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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Ornament Class – North Shore Glass School
DESCRIPTION:Fused Glass Ornament Class with North Shore Glass School on Saturday\, November 21\, 2026\, 10 AM–11:30 AM\, at the Artist’s Row studio (24 New Derby Street\, Salem). Make fused glass holiday ornaments at North Shore Glass School’s Artist’s Row studio on New Derby Street. Fused glass is kiln-fired after class\, so there is no hot shop involved. \nWhat to expect\nNorth Shore Glass School describes its fused glass classes as suitable for kids about 6 and up\, teens\, and adults. This is one of the holiday ornament classes North Shore Glass School runs at its Artist’s Row studio downtown and its Proctor Street hot shop from November 21 through December 20; the full schedule is on the school’s holiday classes page. \nPlan your visit\n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 21\, 2026\, 10 AM–11:30 AM\nWhere: North Shore Glass School\, Artist’s Row studio\, 24 New Derby Street\, Salem\, MA 01970\nWho it’s for: North Shore Glass School describes its fused glass classes as suitable for kids about 6 and up\, teens\, and adults.\nRegistration: Register in advance on North Shore Glass School’s holiday classes page\, where pricing is listed.\n\nTickets and official information\nSign up and see the full holiday schedule at northshoreglassschool.com/holiday. Questions: contact@northshoreglassschool.com or (978) 219-4143. See the North Shore Glass School listing on Holiday Happenings for the full picture. \nDetails last checked: October 27\, 2026 (schedule provided by North Shore Glass School).
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/nsgs-fused-glass-ornament-class-2026-11-21/
LOCATION:North Shore Glass School – Artist Row\, 24 New Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970
CATEGORIES:Art,Holidays,Workshop/Class
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SUMMARY:Glassblowing & Fused Glass Ornament Class – North Shore Glass School
DESCRIPTION:Glassblowing & Fused Glass Ornament Class with North Shore Glass School on Saturday\, November 21\, 2026\, 3 PM–5 PM\, at the Proctor Street studio (16 Proctor Street\, Salem). A two-hour holiday class that combines glassblowing and fused glass ornament making at North Shore Glass School’s Proctor Street studio. \nWhat to expect\nOpen to beginners. This is one of the holiday ornament classes North Shore Glass School runs at its Artist’s Row studio downtown and its Proctor Street hot shop from November 21 through December 20; the full schedule is on the school’s holiday classes page. \nPlan your visit\n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 21\, 2026\, 3 PM–5 PM\nWhere: North Shore Glass School\, Proctor Street studio\, 16 Proctor Street\, Salem\, MA 01970\nWho it’s for: Open to beginners.\nRegistration: Register in advance on North Shore Glass School’s holiday classes page\, where pricing is listed.\n\nTickets and official information\nSign up and see the full holiday schedule at northshoreglassschool.com/holiday. Questions: contact@northshoreglassschool.com or (978) 219-4143. See the North Shore Glass School listing on Holiday Happenings for the full picture. \nDetails last checked: October 27\, 2026 (schedule provided by North Shore Glass School).
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/nsgs-glassblowing-fused-glass-ornament-class-2026-11-21/
LOCATION:North Shore Glass School\, Proctor St. Studio\, 16 Proctor Street\, Unit C\, Salem\, MA\, 01970
CATEGORIES:Art,Holidays,Workshop/Class
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SUMMARY:Stained Glass Ornament Class – North Shore Glass School
DESCRIPTION:Stained Glass Ornament Class with North Shore Glass School on Sunday\, November 22\, 2026\, 10 AM–1 PM\, at the Artist’s Row studio (24 New Derby Street\, Salem). Make stained glass holiday ornaments at North Shore Glass School’s Artist’s Row studio on New Derby Street. \nWhat to expect\nOpen to beginners. This is one of the holiday ornament classes North Shore Glass School runs at its Artist’s Row studio downtown and its Proctor Street hot shop from November 21 through December 20; the full schedule is on the school’s holiday classes page. \nPlan your visit\n\nWhen: Sunday\, November 22\, 2026\, 10 AM–1 PM\nWhere: North Shore Glass School\, Artist’s Row studio\, 24 New Derby Street\, Salem\, MA 01970\nWho it’s for: Open to beginners.\nRegistration: Register in advance on North Shore Glass School’s holiday classes page\, where pricing is listed.\n\nTickets and official information\nSign up and see the full holiday schedule at northshoreglassschool.com/holiday. Questions: contact@northshoreglassschool.com or (978) 219-4143. See the North Shore Glass School listing on Holiday Happenings for the full picture. \nDetails last checked: October 27\, 2026 (schedule provided by North Shore Glass School).
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/nsgs-stained-glass-ornament-class-2026-11-22/
LOCATION:North Shore Glass School – Artist Row\, 24 New Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970
CATEGORIES:Art,Holidays,Workshop/Class
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SUMMARY:Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: Friday\, November 27\, 2026. \nSalem’s Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival returns the Friday after Thanksgiving\, bringing two of the city’s favorite holiday traditions together in one evening. \nThis is a save-the-date placeholder. Event time\, Santa arrival details\, procession information\, and the full program will be announced as plans are finalized. \nThis free community event is presented by Salem Main Streets. Check back for updates. \nImportant: This event is free and not ticketed. Please rely on the official Salem Main Streets and Holiday Happenings channels for event information.
