From Salem Main StreetsImages by Joey Phoenix Salem is going to the dogs (and cats and lizards and bunnies), and we couldn’t be happier about it! Salem Main Streets is very pleased to produce the return of the Howl-o-ween Pet Parade, to be held on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1 pm on Derby Wharf, Salem Maritime National Historic Site. In

Images by Creative Collective for Salem Main Streets The 2021 Ice Scream Bowl was held Wednesday, August 4 at 6 pm on the Salem Common. The Salem Ice Scream Bowl offered a chance to taste some classic favorite flavors, as well as a few new ones, from the area’s best ice cream shops, and is a great time for children

The 2021 Salem Arts Festival took place over three days from June 4-6 featuring performances, galleries, a mural slam, 40+ vendors, and so much more! These are just highlights! Stay tuned for full coverage in the coming weeks! View this post on Instagram A post shared by #joincreativecollective (@creativecollectivema) Roving Performances from Puppets and Faeries Miracle Fish Puppetry View this

Images by Creative CollectiveIllumination provided by Retonica Editor’s Note: Follow along with on Instagram @creativenorthshore this weekend to see highlights of the second half of the festival as they happen! The Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Ice Sculpture festival took place over the first two weeks of February 2021. Click here to see our Instagram story highlights.* In its 19th year, Salem’s So

Salem’s So Sweet Instagram contest! Coming into town for the annual Ice Sculpture display in Salem? Well, all you need to do is take some pictures, post, and tag on Instagram and you are in the running! Salem’s So Sweet is a Salem Chamber, Salem Main Streets, and Destination Salem production Entrants must tag 10 Creative Collective members in a

Chocolate, Wine, Ice Sculptures, shopping and more! The executive director of Salem Main Streets, Kylie Sullivan and founder of the Creative Collective John Andrews sit and chat with 104.9’s Curtains Up host Aurelia Nelson about Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate and Wine Festival, the Salem Flea special market, Artist’s Row and looking ahead to Artopia, the big fashion show, Salem Arts

Salem’s sweetest weekend set for February 7-9 Salem, MA – The 18th annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival is set for February 7-9, 2020.  This midwinter festival is a decadent tradition of delectable chocolate, sparkling ice sculptures, and Valentine’s Day shopping… don’t miss Salem’s sweetest event of the year! The festival officially kicks off with a Chocolate and Wine Tasting,

Photobooth and pictures donated by Creative Collective.Event produced by Salem Main Streets Special thanks to Retonica Event lighting, The Phoenix School Salem MA, and the City of Salem for the usage of Old Town Hall. Also BIG THANKS to all the volunteers! Salem New Years Eve: LAUNCH has become an annual tradition, giving families the chance to enjoy the party

Come ring in the New Year at Old Town Hall!  The City of Salem and Salem Main Streets are teaming up to throw LAUNCH!, our sixth annual New Year’s Eve party, on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Old Town Hall on Derby Square. There will be an early countdown just before 6 pm. “When we organized

An annual Salem tradition! Salem Main Streets hosts Santa’s arrival from the roof of the Hawthorne Hotel, a community stroll through Salem and finally the tree lighting at Lappin Park. Every year, the community comes out en mass and some special surprises are added to the festivities including carolers from History Alive, The Grinch, Santa, and Krampus! Click through for