Family events in Salem, OH

Set in rolling countryside and convenient to major highways and the Ohio and Pennsylvania Turnpike, Rogers Friday Flea Market offers a quintessential American market feel. Browse up to 1,200 vendor spaces, find food at concessions and a restaurant, and explore both online and live auctions. Admission and parking are free for all shoppers. Vendor spaces start at $26 per day.

Armies On Parade is a yearly showcase at The Eldritch Bazaar where local hobbyists display miniature projects, original sculpts, dioramas and fresh paintwork. Setup takes place before voting, and public voting runs from opening to closing during the event. Local artists are welcome to enter, and anyone can vote. Entry is $20 for adults and $10 for those 17 and under. Prizes are determined by participation, and all artists receive special discounts that are valid throughout the weekend, with some exclusions under MAPP policies. Each participant is provided a 1 foot by 1 foot area for their minis, and requests for additional space will be accommodated when possible. Entries are handled through the provided Google form.

Radio controlled aviation takes center stage as the Mahoning County Model Aircraft Club presents a fun fly, an exhibition, and a swap meet at Shaker Woods Field in Columbiana. This is a free, family friendly outing open to the public. Food and drinks will be available for a donation, and a 50/50 drawing is planned. Drones are not allowed at Shaker Woods. The club welcomes new members.

An outdoor market fills the grounds of Glamorgan Castle in Alliance, presented in partnership with the Greater Alliance Foundation. A total of 720 makers, bakers, growers, and brewers will be spread across the castle grounds, offering a lively place to browse and buy in a distinctive setting. Food trucks will be on site, along with craft brews and coffee, so it is easy to spend the day here. Additional partner activities for market day will be announced. Parking is available in nearby school lots and around town.

This indoor craft and vendor show brings together local crafters, vendors, and artisans offering a wide range of handmade goods and unique products. It is open to the public with free admission. Explore beauty and skincare from Avon, goat milk and tallow hygiene items and fudge from Bacon Acres, handmade purses and travel pieces from Beloved Lee Sewn and Dolence Designs, baked treats and caramel apples from DLR Mustang Ranch, and all natural aromatherapy products from I Am Essential. Find cookies, scones, cupcakes, whoopie pies, mini cakes and more from Koles Kitchen, along with ornaments and seasonal wood signs from KRAFTY2. Discover customizable permanent jewelry from Linked by Crazy Heifer, books and blind date books with the Lisbon Book Club, and a variety of handcrafted items from M&J Crafts and Nana Lippy's Wreaths & Crafts. Rainbow Creations offers a t-shirt bar, car fresheners, snow globe tumblers, sublimated items such as mouse pads and coasters, and cutting boards, while Sparkles Holiday & More Jewelry Boutique features $5 jewelry. Sunny Day Designs highlights custom t-shirts, sweatshirts with DTF transfers, and hats with patches, including fall, football, and Halloween designs. Enjoy homemade breads, bagels, cinnamon rolls, biscuits, hamburger buns, cake-cicles, chocolate covered treats, rice krispie treats, and peanut butter from Three Sprinkles of Hope. Explore handmade wood crafts from Two Sister's Crafts and Creations, and woodworking and laser engravings from Yellow Creek Gifts. The Columbiana County Humane Society will be on site with animals available for adoption, and additional vendors will offer crochet items, bowl cozies, diamond art, and other crafts.

The annual Know How Car Show highlights a community car showcase while supporting Caring Hands in East Palestine. To keep the entrance area open for food trucks and vendors, the show lot will not open before the posted gate opening and early entry is not allowed. Parking spaces cannot be held in advance, and groups who want to park together should arrive at the same time. Registration costs $10, with proceeds directed to Caring Hands in East Palestine.

SOLO SIXSTRING brings an acoustic show to Kennsington Grille, powered by guitar-forward arrangements and strong vocals. The set spans covers of southern rock, classic rock, country, rhythm and blues, hair metal, and oldies, alongside original material. This is a family friendly experience.