Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of maritime adventure! The Salem Maritime Festival 2025 returns on Saturday, August 9th, from 11 AM to 4:30 PM at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Street. This free family event promises cardboard boat races, tall ship tours, historic building explorations, and countless activities celebrating Salem’s rich seafaring past. As one of

Salem Welcomes its Furry (and Scaly) Friends for a Day of Community Fun Are you a pet lover looking for a fantastic community event in Salem? Then mark your calendars because Salem Main Streets is thrilled to announce the return of the Howl-o-ween Pet Parade! This event brings joy to the entire community by featuring an array of animals—be it

SALEM, MA – Starting at 7:00 AM on Sunday, July 7th, and running until about 7:00 PM that evening, Salem Maritime National Historic Site and The House of the Seven Gables will be hosting “Enduring Hawthorne: A Marathon Reading of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The House of the Seven Gables.” “In partnership with The House of Seven Gables and Essex National Heritage