This informational session will offer community members insights into the Salem 400+ initiative. It will cover upcoming events, opportunities for involvement, ways to support this vital community project, and much more!
Join us for an artist talk with Punto Urban Art Museum’s (PUAM) Creative Neighbors muralists to celebrate their work and strengthen the bridge between local artists and the museum. The Creative Neighbors project brings in local and regional artists to create a series of murals in Salem's Point neighborhood (El Punto). The theme for this...
Join us as Mayor Dominick Pangallo will be sworn in for his first full term alongside other newly elected city officials at Salem's 2026 Inauguration.
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...
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...
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...
Join the City of Salem to Celebrate the kickoff of Black History Month!
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...
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....
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...
Join us at the Witch House for a Fortune Teller Valentine craft. Free admission to the museum which will include examples of historic valentines and love charm superstitions. More information here!
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...