• Heritage Days Touch-a-Truck

    Salem Willows 167 Fort Avenue, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us for this beloved Salem tradition! Bring the kids for an unforgettable up-close experience with fire trucks, dump trucks, police vehicles, and more! Climb in, honk the horns, and meet the hardworking crews behind these amazing machines. BONUS: The fire department will be spraying kids with the pumper truck — perfect for a fun...

  • Mack Park Farm Fest

    Mack Park Farm 31 Grove Street, Salem, MA, United States

    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...

  • Drop-In Art Making: Cardboard Salem

    Drop-In Art Making: Cardboard Salem
    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States

    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...

  • Hands on History

    Hands on History

    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...

  • Salem Jazz & Soul Festival

    Salem Willows Park 165 Fort Avenue, Salem, MA, United States

    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...

  • Hands on History

    Hands on History

    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...

  • Salem Public Schools Back to School Fair

    Collins Middle School 29 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA, United States

    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...

  • Who Will Be Salem’s Next Poet Laureate? Meet the Finalists on August 20 for Public Reading

    Charlotte Forten Park 289 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    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...

  • Drop-In Art Making: Cardboard Salem

    Drop-In Art Making: Cardboard Salem
    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States

    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...

  • Hands on History

    Hands on History

    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...