Destination Salem

A Spirited Evening Connecting with the Other Side
2026-06-27 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Pride Party at Far From The Tree
2026-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Far From the Tree, 108 Jackson Street, Salem, MA, United States
🏳️‍🌈✨Join us Friday, June 27th from 5–7 PM for our annual PRIDE PARTY featuring performances by Hunter Down, Idaho Voila, and Dr. Viola Voila plus music from Jimmy Tilt 🎶✨🏳️‍🌈
We’ll also have incredible eats from Bridges Nepali Cuisine, cider flowing, and plenty of reasons to celebrate love and community!
📍 108 Jackson Street Salem, MA
6/27 5 PM – 7 PM

Saturday Morning Run Club
2026-06-27 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.

North Shore Pride Parade & Festival
2026-06-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Salem, Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Celebrate pride in Salem!
North Shore Pride seeks to promote the general welfare, and enhance the social life of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community of the North Shore, and to promote the acceptance of the members of this community by the broader North Shore community.

Love is Love Pride Artisan Marketplace
2026-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Sq, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
The inaugural Love is Love Market is a free, all-ages artisan market celebrating Pride weekend in Salem. Shop nearly 30 local makers — ceramics, jewelry, art, candles, florals, apparel and more — at Old Town Hall (indoor) & Derby Square (outdoor) on Saturday, June 27, 2026, 10 AM–5 PM. Live DJ set from DJ Andrea Stamas, noon–3. Make it a full Pride day — North Shore Pride Parade, Festival on Salem Common, then the Market. Co-produced by Creative Collective & Love Letter Confections. Sponsored by Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry & Witch City Walking Tours.

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.

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.

Miz Diamond Wigfall Friday Night Drag
2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Bit Bar, 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Miz Diamond Wigfall drag extravaganza

Sorcerer's Soiree : A Trio of Magic - 2 Nights, 2 Locations!
2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Diehl Marcus & Company, 11 Central Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join us for an evening of mentalism, magic, and spiritualism. This intimate evening of spectacle will leave you astounded and attuned to what lies beyond…
Featuring mind reader Rory Raven, master magician Jeff Corn (fresh from The Magicians Table North American Tour), and Caroline Gayle-The Ginger Witch.
Have your fortune read during the pre-show sip, shop and a little extra magic in your evening.
*Use the drop down menu to choose location and date*
Friday June 26th at our Salem Location: 11 Central St., Salem MA
Saturday June 27th at our Beverly Location: 14 Elliott St., Beverly, MA

Sea Witch Ball Workshop
2026-06-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-22 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

Sunset Paddle Tour
2026-06-26 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
2026-06-26 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
2026-06-26 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
2026-06-25 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
2026-06-25 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
2026-06-25 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
2026-06-25 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
2026-06-25 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
2026-06-25 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.

Second Nature Film Screening
2026-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
An Exclusive free PRIDE Month Film Screening! Featured at leading film festivals including Sundance — now in our community for one night only. Please register to attend.
Second Nature is a groundbreaking documentary directed by Drew Denny and narrated/executive produced by Elliot Page. The film explores gender and sexual diversity in the animal kingdom, challenging the idea that fixed, binary biological norms are the only natural way of life.

Free Bingo Night with Will Pottorff
2026-06-24 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!
2026-06-24 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
2026-06-24 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

Tuesday Trivia @ ERBC
2026-06-23 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
2026-06-22 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!

Food at 400+
2026-06-22 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.)

Summer Solstice Sea Witch Ball Workshop
2026-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | The Sea Wych Salem, 131-1 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join us at The Sea Wych Salem for a Summer Solstice experience! Create your own solstice witch ball to invite light, dispel darkness, and welcome the abundant energy of summer seas! Not only will you be making your own magic, you’ll be making your own, one-of-a-kind souvenir and memory from Salem. Admission includes all supplies, materials, instructions, & a complete Summer Solstice ritual kit. See the event link for more details.
Tickets must be purchased in advance
Age 13+ (contact for a private event for children under 13)
