• Saturday Ghost & Folklore Films/Discussion

    Heritage Films presents Saturday Ghost and Folklore films/discussion programs beginning March 7 and running weekly on Saturdays 11:30 am-2:30 pm at Salem TV,285 Derby Street, Salem. The films are factual and authentic with a local history flare. Dan Tremblay presents this to the general public.  By donation only. Info: 978-777-2711.

  • Saturday Ghost & Folklore Films/Discussion (CANCELLED)

    Heritage Films presents Saturday Ghost and Folklore films/discussion programs beginning March 7 and running weekly on Saturdays 11:30 am-2:30 pm at Salem TV,285 Derby Street, Salem. The films are factual and authentic with a local history flare. Dan Tremblay presents this to the general public.  By donation only. Info: 978-777-2711.

  • Crafting at the Witchery

    Stop by the Witchery anytime to make some witchy, crafty creations! We have projects for all ages and skill levels! Walk-ins welcome, but reservations are preferred. To book appointment, you can call or text us at 339-203-1307, or fill out the form here.​​​ Looking forward to crafting with you at The Witchery! $10 and up

  • Crafting at the Witchery (PICK-UP AVAILABLE!)

    The Witchery is offering tarot readings by phone (339-203-1307) and broom kits to go for visitors and locals looking to craft while the store is closed. Call to order, pick up or delivery. (The shop is closed until further notice, contact the Witchery or visit their website for updates.) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Stop by the Witchery anytime...

  • Walk for HAWC

    Step up for survivors, and join Healing Abuse Working for Change for the Walk for HAWC. This uplifting community event benefits domestic violence survivors on the North Shore. Register today and help raise critical funds for survivors and HAWC’s free and confidential domestic violence services. Registration begins at 10:30 am, and the Walk kicks off...

  • April Vacation at The Gables: Miss Emmerton’s Settlement House

    In 1916, Caroline Emmerton’s Settlement House served the immigrant families living in the neighborhood of the museum. The children often attended classes that taught household and industrial skills like cooking, woodworking, sewing, and gardening. Join us April 18 – 26 from 11:00 to 3:00 for our Living History Labs, featuring hands-on activities based on Settlement...

  • April Vacation at The Gables: Miss Emmerton’s Settlement House (CANCELLED)

    In 1916, Caroline Emmerton’s Settlement House served the immigrant families living in the neighborhood of the museum. The children often attended classes that taught household and industrial skills like cooking, woodworking, sewing, and gardening. Join us April 18 – 26 from 11:00 to 3:00 for our Living History Labs, featuring hands-on activities based on Settlement...

  • Arcade Era Karaoke

    Karaoke at Bit Bar is a magical thing! Nick D’Amico is the best DJ around and the lights and sounds won’t let you down. Bit Bar is 21+ after 8:00 pm.

  • Arcade Era Karaoke (CANCELLED)

    Karaoke at Bit Bar is a magical thing! Nick D’Amico is the best DJ around and the lights and sounds won’t let you down. Bit Bar is 21+ after 8:00 pm.

  • Lunchtime Lectures with Jim McAllister (VIRTUAL EVENT)

    Are you bored .. blue… in need of cultural stimulation Or just need a break from the kids or from working at home? Give yourself a “time out” for Jim McAllister’s LUNCHTIME LECTURES Every weekday at noon Half hour (plus) illustrated talks on Zoom Only five bucks! (see bottom of page for details) Local history....

  • Flying Saucer Nerd Trivia

    Every Monday at 8 PM at the Flying Saucer teams will face off in a battle of wills and knowledge! Topics will include comics, fantasy, horror and of course sci-fi! Prizes will be given, beer shalt be guzzled, and pizzas consumed! It’ll be FUN! MC’d by the infamous Captain Wolf of ShantyTown!

  • Flying Saucer Nerd Trivia (CANCELLED)

    Every Monday at 8 PM at the Flying Saucer teams will face off in a battle of wills and knowledge! Topics will include comics, fantasy, horror and of course sci-fi! Prizes will be given, beer shalt be guzzled, and pizzas consumed! It’ll be FUN! MC’d by the infamous Captain Wolf of ShantyTown!

