Events

Through our “Magical Transformations” children embrace their charms and express their individuality. Children can choose to transform into a “Witch” or “Wizard”!

Just the Kiddos – Solo Portraits Summer Special It’s a quickie – ‘Cuz there is so much fun in Salem! Experience duration 20 minutes Iconic custom solo poses for witchy portraits Choice of Portrait Style & background Experience Includes *Full witch-ify-ing costume styling with a dress, cape and hat! A mini series of the most...

Step into a fairy tale at Snow White’s Enchanted Garden Party, a magical celebration set on the breathtaking seaside lawn at the Hammond Castle Museum. Begin your adventure at the drawbridge into a world of storybook wonder. Walk around the Castle grounds to the seaside lawn where our Snow White, played by the beloved Carole...

General knowledge trivia every Tuesday at 7:30. Free to play. Win a Flying Saucer gift card!

Weekly themed trivia that isn’t like any other.

Join us for a week of artistic enrichment and engagement at North Shore Glass School! For kids age 10+, students will be welcomed at our glass studio at 16 Proctor Street for a week of glassblowing, flameworking, fused glass, stained glass and sandblasting. Projects will include but are not limited to glassblowing paperweights and cups,...

For kids ages 7 to 10, we welcome you at our new Artist Row studio in downtown Salem! Join us for a week of glass art exploration. In this program, students will learn about the fine art of glass and work on thoughtfully constructed and age-appropriate projects in fused glass, stained glass, sandblasting, sea glass...

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...

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.*

Through our “Magical Transformations” children embrace their charms and express their individuality. Children can choose to transform into a “Witch” or “Wizard”!

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...

Salem’s rich history includes the infamous 1692 Witchcraft Trials, its significance during the American Revolution & what was once the number one seaport per capita in the US. But few are aware of the incredible contributions of Blacks and African-Americans in our city. Four years after Gov. Winthrop wrote the state’s 1st slavery law in...

Just the Kiddos – Solo Portraits Summer Special It’s a quickie – ‘Cuz there is so much fun in Salem! Experience duration 20 minutes Iconic custom solo poses for witchy portraits Choice of Portrait Style & background Experience Includes *Full witch-ify-ing costume styling with a dress, cape and hat! A mini series of the most...

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...

Bring a blanket, chair and join us for our Summer Movie Series! Located on the Salem Common Bandstand. Candy and popcorn will be sold.

Join us for a week of artistic enrichment and engagement at North Shore Glass School! For kids age 10+, students will be welcomed at our glass studio at 16 Proctor Street for a week of glassblowing, flameworking, fused glass, stained glass and sandblasting. Projects will include but are not limited to glassblowing paperweights and cups,...

For kids ages 7 to 10, we welcome you at our new Artist Row studio in downtown Salem! Join us for a week of glass art exploration. In this program, students will learn about the fine art of glass and work on thoughtfully constructed and age-appropriate projects in fused glass, stained glass, sandblasting, sea glass...

Through our “Magical Transformations” children embrace their charms and express their individuality. Children can choose to transform into a “Witch” or “Wizard”!

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...

Just the Kiddos – Solo Portraits Summer Special It’s a quickie – ‘Cuz there is so much fun in Salem! Experience duration 20 minutes Iconic custom solo poses for witchy portraits Choice of Portrait Style & background Experience Includes *Full witch-ify-ing costume styling with a dress, cape and hat! A mini series of the most...

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.

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.

Nothing beats music on the ocean. Live music every thursday on the Hannah Glover. Dance with friends and strangers under the stars with the best local bands on the North Shore, a boat drink in hand, and munching on a backyard favorite. 21+ cruise.

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!

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of...