# Salem Holiday Happenings

> Plan a festive New England getaway to Salem, Massachusetts. Find current holiday events, local shopping, dining, deals, and family-friendly things to do. Holiday Happenings is produced in partnership by Creative Collective and Salem Main Streets.

## Start here

- [Holiday Happenings home](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/): Overview of Salem's holiday season and visitor resources.
- [2026 holiday events](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/events/): Current dates, calendar, and event details.
- [Salem businesses](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/businesses/): Shops, restaurants, attractions, and services participating in the season.
- [Holiday deals](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/holiday-deals/): Seasonal offers and promotions from local businesses.
- [Holiday guides and stories](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/blog/): Itineraries, local traditions, business stories, and seasonal ideas.

## Confirmed 2026 highlights

- [Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/tree-lighting-santas-arrival-2026/): Friday, November 27, 2026; event time and full program are forthcoming.
- [Small Business Saturday](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/small-business-saturday-2026/): Saturday, November 28, 2026; participating businesses and full details are forthcoming.

## Participate and stay informed

- [Sponsor and participate](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/sponsors/)
- [Sign up for updates](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/sign-up/)
- [Contact Holiday Happenings](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/contact/)
- [Donate](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/donate/)

## Optional

- [XML sitemap](https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/sitemap_index.xml)