Early Childhood & Family

A weekly children's yoga/mindfulness class offered by Shelley Powell. This class will include poses, breathing exercises, dance, crafts and affirmations which promotes health, self-esteem and self love. In these classes, Shelley loves to combine playfulness as well as structure.

Ages: 4-9
Date: Tuesdays, September 15th, 22nd, 29th and October 13th (no class on 10/6)
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Salem Community Life Center, 401 Bridge St. Salem, MA
Instructor: Shelley Powell
Price: $50.00 for the four week session

Looking for a fun outing with your little ones? Join us for Chronicles and Crafts in the Cove, where we’ll dive into a great book and get creative with a themed craft. It’s a wonderful way for kids (ages 0–6) to explore our Kids’ space at the museum!
This event is free with registration, or included in all September 16 ticket options.

Looking for a fun outing with your little ones? Join us for Chronicles and Crafts in the Cove, where we’ll dive into a great book and get creative with a themed craft. It’s a wonderful way for kids (ages 0–6) to explore our Kids’ space at the museum!

This event is free with registration, or included in all September 16 ticket options.

> Click here to register <

Bring the whole family to listen to a storyteller share tales about nature, form and creativity, followed by a creative, hands‑on segment.

A weekly children's yoga/mindfulness class offered by Shelley Powell. This class will include poses, breathing exercises, dance, crafts and affirmations which promotes health, self-esteem and self love. In these classes, Shelley loves to combine playfulness as well as structure.

Ages: 4-9
Date: Tuesdays, September 15th, 22nd, 29th and October 13th (no class on 10/6)
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Salem Community Life Center, 401 Bridge St. Salem, MA
Instructor: Shelley Powell
Price: $50.00 for the four week session

Celebrate the harvest season with a taste of 17th-century New England. The 17th Century Fall Faire brings the Rebecca Nurse Homestead to life for a day of costumed reenactors, hands-on activities for kids, local artisans, and fall-themed food and drink. Wander the historic grounds and buildings, enjoy live music from Crowninshield Punch, and soak up the history along the way. Family-friendly and rain or shine — come harvest a little history with us!

A weekly children's yoga/mindfulness class offered by Shelley Powell. This class will include poses, breathing exercises, dance, crafts and affirmations which promotes health, self-esteem and self love. In these classes, Shelley loves to combine playfulness as well as structure.

Ages: 4-9
Date: Tuesdays, September 15th, 22nd, 29th and October 13th (no class on 10/6)
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Salem Community Life Center, 401 Bridge St. Salem, MA
Instructor: Shelley Powell
Price: $50.00 for the four week session

The Salem Zombie Walk returns for another year of undead fun! This free, family-friendly event begins at Salem Common and welcomes all ages, from the living to the recently reanimated.

Meet at Salem Common at 11 AM. The walk begins at noon.

Join us for a magical evening surrounded by jack-o-lanterns and spooky vibes in Salem Woods! Advance tickets recommended.

New Location! Come stroll through Salem Woods for this 14th annual family-friendly fall event. You will be enchanted by the soft light of jack-o-lanterns while listening to spooky tales. (Flashlights Optional)

Fall Refreshments, FREE Parking, RAIN OR SHINE
Children 3 and under are admitted FREE.

This fundraiser event sustains all positive events for the students of Collins Middle School located in Salem. One hundred percent of the proceeds support our school!

Join us for a magical evening surrounded by jack-o-lanterns and spooky vibes in Salem Woods! Advance tickets recommended.

New Location! Come stroll through Salem Woods for this 14th annual family-friendly fall event. You will be enchanted by the soft light of jack-o-lanterns while listening to spooky tales. (Flashlights Optional)

Fall Refreshments, FREE Parking, RAIN OR SHINE
Children 3 and under are admitted FREE.

This fundraiser event sustains all positive events for the students of Collins Middle School located in Salem. One hundred percent of the proceeds support our school!

A weekly children's yoga/mindfulness class offered by Shelley Powell. This class will include poses, breathing exercises, dance, crafts and affirmations which promotes health, self-esteem and self love. In these classes, Shelley loves to combine playfulness as well as structure.

Ages: 4-9
Date: Tuesdays, September 15th, 22nd, 29th and October 13th (no class on 10/6)
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Location: Salem Community Life Center, 401 Bridge St. Salem, MA
Instructor: Shelley Powell
Price: $50.00 for the four week session

Salem Park, Recreation and Community Services will be hosting a Family Bingo Night at the Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center. Come join in on the fun!

Bring the whole family.....feel free to bring snacks.....play for prizes!

Ages: All
Date: Friday, October 16th and Friday, November 20th
Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Cost: $5.00 per family
Location: Salem Community Life Center, 401 Bridge St.

* When you register, just register one parent's name.

Looking for a fun outing with your little ones? Join us for Chronicles and Crafts in the Cove, where we’ll dive into a great book and get creative with a themed craft. It’s a wonderful way for kids (ages 0–6) to explore our Kids’ space at the museum!

This event is free with registration, or included in all October 21 ticket options.

> Click here to register <

Join us in creating some fun, spooky crafts for this upcoming Halloween! Participants will create Halloween masks, create Halloween collages, and decorate candy bags for trick or treating! 

Ages: 6-10
Date: Thursday, October 29th
Time: 4:30-6pm
Cost: $25
Location: Salem Community Life Center

Join us for a reading of the book My Heart Fills With Happiness, written by Monique Gray Smith and illustrated by Julie Flett.