, crafts, and a light snack. Around 10:20 am, we’ll gather on the...

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...

Fly in to The Good Witch and Stay for a Spell! Mix up your very own potion at our Potion Bar! Drop Ins begin at store opening and end 30 minutes before closing and are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Purchase online or pay in store. Drop Ins may be unavailable during a...

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 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...

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!

Come enjoy our weekly free Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff!

Nintendo 64 Trivia Tournament! Race through rounds of trivia every Wednesday at 7PM at Essex Pizza for your shot at a Nintendo 64 + Mario Kart 64! Be the first team to hit 640 points and take home the prize. Nostalgia, pizza, and epic bragging rights, only at Not Your Average Trivia. 2 East India...

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.

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.

Embark on a serene paddleboard or kayak journey along the enchanting coastlines of Salem and Beverly Harbors, where each stroke of your paddle unveils narratives ranging from historic naval battles to the infamous witch trials, echoing the vibrant past of what was once the world’s busiest trading port.

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...

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 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...

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.

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.

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...

Thursday Night Trivia at Far From The Tree hosted by Geeks who Drink. Check the website for rotating food pop ups or BYOF.

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...

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!

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.

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