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All events are subject to change. Updated information will be posted as it is available. We encourage you to buy tickets in advance when possible and contact event organizers to confirm programming.
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The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide. HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true,... |
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Discover Salem’s storied waterfront from a fresh perspective! Our Salem Discovery Tours offer a relaxed, beginner-friendly paddle through the city’s iconic harbor and historic coastline. Guided by friendly local experts, you’ll hear tales of Salem’s golden age of sail, maritime trade, and coastal life, all while enjoying gentle waters and beautiful harbor views. Kayaks and...
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Get a glimpse into the world of the Irish staff who kept Phillips House running smoothly. Through the stories of cook Bridget Durkin, waitress Delia Cawley, nursemaid Catherine Shaughnessy, and chauffeur Patrick O’Hara, visitors will learn what daily life was like for those who worked in the Phillips household during the first half of the...
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Bring the whole family to listen to a storyteller share tales about nature, form and creativity, followed by a hands‑on segment where everyone is invited to create together. This all-ages workshop is designed to highlight ideas of storytelling through paper, visual narrative, handmade objects — concepts central to Noguchi’s work. Be sure to check out... |
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FTFA is bringing the ULTIMATE food truck and craft beverage experience to Salem for the 7th year, kicking off the city’s spooky Halloween season in the best way possible! Prepare your taste buds for MOUTHWATERING dishes from some of the area’s most popular food trucks! Indulge in Mac n Cheese, Cookie & Ice Cream Sandwiches,...
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The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide. HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true,...
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Hosted by Circle of Stitches at our sister dye studio, Toil & Trouble, located at Shetland Park. A meetup for hand-spinners! Bring your drop spindle or portable wheel, and spend the afternoon spinning with us! This meetup will be held every other month. |
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Live Music, No Cover! Jordan Gravel and the Jorgan Trio bring the unmistakable sound of the Hammond organ to Gulu with a lively mix of jazz. Catch their regular residency and settle in for an evening of deep grooves, sharp improvisation, and seriously good live music. Always the last two Mondays of every month, sometimes... |
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The coolest place to be on Tuesday night is Maxine Harrison’s Karaoke at Gulu-Gulu Cafe & Bar. No genres limited, skill doesn’t matter, sing from the stage or your chair with the wireless mics. You can even do a whole routine if you want. It’s always a blast. No cover. Just bring yourself and have...
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Life is short. Talk fast. It’s that time of year! And for one night…Bit Bar turns into Stars Hollow. Reservations recommended. |
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Mark your calendar for the sixth annual Preservation in a Changing Climate conference, hosted by Salem’s Preservation in a Changing Climate Partners. This day of thought-provoking talks aims to advance strategies that can help reduce climate change and boost resiliency of historic buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods.
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Come enjoy our weekly Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff! Expect unhinged entertainment and positive bingo energy. No cover.
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Judge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolution. Learn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine... |
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Circle of Stitches and Toil & Trouble Studio are participating in the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl from Sept. 24 through 27th! Visit Salem’s yarn shop and yarn dyeing studio. 19 local yarn shops are joining the crawl this year, each offering their own unique “flavor” with exclusive specials, trunk shows, and more — all crafted...
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Circle of Stitches and Toil & Trouble Studio are participating in the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl from Sept. 24 through 27th! Visit Salem’s yarn shop and yarn dyeing studio. 19 local yarn shops are joining the crawl this year, each offering their own unique “flavor” with exclusive specials, trunk shows, and more — all crafted... 
Step inside historic Old Town Hall for a free indoor food marketplace featuring a rotating mix of local and regional vendors. Find sweet and savory options, seasonal specialties, and Halloween treats throughout Haunted Happenings. Vendor lineups can change by date, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective. 
Find more Haunted Happenings fun at Charlotte Forten Park, one of five walkable marketplace locations in downtown Salem. Browse a rotating mix of independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, seasonal goods, gifts, and more. Produced by Creative Collective. Hours subject to change. |
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Circle of Stitches and Toil & Trouble Studio are participating in the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl from Sept. 24 through 27th! Visit Salem’s yarn shop and yarn dyeing studio. 19 local yarn shops are joining the crawl this year, each offering their own unique “flavor” with exclusive specials, trunk shows, and more — all crafted...
