A seashell sits inside a small bird’s nest, accompanied by lichen and lit candles in the background.

Remembrance Altars

Creative Collective Team

From the ofrendas of Dia de los Muertos to butsudan in Japanese Buddhist homes, many different cultures create spaces for honoring ancestors. As the days grow shorter, join us for a reflective art workshop that reflects on those who came before us. Through simple mixed-media assemblage, participants will create a personal altar or remembrance piece that celebrates family, chosen family, …

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The Cabot Heads Into Fall With Shakespeare, Joan Osborne, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Movies, & More

(Beverly, MA – September 1, 2021) The Cabot is excited to announce its schedule for the month of September, filled with live events, movies, community events, and even a little Shakespeare. Kicking off the month will be Shakespeare’s The Taming of The Shrew, presented by Lanes Coven Theater Company at The Porch Sessions at Hale Farm. The Cabot will be …

A person in a colorful, furry winged gorilla costume squats on a stone post before the Salem Witch Museum's arched entrance in Massachusetts. The museum sign and festive spirit of Salem Haunted Happenings are visible above the doorway.

Salem Haunted Happenings Makes Highly Anticipated Return to Salem, Massachusetts

The Witch City Celebrates Halloween with Time-Honored Festivities and New, Unique Special Events The world-renowned Salem Haunted Happenings returns to Salem, Massachusetts in October with street fairs, traditional event favorites, and new expanded programming. Believed to be the largest celebration of Halloween, Salem Haunted Happenings is comprised of hundreds of events during the month of October. Programs range from reverent commemorations of the Salem …

A promotional poster for “Shakespeare in the Park: Much Ado About Nothing” by Olde Salem Stage Company in Salem, featuring two people forming a heart with their hands over a wedding dress. Summer Shakespeare event details and free admission are included.

The City of Salem is pleased to announce Olde Salem Stage Company’s Summer Shakespeare Performance Series

SALEM – The Olde Salem Stage Company (OSSC), in partnership with the City of Salem’ Arts & Culture Program announces the details of OSSC’s inaugural performance in Salem, MA. The OSSC will be performing Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing in downtown Salem at Charlotte Forten Park, 289 Derby Street, Salem MA 01970. The performances will be held on August 7th, 8th 14th, …

A stylized illustration of a carved jack-o’-lantern with vines, set against a night sky with The Bridge at 211 and bats. Below, a wooden sign reads “Hollowed Harvest” and “Wicked Labyrinth” in yellow letters.

The Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth to open at The Bridge at 211 on Friday, September 24, 2021!

From The Bridge at 211 Salem, MA – The Bridge at 211 is excited to host BOLD Media’s Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth this Halloween season. New for Salem after an exciting debut in New York last year, the Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth will consist of over 1,000 intricately carved pumpkins, a format exclusive to our Salem location, and will open …

A carved pumpkin with a smiling face sits on a brick ledge outdoors, bringing Summerween vibes to the scene, with water, plants, and a clear blue sky visible in the background.

Happy Summerween: 10 Ways to Get Spooky this Summer!

Halloween will be here before you know it! If you can’t wait until October it is never too early to get into the spooky mood. Here are ten ways to get into the spooky spirit of Halloween while still enjoying the summer! 1. Go See a Scary Movie at Cinema Salem  Get into the spooky spirit by watching a scary …

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Salem Farmers’ Market Returns!

From Salem Main Streets The Salem Farmers’ Market will officially kick off its thirteenth season on Thursday, June 24 at the Bentley School parking lot (25 Memorial Drive). With over 20 returning vendors, the market will be held every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. from June 24th through October 14th, 2021. “The Salem Farmers’ Market being able to continue at …

A gray, two-story wooden house with steep gabled roofs and diamond-pane windows, decked out for Salem Haunted Happenings in October 2021, features orange pumpkins and dried corn stalks by the entrance. Bushes line the base of the house.

Salem Haunted Happenings Returns In October 2021

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 …