Salem Heritage Days 2024 Schedule

Salem Heritage Days 2024 – August 3 – August 11

Salem Heritage Days is a week-long festival in Salem, Massachusetts, celebrating the city’s history, present, and future. Running for more than 50 years, this beloved tradition includes events for all ages, such as food, music, comedy, and various activities. The festival is a true community celebration, with all events produced by local organizations and the City of Salem, MA.

Saturday, August 3rd

• Salem Maritime Festival (Free event, fun for the whole family)
  • Location: Historic Derby Wharf
  • Hosted by: National Park Service
  • Events:

• • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm: The Great Salem Maritime Cardboard Boat Regatta (races and award ceremony)
  • 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm: Demonstrators, exhibits, activities, and visiting vessel
  • 12:45 pm – 6:30 pm: Live music and entertainment
  • 12:45 pm – 2:15 pm – Squeezebox Stompers – Cajun
  • 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm – Evan the Magician
  • 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm – Sweet Soul Sounds – Motown
  • 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Luna Latin Jazz Band – Latin Jazz, Salsa
  • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Free kayak and paddleboat rentals
  • 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Reopening of the Salem Custom House

Sunday, August 4th

• Tour-A-Truck
  • Time: 12pm-3pm
  • Location: Salem Willows
  • Description: Youngsters can explore big trucks and emergency vehicles. Give-a-ways and activities for little ones.

Photo by John Andrews for Creative Collective

Monday, August 5th

• Salem Community Concert Band & Community Jazz Band
  • Time: 7pm-9pm
  • Location: Salem Willows Shell (Rain location: Salem High School Auditorium)
  • Description: Music by bands of Salem residents and others, Grade 7 through adult, directed by Cynthia Napierkowski

• Salem Senior Event: Ice Cream Social
  • Time: 12:15pm
  • Location: Jean A Levesque Community Life
  • Details: Free for Salem Seniors 60 and older. Advanced registration required.
  • Contact: Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 x43006
  • Sponsored by: Representative Manny Cruz

• Cookout with a Cop
  • Time: 6pm
  • Location: Mary Lee Jane
  • Description: Enjoy food with Police Department members. Open to all.

Tuesday, August 6th

• Salem Senior Event: Meditation with Elaine
  • Time: 11am
  • Location: Winter Island Park
  • Details: Advanced registration required.
  • Contact: Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 x43006

• North Shore Concert Band
  • Time: 6pm-9pm
  • Location: Salem Willows Shell
  • Program: “Pride of America – All American Composers”
  • Conductor: Peter Cokkinias
  • Featured vocalist: Ana Guigui
  • Rain Date: Thursday, August 15th

Wednesday, August 7th

• Salem Senior Event: Annual BBQ at Winter Island
  • Time: 10:30am
  • Details: Registration required.
  • Contact: Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 x43006

• Ice Scream Bowl
  • Time: 6pm-7:30pm
  • Location: Salem Common
  • Cost: $6 Adults / $4 Kids
  • Details: Sample ice cream flavors. Proceeds benefit Salem Main Streets.
  • More info: www.salemmainstreets.org

• Movie on the Common: Jumanji
  • Time: 8pm
  • Location: Salem Common
  • Hosted by: Salem Common Neighborhood Association

Thursday, August 8th

• Senior Event: Charlie Card Day
  • Time: 9:30am-11am
  • Location: Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center, 401 Bridge St.
  • Details: For MBTA Charlie Card. Must be 65 or older. Bring a valid state-issued photo ID.
  • Advanced registration is required.
  • Contact: Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 x43006

• Salem Farmers’ Market
  • Time: 3pm-7pm
  • Location: Derby Square – Front St.
  • Features: Local foods, musical entertainment, demonstrations. Music and performances sponsored by Creative Collective.
  • Special: 4pm Summer Storytime with Salem Public Library

• Senior Event: Arabian Night Dance
  • Time: 3pm-6pm
  • Location: Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center, 401 Bridge St.
  • Cost: $10 per person
  • Details: Dinner, dancing, and live music. Advanced registration is required.
  • Contact: Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 x43006

Friday, August 9th

• Salem Senior Event: Sound Meditation with Eric
  • Time: 9:30am-11am
  • Location: Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center, 401 Bridge St.
  • Details: Advanced registration required.
  • Contact: Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 x43006

Sunday, August 11th

• 21st Annual Phillips House Car Meet
  • Time: 12pm-3pm
  • Location: Phillips House, 34 Chestnut St.
  • Features: Vintage and antique vehicles, free tours of Phillips House first floor
  • Live music by: Bucket of Blues
  • Event happens rain or shine

Photo by John Andrews for Creative Collective

• Fusion Fest at the Gables
  • Time: 1pm-5pm
  • Location: House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby St.
  • Features: Celebration of immigrant cultures, food, music, dancing, arts and crafts
  • Activities: Games, live music, dance lessons
  • Cost: Free to attend (charges for food and some activities)
  • Sponsored by: Salem Cultural Council

Photo by John Andrews for Creative Collective

• S.C.E.N.E.’s 14th Sunset Hang
  • Time: 1pm-8pm
  • Location: Salem Willows Shell
  • Description: Showcase of local VJs, DJs & live electronic musicians from Salem, North Shore & Boston

For updates, new event listings, and more information, including cancellations, please visit the Events Calendar or City News on www.salem.com or call 978-619-5676 Ext. 46206