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SUMMARY:Wassail Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Salem Main Streets’ Wassail Weekend on Saturday\, Dec. 13th and Sunday\, Dec. 14th is an initiative to encourage residents to shop local and enjoy their downtown during the holiday season. Grab brunch at one of our many fine local eateries\, then hit the pavement for special promotions and unique finds all around the downtown. Keep your eyes peeled for Santa and roaming carolers on Sunday! \n  \nCurrently participating businesses/events include: \nArtemisia Botanicals – Winter tea tasting \nThe Black Veil – 15% off Black Veil merchandise \nBody & Soul Massage – Self-care treat for yourself and a friend. Book 2 massages together and each save $10 \nCircle of Stitches – In-store refreshments and festivities\, end of year sale on select items \nCouch Dog Brewing Company – Saturday night Holiday Party with dumplings\, Sunday afternoon Knitting Meetup \nCurly Girl Candy Shop – Free Mystery Gift with purchase \nDeacon Giles Distillery – Free $10 e-gift card with any purchase of canned cocktails\, bottled spirits\, and/or merchandise over $100. \nDiehl Marcus & Co – Sample of wassail-inspired tea for customers \nEmporium 32 – In-store treats and festivities \nFestivus 5K – Sunday\, Pickering Wharf at 10 am\, www.facebook.com/events/25176550515280482 \nGhost Ship Yule Market – Saturday & Sunday\, 11 am to 6 pm\, Old Town Hall \nHausWitch Home + Healing – Sagittarius Soireé on Saturday at 7pm\, $50 per person. Personal Rainbow Aura Photos + readings throughout the weekend! \nHeart Lynx at The Hive – After hours shop specials \nHistory Alive – The History Alive carolers will be out around the downtown on Sunday! \nThe House of the Seven Gables – Petrykivka Christmas Ornament Paint & Sip\, Sunday 1 to 3 pm\, https://www.facebook.com/events/1536836897460373 \nLaura Lanes Skin Care – 15% off all full-sized hydrating skin care \nLedger – 10% holiday bonus card back based on your gift card purchase price (for cards $100+) \nLongboards – Sunday\, 11am to 1pm\, free facepainting with Boston Face Painter. Daily Deal – 1/2 off apps at the bar all day and kids eat free with an adult meal. \nModern Millie – Come in for all your holiday fits! We have an abundance of festive pieces for any occasion. \nMoons Gift Shop – Free gifts with multiple purchase tiers\, as well as some discount promos on select items in store. \nNocturne – Locals discount of 13%\, Salem Christmas village by @House of Viridian in our windows \nNotch – Notch’s 10th Annual German Holiday Market! Local artisans and makers\, lagerbier\, Underberg hot cider\, sausages\, leberkase\, pretzels – AND breaking out the loggerhead (aka bierstacheln) to hot poke our holiday doppelbock! \nPEM Brick Box Shop – Check out artist Jeff Chapman’s Lego recreations of historic Salem landmarks at the PEM’s Brick Box pop-up shop before they leave! \nPentagram Shoppe – Passing out apple cider and cookies\, offering $5 off readings. \nPOPPED! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream – Salem VIPs (aka locals!) get 10% OFF\, just mention Wassail Weekend and ask for the locals discount. Sunday is Free kiddie ice cream or hot chocolate. \nSalem Bespoke Boutique – Free tote with purchase over $50\, free mug (and tote!) with a purchase over $100\, plus tastings of Coffein Coffee all weekend \nSalem Flea Holiday Market – Saturday\, 11 am to 5 pm at Hotel Salem\, $5 entry with 30+ vendors\, merry music\, and signature festive cocktails \nSalem Flea Marketplace (11 Dodge St Ct) – Sunday\, Twelve Month Aura pop up \nSCNA Holiday Concert – Sunday 3 pm at the Salem Playhouse (211 Bridge St)\, https://www.facebook.com/events/694989653670440 \nSea Wych Salem – Regular Sea Witch Ball Workshop on Saturday and special Yuletide Sea Witch Ball Workshop on Sunday\, www.theseawych.com/event-list  \nStained Hourglass Escapes – \nWhimsy’s Sweet Life – Chocolate fountain from 12 pm to 4 pm on Saturday\, free samples both days \nThe Wicked Wardrobe – Fun holiday-themed treats\, as well as offering 20% off all blue ticketed coats jackets\, boots\, and winter accessories. \nWitch City Broom Company – special sales and finds all weekend \nWitch City Wicks – free MYSTERY candle with purchases $75 and up \nWolf Moon Shop – Free gift with every purchase! \nZitelle – FREE Gift with every purchase \n‍ \n 
