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Salem, MA
138Events this week
17Free things to do
93New spots
96New stories

● Checked Monday, September 28, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Salem

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 138 events, day by day →

DJ Trivia

Tuesday 12am · The Blue Ox

Gloucester Gratis Days

Tuesday 9am · Hammond Castle Museum · Free

Heroes Meet Up

Tuesday 7pm · Greater Lowell Family YMCA

NAPA Sprouts

Wednesday 10am · NAPA Center Boston

2026 Davis Sq Farmers Market

Wednesday 12pm · Day St and Herbert St, Somerville, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02144 · Free

New in Salem

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Front Street Coffeehouse

Cafes

Neighborhood caffeine comfort: Front Street Coffeehouse is that warm, unpretentious spot for a proper latte and something real to eat, from espresso drinks to sandwiches, soups, salads, and baked goods.

fscsalem.com ↗

PZA Pizza

Restaurants

Weeknight dinner hero: Whether you need a quick pie before the game or something greener, PZA Pizza keeps it fresh with pies, power bowls, subs, burgers, and gluten free options.

pzagrille.com ↗

Trolley Depot

Shopping

Salem pride, but wearable: When you need a last-minute birthday gift or a fresh hoodie for those harbor breezes, Trolley Depot has you covered with Salem-themed T-shirts, cozy hoodies, jewelry, magnets, candles, books, and more.

trolleydepot.com ↗

Salem’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Salem’s best →

Most read in Salem

The five stories Salem readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. North Shore City To Scrap 'Offensive' City Seal After Nearly 2 Centuries

    The official city seal of Salem, Massachusetts, is set to be scrapped after nearly two centuries of debate.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  2. The Massachusetts Comfort Food Spot That Gets Busy the Moment Temperatures Drop

    Red's Sandwich Shop in downtown Salem, Massachusetts, has been recognized as one of the best comfort food restaurants in Massachusetts.

    Full story at travel.yahoo.com ↗

  3. Discover the film locations for Hocus Pocus (1993), in Salem, Marblehead and Plymouth, Massachusetts; plus Whittier, Altadena, Burbank and Downtown Los Angeles, California.

    Hocus Pocus (1993) was partly filmed in Salem, Massachusetts, Marblehead and Plymouth, Massachusetts; plus Whittier, Altadena, Burbank and Downtown Los Angeles, California.

    Full story at movie-locations.com ↗

  4. Amtrak rolls out $21 tix between Boston and NYC for ‘falling fares’ sale

    Amtrak is offering a 25% discount on coach fares on select routes between Boston and New York City, starting from $21 for travel between October 14 and December 17, 2026.

    Full story at bostonuncovered.com ↗

  5. D23 Announces Hocus Pocus Screening in Salem

    D23 has announced a free screening of the classic film Hocus Pocus in Salem, Massachusetts, on September 24, 2026.

    Full story at dapsmagic.com ↗

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