  • Lunchtime Lectures with Jim McAllister (VIRTUAL EVENT)

    Are you bored .. blue… in need of cultural stimulation Or just need a break from the kids or from working at home? Give yourself a “time out” for Jim McAllister’s LUNCHTIME LECTURES Every weekday at noon Half hour (plus) illustrated talks on Zoom Only five bucks! (see bottom of page for details) Local history....

  • Free Game Token Tuesday

    Buy anything and receive $5 in free game tokens every Tuesday. Eat your heart out Scrooge McDuck! Open 4 pm to Midnight. Bit Bar is 21+ after 8 pm, kitchen closes at 10 pm on Tuesday.

  • Free Game Token Tuesday (CANCELLED)

    Buy anything and receive $5 in free game tokens every Tuesday. Eat your heart out Scrooge McDuck! Open 4 pm to Midnight. Bit Bar is 21+ after 8 pm, kitchen closes at 10 pm on Tuesday.

  • Salem Witch Trials Q&A with Haunted Footsteps (VIRTUAL EVENT)

    Join us online for a live Q&A about the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Trials on Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. This is a free event. You only need to purchase one ticket but several people can watch with you. We will give a 20-30 minute overview of the trials and show you pictures of locations...

  • Lunchtime Lectures with Jim McAllister (VIRTUAL EVENT)

    Are you bored .. blue… in need of cultural stimulation Or just need a break from the kids or from working at home? Give yourself a “time out” for Jim McAllister’s LUNCHTIME LECTURES Every weekday at noon Half hour (plus) illustrated talks on Zoom Only five bucks! (see bottom of page for details) Local history....

  • Lunchtime Lectures with Jim McAllister (VIRTUAL EVENT)

    Are you bored .. blue… in need of cultural stimulation Or just need a break from the kids or from working at home? Give yourself a “time out” for Jim McAllister’s LUNCHTIME LECTURES Every weekday at noon Half hour (plus) illustrated talks on Zoom Only five bucks! (see bottom of page for details) Local history....

  • Live at the Old Burying Ground with Spellbound Tours (VIRTUAL EVENT)

    This Thursday, join Dr. Vitka for a visit to the historic and haunted Old Burying Ground in Salem! The Charter Street Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in the New World, the final resting place of a Mayflower passenger and people associated with the Salem Witch Trials! Said to be one of the most...

  • Brilliant Beacons with Eric Jay Dolin

    In a slide-illustrated talk rich in maritime lore and brimming with original historical detail, Eric Jay Dolin tells the story of America through the prism of its beloved coastal sentinels. Set against the backdrop of an expanding nation, Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse traces the evolution of America’s lighthouse system, highlighting the political, military, and technological battles fought to illuminate...

  • Brilliant Beacons with Eric Jay Dolin (CANCELLED)

    In a slide-illustrated talk rich in maritime lore and brimming with original historical detail, Eric Jay Dolin tells the story of America through the prism of its beloved coastal sentinels. Set against the backdrop of an expanding nation, Brilliant Beacons: A History of the American Lighthouse traces the evolution of America’s lighthouse system, highlighting the political, military, and technological battles fought to illuminate...

  • Salem Ancestry Days

    Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate their ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem, Massachusetts during the first annual Salem Ancestry Days celebration, which will be held May 1-4, 2020. The weekend will feature lectures, tours, research opportunities, and information on the people who connect us all to Salem. Learn more here.

  • Salem Ancestry Days: Family Reunion at The Gables

    If you are connected by family lines to our story at The House of the Seven Gables, we would love to meet you. Join during Salem Ancestry Days. We’ll ask you to fill out a short form and bring along any special pictures or stories you’d like to share. You and a guest are then...

  • Salem Ancestry Days (POSTPONED)

    Salem Ancestry Days has been postponed to July 31-August 3, 2020. Visit Salem.org/Ancestry for updates. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate their ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem, Massachusetts during the first annual Salem Ancestry Days celebration, which will be held May 1-4, 2020. The weekend will feature lectures, tours, research opportunities, and information...

  • Salem Ancestry Days: Family Reunion at The Gables (POSTPONED)

    Are you a Turner or Ingersoll? Hawthorne or Emmerton? Maybe even an Upton? If you are connected by family lines to our story at The House of the Seven Gables, we would love to meet you. Join us during Salem Ancestry Days. We’ll ask you to fill out a short form and bring along any...