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X-WR-CALNAME:Salem · free · Saturday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Salem September Days- Free Transportation Day to Stone Zoo DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260911T182346Z UID:10021061-1789776000-1789862399@www.salem400.org CATEGORIES:free,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that September Salem Days is returning this year\, and in line with the City of Salem’s commemoration of Salem 400+\, the program is announcing a new opportunity . All Salem residents are invited to visit either Franklin Park Zoo in Bos ton or Stone Zoo in Stoneham for free daytime admission throughout this co ming September. Through the generosity of the Norman H. Read Charitable Tr ust\, all Salem residents will be able to gain admission to either Zoo New England location while supplies last. \nSince the inception of September Salem Days in 2009\, the Read Trust has funded free admission for thousand s of Salem residents to the Museum of Science and the New England Aquarium \, as well as to the Topsfield Fair.  In addition to Zoo New England admi ssion\, two free days of round trip bus transportation will be available t his September on a first come\, first serve basis. All residents will be a ble to take a bus to visit Franklin Park Zoo on Saturday\, September 12\, 2026 or Stone Zoo on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026. \n“I’m incredibly grateful to the Norman H. Read Trust for their continued support for Sept ember Salem Days\, to the City staff who help make it possible\, and\, of course\, to the institutions that have welcomed Salem children for years a s part of this special program\,” remarked Mayor Pangallo\, “Septembe r Salem Days has helped connect countless youth from our city with science s and the natural world at places like the New England Aquarium and Museum of Science. This year\, we’re pleased to partner with Zoo New England! ” \nHow to Secure Your Tickets \nThis offer is valid only for residents of Salem\, Massachusetts during the month of September 2026 while supplie s last.  Visit the ticket office outside either Zoo New England location (Franklin Park Zoo in Boston or Stone Zoo in Stoneham) and present proof o f residency for free admission.  Proof of Residency Required: Present pro of of residency at the box office\, such as a valid driver’s license\, p hoto ID card showing a Salem address or a school ID. \nABOUT ZOO NEW ENGLA ND\nZoo New England manages Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in S toneham. Both are accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA ). Zoo New England’s mission is to inspire people to protect and sustain the natural world for future generations by creating fun and engaging exp eriences that integrate wildlife and conservation programs\, research\, an d education. \nThis program is generously funded by the Norman H. Read Tru st. \nABOUT SALEM’S BENEFACTOR\nNorman Read\, who died in 1992 at age 10 0\, made his fortune in the sciences of oil and natural gas in Texas and A laska.  Before he died\, he created the trust as a means to enhance excel lence in science education for all Salem residents. Generations of his fam ily were residents of Salem since colonial days. \nTransportation Schedule \nDepart from Salem High School 9am: Return from Stone Zoo 1pm \nDepart fr om Salem High School 10am: Return from Stone Zoo 2pm \nDepart from Salem H igh School 11am: Return from Stone Zoo 3pm \nBuses are limited\, seating\, first come first served. LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T182346Z LOCATION:Stone Zoo\, 149 Pond Street\, Stoneham\, MA\, 02180\, United Stat es URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-september-days-stone-zoo-free-tra nsportation-day/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=salem -ma X-SOURCE-NAME:Salem 400 X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.salem400.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Country Fair at Cider Hill Farm DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T000104Z UID:10036370-1789808400-1789837200@northofboston.org CATEGORIES:drink,free DESCRIPTION:Join us Labor Day weekend for a quintessential New England cel ebration welcoming the season’s bountiful harvest! Enjoy summer apple pi cking\, free tastings\, hard cider\, classic fair foods\, fall flower cutt ing\, old time-y games\, free live music\, tractor rides & more! See event schedule as we add more happenings to the line-up! Free admission (does n ot include pick-your-own tickets\, food or drinks). LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T000104Z LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States URL:https://northofboston.org/event/country-fair-at-cider-hill-farm-2/2026 -09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=salem-ma X-SOURCE-NAME:North of Boston X-SOURCE-URL:https://northofboston.org/listings/things-to-do-in-salem END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T181828Z UID:10043377-1789808400-1789833600@thenorthshoremoms.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:The 17th annual Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit opens S eptember 5 and runs through Thanksgiving weekend on the campus of Pingree School in South Hamilton. Free and open to the public seven days a week fr om dawn until dusk\, the exhibit is child and dog friendly\, and features more than sculptures\, many of animals\, birds and fish that appeal to chi ldren. Great for walking and strollers\, right across from an entrance to Bradley Palmer State Park\, and only a short ride to farm stands and apple picking. \nMore information at pingree.org/flying-horse or 978-468-4415. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T181828Z LOCATION:Pingree School\, 537 Highland St\, Hamilton\, MA\, 01936\, United States URL:https://thenorthshoremoms.com/event/flying-horse-outdoor-sculpture-exh ibit/2026-09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=salem -ma X-SOURCE-NAME:The North Shore Moms X-SOURCE-URL:https://thenorthshoremoms.com/2026/06/01/2026-north-shore-far mers-markets END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR