Destination Salem

Food at 400+
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 (America/New_York) | 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.)

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!

Privateering and Patriotism: Salem's Revolutionary Privateer
2026-06-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Historic New England’s Phillips House, 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Kick off a revolutionary season at Historic New England’s Phillips House with an exploration into Salem’s privateers during the American Revolution. On June 13, join us for a lively conversation with Professor Donna Seger, co-editor of Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City, and Dr. Maria Pride, who will highlight the captains and crews that helped secure the colonies’ independence. Following the talk, enjoy sea shanties from the Salem band Crowninshield Punch and a light reception.

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

A Spirited Evening Connecting with the Other Side
2026-06-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness, 254 Essex St Suite 204 Salem, MA 01970, Salem, 01970, United States
Join educator, author, and former Paranormal Salem owner Kimberly Peterson for an intimate 90-minute indoor workshop exploring the tools, history, and lived experience behind paranormal investigation in Salem. Blending real investigative methods with intuitive development and mediumship, this hands-on experience includes intuitive exercises, a guided spirit communication circle, and the use of tools such as K2 meters and spirit boxes. Each guest receives a pendulum and a signed book. Part history lesson, part intuitive development, part séance. Limited to 12 guests.

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.”

World Wide Knit & Crochet in Public Day!
2026-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Pickering Wharf, Wharf Street, Salem, MA, United States
Join Circle of Stitches for World Wide Knit & Crochet in Public Day!
Bring a chair or blanket and your project, and stitch with friends for the afternoon. We’re meeting at the green in front of the marina at Pickering Wharf. The first 10 attendees will receive a gift bag donated by Circulo, and we’re raffling a mystery yarn box from Circulo at the end of our gathering.

Salem as Muse: Harriet Low with Karina Corrigan
2026-06-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join Karina Corrigan, Deputy Chief Curator, The H.A. Crosby Forbes Curator of Asian Export Art, for the next installment in our Salem as Muse curator talk series. Hear the fascinating story of Harriet Low, an adventurous Salem woman who lived in China from 1828 to 1833. Her vivacious portrait is on display in PEM’s Asian Export Art gallery.
Salem as Muse programs explore a diverse range of subjects that connect to the unique history and character of Salem through the PEM collection. This program is part of Salem 400+ celebrations. Explore all of PEM’s Salem 400+ activities at pem.org/salem40

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!

Miz Diamond Wigfall Friday Night Drag
2026-06-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Bit Bar, 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Miz Diamond Wigfall drag extravaganza

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.

Arcade Era Karaoke Thursdays
2026-06-11 21:00 - 23:00 | Bit Bar, 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, 01970, 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.

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!

"Essex County's Revolutionary War at Sea" Lecture
2026-06-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Salem Armory Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join Dr. Emily Murphy as she discusses Essex County’s Revolutionary War at Sea.
We all learn about the land battles that began the American Revolution but less is known about the merchants and mariners who risked their livelihoods and lives to take the battle to the British on the high seas. This lecture will explore the world of the privateersmen and navy sailors who supplied one of Essex County’s major contributions to the Revolutionary War effort. On the home front, we will examine how privateering changed the economy and daily life in North Shore port communities.

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!

Tarot Ice Cream Pairing at Holy Cow in Salem Willows!
2026-06-11 17:30 - 19:45 | Salem Willows, 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, United States
Get ready for a fateful evening at Holy Cow in Salem! Dive into the mystical world of tarot readings paired perfectly with unique award winning flavors like Ritzy AF and Cold Brew Oreo in the ever vibey outdoor Salem Willows park. Whether you’re an ice cream lover or a tarot curious, this event promises good vibes, great company, and tasty licks.
Each guest receives a personalized single-card tarot reading unveiling the cosmic threads of their destiny, followed by our ice cream aficionado’s enchanted pairing.

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.
