Youngsters get a chance to climb and explore the insides of all kinds of big trucks and emergency vehicles. There will be give-a-ways and activities on site for little tikes.
Celebrate with neighbors, friends and visitors at the Annual Salem Heritage Days Festival. Events are scheduled around Salem throughout the week, kicking off with the annual Annual Salem Maritime Festival and concluding with the Essex Street Fair, produced by the Salem Chamber of Commerce. The days in between are filled with food, fun, comedy and music for all ages.
The Essex Street Fair is a two-day event held in downtown Salem and is part of the Slemn Heritage Festivities! Come visit the Essex Street Fair during Salem Heritage Days to see over 40 vendors, listen to some live music, and enjoy historic Salem. Vendor sales include jewelry, handmade crafts, art, food, and much more! The Essex Street Fair will be held along the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall and you can shop on Saturday & Sunday, August 11 & 12, from 10am-6pm. This event brings thousands of visitors, so you do not want to miss out!
S.C.E.N.E 2019 Annual Sunset Hang on Salem Willows is an event combining the skills of local vj's, dj's & live electronic musicians. The extravaganza’s purpose is: “to showcase talent right here in Salem, the North Shore & Boston. To give a stage for new music that might otherwise be overlooked by the mainstream. THIS IS OUR 9TH YEAR ON THE SHELL AND OUR 12TH PARTY IN TOTAL!!!
Grab a blanket and the kids and head over to Salem Common at dusk for an outdoor showing of a the critically acclaimed Wonder Woman. The Salem Common Neighborhood Association will have refreshments available for purchase.
Grab a blanket and the kids and head over to Salem Common at dusk for an outdoor showing of a Willy Wonka and the Choclate Factory. The Salem Common Neighborhood Association will have refreshments available for purchase.
NEW THIS YEAR the Salem YMCA is joining forces with the Salem Education Foundation to transform the Salem Common into a paradise for children with moon bounces, rides, games, and arts and crafts. Some new additions are learning how to write your name in a different language, learning how to drum, bilingual storytelling, and special performances throughout the evening.
Who makes the best pizza in Salem? Come cast your vote and find out for yourself at the Salem Common as part of the Annual Salem Heritage Days. Prizes awarded for best kids' pick and best adults pizza! For more info contact the Salem YMCA at 978.744.0351.
Stop by the Salem Willows and have clowns make balloon figures for your children, get their face painted and let them be entertained.
Salem Heritage Days offer a wonderful way for Salem residents and visitors to connect with Salem’s history, art, and cultural scene. House of Seven Gables invites families to learn about sailing the high seas with a variety of family-friendly and hands-on activities. The Family Navigation Game is offered daily from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Living History Labs hands-on history experience will take place daily from 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
