Water Geyser at Mall, Children’s Charity Cruise, and Public Pool Opens in Salem

Published Jul. 7, 2026, 4:37 PM • Updated Jul. 7, 2026, 4:43 PM

City of Salem public pool is open for its fifth season as of this summer, from one week ago until Aug 29 at 32 Clifton Ave. The Forest River Pool, situated near the oceanfront, starts at $50 for adults to get a season pass. An individual one-day resident only pass is $5. Cash only; proof of residency required.

Near Salem’s infamous Witch City Mall public toilets, a small geyser inside of water from the floor spouted up, leading to much local criticism. T-shirts have been put up for sale now saying, “I survived” Salem’s Witch City Mall public toilets, notoriously underserved and over needed especially in October.

July 21 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm at Pickering Wharf, runs an annual edition of the Salem Children’s Charity Supporters own Summer Event, open for pregame to a boat cruise with DJ, at 5:30 pm in Amazing Pizza at 62 Wharf St. Tickets available [here](www.salemchildrenscharity.org). Appetizers will also be served.

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