• Beltane Sea Witch Ball Workshop

    The Sea Wych Salem 131-1 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join The Sea Wych Salem for a Beltane sea witch ball workshop in which we celebrate the the halfway point between the vernal (spring) equinox & the summer solstice. Create your own Beltane sea witch ball to honor fertile fields & spring in full bloom. Not only will you be making your own magic, you'll...

  • Reset Button!

    Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Reset Button is a 6-piece brass band on the North Shore of Boston, specializing in video game music, cartoon themes, pop song mashups, and funky originals. Come see them perform live for a free show at Gulu on Friday, May 1st!

  • Salem Horror Festival

    Salem Horror Festival
    Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Horror Fest is a celebration of diverse voices and innovative filmmaking in a genre that best reflects our cultural demons and anxieties. We currently in are in our 9th year and can’t wait to scratch the surface of what our programming has to offer. FRIDAY, MAY 1 - SUNDAY, MAY 3 Eight venues in...

  • School Break Special: Kid Portraits at Witch Pix

    Witch Pix 172 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    A kid-only witchy portrait session offering four fun styles for a quick, imaginative Salem experience. For a limited time, young visitors can enjoy a brief witchy portrait designed for vacation fun in Salem. Children pick one of four signature styles—Graveyard Magic, Crystal Ball Witchery, 1692 Glamour, or Earth Witch—and step into character with simple costume...

  • Saturday Morning Run Club

    Saturday Morning Run Club
    Couch Dog Brewing Co. 76 Lafayette Street, Salem, United States

    Join us for a 5K run or 1 mile run/walk and then enjoy beer or coffee with fellow runners — all are welcome (including sporty pups!). Prizes at every 5th run, and also at milestones of 10, 25, and 50 total runs.

  • Family Day at The Satanic Temple

    Satanic Temple 64 Bridge Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join the Salem Art Gallery for a day of family-friendly activities at The Satanic Temple! We'll have face painting, arts and crafts, complimentary snacks (while supplies last), yard games, and a bounce house (weather dependent). Reby Hardy will be here signing her book "Life of a Gothic Baby". All are welcome! Join us to celebrate...

  • Halfway to Halloween with Salem’s Buskers

    Essex Street Pedestrian Mall 202 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States +1 more

    Buskers will be out on Essex Street from 12-4pm. Then, join them at Bit Bar from 4:30-8pm for mingling, photos, and raffle prizes.

  • Reby Hardy Book Signing, “Life of a Gothic Baby”

    Satanic Temple 64 Bridge Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join the Salem Art Gallery during our family day celebrations for an exciting celebrity book signing. Reby Hardy, mom and author of the children's book "Life of a Gothic Baby". This charming and uplifting book explores goth culture, challenges stereotypes, and celebrates alternative families. Reby is known for her modeling in magazines like Playboy, as...

  • Salem Buskers: Halfway To Halloween

    Bit Bar 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us for a local busker meet and greet; street performers, spooky vibes, and a little early Halloween magic. Come hang, connect, and celebrate the strange and spectacular.  

  • Kinetic Trio!

    Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Boston-Based band Kinetic Trio brings their happening mix of jazz and funky instrumental music to the Gulu Gulu Cafe for a free show!

  • Salem Horror Festival

    Salem Horror Festival
    Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Horror Fest is a celebration of diverse voices and innovative filmmaking in a genre that best reflects our cultural demons and anxieties. We currently in are in our 9th year and can’t wait to scratch the surface of what our programming has to offer. FRIDAY, MAY 1 - SUNDAY, MAY 3 Eight venues in...

  • School Break Special: Kid Portraits at Witch Pix

    Witch Pix 172 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    A kid-only witchy portrait session offering four fun styles for a quick, imaginative Salem experience. For a limited time, young visitors can enjoy a brief witchy portrait designed for vacation fun in Salem. Children pick one of four signature styles—Graveyard Magic, Crystal Ball Witchery, 1692 Glamour, or Earth Witch—and step into character with simple costume...

