Festival season in New England usually runs from May to October, plus the sprinkling of winter markets in late November and December, and most artists, makers, creators, and performers are already considering and applying to the events they want to participate in throughout the year. Many North Shore-based festivals have released their call for art and performers, including Salem Arts

From Destination Salem The businesses and organizations in Salem, Massachusetts are setting the stage for a return to pre-pandemic capacity and programming in October 2021 with the return of Salem Haunted Happenings. Visitors to this bewitching seaport north of Boston will be delighted to find the street fairs, performances, expanded programming, special events, and seasonal flair are in the works for this fall. Believed to be the

by Joey Phoenix Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in 2019 but has been updated to account for COVID times in March 2021. Festival season usually runs from May to October, plus the sprinkling of winter markets in late November and December, and most artists, makers, and creators are starting to consider which ones they want to participate in

The 6th Annual Howl-o-ween Pet Parade/ Costume Contest – Now happening virtually! Submissions must be received by October 15th and voting will occur October 16 through October 22, awards announced on Fri. October 23rd.  Click here to register! Salem Main Streets is very pleased to produce the sixth annual Howl-o-ween Pet Parade. With the current restrictions and regulations, we are

From Creative Collective Creative Collective is proud to present the first-ever digital Haunted Happenings Marketplace featuring vendors, artisans crafters, and entertainers for the 2020 Halloween season.  With the cancellation of many events, this platform to support the hundreds of makers and performers who are not able to visit and experience Salem the way they normally would.  “The Haunted Happenings Marketplace