Step inside historic Old Town Hall for a free indoor food marketplace featuring a rotating mix of local and regional vendors. Find sweet and savory options, seasonal specialties, and Halloween treats throughout Haunted Happenings. Vendor lineups can change by date, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.
Find more Haunted Happenings fun at Charlotte Forten Park, one of five walkable marketplace locations in downtown Salem. Browse a rotating mix of independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, seasonal goods, gifts, and more. Produced by Creative Collective. Hours subject to change. |
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The Chuseok Festival celebrates one of Korea’s most important cultural holidays, centered around the harvest, gratitude and family reunions. Explore traditional and contemporary expressions of Korean culture through storytelling, art making and a curator-led tour! This multigenerational celebration also welcomes first-time and returning visitors to PEM’s Korean Art gallery. PEM Pals: Chuseok Stories with Cori... 
Shop small in the heart of downtown Salem at this free outdoor marketplace beside historic Old Town Hall. Meet independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by... 
Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before... |
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Dare to indulge in mead, wine and cider playfully journeying into magical mythology! Experience the meaning behind ceremonial beverages through an interactive, fun, entertaining sipping adventure. Paired snacks provided., Non-alc options available.
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Join Jane Winchell, exhibition curator and Director of PEM’s Dotty Brown Art & Nature Center, on a special hands-on exploration of Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest. Don’t miss the chance to explore this family-friendly exhibition on its last day!
Shop small in the heart of downtown Salem at this free outdoor marketplace beside historic Old Town Hall. Meet independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by... |
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Two and a half centuries of America are commemorated by guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan in Guitar America 250 – Revolutionaries and Rockstars an exploration of the United States’ musical history. From...
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Free live music, no cover. Jordan Gravel and the Jorgan Trio bring the unmistakable sound of the Hammond organ to Gulu with a lively mix of jazz. Catch their regular... |
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The Salem Story Series returns to Gulu-Gulu Cafe & Bar on Tuesday, September 29 a 7pm. This is a storytelling event held by The Salem Story Series that invites the...
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Nicktoons, classic shows, and all the weird stuff we grew up watching. Come see how much you remember! |
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Evening program: 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Networking 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Presentation & Discussion Light refreshments will be served. One hundred years ago, John Hays Hammond Jr. embarked...
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Come enjoy our weekly Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff! Expect unhinged entertainment and positive bingo energy. No cover.
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Learn how to read the Tarot in this Beginning Tarot class where we will explore the history of the Tarot, the basic symbolism and meaning of all 78 cards, and... |
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Step inside historic Old Town Hall for a free indoor food marketplace featuring a rotating mix of local and regional vendors. Find sweet and savory options, seasonal specialties, and Halloween...
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Every witch has a hat. Yours may simply not have introduced itself yet. Witch hats are wonderfully dramatic objects, which is exactly why choosing one can get complicated. Brim width,...
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Find more Haunted Happenings fun at Charlotte Forten Park, one of five walkable marketplace locations in downtown Salem. Browse a rotating mix of independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small... |
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Step inside historic Old Town Hall for a free indoor food marketplace featuring a rotating mix of local and regional vendors. Find sweet and savory options, seasonal specialties, and Halloween...
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Every witch has a hat. Yours may simply not have introduced itself yet. Witch hats are wonderfully dramatic objects, which is exactly why choosing one can get complicated. Brim width,...
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Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings... |
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Get ready for a weekend full of shopping, spooky season vibes, and local creativity at the Biz Baz Street Fair on the historic Salem Common! Browse 80+ incredible vendors featuring...
Shop small in the heart of downtown Salem at this free outdoor marketplace beside historic Old Town Hall. Meet independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art,...
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Get ready for one of Salem’s most beloved fall traditions! The Biz Baz Street Fair returns to the historic Salem Common for a full weekend of shopping, creativity, and spooky-season... |
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Event Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Location: Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Hosted By: The Good Witch of Salem and Witch Apprentices This October, step into a...
Get ready for a weekend full of shopping, spooky season vibes, and local creativity at the Biz Baz Street Fair on the historic Salem Common! Browse 80+ incredible vendors featuring...
Shop small in the heart of downtown Salem at this free outdoor marketplace beside historic Old Town Hall. Meet independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art,... |