Past Events

Rides, Games, and excitement!

Annual Summer series of free outdoor concerts at the Robert Hayes Bandstand overlooking Salem Harbor. Theme: Red, White and Blue Patriotic Concert; Rain date 7/12/18

Annual Summer Series of free outdoor concerts at the Robert Hayes Bandstand overlooking Salem harbor.  Best of Broadway; Rain Date: Thursday, 7/19/18  

The Salem Willows Black Festival aka Negro Election Day is the oldest Black History Event in the Country, setting its sites to become the largest Black Historical Tradition in New England.  Since 1885, Salem Willows Park has been the picnic's annual location and has always included barbecues, volleyball games, dances and more.  The event includes a parade featuring black unsung hero’s of yesterday while honoring the accomplishments of today’s unsung heroes.   Entertainment is offered throughout the day, and there is no admission…

The Salem Council on Aging hosts this FREE event for Salem seniors over 60.  Advanced registration required.  Call Rosana Donahue at 978-744-0924 X43006

Stop by the Salem Willows and have clowns make balloon figures for your children, get their face painted.  Parade and special performance at 2:30 pm.

Bridgin G.A.P.S. goal is to provide a festive, entertaining and educational platform for the local community to gather and celebrate in a safe and positive environment. Performances range from local and non-local recording artists, live bands, dance groups, poets and other performance styles along with guest speakers from various non-profit and charitable organizations.

Bridgin G.A.P.S. goal is to provide a festive, entertaining and educational platform for the local community to gather and celebrate in a safe and positive environment.  Performances range from local and non-local recording artists, live bands, dance groups, poets and other performance styles along with guest speakers from various non-profit and charitable organizations.

Annual summer series of free outdoor concerts at the Robert Hayes Bandstand overlooking Salem harbor.  Theme:   Teddy Bears Picnic Youth Concert   Rain Date: Thursday, 7/25/19  

Best Summer Festival in the City of Salem. Bringing the community together in an all day Summer Event with many Performances, Games, Activities, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, and more! Music by the Hottest DJs in Boston; LED Glow Party at Sunset; and the Best Food and Arcade Games at the Salem Willows Park.

Annual summer series of free outdoor concerts at the Robert Hayes Bandstand overlooking Salem harbor.  Theme: Celtic Concert featuring The North Shore Pipe Band; Rain Date: Thursday, 8/1/19  

Salem Heritage Days Event - Which crew can throw the longest stream of water with an antique hand pumped fire engine? Come and see a 19th century sport that is being kept alive in the 21st century by a bunch of historic preservationists who like to get wet!

Come and be astonished by Magician, Anton Andresen performing his unique blend of magic and mystery.  This special Heritage Days performance promises to leave magic lovers wanting more!

Salem Heritage Days Event - Youngsters get a chance to climb and explore the insides of all kinds of big trucks and emergency vehicles.  There will be give-a-ways and activities on site for little tikes.

Salem Heritage Days Event - Come listen to some great music by two bands made up of Salem residents and others from Grade 7 through adult.  Under the direction of Cynthia Napierkowski, director of the Salem High School Bank.  Rain location: Salem High School Auditorium

Annual summer series of free outdoor concerts at the Robert Hayes Bandshell overlooking Salem harbor.  Theme: Band Favorites; Rain date: Thursday, 8/8/19  

Bring a blanket and your chairs and watch this old time musical classic movie (My Fair Lady).

Salem Heritage Days Event - Join local visualists and  dj's as they showcase their amazing talent.  An event combining the skills of local vj's, dj's & live electronic musicians. The extravaganza’s purpose is to showcase talent right here in Salem, the North Shore & Boston and give a stage for new music that might otherwise be overlooked by the mainstream.