• Candlelight Deck The Halls Tours

    Join us for our 5th annual Deck The Halls holiday celebration. Hammond Castle Museum will be dressed for the holidays inside and out. Begin your evening as you come upon our holiday illumination where thousands of twinkling holiday lights set the Castle and our iconic arches aglow. Then, enter the Museum and delight in the...

  • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

    For 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Singer and band leader Scotty Morris says, “If you’re going to go to a holiday show...

  • Deck The Halls Holiday Celebration at Hammond Castle Museum

    Join us for the 2023 Holiday Season as we proudly present our fifth annual “Decks The Halls” holiday celebration! Delight in the enchanting ambiance of Christmas and White Birch trees, meticulously arranged garlands, festive wreaths, and the warm embrace of candlelight that will envelop you throughout your tour of the Hammond Castle Museum. Immerse yourself...

  • Fireside Tales: Ghosts of Christmas Past

    Spend a haunting December evening discovering the true origins of Christmas in one of Salem’s oldest homes. Revisit a time when tales of terror and devious acts dominated the holiday season before it was tamed into the cozy family holiday we know today. In ancient rooms warmed by a flickering fire with a drink in...

  • Fireside Tales: Ghosts of Christmas Past

    Spend a haunting December evening discovering the true origins of Christmas in one of Salem’s oldest homes. Revisit a time when tales of terror and devious acts dominated the holiday season before it was tamed into the cozy family holiday we know today. In ancient rooms warmed by a flickering fire with a drink in...

  • Tis’ The Season with History Alive at The House of the Seven Gables

    Join History Alive to experience the Christmastide season from before Christmas was a holiday in America. After premiering in 2021 at the Old Town Hall, this play-with-music moves to the House of the Seven Gables in 2023 to continue to spread the Yuletide cheer.

  • BrassFed Nation: New Orleans Christmas at Hammond Castle Museum

    Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. 7:00pm -9:00pm. Friday, December 8th will feature the BrassFed Orchestra with special guest vocalists Alessandro Schoc (O’Maley Middle School), Emily Grace, and Scott Parisi. Saturday, December 9th will showcase the Jambalaya Horns & Big Band with special guest vocalists Henri Smith (New Orleans) and Scarlett Berge (Gloucester High School)....

  • Antigone

    Sophocles’ timeless story centers on Antigone, a young Theban woman determined to bury and honor her two brothers, both killed fighting for the throne on opposite sides of a civil war. Upon their deaths, her uncle Creon is crowned Theban ruler. He determines that her brother Eteocles is to be honored for his part in...

  • Juston McKinney

    With multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show”, one-hour specials on “Comedy Central”, and “Amazon Prime”, including “Parentally Challenged” and “On Mid-Life Support”, Juston is at the top of his game. He just released his 5th stand-up special, “On the Bright Side”, currently streaming on his YouTube channel. Juston was born in Portsmouth, NH and grew up living on...

  • Friday Night Music with Gulu-Gulu Cafe

    Join Gulu-Gulu Cafe Friday nights for their live music series. Bands and musicians range from acoustic guitar, jazz standards, saxophones, trios, and more! Support live musicians and listen to live music!

  • Book a “Good Witch Magical Transformation”

    Children, tweens, teens, and adults are all welcome to participate in our “Good Witch Transformations”! Through our transformations children unleash their own spellbinding charms and embrace their individuality. Children are invited to browse our collection of witch hats and dresses. Adorned with shimmering stars, flowing capes, and ribbons of enchantment, these outfits are sure to...

  • Book a “Good Witch Transformation”

    Thank you for your interest in a “Good Witch” Transformation! Through our transformations children unleash their own spellbinding charms and embrace their individuality. Children are invited to browse our collection of witch hats and dresses. Adorned with shimmering stars, flowing capes, and ribbons of enchantment, these outfits are sure to celebrate their unique spirits. Our...

  • Deck The Halls Holiday Celebration at Hammond Castle Museum

    Join us for the 2023 Holiday Season as we proudly present our fifth annual “Decks The Halls” holiday celebration! Delight in the enchanting ambiance of Christmas and White Birch trees, meticulously arranged garlands, festive wreaths, and the warm embrace of candlelight that will envelop you throughout your tour of the Hammond Castle Museum. Immerse yourself...

