Creative Collective Explores

09/26/2025

🎃 The Painted Lady Sign Company is bringing a bit of magic to Salem this October with the Lil ol’ Pumpkin Hunt! ✨ Every weekend from October 3rd through November 2nd, a hand-painted, Salem-inspired pumpkin will be hidden somewhere downtown for one lucky person to discover. 🕵️‍♀️

Follow Painted Lady Sign Co. for clues, sneak peeks, and to support a local artist keeping Salem’s spooky spirit alive. Don’t worry—it’s a faux pumpkin, designed to last forever (and ever… 👻).

📍 Downtown Salem, MA
📅 Weekends in October
👉 Learn more: https://Instagram.com/paintedladysignco

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09/25/2025

🎃 The North Shore Children's Museum is thrilled to host its 3rd Annual Halloween Costume Party! 👻✨ Families are invited to enjoy festive fun with face painting by Glitter and Gore™, crafts, games, Halloween touch boxes, fresh popcorn, and full access to the museum’s exhibit spaces.

Plus, show your party tickets at participating downtown partners to score discounts on dinner or dessert before or after the event! 🍬🍴

Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 3–5PM!
📍 North Shore Children’s Museum, 10 Main Street, Peabody, MA
🎟️ Tickets: $15/person (non-members) | $12/person (members)
On sale starting September 18 at nschildrensmuseum.org

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09/25/2025

📚✨ Wicked Good Books is celebrating launch day with award-winning local author James Bird! Join them on Tuesday, September 30th for a special Book Launch + Meet & Greet and be among the first to grab a signed copy of his newest middle-grade novel, Wolf Club. 🐺

Described as The Breakfast Club meets Hatchet, this heartfelt adventure follows three kids who skip detention in search of a legendary white wolf—one that may hold the magic they need to face life’s toughest challenges. 🌲💫

📍 Wicked Good Books, 260 Essex Street, Salem, MA
📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🔗 Details: sillybunnysalem.com/pages/events

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09/24/2025

📖✨ Off Cabot in Beverly welcomes Jeff Belanger — acclaimed author, storyteller, and expert on all things strange in New England! 👻

Known for his work on Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel), his expertise on witch trials for the History Channel, and his many books and weekly podcast, Jeff dives deep into history, folklore, and the haunted side of New England.

It’s the perfect way to soak in halloween season vibes without the Salem chaos — a night of eerie tales, local legends, and fascinating stories you won’t forget. 🍂🕯️

📅Sunday, September 28th at 7 PM
Get tickets at https://offcabot.org/shows/jeff-belanger-wicked-strange-new-england/

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09/24/2025

🌿 Parenting is beautiful—and exhausting. The Artful Life Counseling Center & Studio invites Salem parents and caregivers to YOU First: A Self care Fair for Parents on September 29–30, 2025.

This free evening is all about pausing, breathing, and refilling your own cup. Parents can explore calming activity stations, learn simple stress management tools, and connect with others who understand. Meanwhile, children will enjoy Hope Blooms—a joyful art project creating colorful flowers and uplifting messages for Salem elders. 🌸💌

📍 The Artful Life Counseling Center and Studio
142 Canal Street, Salem, MA
to register, visit: https://link.artfullifecenter.org/widget/form/3U9g2l9WnnTJxKDMqmAZ

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09/24/2025

🍻✨ Eos Designs Studio is bringing a little magic to Granite Coast Brewing Company with Charm Coven – Bewitching Customized Charm Necklaces!

Guests can sip their favorite brew while creating a custom charm necklace from dozens of unique options. Whether drawn to witchy vibes, Halloween moods, or quirky one-of-a-kind accessories, everyone will leave with a necklace that’s uniquely theirs.

No jewelry-making experience? No problem—Eos Designs Studio will guide participants step by step.

Monday, September 29, from 7–9 PM.
📍 Granite Coast Brewing Company | 77B Main St., Peabody, MA
🎟️ $20 entry includes your first drink, with charms and chains available for purchase (most spend $20+ on materials).

