Heritage Days continues tonight Wednesday, August 8 with the Witches’ Cup Bike Race around the Salem Common and many more greate events Downtown Salem.
Witches Cup Bike Race – 4PM – 8PM – Salem Common
The 2012 Witches Cup presents bicycle racing for both men and women at all levels. For more information log onto www.witchescup.com
Thursday, August 9
Senior Event:~ Witch House ~- 10AM-5PM – 310 ½ Essex St.
Salem residents ages 60 and over can visit the Witch House free of charge.~ Proof of age and residency is required.
Farmers’ Market – 3PM-7PM – Derby Square
Come visit us at Historic Derby Square on Front Street in Downtown Salem the market is held every Thursday evening from 3:00PM – 7:00PM through December 21, 2012.
Window Box & Traffic Island Awards Ceremony – 5:30PM – Brookhouse Garden – 180 Derby Street – Please join Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, the Salem Garden Club and the Salem Beautification Committee as they award the winners of the City’s window box competition and traffic island sponsorship program. Light refreshments will be served immediately following the ceremony.
Movie on the Common –~After Dark (8:30PM)~– Salem Common
Bring a blanket or a chair and enjoy Madagascar 2.. ~The Salem Common Neighborhood Association will be selling snacks.
Friday, August 10
Senior Event:~ Witch House ~- 10AM-5PM – 310 ½ Essex St.
Salem residents ages 60 and over can visit the Witch House free of charge.~ Proof of age and residency is required.
Kids Night – 5PM-7:30PM – Salem Common – The Salem YMCA will transform the Salem Common into a paradise for children with moon bounces, rides, games and arts & crafts. $3 per child will pay for unlimited rides. For more information contact the Salem YMCA at 978-744-0351. (rain location: Salem YMCA, Sewall Street)
Saturday, August 11 & Sunday, August 12
Essex Street Fair – 10AM-6PM – Essex St. Pedestrian Mall
Fun for all ages this street festival has something for everyone. Crafts, jewelry, paintings, stained glass, and other unique items will be featured along the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall.Buskers, face painters, and strolling musicians will entertain crowds. For more information, contact the Salem Chamber of Commerce at 978-744-0004.
It’s time to revisit the decade of teased hair, leg warmers, and neon leggings at the biggest dance party fundraising event of the year, the 8O’s Dance Party! This like totally hip event is on Thursday, September 20, 2012 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Salem Waterfront Hotel. There is a contest for the best 8O’s outfit, as well as raffles, and a cash bar. There will be free appetizers and 8O’s music which will be provided by the popular Sound City Entertainment. Dance the night away to popular hits of the 80’s while supporting the efforts of Salem Main Streets and downtown revitalization.
