Holiday Happenings - Salem, MA

Ledger Restaurant Salem MA | Holiday Dining & Special Events Discover elevated holiday dining at Ledger Restaurant, downtown Salem’s premier destination for chef-driven seasonal cuisine and memorable culinary experiences. Located in the heart of Salem, Massachusetts, Ledger combines exceptional food, sophisticated atmosphere, and warm hospitality to create the perfect setting for your holiday celebrations. Exceptional Seasonal Cuisine in Downtown Salem Read more...

Couch Dog Brewing Salem: Asian-Inspired Craft Beer  Discover innovative Asian-inspired craft beer at Couch Dog Brewing in downtown Salem, MA. This AAPI-owned microbrewery and taproom at 76 Lafayette Street brings diverse flavors to Massachusetts’ craft beer scene with fun, aromatic ales featuring unique ingredients. Founded by Alli and Adam Shoemaker, Couch Dog Brewing started as a home brewing passion in Read more...

Holiday Dining Salem MA | Gulu Gulu Cafe Bohemian Eatery  Experience the magic of holiday dining at Gulu Gulu Cafe, Salem’s beloved bohemian gathering place on Essex Street in downtown Salem, MA. Since 2007, this eclectic cafe has been the heart of Salem’s artistic community, offering an award-winning craft beer selection, European-inspired cuisine, and live music seven nights a week. Read more...

Trade House Salem MA | Neighborhood Pub & Dining on Derby St Discover Trade House, Salem’s newest neighborhood gathering place, where good food and cold drinks bring people together. Located at 156 Derby Street in historic downtown Salem, Trade House opened in spring 2025, breathing new life into a space that has served as a community hub for over a Read more...

Lobster Rolls & Seafood Salem MA | The Lobster Shanty  Experience Salem’s beloved dive bar with surprisingly exceptional seafood at The Lobster Shanty, a downtown Salem institution serving fresh lobster rolls, award-winning clam chowder, and creative seafood dishes since 1979. Located in historic Derby Square on Artists Row, this casual waterfront eatery combines a relaxed dive bar atmosphere with high-quality Read more...

Discover the magic of Whimsy’s Sweet Life in downtown Salem, MA, where premium Richardson’s ice cream meets ethically sourced artisan treasures—perfect for holiday gift shopping and sweet indulgence. Our unique shop at 26 Front Street specializes in handcrafted chocolates, 16+ rotating ice cream flavors, and carefully curated gifts from women and LGBTQ+ artisans. Formerly Maria’s Sweet Somethings, we’ve evolved while Read more...

Holiday Coffee BlackCraft Salem | Witch’s Cottage Café – Salem MA Warm up your holiday shopping with a visit to BlackCraft Coffee, Salem’s most enchanting specialty coffee experience tucked inside the historic BlackCraft Salem store at 253 Essex Street. This whimsical café, designed to resemble a witch’s cottage, serves Witch City-inspired specialty drinks and treats that transform your coffee break Read more...