Holiday Happenings - Salem, MA

Year-Round Halloween Museum in Downtown Salem Discover where Halloween never ends at the Halloween Museum, downtown Salem’s only year-round celebration of America’s most beloved spooky holiday. Located at 131 Essex Street in the heart of historic Salem, our family-friendly 3D museum transforms the Halloween experience into an immersive journey through vintage artifacts, horror movie memorabilia, and the rich history of Read more...

Holiday Ghost Tours in Downtown Salem Discover Salem’s haunted history this holiday season at Salem Night Tour, downtown Salem’s premier ghost tour experience and proud Holiday Happenings experience sponsor. Since 2006, our licensed historians have guided visitors through Salem’s most haunted locations on atmospheric evening walks, combining verified historical accounts with spine-tingling supernatural stories. This holiday season, experience Salem after Read more...

Experience Salem’s premier holiday celebration featuring two immersive attractions, festive shopping, and a European-style holiday market—all in one location at Salem’s historic Derby Street. Two Magical Attractions, One Ticket: $23 per Person Step into a world where Yuletide meets haunted history at Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood. Your admission includes entrance to both Salem Wax Museum’s Victorian holiday experience and the all-new Read more...

Victorian Holiday Village at Salem Wax – Ghosts of Holidays Past, Salem, MA Step into a gaslit Victorian Christmas at Salem Wax Museum, where costumed characters and traditional carols bring 19th-century holiday celebrations to life. Located at 288 Derby Street in downtown Salem, MA, the museum transforms into an authentic Victorian holiday village during “Ghosts of Holidays Past,” open Fridays Read more...

Holiday Shopping at The Lost Library – Upside-Down Christmas Trees & Mystical Gifts, Salem MA Experience Salem’s most enchanted holiday shopping at The Lost Library, where upside-down Christmas trees hang from soaring ceilings and Nightmare Before Christmas displays create whimsical magic. Located at 282 Derby Street (Rear) in downtown Salem, this immersive gothic gift shop transforms into an even more Read more...

Business Support & Event Production at Creative Collective in Salem, MA Real Business Support. Real Community Building. Creative Collective delivers comprehensive business services—marketing promotion, technical assistance, business consulting, and advocacy at all levels—for Essex County entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators. We support the whole person, not just the business, through a collaborative community where members learn from each other, not just Read more...

Holiday Events & Year-Round Community Programming at Salem Main Streets in Salem, MA Discover the heart of downtown Salem at Salem Main Streets, your connection to holiday celebrations, community events, and thriving local businesses in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Located at 9A Derby Square in the center of downtown Salem, Salem Main Streets is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to creating Read more...

Holiday Tours & Gift Certificates at Witch City Walking Tours – Salem, MA Discover Salem’s captivating history this holiday season with Witch City Walking Tours, rated the #1 Cultural & Historic Tour in the United States by TripAdvisor. Our expert-led walking tours make perfect holiday gifts and unforgettable experiences for visitors and locals alike. Founded by historian Beth Crowley in Read more...

Holiday Jewelry & Custom Gifts at Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry – Salem, MA Discover holiday jewelry and custom fine jewelry at Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry in downtown Salem, MA. Our boutique studio specializes in custom engagement rings, permanent bracelets, and ethically sourced fine jewelry—perfect for creating meaningful holiday gifts and lasting heirlooms. Founded by classically trained goldsmith Jenni Stuart, we Read more...