Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Salem Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Salem, MA
Admission: Free

Event Description

Salem Arts Association presents the Annual Holiday Artists’ Market at Salem Old Town Hall during Thanksgiving Weekend and Small Business Saturday. This festive market features 50 of Salem’s finest local artisans and craftspersons offering original fine art, unique gifts, and handmade housewares perfect for holiday shopping. Browse treasures for yourself, friends, and family while enjoying live music in the historic Old Town Hall setting.

Event Highlights

Live Music
Julie Dougherty, who has been performing for over 40 years in the New England area, will provide live entertainment throughout the day, accompanied by her husband, Woody Woodward, on bass.

Gift Wrapping & Bake Sale
Horace Mann Lab School PTO will offer gift wrapping services and a bake sale fundraiser to support their school programs.

50+ Local Artisans
Shop a diverse selection of handcrafted items, including fine art, jewelry, pottery, ceramics, textiles, prints, bags, woodwork, soaps, alpaca products, and much more from talented North Shore makers.

Perfect Timing for Holiday Shopping

This market kicks off the holiday shopping season on Small Business Saturday, making it easy to support local artists and find one-of-a-kind gifts. The convenient Derby Square location in downtown Salem is walkable from other holiday happenings, including the Tree Lighting celebration the evening before.

Location & Parking

Salem Old Town Hall
Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970

Parking: Municipal parking available at South Harbor Garage (corner of Derby Street and Congress Street) and several nearby surface lots. Street parking also available throughout downtown Salem.

Accessibility: Salem Old Town Hall is wheelchair accessible.

About Salem Arts Association

Salem Arts Association is a volunteer-run nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing art in all its forms to the community. The Annual Holiday Artists’ Market is one of the organization’s signature community events, bringing together dozens of regional artists and thousands of shoppers each year.

Questions? Contact Salem Arts Association at (978) 745-4850 or info@salemarts.org
Learn More: salemarts.org

This event is part of Holiday Happenings, Salem’s premier guide to holiday shopping and seasonal events.