Salem Common
N Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970, USA
Salem Common is a 9+ acre historic park established 1803 in the Salem Common Historic District. Site of the First Muster of the East Regiment in 1637 — the origin of the National Guard. Features recreational paths, a 1926 Colonial Revival bandstand, Washington Arch, and regular community events.
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Upcoming events
- Art
Sun, Oct 4 · 10 AM
Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair
Get ready for a weekend full of shopping, spooky season vibes, and local creativity at the Biz Baz Street Fair on the historic Salem Common! Browse 80+ incredible vendors featuring handmade jewelry, art, apparel, crafts, Halloween decor, and so much more. 🎃✨ Join us Saturday, October 3 from 10AM-8PM and Sunday, October 4 from 10AM-6PM for one of Salem's favorite fall traditions. With thousands of visitors expected, you won't want to miss it!
- Family
Sat, Oct 10 – Oct 10
Salem Glass Pumpkin Patch
The Salem Glass Pumpkin Patch returns this fall in a new Salem Common setting, with two days of glass, artists and live demonstrations. Explore a vibrant collection of hand-blown glass pumpkins, watch glassblowing live, discover decorative glass created by North Shore Glass School artists, and be among the first to discover Salem Glass Witch Ball Co. Bring your family and your friends. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.
- Family
Sun, Oct 11 · 11 AM
Salem Glass Pumpkin Patch
The Salem Glass Pumpkin Patch returns this fall in a new Salem Common setting, with two days of glass, artists and live demonstrations. Explore a vibrant collection of hand-blown glass pumpkins, watch glassblowing live, discover decorative glass created by North Shore Glass School artists, and be among the first to discover Salem Glass Witch Ball Co. Bring your family and your friends. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.
- Shopping
Mon, Oct 12 · 10 AM
Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common
Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem's best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.
- Shopping
Mon, Oct 12 · 11 AM
Salem Glass Pumpkin Patch
Hundreds of one-of-a-kind handblown glass pumpkins on Salem Common, plus locally made glass art, from the North Shore Glass School. Moved from its original September dates.
- Family
Sat, Oct 17 · 10 AM
Kids' Fun Fest
Families visiting Salem during October can stop by Kids' Fun Fest on Salem Common for kid-friendly activities and seasonal entertainment.
- Family
Sun, Oct 18 · 10 AM
Kids' Fun Fest
Families visiting Salem during October can stop by Kids' Fun Fest on Salem Common for kid-friendly activities and seasonal entertainment.
- Family
Sat, Oct 24 · 10 AM
Kids' Fun Fest
Families visiting Salem during October can stop by Kids' Fun Fest on Salem Common for kid-friendly activities and seasonal entertainment.
- Family
Sun, Oct 25 · 10 AM
Kids' Fun Fest
Families visiting Salem during October can stop by Kids' Fun Fest on Salem Common for kid-friendly activities and seasonal entertainment.
- Festival
Wed, Aug 4 · 6 PM
Ice Scream Bowl
Ice Scream Bowl in downtown Salem — presented by Salem Main Streets.