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/wassail-weekend/
LOCATION:Downtown Salem\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Featured Events,Shopping
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTSTAMP:20260617T065536
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SUMMARY:Salem Main Streets Holiday Window Contest
DESCRIPTION:The holidays are here\, and Salem is dressed for the season with trees\, wreaths\, and ribbons. To top it off\, downtown businesses decorate their windows every year for a friendly holiday competition!  Judges nominated by Salem Main Streets make the rounds the first weekend of December to vote on the best windows. \nSome award categories highlight good retail practice\, such as using products or lighting in the display\, or different themes and styles\, like most nostalgic. \nWindows must be decorated by Dec. 5. Businesses wishing to participate should contact kylie@salemmainstreets.org. \nCurrently participating businesses include: \n\n\nAmelia Payson House\, 16 Winter Street \nASCEND\, 192 Essex Street \nBlack Cat Curiosity Shoppe\, 234 Essex Street \nThe Black Veil Shoppe\, 304 Essex Street \nThe Boutique\, 6 Front Street \nCircle of Stitches\, 78 Wharf Street \nCOVEN\, 63B Wharf Street \nDistrict Trading Company\, 131 Essex Street \nEmporium 32\, 6 Central Street \nEssex’s NY Pizza\, Witch City Mall \nHarrison’s Comics & Pop Culture\, 252 Essex Street \nHausWitch Home + Healing\, 144 Washington Street \nHeart Lynx / The Hive\, 227 Washington Street \nLongboards\, 76 Wharf Street \nLouise Michaud Photographer\, 222 Derby Street \nMarine Hall Mercantile\, 177 Essex Street \nModern Millie\, 3 Central Street \nMoons Gift Shop\, 226 Essex Street \nNocturne\, 18 Front Street \nOrchid\, 10 Front Street \nPamplemousse\, 185 Essex Street \nPEM Shop\, 161 Essex Street \nPOPPED! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream\, 84 Wharf Street \nRemember Salem\, 127 Essex Street \nRoost\, 40 Front Street \nSalem Bespoke Boutique\, 127 Essex Street \nSalem Flea Marketplace\, 11 Dodge St Ct \nSalem Wax\, 288 Derby Street \nThe Spell Studio\, 281 Essex Street \nTrolley Depot\, 191 Essex Street \nTurners Seafood\, 43 Church Street \nWhimsy’s Sweet Life\, 26 Front Street \nWicked Good Books/Silly Bunny\, 260 Essex Street \nThe Wicked Wardrobe\, 201 Derby Street \nWitch City Broom Co\, 246 Essex Street \nWynotts Wands\, 127 Essex Street
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/holiday-window-contest/
LOCATION:Downtown Salem\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T080000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday
DESCRIPTION:Kick off your holiday shopping with exclusive deals and promotions from over 50 participating downtown businesses! Free parking downtown all day. \nCurrently participating businesses/events include: \nArtemisia Botanicals – Free gift with each sale \nBlack Cat Curiosity Shoppe – 15% off our curiosities and house-blended Curiosi-teas! \nBody & Soul Massage – Purchase a Massage Gift Certificate and get a free gift \nCircle of Stitches – In-store refreshments and festivities\, extra 10% off sale items \nCOVEN – 25% off entire store\, online & in-store. Use code BLACK25 for online purchases. \nDeacon Giles Distillery – The Sisterhood of Salem presents the 2nd Annual Holiday Market\, 2 pm to 7 pm \nDiehl Marcus & Co – 20% off all tea! Applies in person and online. Locals get 10% off\, always. \nDistrict Trading Company – 10% off \nEmporium 32 – in-store treats and festivities \nFinz & Sea Level’s Holiday Marketplace – 11 am to 3 pm at both restaurants \nHauswitch Home + Healing – Personal Rainbow Aura Photos + readings 11am-5pm! $50/photo\, up to two people. Book at www.hauswitchstore.com/products/personal-rainbow-aura-photo \nHeart Lynx at The Hive – Stocking stuffer specials on Blind Boxes & jewelry experiences \nJenni Stuart Fine Jewelry Artisan Pop Up – 79 Washington Street from 5 pm to 9 pm \nLaura Lanes Skin Care – $10 off 1 hour Facials – call or book online at www.lauralanes.com – and take 20% off full sized skin care and make-up. Free samples with every purchase. \nLedger -10% holiday bonus card back based on your gift card purchase price (for cards $100+) \nLongboards – Daily Deal (free shared dessert with two meals) plus a free bag of our Popped! sea-salted caramel popcorn to anyone that dines with us throughout the day. \nModern Millie – Storewide sale 15% off \nMoons