Salem Public Library the library is hosting weekly chess nights where players of all ages can play and learn from each other. Whether you're new to the game or a veteran player, all skill levels welcome, and basic instruction will be provided. Pizza will also be provided! Open to all ages.
The Trustees host live owl presentations by Marcia and Mark Wilson of Eyes On Owls. Meet 6 live owls up close and personal! By sharing photos, stories, and live owl demonstrations, the Wilsons highlight our local owls’ unique adaptations, habitats and behaviors in the wild, while sharing tips on how you can look and listen for owls yourself. And everyone gets to practice the owls’ calls during the hooting lessons!
It's a Teen Afternoon! On Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 2:30-3:30 PM, come make your own chocolate treats! Learn about the history of chocolate, play some games, and make your own tasty treats! All supplies provided. Space is limited.
Run through the haunted streets of Salem with ghouls, ghosts and goblins in this community favorite 5K event that takes place during the most fun time in Salem...October’s Haunted Happenings!
Join PEM as they celebrate the Lunar New Year | The Year of the Dragon! welcome the Year of the Dragon with a vibrant festival heralding new beginnings and the coming of spring. Join us as we continue our celebrations for the 20th anniversary of Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home at PEM! Enjoy performances, storytelling and art making and explore Yin Yu Tang.
House of Seven Gables celebrates Salem's So Sweet and Valentine's Day with a day of festive events including Ice Sculpture Viewing, a scavenger hunt, Family Valentine Crafts and more! This wonderful, fun family event is co-sponsored by The House of the Seven Gables and the City of Salem’s Park, Recreation and Community Services Department. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Our Valentine event will include:
The Salem Flea will host their winter markets indoors at Ames Memorial Hall! The Salem Flea will features 40+ vintage collectors, throwback clothing experts, handmade artisans, incredible local artisans, the sweetest tunes, and handmade goods by local artisans in the heart of historic Salem, Massachusetts.
Don't miss historic downtown Salem's sweetest event of the year. Salem Main Streets, the Salem Chamber of Commerce, Destination Salem, and local retailers, restaurants, and businesses invite you to attend the 18th annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival. A decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine’s Day shopping…don’t miss Salem’s sweetest event of the year!
Feel the love this February at Salem's So Sweet Festival with the Good Witch of Salem! Join us for a magical family-friendly party at the Historic Hawthorne Hotel in Downtown Salem. Step into the enchanting Grand Ballroom, where elegance and charm await. Tea Party guests Indulge in a delicious spread of tea sandwiches, fresh fruits, muffins, pastries, sweet treats, and more!
Join us as we celebrate the legacy and leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Come explore America, A Hymnal, the writings of Sarah Parker Remond, David Boxer’s The Black Books and other works that examine social justice, identity and freedom across the generations. All visitors enjoy free admission for the day!
