Openings, closings & business in Salem

Salem Restaurant Week registration opens for Fall 2026 and Winter 2027

Oct 16 · Patch →

Salem-themed four-course dinner at Sophia's in Peabody

Oct 16 · Destination Salem →

Bernadette hosts 'Start the Night Salem' reception tonight

Oct 15 · Bernadette →

The Goat to open at 311 Derby Street; hiring fairs start Sunday

The Goat announced Thursday it plans to open at 311 Derby St. Walk-in hiring fairs run Sunday, Oct. 11, 3–6 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 12–13, 6–9 p.m.

Oct 9 · Patch →

Free tea and cake tasting at Jolie Tea Company today

Jolie Tea Company, 316 Derby St., hosts a free tea and cake tasting today from 3 to 5 p.m.

Oct 9 · Destination Salem →

Salem Chamber after-hours event at O’Keefe tonight

The Salem Chamber of Commerce holds an after-hours networking event today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Salem State’s O’Keefe Sports Complex. Preregistration is required.

Oct 7 · Salem Chamber of Commerce →

Salem Entrepreneurs Can Attend an AI Growth Workshop

The Enterprise Center hosts a practical AI workshop for startups and small businesses Tuesday, Sept. 29, 8:30-10:30 a.m., at 121 Loring Avenue.

Sep 29 · North Shore Alliance for Economic Development →

Howling Wolf kicks off Oktoberfest with stein-hoisting contest

Howling Wolf Taqueria partners with Samuel Adams for a Jump Start Oktoberfest Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m., with a 6 p.m. stein-hoisting competition and seasonal cocktails.

Sep 23 · Patch →

SCORE Leads Free Startup Business Workshop at Enterprise Center

The Enterprise Center at Salem State University hosts 'Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Series Session #1' on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 8:30–10:30 a.m., featuring SCORE mentor Michael L. Thompson and guest professionals covering legal structure and commercial insurance.

Sep 22 · The Enterprise Center →

Salem Chamber schedules visa workshop for employers

The City of Salem and Salem Chamber of Commerce host a free lunch-and-learn on visa options including PERM, H-1B and E-2 programs Tuesday, September 22, at noon.

Sep 22 · City of Salem →