Gift Shop – Free gifts with multiple purchase tiers\, as well as some discount promos on select items in-store. \nNocturne – Showcasing the Salem Christmas village by @House of Viridian in our windows and decorating for the holidays. Will serve samples of mulled Magic Hour Tea for shoppers and offer a locals discount of 13% \nPEM Brick Box Shop – Check out artist Jeff Chapman’s Lego recreations of historic Salem landmarks at the PEM’s Brick Box pop-up shop before they leave! \nPOPPED! Gourmet Popcorn – Always free samples. Free ice cream toppings. Coupon code for 15% off anything on the website. \nSalem Arts Association Artisan Holiday Market – Old Town Hall from 11AM to 5PM \nSalem Bespoke Boutique – Free totebag with purchase of $50\, free gift with purchase over $100. \nSalem Brewery Crawl – Notch\, Couch Dog\, East Regiment\, and Far From the Tree will be holding their second brewery crawl of the year on 11/29 for all to attend. There will be a prize for anyone who visits all four places that day. \nSalem Flea Marketplace – Holiday raffle! All proceeds collected will go directly to making care packs for homeless folks downtown. \nSalem Wax – Free gift with every purchase \nStained Hourglass Escapes – Give the gift of adventure this season with 20% off gift cards. Or come experience either of our escape rooms yourself! \nTrolley Depot – Free Gift with $20 purchase \nTurners’ Seafood – Take a lunch or dinner break while shopping and enjoy Turners’ favorite seasonal cocktails and specials. We will be decorated to the nines with our festive holiday decorations (including the popular Turners Holiday train)! \nWhimsy’s Sweet Life – Chocolate fountain from 12 pm to 4 pm. Skewers of Strawberries\, brownies\, bananas\, etc will be available for $5 with a personal dipping instruction by Whimsy’s staff. \nWicked Good Books/Silly Bunny- $10 gift certificate with every $100 purchase \nThe Wicked Wardrobe – 20% off all blue tagged items \nWitch City Broom Co – Discounts to all residents\, as well as specials on some of our curated merchandise \nWolf Moon Shop – Mix & Match Body Care\, buy 2 get 1 FREE \nZitelle – FREE  Gift with every purchase. \n‍
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/small-business-saturday/
LOCATION:Downtown Salem\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Events,Promotion
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SUMMARY:Tree Lighting & Santa's Arrival
DESCRIPTION:Santa Claus is coming back to town in 2025! Join Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem as we celebrate two of our most beloved annual traditions – Santa’s Arrival and the lighting of Salem’s Holiday Tree – all in one evening. \nSanta Claus will arrive at the top of the Hawthorne Hotel (18 Washington Square W) promptly at 6:00 p.m. on Friday\, Nov. 28th\, with assistance from the Salem Fire Department. Organizers recommend arriving to the Salem Common by 5:45 p.m. to catch the arrival. Bring the whole family out for carols\, festivities\, and fun! \nSanta’s arrival will be followed by a procession down the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall to Lappin Park (next to the Bewitched Statue at the intersection of Essex Street and Washington Street)\, where we will join Santa and Mayor Dominick Pangallo for the Holiday Tree Lighting. Costumed carolers from History Alive will provide seasonal serenades! \nParticipants are encouraged to bring lanterns and electric candles are highly recommended! \nThe Johnson-Mitchell Family of Middleton generously donated this year’s tree. Salem Main Streets would like to thank the City of Salem\, the Hawthorne Hotel\, and the many other community partners who make these special events possible. \nPlease thank these local businesses for sponsoring this special free community event! Salem Wax: Ghosts of Holidays Past Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry Witch City Walking Tours And donations from residents! \nTHIS EVENT IS RAIN OR SHINE! \nSCAM ALERT: This event is FREE and not ticketed. Please be aware that duplicate events are sometimes created and may ask you to buy tickets or sign up via email. Please report those and make sure all event details come through the Salem Main Streets event.
URL:https://www.salemholidayhappenings.org/event/tree-lighting-santas-arrival/
LOCATION:Salem Common
CATEGORIES:Featured Events
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