Volunteers and sponsors are still needed for the Grand Parade in the Witch City on Oct. 6.
The last weekend of summer is here. Find out what's open and closed nearby.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows and other celebrations in and around Salem.
The parade is back on for 2022 after stationary floats were used on the Pedestrian Mall and downtown this past October because of COVID-19.
This weekend we honor those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.
The city will host a complete "Salem Celebrates the Fourth" for the first time since 2019 because of the COVID-19 health crisis.
Patriots' Day is Monday, April 18 a state holiday in MA - but not a federal holiday. Find out what's expected to be open or closed.
Banks, post offices, and other services in Salem will be closed Monday, Feb. 21 for Presidents Day.
While most stores and service businesses are open Monday, municipal offices and schools will be closed.
The event has been scheduled to return to the beach Thursday after a 2021 coronavirus hiatus but was canceled within days of the bonfire.
It's always best to call ahead before going anywhere on the holidays to check hours, but here's a general look at what's open and closed.
Local Christmas tree farms are welcoming families back to their lots this year as the country emerges from the pandemic.
If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of trusted tree farms near Salem.
The Thanksgiving holiday means most government offices, stores and coronavirus testing sites will be closed in 2021.
Santa Claus will arrive at the Hawthorne Hotel Friday night at 6 p.m. and then make his way to Lappin Park for the city tree lighting.
While schools, municipal offices and libraries are closed, there are deals to be had in appreciation for those who served.
Police will collect turkeys and other Thanksgiving holiday food items at the station on Margin Street Sunday afternoon.
The event - which residents are invited to attend - is at the dedication of the Lt. Catherine Larkin monument dedication on Nov. 11.
The city is seeking feedback on several aspects of this year's crowded official comeback Halloween events.
Salem is the place to be on Halloween day and night. But here are some things to keep in mind if you are making the trip.
Landmark pumpkin patches and farms in Massachusetts offer a ton of autumn fun for the family.
Halloween and fun are right around the corner, and you don’t have to travel far to find the best fall pumpkins in the Salem area in 2021.
The commuter rail will add six more inbound routes and five more outbound routes for the next two weekends.
Salem advises those trick-or-treating this year to do so between specific hours on Halloween night.
With Halloween approaching, it's a great time to take a tour through some of the most famous haunted houses in Massachusetts.
The next three weekends will be extremely busy downtown. Here's how to get in and out of Salem and where you will have to wear a mask.
Get ready for Halloween and family fun in the Salem area by visiting these nearby pumpkin patches in 2021.
Thursday's event unofficially rang in the holiday season in the Witch City after the coronavirus crisis canceled most 2020 celebrations.
The Mayor's Night Out will include downtown trick-or-treating, free parking for residents and free museum entry.
Witchcraft Heights elementary school teacher Marta Garcia was honored Wednesday morning.
This year's "Upside Down and Inside Out" event is Thursday night in Downtown Salem to officially kick off the Halloween season.
Popular pumpkin patches and farms in Massachusetts offer a ton of fall fun for the family.
The Oct. 7 event will feature stationary downtown displays with attendees encouraged to walk around to view each out of coronavirus caution.
The city has determined several road closures for Halloween events with rolling closures added as necessary depending on crowds.
The city's "Zombie Walk" returns this year for a rambling romp around downtown starting at Salem Common on Oct. 2.
Massachusetts has more pumpkin patch acres than most states.
Find a corn maze, pumpkin patch, gourds and other fall activities near Salem.