Free events in Salem, OH

A weekly car cruise at Rusty Mug Tavern & Grill showcases a wide range of vehicles, from classics and muscle to trucks, imports, and modern builds. The gathering pairs the automotive display with food, music, and a lively atmosphere. Registration is complimentary, with a 50/50 raffle, prize giveaways, and music provided by DJ Crazy Dave. Vehicles of any make or model are welcome, whether being shown off or simply there to enjoy the scene.

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.

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.

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.

Freyshof opens its pantry to the community, offering a small bag of groceries to those experiencing food insecurity. Quantities are limited at the moment, with hopes to expand what is available over time. If arriving later is unavoidable, arrangements may be possible with advance notice.