  • Tour en Español

    Tour en Español
    The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    ¡Un recorrido por La Casa de los Siete Tejados en español!

  • Notch Run Club Sundays!

    Notch Run Club Sundays!
    Notch Brewing 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA, 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...

  • Diamond’s Dine In w/ DJ Maxine Harrison

    Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 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!

  • The Vincent Price Legacy with Victoria Price

    The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us for a celebration of horror icon and longtime friend of The Gables, Vincent Price! The evening will begin at 5 P.M. with a tasting menu by Ferreira Foods inspired by Price’s 1971 cookbook, Cooking Price-Wise. A cash bar will also be available. At 6 P.M., Victoria Price will introduce a screening of the...

  • Sea Witch Ball Workshop

    Sea Witch Ball Workshop
    The Sea Wych Salem 131-1 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 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...

  • Open Mic Night

    Open Mic Night
    East Regiment Beer Company 30 Church St, Salem, MA, United States

    INDUSTRY NIGHT OPEN MIC 6:30pm Sign Ups Start 7-9pm Open Mic First come, first serve, with PA provided. Drink, sing, and be merry with your host and bartender, Dylan!

  • Full Moon Yoga

    Full Moon Yoga
    The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Wild Sea Wellness will be offering monthly yoga classes at The House of the Seven Gables throughout 2026. Be sure to check their website and calendar for details, dates, and links to register.

  • Tuesday Trivia @ ERBC

    Tuesday Trivia @ ERBC
    East Regiment Beer Company 30 Church St, Salem, MA, 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!

  • Notch Run Club Wednesdays!

    Notch Run Club Wednesdays!
    Notch Brewing 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA, 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...

  • Free Bingo Night with Will Pottorff

    Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Come enjoy our weekly free Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff!

  • Super Smash Bros Ultimate Tournament @ Bit Bar Salem!

    Bit Bar 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    We’re back with another round of Smash Ultimate here at the Bit Bar in Salem, MA All skill levels are welcome! Doors open for friendlies at 7pm, bracket starts at 8pm! -$10 entry fee, 100% goes to prize pool -BYO-controller highly encouraged -Competitors who bring a complete Smash Bros setup (Switch, Dock, Copy of Smash...

  • The King & Thing Fling

    Bit Bar 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    Drag king and thing showcase hosted by Buster Pants Free event 21+

  • Nurse’s Appreciation Night

    Far From the Tree 108 Jackson Street, Salem, MA, United States

    💙 Nurses Appreciation Night 💙 Join us on Thursday, May 7th from 5pm–8PM at Far From The Tree as we celebrate the incredible nurses in our community! Bring your nurse ID and enjoy a FREE slice of pizza on us 🍕 Purchase a cider or flight and be entered into a raffle to win gift...

  • East Reggie Run Club

    East Reggie Run Club
    East Regiment Beer Company 30 Church St, Salem, MA, United States

    Calling all runners! Are you ready to lace up your shoes, hit the pavement, and join a fantastic community of like-minded individuals? Look no further than the Thursday Night Regiment, East Regiment Beer Company's very own run club, designed to bring together runners of all levels for an incredible weekly experience. Every Thursday at 6pm....

  • Sea Witch Ball Workshop

    Sea Witch Ball Workshop
    The Sea Wych Salem 131-1 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 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...

  • Thursday Night Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing

    Couch Dog Brewing Co. 76 Lafayette Street, Salem, 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!

  • Open Mic

    Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Come join us for our weekly free Open Mic shindig every Thursday. Sign ups start at 7:30pm and the event starts at 8pm. Hope to see you here!

  • Arcade Era Karaoke Thursdays

    Bit Bar 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    Come belt out your favorite songs from the late 70's, 80's, and 90's! Be cosmically inspired by the warm glow of 60 cathode ray tube arcade monitors and oh so shiny pinballs.