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5 Things to Do in Salem This Weekend

Here are five fun things to do in Salem this weekend.

1.  Check Out a World Record Attempt: Aaron Katz of The Dejas will attempt to break the world record for continuous drumming in a store at Wynott's Wands on Essex Street Saturday. The world record attempt is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.. Click Here for all the details.

2Listen to Some Live Music: As always, there are plenty of options when it comes to live music in Salem this weekend. Click Here to read a handy break-down of the various musical acts that will be playing at venues across the city, written by Salem Patch blogger Bob Broderick. 

3Last Chance for a Free New England Aquarium Trip: Consider a trip to the New England Aquarium in Boston this weekend. Thanks to a grant from the Norman H. Read Charitable Trust, all Salem residents will be admitted into the New England Aquarium for free during the month of September. That is nearly a $100 value for most families. Click Here for all the details.  

4
Public Safety Day: Salem's 5th Annual Public Safety Day will be held at the Moose Lodge, 50 Grove St., Salem, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Click Here for all the details.  

5
Fly With the Greatest of Ease: A Fearless Flyers Academy trapeze has been erected at Leslie's Retreat Park in Salem and area residents are now invited to attend aerial arts classes. Click Here for a look at what you'd learn during a first lesson and Click Here to check out the academy's schedule and prices.

For more things going on in Salem this weekend, check out our events calendar.


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