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...
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...
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...
Please join the City of Salem for the Dominican Republic Independence Day flag raising ceremony on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm, at Lafayette Park in Salem (located at the intersection of Harbor, Lafayette and Washington Streets). All are welcome!
Join us for a rollicking adventure at sea with the Sons of Town Hall, the transatlantic folk duo of songwriters David Berkeley and Ben Parker. Performing as their 19th-century alter egos Josiah Chester Jones and George Ulysses Brown, these two multitalented musicians conjure a captivating world of song and theater. Their album Of Ghosts and...
Please join the City of Salem for the Irish-American Heritage Month flag raising ceremony on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 12:00pm noon, at Riley Plaza in Salem (located at the intersection of Washington and Margin Streets). All are welcome!