  • Winter Walk on the Wharf

    The shops and restaurants on Pickering Wharf are hosting a Holiday Winter Walk on the Wharf! Come join us for a weekend of food, raffles, Santa, live music, a toy drive and more.  

  • Holiday Window Contest 2023

    Show off your storefront with some seasonal snazz! As always there are no specific guidelines or requirements – just use your creativity and showcase your business. Windows must be decorated by Friday, Dec. 8, please email kylie@salemmainstreets.org by Dec. 1 if you would like to participate.

  • Holiday Window Decorating Contest

    Every year, downtown businesses decorate their windows especially for the holidays. Judges nominated by Salem Main Streets make the rounds to vote on the best windows, and the competition is always fierce! These innovative displays will set the stage for a day full of shopping and winter cheer. 

  • Ben Rudnick and Friends: Holiday Extravaganza!

    One of Boston’s best Holiday traditions, Ben Rudnick and Friends play Christmas and Chanukah songs with their trademark hip and humorous gusto! With countless awards to their credit, including SEVEN Parent’s Choice awards, their adventurous, high-energy blend of happy, upbeat acoustic music is guaranteed to entertain the entire family. Ben Rudnick and Friends’ award winning...

  • Holiday Trolley

    Join the Good Witch of Salem on a quest to find the Gingerbread Man aboard the Holiday Trolley! The race through downtown Salem will begin at The Good Witch of Salem’s shop with a story time all about the Gingerbread Man! Attendees will take part and interact with the story through the use of motions, props, and baking...

  • Gingerbread Holiday Trolley ride with the Good Witch of Salem

    Join the Good Witch of Salem on a quest to find the Gingerbread Man aboard the Holiday Trolley! The race through downtown Salem will begin at The Good Witch of Salem’s shop with a story time all about the Gingerbread Man! Attendees will take part and interact with the story through the use of motions,...

  • Christmas Tea at Phillips House

    Celebrate the season with the return of Christmas Tea at Phillips House! Enjoy a festive tea with tea sandwiches and sweet treats in beautiful Samuel McIntire-designed rooms. Historic New England Members – $55, Nonmembers – $65. Please visit www.historicnewengland.org/events or call 978-744-0440 for more information. Pre-registration required.

  • Haute Cocoa Event

    Join Timeless Life Treasures for a cozy day out in Salem. Hot cocoa, giveaways, prizes, holiday shopping, and much more!

  • GRAVE TIDINGS DARK HOLIDAY MARKET

    Grave Tidings is a dark holiday market, hosted by Witch City Wicks, featuring a carefully curated selection of 50+ of the area’s best spooky, dark, witchy, creepy, strange and macabre artists for one of a kind holiday gifts. Join us for a frightfully festive time on December 9th & 10th from 12-5pm both days at...

  • Holiday Trolley

    Join the Good Witch of Salem on a quest to find the Gingerbread Man aboard the Holiday Trolley! The race through downtown Salem will begin at The Good Witch of Salem’s shop with a story time all about the Gingerbread Man! Attendees will take part and interact with the story through the use of motions, props, and baking...

  • Christmas Tea at Phillips House

    Celebrate the season with the return of Christmas Tea at Phillips House! Enjoy a festive tea with tea sandwiches and sweet treats in beautiful Samuel McIntire-designed rooms. Historic New England Members – $55, Nonmembers – $65. Please visit www.historicnewengland.org/events or call 978-744-0440 for more information. Pre-registration required.

  • Salem Chanakuh Celebration

    Public Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop with Mayor Dominick Pangallo, Chanakuh Music, Kids Crafts, Latkes, Donuts, Chocolate Coins, and more.

  • Tis’ The Season with History Alive at The House of the Seven Gables

    Join History Alive to experience the Christmastide season from before Christmas was a holiday in America. After premiering in 2021 at the Old Town Hall, this play-with-music moves to the House of the Seven Gables in 2023 to continue to spread the Yuletide cheer.

  • BrassFed Nation: New Orleans Christmas at Hammond Castle Museum

    Doors open 15 minutes before showtime. 7:00pm -9:00pm. Friday, December 8th will feature the BrassFed Orchestra with special guest vocalists Alessandro Schoc (O’Maley Middle School), Emily Grace, and Scott Parisi. Saturday, December 9th will showcase the Jambalaya Horns & Big Band with special guest vocalists Henri Smith (New Orleans) and Scarlett Berge (Gloucester High School)....