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09/23/2025

🎅✨ LightShed Photography Studio is bringing holiday magic to Salem with Santa Sessions! Starting November 1st, families can choose from four festive session types—whether it’s a quick visit with Santa or a full holiday experience, each one is designed to capture the joy of the season. 📸🎄

Sessions begin at just $295, making it the perfect way to create timeless holiday memories without the mall madness.

📍 Lightshed Photography Studio
50 Grove Street, Suite 218B, Salem, MA
📅 Starting November 1, 2025
🔗 Book now: lightshedphoto.client.photos/bookings

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09/23/2025

✨🧹 Welcome to Salem, Witch City Broom Company! 🧹✨

We are beyond excited to officially welcome our friends at Witch City Broom Company to the heart of Salem. You may already know their incredible owner Beth Crowley through Witch City Walking Tours — and now they’re bringing that same passion for Salem’s history and magic into this new venture.

We're so happy for Beth and team here at the Creative Collective, and we can’t wait to see this beautiful new chapter take root here in the Witch City. Stop by, show them some love, and pick up a broom that’s as full of character as Salem itself. ✨

📍 Welcome home, Witch City Broom Company — Salem is lucky to have you!

09/22/2025

🎭✨ St. Peter’s Church presents The Making of a Witch: A Play in One Act. This 35-minute performance tells the remarkable true story of Salem merchant Philip English, who survived a witchcraft accusation in 1692 and later donated land to build the first Anglican church in Puritan Salem.

Each show is followed by a guided tour of historic St. Peter’s Church.

📅 Every Saturday, Sept 27 – Nov 1, at 2 PM & 4 PM
📍 St. Peter’s Chapel (behind the church, Brown Street, Salem, MA)
🔗 Learn more: stpeters-sanpedro.org/making-of-a-witch

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St. Peter's-San Pedro Episcopal Church in Salem, MA

09/21/2025

🎉 North Shore Children's Museum: Upcoming Programs, Week of September 21, 2025 🎉

🧱 Wed 9/24: Legopalooza – Endless Lego fun in the back party room (9AM–12PM & 1PM–4PM). Special thanks to Ryan for the generous Lego donation! Ages 4+.

⚽ Fri 9/26: Inclusive Sports at NSCM – Inclyousion Sports coaches return at 10AM with a fun, inclusive program combining sports, fitness, and social skills.

🎭 Sat 9/27: NEW! Kid’s Theater Games at 3PM with Christina, NSCM staff and experienced theater teacher. Perfect for elementary-aged guests (with some help for the little ones!).

🧩 Sun 9/28: Lego Challenge – Take on the challenge of the day between 2PM–4PM, plus free building fun! Earn a Lego-themed sticker for giving it a try.

🌟 All children’s programs are free with admission (unless otherwise noted). Tickets are limited—reserve in advance at 👉 nschildrensmuseum.org

📍 NSCM, Peabody, MA
🔗 [Link in bio] or visit: https://www.nschildrensmuseum.org/visit/our-programs/

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09/20/2025

🌟 Topsfield Families—it’s your day! 🌟

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, the North Shore Children's Museum is thrilled to host a FREE Play Day just for Topsfield residents. Families are invited to spark curiosity, explore hands-on exhibits, and enjoy endless opportunities for fun and learning together.

Simply show proof of residency at the door and let the adventures begin!

Sunday, September 28, 2025
📍 10 Main Street, Peabody, MA
💫 Admission: FREE for Topsfield residents

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09/20/2025

🍂✨ Ivy Ziporah is joining Salem’s Haunted Happenings Market this fall! Visit them on September 27, October 4, 11, 18, and 25 along Derby Street to explore their line of natural skincare products—crafted in small batches, clean, green, and inspired by the beauty of nature. 🌿💫

📍 Derby Street, Salem, MA
📅 Weekends: Sept 27 – Oct 25, 2025

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