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/tree-lighting-santas-arrival-2026/
LOCATION:Salem Common
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration,Family,Featured Events,Free,Holidays
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SUMMARY:'Tis the Season – History Alive\, Inc. (Friday)
DESCRIPTION:History Alive\, Inc. presents ‘Tis the Season on Friday\, November 27\, 2026 at 7 PM at the Woman’s Friend Society\, 12 Hawthorne Boulevard\, Salem. An original piece from Salem’s History Alive theater company about the Christmas culture wars in New England’s history\, performed at the Woman’s Friend Society’s Emmerton House on Tree Lighting weekend. The Friday performance follows Salem’s Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival earlier that evening. \nWhat to expect\nHistory Alive\, Inc.\, the company behind Cry Innocent\, devises an original annual piece about the Christmas culture wars in New England’s history and has long been part of Salem’s holiday traditions\, from the Tree Lighting to caroling for Historic Salem’s Holiday House Tours. ‘Tis the Season is this year’s piece. Run time and program details will be posted by History Alive as they are confirmed. \nPlan your visit\n\nWhen: Friday\, November 27\, 2026 at 7 PM\nWhere: Woman’s Friend Society (Emmerton House)\, 12 Hawthorne Boulevard\, Salem\, MA 01970\nTickets: Ticket prices and availability will be posted on History Alive’s ticketing page.\n\nTickets and official information\nTickets and details: historyalivesalem.simpletix.com. Learn more about the company at historyalivesalem.com and on its Holiday Happenings listing. \nDetails last checked: October 27\, 2026 (dates\, times\, and venue confirmed by History Alive\, Inc.).
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/tis-the-season-history-alive-2026-11-27/
LOCATION:Woman’s Friend Society (Emmerton House)\, 12 Hawthorne Boulevard\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Performance/Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: Saturday\, November 28\, 2026. \nSmall Business Saturday returns to downtown Salem the day after the Tree Lighting\, inviting the community to shop local and celebrate the independent businesses that make the city special. \nThis is a save-the-date placeholder. Participating businesses\, parking information\, special activities\, and the full day’s details will be announced as plans are finalized. \nSmall Business Saturday in Salem is presented by Salem Main Streets. Check back for updates.
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/small-business-saturday-2026/
LOCATION:Downtown Salem\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Celebration,Featured Events,Free,Holidays,Shopping,Shopping Event
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol on the Salem Trolley 2026
DESCRIPTION:Salem Trolley and The Gallows Hill Theatre mark the 40th season of their interactive production of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Ride through Salem with Scrooge in a humorous\, whimsical retelling of the classic story. \n2026 performance schedule\nNovember 28–December 23\, 2026 \n\nMonday–Friday: 5:45 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:15 PM\nSaturday–Sunday: 2:00 PM\, 3:15 PM\, 4:30 PM\, 5:45 PM\, 7:00 PM\, and 8:15 PM\n\nTickets and check-in\nTickets are $36 per person and go on sale Monday\, September 14\, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Seats are limited and performances often sell out. \nCheck in inside Timeless Life Treasures\, 68 Wharf Street\, Salem. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled performance. \nBook through Salem Trolley \nInformation confirmed with Salem Trolley and checked against its official special-tours page on September 8\, 2026.
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/a-christmas-carol-on-the-salem-trolley-2026/
LOCATION:Timeless Life Treasures\, 68 Wharf Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Performance/Entertainment,Special Tour
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SUMMARY:'Tis the Season – History Alive\, Inc. (Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:History Alive\, Inc. presents ‘Tis the Season on Saturday\, November 28\, 2026 at 4 PM at the Woman’s Friend Society\, 12 Hawthorne Boulevard\, Salem. An original piece from Salem’s History Alive theater company about the Christmas culture wars in New England’s history\, performed at the Woman’s Friend Society’s Emmerton House on Tree Lighting weekend. \nWhat to expect\nHistory Alive\, Inc.\, the company behind Cry Innocent\, devises an original annual piece about the Christmas culture wars in New England’s history and has long been part of Salem’s holiday traditions\, from the Tree Lighting to caroling for Historic Salem’s Holiday House Tours. ‘Tis the Season is this year’s piece. Run time and program details will be posted by History Alive as they are confirmed. \nPlan your visit\n\nWhen: Saturday\, November 28\, 2026 at 4 PM\nWhere: Woman’s Friend Society (Emmerton House)\, 12 Hawthorne Boulevard\, Salem\, MA 01970\nTickets: Ticket prices and availability will be posted on History Alive’s ticketing page.\n\nTickets and official information\nTickets and details: historyalivesalem.simpletix.com. Learn more about the company at historyalivesalem.com and on its Holiday Happenings listing. \nDetails last checked: October 27\, 2026 (dates\, times\, and venue confirmed by History Alive\, Inc.).
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/tis-the-season-history-alive-2026-11-28/
LOCATION:Woman’s Friend Society (Emmerton House)\, 12 Hawthorne Boulevard\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Performance/Entertainment
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