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SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

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About Salem

“Still making history.”

That’s our tagline, but it’s so much more. It’s everything that made Salem come to life, and everywhere we’ll go next. It’s witches, and ocean ships, making waves through literature, settlers, pirates and trading.

And it’s all right here. What will you learn?

 

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Salem Horror Fest Weekend 2

May 5th

Salem Horror Fest is back again this year with another spine-chilling lineup of films and programs. To find out more details on programming and venues click the website link.

Workshops & Salons at Artists' Row

May 5th

10am-12pm: Natural Dye Workshop Sign up today for a Natural Dye Workshop at Robbersdaughter Studio.  In collaboration with Hauswitch, Robbersdaughter is offering a natural dye workshop exploring the process of bundle dyeing...

Our Time On Earth - 18th Annual PEM Inspirational Exhibition

May 5th

Inspired by PEM – Our Time on Earth:  Our 18th Annual PEM Inspirational Exhibition invites artists to take inspiration from the PEM exhibition “Our Time on Earth, on view at...

Minimalism at Salem Arts Association

May 5th

A form of abstract art that came about in the 1950’s in the US and spread worldwide, minimalism was best described as art with no subtext or, “What you see...

Hats and Heels Tea at the Hawthorne Hotel

May 5th

Please join the North Shore Juneteenth Association at their 7th Annual Hats & Heels Tea at the Hawthorne Hotel! Indulge in a delightful afternoon of tea, treats, and inspirational speakers that will encourage...

DIAMOND'S DINE-IN DRAG BRUNCH!

May 5th

Come on down for Diamond’s Dine-In Drag Brunch! This is a weekly event with local Drag Queen Miz Diamond Wigfall! Someone will be her guest. Be ready for numbers, games,...

Symphony by the Sea: Heroic Imagination

May 5th

Back by popular demand, teenage violin virtuoso Keila Wakao, who dazzled us last season with her Vivaldi Four Seasons, will join Symphony by the Sea again to perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic...

Sip 'n' Shop Book Launch

May 5th

Join Wicked Good Books on May 5th from 5-7 at (260 Essex Street). Join us for the launch of bestselling and award-winning author Eric Jay Dolin’s latest book, LEFT FOR...
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App

The all-new Destination Salem app is now available for iOS and Android! Download the app to get the latest updates on everything Salem, including events, museums and attractions, shop, restaurants, parking and more.

Use the app during this year’s Salem Haunted Happenings for updates on parking availability, restrooms, and special events. And keep the app all year long for all the latest on Salem’s annual festivals, including Salem’s So Sweet, Salem Arts Festival, Salem Heritage Days, and more.

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How will you spend your visit to Salem, MA?

The printed version of the 2023 Salem Guide is available, order your FREE copy by clicking here! Find all of the information you need, all in one place. Download our 2023 Digital Flipbook & Map Of Downtown Salem.

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Salem has so much history, but also so much happening today. Learn more by reading our blog!

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