Go & do
Events & experiences
Performances, workshops, tours, family activities, markets, and community celebrations with a date and time.
Holiday Happenings 2026
Salem’s holiday calendar starts here.
Start the season with two beloved downtown traditions, then return as more 2026 events are confirmed and added.
Two ways to explore
Events and offers, each in the right place.
Choose what you are looking for without sorting through a mixed calendar. The main calendar is reserved for things you can attend; seasonal deals have their own collection.
Save & discover
Deals & promotions
Discounts, gift-card bonuses, dining specials, shopping offers, and other limited-time ways to enjoy Salem.
Save these dates
The season begins Thanksgiving weekend.
These opening-weekend dates are confirmed. Additional dates—including Wassail Weekend and the Holiday Window Contest—will be published as details are finalized.
Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival
Gather downtown as Salem welcomes Santa and lights the tree to open the holiday season.
Small Business Saturday
Spend the day shopping, dining, and celebrating the independent businesses that make Salem distinctive.
More to come
A full season of reasons to return
Markets, performances, family activities, workshops, and community celebrations will join the calendar as they are confirmed.
Plan your visit
The 2026 events calendar
The calendar opens to November 2026 and is reserved for events you can attend. Looking for discounts and specials? Browse holiday deals.
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Save the date: Salem’s Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival returns Friday, November 27, 2026. Event time and full program details are coming soon.
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Save the date: Small Business Saturday returns to downtown Salem on November 28, 2026. Participating businesses and full details are coming soon.
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