Destination Salem

Tuesday Trivia @ ERBC
2026-06-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Food at 400+
2026-06-16 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-15 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-14 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Sq, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Salem Food Tours is celebrating Salem on its 400th anniversary with a multi-faceted 11-day event. Family-friendly and free events included! We’ll be shining a light on Salem’s history through lens of food, fishing, farming, trade, and community. Events to include an exhibit at Old Town Hall with complimentary trolley ride on first weekend, as well as a restaurant event, film event, open houses at historic home museums, urban farm visit, and a very special evening featuring Chef Scott Conant (ticketed event.)

Open Mic Night
2026-06-15 19:00 - 21:00 | East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church St, Salem, MA, 01970, 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!

Diamond's Dine In w/ DJ Maxine Harrison
2026-06-14 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!

Notch Run Club Sundays!
2026-06-14 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.

Tour en Español
2026-06-14 12:00 - 13:00 | The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
¡Un recorrido por La Casa de los Siete Tejados en español!

Sea Witch Ball Workshop
2026-06-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | 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

An Evening with Chef Scott Conant - Food at 400+
2026-06-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts, 356 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
One night only & only New England appearance! Join us for a lively conversation with award-winning Chef Scott Conant + celebrate Salem 400th

Join us for a special evening with award-winning chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, and media personality Scott Conant!
We are so excited to welcome Chef Scott Conant – a direct descendant of the founder of Salem, Roger Conant – to historic Salem, MA. The program will feature a stage interview followed by audience Q&A – get those delicious questions ready! VIP Seating also includes a copy of his most recent cookbook as well as a post-show meet & greet with Chef Conant.
The evening will kick-off with culinary-themed fun and all audience members will take home a delicious memento from the night.
This event is part of Salem Food Tours’ Food at 400+ which celebrates Salem MA 400th anniversary in 2026.
About evening:There are three tiers of tickets for this theater event at the Sophia Gordon Center: VIP Seating which includes post-show meet & greet; and Premiere seating (enjoy closer rows) and Regular seating. The lobby area will be active. Doors to lobby open at 6.30pm. Program starts at 7pm. Tip: please allow at least :30 minutes to drive from downtown area of Salem to theater (at Salem State University) and find parking, theater, deal with traffic, etc.
About Scott: Scott Conant, a familiar face on the Food Network for more than 15 years, has shaped Italian and American dining for nearly four decades.
“Known for his soulful approach to food and hospitality, Scott leads three acclaimed restaurants in the US and the Bahamas, each showcasing his signature style of refined Italian cuisine infused with American influences, seasonal ingredients, and the spirit of sprezzatura. A James Beard Award winner and FOOD & WINE Best New Chef, Conant also founded Martone Street, a premium Italian food brand inspired by his family heritage… Chef Conant is a longtime Chopped judge and the bestselling author of Peace, Love & Pasta. Across restaurants, consumer products, and media, Conant remains dedicated to connecting people through food, storytelling, and genuine hospitality.”

Saturday Morning Run Club
2026-06-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Couch Dog Brewing Co., 76 Lafayette Street, Salem, 01970, 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.

Salem Renfaire
2026-06-13 00:00 - 22:00 | Notch Brewing, 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Salem RenFaire is a small, yet mighty one day event! It might be the tiniest Renaissance Faire you’ve ever been to, but don’t worry, we’ve brought the whole community together to help it feel BIG! We’re bringing you:
A medieval marketplace
Combat demonstrations by Northe Horde Combat
Entertaining performances throughout the day/night
Interactive roleplay quests around Salem
Of course, Notch beer!
$10 door fee, $5 for kids. All ages welcome!

Sunset Paddle Tour
2026-06-12 18:45 - 20:15 | Salem Willows, 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, United States
Enjoy a relaxing kayak or paddleboard tour along the coastline of Salem Neck as the sun sets over Beverly Harbor.

Tea & Cake Tasting
2026-06-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Jolie Tea Company, 316 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States
Free Tea & Cake Tasting at Jolie Tea Company. Every Friday afternoon, 3:00-5:00pm.
Come enjoy and taste some of our favorite tea blends and cake flavors!

En Plein Air Summer Sketch Class Series
2026-06-12 09:30 - 11:30 | Hammond Castle Museum, 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, 01930, United States
From stick figure doodlers to first-rate talents, join us for a seaside, Plein Air sketch class series with Sue Wheeler of Arts Abound in Magnolia. All skill levels are welcome! The three-class series offers a 30-minute beginner sketch lesson with an hour and a half of independent sketching time. All you need to bring is a sketchbook, pencils, a ruler, and an eraser.

Open Mic
2026-06-11 19:30 - 23:30 | Gulu-Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, 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!

Mahi Summer Music Series
2026-06-11 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.

Thursday Night Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing
2026-06-11 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!

East Reggie Run Club
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00 | East Regiment Beer Company, 30 Church St, Salem, MA, 01970, 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. Running in a group offers numerous benefits beyond the physical. It provides motivation, accountability, and safety while building camaraderie that can make long miles feel effortless. Together, we’ll explore the beautiful streets and scenic routes of Salem!

Salem Farmers’ Market
2026-06-11 15:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Tea Tasting with Diehl Marcus & Company
2026-06-11 11:00 - 11:30 | Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Celebrate the rich and global history of tea with a tasting of five custom tea blends!
Salem’s favorite tea blenders Diehl Marcus and Company will lead participants through a guided tasting of five custom loose-leaf blends from around the world. Learn about the ingredients, benefits and origins of these brews from the team who curate them for their Salem store. Tea novices and experts are welcome! After your tasting, explore a PEM gallery based on origins of the tea blends you tasted.
All participants will take home a sample of their favorite blend to enjoy at home.

Free Bingo Night with Will Pottorff
2026-06-10 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!

Notch Run Club Wednesdays!
2026-06-10 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!

Open Mic Night
2026-06-10 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

Ginger Cajun Seafood Pride Nights
2026-06-09 08:00 - 17:00 | GINGER SEAFOOD & ASIAN FUSION, 118 Washington St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Ginger has a Pride Night every second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7 to 10. It’s a safe place for LGBT+ people and allies to come, hang out and have fun. Featuring a special drink list.
