5 Things To Do This Weekend

Tomorrow will mark the start of the busiest month of the year in the city. Here are 5 things to do this weekend to celebrate October.

Friday, Sep. 30

- So it's not in Salem, we know - but for some, it's an annual tradition. The fair opens this weekend.

Saturday, Oct. 1

- Salem Common, $25 Due to the heavy rain on Saturday, Sept. 24, the SCNA Common Yard Sale has been moved to Saturday. 

2nd Annual Witchtoberfest and Witch City Beer Run - Benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Salem. The run starts at 6:45 p.m. at Old Town Hall and there is a 1 mile and 2 mile option. The run plus full access to Witchtoberfest is $55 per person. Run+Witchtoberfest Beer Garden (7-8pm) $30, Witchtoberfest Run-$20, Beer Garden-5oz glass, (7-8pm) $20. Click here to register.

Sunday, Oct. 2

- Noon, Join Friends of Winter Island for its annual celebration and membership drive. Come hear about the master plan for Winter Island and share a potluck lunch with others who care about this magnificent park.

- Take a ride on the Mahi Mahi in a haunted cruise around Salem Harbor while the weather is still on the warmer side.

There is a lot more going on this weekend so look at the events calendar.