Food, cash bar, live music, and family-friendly activities! Support Mack Park Farm's mission to grow food for the Salem community! Admission is free with a suggested donation of $10. There will be t-shirts, tote bags, and other products for sale. All proceeds go towards growing food for the Salem Community. Mack Park Farm produce is...
Walking through Salem can feel like you're walking through history! Come celebrate Salem 400+ with us by helping recreate this extraordinary town using cardboard and mixed media. Add new characters to our ever-evolving street scene! Regular Drop-in Art Making is held in person Friday–Sunday and holiday Mondays in our Create Space studios. Friday art making...
Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This summer, we invite young (and young at heart!) guests to explore different elements of our history and legacy through hands-on activities. This program will run July 4-August 30 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.. Hands-on History is included with your purchase of a...
Join us for our 19th season for the Salem Jazz & Soul Festival This one day, free community event takes place at the Salem's historic Willows bandstand on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Experience the North Shore's premier free music festival featuring: Regional and national jazz and soul artists Interactive Music Education Tent MusiKidz Children's Activity...
Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This summer, we invite young (and young at heart!) guests to explore different elements of our history and legacy through hands-on activities. This program will run July 4-August 30 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.. Hands-on History is included with your purchase of a...
Greg Coles Dance and Drum will be on hand at Charlotte Forten Park to offer a Latin dance program for the community including dance lessons in salsa, bachata, chachacha, Kizomba and merengue!
Vendors and community organizations will display at the rear of the Collins Middle School (see attached map linked and below, highlighted in red). Free transportation will be available to families who need it in and around the City of Salem (view map of bus stops). Parking (see map below, highlighted in orange) is available at...
Mayor Dominick Pangallo and Salem Public Library Director Tara Mansfield invite the community to the Poet Laureate Finalist Readings on Thursday, August 20th, starting at 6:00 PM at Charlotte Forten Park, located at 289 Derby Street, Salem MA 01970. After a thorough review of 6 applications, the Poet Laureate Selection Committee has narrowed down the field to three exceptional local poets: M.P. Carver (She/Hers), Jo Faeyln...
Join city officials and members of the Ukrainian community as they raise flags to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day. The event will take place on August 21 at 11am at Riley Plaza at 1-21 Margin St, Salem, MA 01970. All are welcome!
Walking through Salem can feel like you're walking through history! Come celebrate Salem 400+ with us by helping recreate this extraordinary town using cardboard and mixed media. Add new characters to our ever-evolving street scene! Regular Drop-in Art Making is held in person Friday–Sunday and holiday Mondays in our Create Space studios. Friday art making...
Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This summer, we invite young (and young at heart!) guests to explore different elements of our history and legacy through hands-on activities. This program will run July 4-August 30 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.. Hands-on History is included with your purchase of a...
Join us in raising the Indian flag for Indian Independence Day!