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Salem’s So Sweet at The Gables

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Date: February 10, 2018

Celebrate Salem’s So Sweet at The House of the Seven Gables with a day of festive events.

Ice Sculpture Viewing: Sculptures will be installed around Salem through the day on February 10 and lit that evening for a special evening stroll. Free. Click here for details.

Free Grounds Passes: Download our audio tour and enjoy a stroll around our snowy grounds or pop into our Museum Store for a last minute gift for your Valentine. Free. (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

Cookie Decorating: Halloween isn’t the only time to enjoy a sweet treat in Salem. Stop by our Visitor Center from 1:00 – 3:00 and decorate a cookie. Free.

Family Valentine Crafts: Join Salem Parks, Recreation, and Community Services and make some creative Valentine crafts. Click below for a link to register. Free, but must register. (1:00 – 3:00 p.m.)

Dearest Dove: Join us for a unique reading of the love letters of Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne while enjoying a chocolate and wine tasting. Thanks to Ye Old Pepper Candie Company for supporting this event. Advance tickets start at $15.00. Click here for more details. (6:00 – 7:30 p.m.)