Holiday Happenings - Salem, MA

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...

Holiday Gifts Salem MA | Salem Bespoke Boutique Discover extraordinary holiday gifts at Salem Bespoke Boutique, a woman-owned treasure tucked along Essex Street in downtown Salem, MA. This charming gift shop specializes in handcrafted witch hats created in their in-house design studio, alongside a carefully curated collection from local artists and female-owned small businesses across the country. Founded by costume Read more...

Holiday Shows & Events | The Cabot Theater – Beverly, MA  Experience holiday entertainment at The Cabot and Off Cabot, Beverly’s premier theater complex located just minutes from Salem, MA. This historic 1920s venue, along with its intimate comedy club partner, offers world-class holiday shows, concerts, films, and comedy in beautifully restored settings. From festive family matinees to intimate comedy Read more...

Discover quality holiday clothing for everyone at Pub & Cloth, Salem’s inclusive apparel destination in Witch City Mall. Located at WITCH CITY MALL 2 E. India Square Mall #110 in downtown Salem, MA, this welcoming clothing boutique specializes in iconographic apparel designed for all ages, genders, and backgrounds—making it the perfect stop for thoughtful holiday gift shopping. Whether you’re searching Read more...

Holiday Glass Art Classes & Gifts  Discover the magic of creating your own handcrafted glass art this holiday season at North Shore Glass School in downtown Salem, MA. Our comprehensive glass art studio specializes in glassblowing, fused glass, flameworking, stained glass, and glass etching—offering the perfect experience for holiday gift-giving or creating one-of-a-kind ornaments and decorative pieces. Founded by master Read more...

Art Museum Salem MA | Peabody Essex Museum PEM Discover world-renowned art and culture at the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), America’s oldest continuously operating museum and one of New England’s largest art institutions. Located in downtown Salem at 161 Essex Street, this spectacular museum welcomes holiday visitors with 850,000 works spanning cultures and centuries, including the remarkable Yin Yu Tang—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...

Experience Salem’s most beloved historic landmark this holiday season at the House of the Seven Gables. Located on scenic Salem Harbor, this National Historic Landmark District offers guided mansion tours, beautiful colonial gardens, and 330 years of maritime and literary history. Built in 1668, the House of the Seven Gables inspired Nathaniel Hawthorne’s legendary novel and continues to captivate visitors Read more...

Discover extraordinary holiday gifts at Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe, a unique museum and gift shop in downtown Salem, MA. We specialize in curated curiosities, movie memorabilia, specialty teas, and locally made artisan goods—perfect for one-of-a-kind holiday shopping. Founded in 2013 by Salem historians Lara and Daniel Fury, our shop at 234 Essex Street offers a unique blend of authentic artifacts Read more...

Sea Witch Salem MA | Coastal Witchcraft Gifts | The Sea Wych Discover ocean magic at The Sea Wych Salem, Salem’s only shop dedicated to sea and water witchcraft in historic downtown Salem, Massachusetts. Founded by Phe, a solitary sea witch with over 20 years of practice, our woman-owned boutique specializes in ethically sourced magical supplies, handcrafted ritual tools, and Read more...