Essex County, MA · Boston–Cambridge–Newton area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24

Things to do with kids in Salem, MA

8 upcoming family events and 1 place and program in Salem, MA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Eastern Time.

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Upcoming family events

Oct31SatFestivals and parties
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Salem Halloween Night 2026: downtown live music and 400-drone finale
Downtown Salem stages; drone show over the North River
Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 18 · 10:30 AM
Chronicles and Crafts in the Cove at The House of the Seven Gables
The House of the Seven Gables
FreeAges 0–6
Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
Salem Public Library
Ages 0–5
Santa visits
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:45 PM
Santa's Arrival & Holiday Tree Lighting — Salem
Salem Common and Lappin Park
Free
Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 23
A Christmas Carol on the Salem Trolley
Salem Trolley (check-in at Timeless Life Treasures)
From $36
Crafts and cookies
Fri, Dec 4 · 4:45 PM
After Hours: Gingerbread Competition (grades 5-12)
Salem Public Library
Dec9WedArts & crafts
Wed, Dec 9 · 3:00 PM
Holiday Card Making (Half Day, Hooray!) — Salem Public Library
Salem Public Library
All ages
New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 4:30 PM
New Year's Eve LAUNCH! Family Party — Salem
Artists' Row

Places and ongoing programs

VisitanytimeArts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
Peabody Essex Museum (PEM)
Peabody Essex Museum
From $25All ages

Recently ended

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Things to do with kids in Salem, MA

Upcoming family events

Salem Halloween Night 2026: downtown live music and 400-drone finale

Chronicles and Crafts in the Cove at The House of the Seven Gables

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party

Santa's Arrival & Holiday Tree Lighting — Salem

A Christmas Carol on the Salem Trolley

After Hours: Gingerbread Competition (grades 5-12)

Holiday Card Making (Half Day, Hooray!) — Salem Public Library

New Year's Eve LAUNCH! Family Party — Salem

Places and ongoing programs

Peabody Essex Museum (PEM)

Recently ended

Witch Hats on the Wharf (Salem 400th anniversary photo)

90 Minute Witch Hat Design Session

90 Minute Witch Hat Design Session

Hat Making Workshops – Hands-on Experience

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Charlotte Forten Park

Monthly Meat Raffle (Cheese Edition!)

Tim Burton Day

Witch Broom Making Class