Events and Things to Do in Salem, MA

Tuesday, October 6

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Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

OCT

6

6:30 PM

Boston, MA

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like...

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Wednesday, October 7

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Halloween Movie Paint Night

OCT

7

6:30 PM

Couch Dog Brewing Company, 76 Lafayette St, Salem, MA

Paint a portrait of your favorite Halloween movie character! Each participant will be provided with a sketch of their chosen...

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Friday, October 9

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Dueling Pianos in Swamspcott at The Dory Live

OCT

9

9:00 AM

153 Humphrey St, Swampscott, MA

The Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts presents The Banging 88's! The Banging 88's dueling piano show at The Dory Live,...

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Grunge Fest - Alice In Chains and Stone Temple Pilots Tribute Night

OCT

9

8:00 PM

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester, MA

Boston’s Nutshell is the longest tenured Alice In Chains Tribute Band in New England Established in 2005. They are five die...

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Saturday, October 10

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Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class at Red Rock Park

OCT

10

10:00 AM

Red Rock Park, 188 Lynn Shore Dr, Lynn, MA

Join Human Harmonies at our free outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong class at Red Rock Park. 10:00am – 11:00am October 10th, 2026 Wear...

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Sunday, October 11

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2026 Peabody Community Market

OCT

11

3:00 PM

Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody, MA

Community Covenant Church is excited to host our FINAL Peabody Community Market of 2026 on Sun. Oct. 11th from 3 to 6 p.m. Shop...

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Saturday, October 17

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Fall Fun at Beach Bluff Park 2026

OCT

17

10:00 AM

Beach Bluff Park, 499 Atlantic Ave, Swampscott, MA

Join us for the 2nd annual “Fall Fun” fundraiser event at Beach Bluff Park. Bring your family for pumpkin decorating, rock...

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Sunday, October 25

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Standup Comedy Show: NYC/Boston Collide at The Cellar (Peabody/Salem)

OCT

25

7:30 PM

2 Washington St, Peabody, MA

NYC and Boston's rising stars of standup comedy come together in this special event. You've seen our comics on Hulu, Amazon; at...

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Tuesday, October 6

• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House 6:30 pm

  Virtual

  
  
• Sensory Bins: Little Learners Playtime for ages 18 months to 3 years old 10:00 am

  Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem

  
  
• Storytime with Miss Simone for children ages 0-5 3:30 pm

  Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem

  
  
• Chess Club for All Ages 6:30 pm

  Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem

  
  
• Teen Volunteer Night 6:30 pm

  Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem

  
  

Wednesday, October 7

• Halloween Movie Paint Night 6:30 pm

  Couch Dog Brewing Company, 76 Lafayette St, Salem

  
  
• North Shore Alliance Policymaker Series featuring Dr. Stephen Zrike Jr., Secretary of Education 9:00 am

  Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square W, Salem

  
  

Thursday, October 8

• Building Grant-Ready Budgets for Your Nonprofit 8:30 am

  Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Ave, Salem

  
  
• Craft Club for kids in grades K and up 3:45 pm

  Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem

  
  
• An Evening of Chamber Ensembles from the University Band and Chamber Orchestra 7:30 pm

  Recital Hall Loring Avenue

  
  

Friday, October 9

• Dueling Pianos in Swamspcott at The Dory Live 9:00 am

  153 Humphrey St, Swampscott

  
  
• Grunge Fest - Alice In Chains and Stone Temple Pilots Tribute Night 8:00 pm

  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester

  
  
• Jammin' with Jessica storytime for children ages 0-5 10:00 am

  Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem

  
  

Saturday, October 10

• Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class at Red Rock Park 10:00 am

  Red Rock Park, 188 Lynn Shore Dr, Lynn

  
  
• The Making of a Witch: A Play in One Act 2:00 pm

  St. Peter's-San Pedro Episcopal Church, 24 St Peter St, Salem

  
  

Sunday, October 11

• 2026 Peabody Community Market 3:00 pm

  Community Covenant Church, 33 Lake St, Peabody

  
  

Tuesday, October 13

• Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Series #2 8:30 am

  Enterprise Center, 121 Loring Ave, Salem

  
  
• Storytime with Miss Simone for children ages 0-5 3:30 pm

  Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem

  
  
• Unfolding Light: Mediumship & Healing Program 6:30 pm

  First Spiritualist Church of Salem, 34 Warren St, Salem

  
  
• Chess Club for All Ages 6:30 pm

  Salem Public Library, 370 Essex St, Salem