Destination Salem

Salem Farmers’ Market
2026-06-25 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-02 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Derby Square, 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
The Salem Farmers’ Market dates back to 1634. With its peak around 1930, an estimated 10,000 people visited the market on a single Saturday.

Sea Witch Ball Workshop
2026-06-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-05 18:00 - 20:00 | The Sea Wych Salem, 131-1 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join The Sea Wych Salem for a magical experience in Witch City as she presents the history & lore of the witch ball, & guides you as you create your own using ocean elements, herbs, salts, & more to welcome in joy, banish negativity, or simply for a pretty souvenir to display. Spend some time with us and bring home your own unique and uniquely crafted souvenir.
Tix must be purchased in advance
Ages 13+
Contact to schedule private parties up to 12 ppl, or for families w/children under 13

Thursday Night Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing
2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Couch Dog Brewing Co., 76 Lafayette Street, Salem, 01970, United States
Game time! Every Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm, join trivia emcee extraordinaire Tressa for some friendly competition and small-batch, home-brewed questions. Top 3 teams will win a Couch Dog gift card, and a random runner-up team will go home with a random physical prize!

Mahi Summer Music Series
2026-06-25 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Mahi Mahi Cruises and Charters, Pickering Wharf 24 Congress Street, Salem, MA, United States
Nothing beats music on the ocean. Live music every Thursday on the Hannah Glover. Dance with friends and strangers under the stars with the best local bands on the North Shore, a boat drink in hand, and munching on a backyard favorite – 21+ cruise.

Spaced Out! Pride Party at PEM
2026-06-26 20:00 - 23:59 | Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Blast off with our 2026 Pride dance party and drag show! Go galactic with a space-themed extravaganza featuring King Molasses, #thenationsking and winner of the inaugural season of King of Drag. Miz Diamond Wigfall, Miso Chic, Hanukah Lewinsky, Samuel Bendix and other local drag artists will keep the party going until midnight.
Enjoy themed refreshments, a cash bar with specialized cocktails and mocktails, music by DJ L’duke and a fantastical immersive photo booth by Salem’s own Courtney B Hall, the Light Witch. The Hometown Queeros (Dick Kayin, Miss Michael, Maxine Harrison, Buster Pants, Peewee Vermin, and Geya Jenda) will be your hosts for the evening!
We’re also grateful to our local LGBTQIA+ community partners NAGLY and the North Shore LGBTQ+ Network.

Rainbow Spa Day
2026-06-27 10:00 - 11:00 | The Good Witch of Salem’s Spell Studio, 281 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Let’s have a Rainbow Spa Day! Join us for a little pampering and relaxation with our Witch Apprentices. Children will create their own rainbow potion and receive sparkly nails, rainbow hair accessories, and a touch of glitter with pink lips and rosy cheeks.

Notch Run Club Sundays!
2026-06-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Notch Brewing, 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Meters for Liters is a weekly group run from the Tap Room. This is not a race, just a chance to get out and earn some cold beer. When we get back to the brewery, there will be plenty of beer and free pretzel bites for runners! On Sundays, choose from a 5k or 10k distance. Open to ALL abilities.
No sign up is required but you do have the option to “sign in” before the run. Meet at the Tap Room at 12:00pm.

Diamond's Dine In w/ DJ Maxine Harrison
2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Diamond’s Dine In the musical millennial revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Cohosted by DJ Maxine Harrison and featuring rotating weekly special guests! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy!

Happy Anniversary, Salem and the USA
2026-06-30 19:00 - 20:30 | Salem Willows, 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, United States
Cynthia Napierkowski, Conductor
Featuring music to Celebrate our country’s 250th Anniversary as well as Salem’s 400th

Free / All ages

Tuesday Trivia @ ERBC
2026-06-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join us for a 5 rounds of general-knowledge pub trivia! One finally Jeopardy-style question for all the marbles–winning team goes home with a gift card and bragging rights!

Open Mic Night
2026-07-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Far From the Tree, 108 Jackson Street, Salem, MA, United States
Join us at Far From The Tree for Open Mic Night, a laid-back evening featuring local talent, good cider, and great energy. Whether you’re a musician, poet, comedian, or just there to listen, all are welcome.
Sign-ups are free and open to anyone who wants to share their craft. Come support local creatives or take the mic yourself.
Wednesdays | 5:00–8:00 PM
Far From The Tree Taproom, Salem MA

Notch Run Club Wednesdays!
2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Notch Brewing, 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Meters for Liters is a weekly 5k run from the brewery. This is not a race, just a chance to get out and earn some cold beer. When we get back to the brewery, there will be plenty of beer and free pretzel bites for runners!
No sign up is required but you do have the option to “sign in” before the run. Meet at the Tap Room between 6pm and 6:30!

Free Bingo Night with Will Pottorff
2026-07-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Come enjoy our weekly free Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff!

Fireworks Cruises - on the Finback
2026-07-03 19:45 - 22:00, 2026-07-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Mahi Mahi Cruises and Charters, Pickering Wharf 24 Congress Street, Salem, MA, United States
Celebrate with us on both the 3rd and 4th of July with fireworks on the water! 3rd of July in Manchester-by-the-sea and 4th of July in Marblehead. There’s no better place to watch them. 21+.

Salem Celebrates the Fourth
2026-07-04 17:30 - 22:00 | Derby Wharf, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Salem waterfront
