Family Fun on the Common This Weekend!

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Oct 202011
 

Looking to bring younger children out in Salem for some not-so-frightening fun? Well, gather up the family and head on over to Salem Common Family Fun Day! Hosted by New England Parties, Salem’s newest and much anticipated kid-friendly event will be held on the next two weekends, October 22nd & 23rd and October 29th, & 30th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Common.

Enjoy a variety of entertainers, foods and fall weather while the kids have a blast on rides and attractions. Merry-Go-Rounds, a moonbounce, obstacle course, giant slide, Kiddie Train, contests and face painting will provide amusement for hours. On October 22nd and 29th, there will be a free concert by The Goodtime Stringband from 12-3 p.m.

Ride tickets are available at $10 for 7 rides, or $2.50 per ride.

Part of the proceeds from Family Fun Day will go towards the non-profit organizations Salem Main Streets and Salem Common Neighborhood Association. Come on down and show your support while the kids experience the excitement of October in Salem!

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Don’t Miss the Last Outdoor Farmers’ Market!

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Oct 192011
 

Thursday, October 20 is the last outdoor Farmers’ Market of the season. Fortunately the market will be moving indoors in the Artists’ Row buildings and returning November 10. Join us this Thursday to shop one last time at all your favorite vendors in Derby Square on Front Street from 3 – 7 p.m. Starting at 3:30 enjoy a cooking demonstration by 43 Church Restaurant. Salem 5 will be the weekly market sponsor. Don’t miss Dance Etc. performance of Thriller at 5:30 and 6:30.  This dance performance will be ending the market season for the third year has become a popular market tradition.  

Mark your calendars for the opening of the Winter Farmers’ Market Thursday, November 10 at 2 p.m. (an hour earlier than the summer market) and for the market fundraiser Monday, November 7 at 62 Restaurant and Winebar. For more information or to volunteer contact Jennifer at (978)744-0004 or Jennifer@salemmainstreets.org.

There will be a two-week interval between the last day of the summer Market and the start of the new Winter Market on Thursday, November 10th. Make sure you stock up on all your farm fresh favorites as well as baked goods and other locally sourced foods for the weeks without a market!

Along with crisp produce, baked treats and other fresh and organic foods, the last market will feature an annual performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” by Dance, Etc., complete with zombies and all!  Don’t miss your chance at an encounter with the living dead-they will be invading the market twice, at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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Support the Salem Winter Farmers’ Market

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Oct 152011
 

There is only one week left for the outdoor Farmers’ Market, but don’t despair. Thanks to a successful summer and high demand, the new Salem Winter Farmers’ Market will begin on Thursday, November 10th!

Salem Main Streets will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the winter market (to buy some spaceheaters etc.) on Monday, November 7th.  The fundraiser will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the amazingly delicious,  62 Restaurant & Wine Bar, located at 62 Wharf Street in Salem.

Join us in support of the winter market at the restaurant of  Chef Tony Bettencourt while savoring delicious hors d’oeuvres and enjoying the music. Get the inside scoop on the vendor lineup for the Winter Farmers’ Market. Cash Bar.

The new market will be held in the Artists’ Row Buildings and will run from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 17, Tuesday, November 22 (there will be no market on Thanksgiving), December 1, 8, 15 and 22. It will feature some of the summer vendors as well as many new ones offering fresh and organic foods that use locally grown ingredients, baked goods, crafts, festive holiday items and much more.

Money raised will go towards the purchase of space heaters and other costs that come with moving the market to a more comfortable indoor setting for the winter.

Tickets for the fundraiser will be $25 at the door. They can also be purchased for $20 in advance at the Salem Chamber of Commerce offices, 265 Essex Street, or by contacting Salem Main Streets at SFM@salemmainstreets.org or (978) 744-0004.

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Thursday: Grand Parade & Salem Farmers’ Market

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Oct 042011
 

The Halloween season in Salem has officially begun…the 16th Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade will make its way through the city on Thursday, October 6th. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Shetland Park on Congress Street and ends around 8:30 p.m. on Salem Common. The theme of this year’s parade will be Honoring Those Who Serve, so break out your red, white and blue! Celebrate the season with the sound of marching bands from the local high schools, colorful floats, the Lawn Chair Drill Team and much, much more.

Click here for road closures, parking restrictions and the parade route.

Looking for a place to watch the parade? Stake your spot at the Salem Farmer’s Market in Derby Square. This week’s market features seasonal squash and a variety of fresh produce. Oh, and let’s not forget to mention the mouthwatering baked goods, perfect for keeping the whole family happy while waiting for the festivities to begin. The market is open from 3-7 p.m.

For more information about the parade or Haunted Happenings, please visit www.salem-chamber.org. For more information about the Salem Farmer’s Market, please visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.

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Salem Literary Festival Sept. 23-25

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Sep 172011
 

Celebrate the art, beauty and business of writing at the Salem Literary Festival Friday – Sunday downtown Salem. There will be over 50 talented authors, bloggers, booksellers, editors, news-anchors, playwrights, professors, poets, publicists, publishers and storytellers at the 4th annual festival. The festival kicks off Sept. 23 in Rockafella’s Colonial Hall, 227 Essex Street with hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and a reading by Erin Morgenstern author of The Night Circus. The festival continues on Saturday with a Scrabble Tournament, a Literary Agent Panel, workshops and more. The festival continues Sunday with a full day of activities ending with an Open Mic at Gulu-Gulu. For full details visit www.salemlitfest.com.

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