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  • Salem 400+ Kickoff Festival and Volunteer Fair

    Salem High School 77 Wilson St., Salem, MA, United States

    If you are an organization that relies on Volunteers, please sign up to be a 'vendor' at the Volunteer Fair here! Celebrate Salem's 400th Anniversary Be part of history as we kick off Salem's quadricentennial celebration! This community volunteer fair brings together residents and local organizations, creating connections that will help write Salem's next 400...

  • PEM Reads: Poet in High Street Park

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States

    Join the PEM Reads community for a live book launch! Hear Salem’s first-ever poet laureate J.D. Scrimgeour read from his new work Poet in High Street Park: Prose & Poetry for Modern Salem. David Snider, PEM’s Director of Learning & Community Engagement, will host an author talk with Scrimgeour followed by a light reception and...

  • Salem’s Centuries

    Hamilton Hall 9 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA, United States

    This event has been rescheduled due to weather. The event is sold out! Join Salem State University's history professors Donna Seger and Brad Austin for a fascinating talk about their brand- new book, "Salem's Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City." Drs. Seger and Austin will discuss some of their favorite...

  • Salem’s So Sweet

    Downtown Salem

    Salem Main Streets and the Salem Chamber of Commerce invite you to come enjoy the annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival – a decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine’s Day shopping! Now in its 24th year, the festival's signature elements include a Friday night kickoff party, 25 ice...

  • Repair Cafe

    Repair Cafe
    Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center 401 Bridge St., Salem, MA, United States

    Zero Waste Salem is hosting a Repair Café as part of Salem 400+, celebrating sustainable practices that honor our past and invest in our future. Volunteers will be available to mend clothing, sew buttons, and tinker with electronics—skills passed down through generations that help us build a more sustainable Salem for the next 400 years....

  • Salem So Sweet Valentine Making & Scavenger Hunt

    House of Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Did you know that America's oldest commercial candy was created and sold right here in Salem? Come to a wonderful, fun family event co-sponsored by The House of the Seven Gables and the City of Salem’s Park, Recreation and Community Services Department. Come learn about the sweet connection between candy, Salem and the House of...

  • Chronicals and Crafts in the Cove

    Chronicals and Crafts in the Cove
    House of Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us at The House of the Seven Gables with your little ones (best for ages 0 – 6) for a fun-filled hour of reading and crafts in our Kids’ Cove play area. This event is free and all materials are included, but registration is required. Register here! We will feature books and related crafts...

  • Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States

    Welcome the Year of the Horse with a vibrant festival heralding new beginnings and the coming of spring! Enjoy a scavenger hunt, art making and tours of Yin Yu Tang. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian countries, including China, Vietnam, Korea, Singapore and Malaysia. While some traditions are shared across countries, others are...

  • North Shore AAPI Coalition Lunar New Year 2026 Celebration

    North Shore CDC 96 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, United States

    All are invited to our 2026 Lunar New Years Celebration! It will be at the NSCDC building at 96 Lafayette Street, 2nd floor. Elevator in the back if needed. This family-friendly event will feature musical performances, craft activities for all ages, and light refreshments. Join neighbors, friends, and community members as we come together to...