Salem Main Streets: Downtown Revitalization & Community Events If you’ve ever enjoyed the Salem Farmers’ Market on a Thursday evening in Derby Square, marveled at ice sculptures during Salem’s So Sweet, or received helpful directions from a smiling volunteer during October’s crowds, you’ve experienced the work of Salem Main Streets. This independent nonprofit has quietly transformed downtown Salem since 2001. … Read More
Salem Brewery Crawl – Fall 2025
Salem Brewery Crawl Nov 29 | Craft Beer Tour Downtown Salem Spend the day hitting some of Salem’s best spots for local brews, good vibes, and fall fun on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The Salem Brewery Crawl is a self-guided tour celebrating Small Business Saturday while exploring downtown Salem’s thriving craft beverage scene. How It Works Grab a brewery passport … Read More
Ghosts of Christmas Past: A Haunted Holiday Stroll
Ghosts of Christmas Past: A Haunted Holiday Stroll Step into Salem’s haunted holiday history with Ghosts of Christmas Past: A Haunted Holiday Stroll, a captivating 2-hour walking tour that blends Victorian ghost stories, ancient Yuletide traditions, and Salem’s fascinating relationship with Christmas—from Puritan bans making it illegal to celebrate, to the ghostly tales once told around Victorian firesides. Presented by … Read More
From Happy Accident to Holiday Tradition: The Witch City Wicks Story
Some of the best businesses start as happy accidents—a creative hobby that unexpectedly transforms into something magical. That’s precisely how Witch City Wicks came to be, and thirteen years later, this gothic candle company has become an essential part of Salem’s downtown charm and a driving force behind the city’s holiday celebrations. As a Premium Partner in this year’s Holiday … Read More
Holiday Happenings: Salem’s Next Magical Season Starts Soon!
Your complete guide to holiday shopping, festive events, and seasonal magic in downtown Salem The leaves have fallen, the jack-o’-lanterns are packed away, and something new is stirring in downtown Salem. This isn’t just another holiday season—it’s the inaugural year of Holiday Happenings, your one-stop guide to everything that makes Salem magical from late November through New Year’s. Think of … Read More