Salem’s Final Holiday Week: Dec 20-31 Events & New Year As December draws to a close, Salem’s holiday season reaches its spectacular finale with a week packed with live performances, hands-on workshops, festive tours, and culminating in Salem Main Streets’ family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, LAUNCH! Whether you’re a local looking for last-minute holiday activities or a visitor extending your … Read More
New Year’s Eve LAUNCH!
Come ring in the New Year with us! Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem are teaming up to throw LAUNCH!, our family-friendly New Year’s Eve party, on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 4:30 pm to 6 pm on Artists’ Row. There will be an early countdown just before 6 pm. Programming will include art-making activities, magic shows, face painting and … Read More
Building Salem’s Magical Empire: Tim Maguire’s Journey from Tour Guide to Multi-Business Entrepreneur
Tim Maguire Salem: Four Magical Businesses in Witch City Some entrepreneurs build one successful business. Tim Maguire built four—each one adding another layer of magic to Salem’s already enchanting downtown. Walk along Essex Street today, and you’ll encounter his empire of wonder: ghost tours that bring history to life after dark, handcrafted wands that transport visitors to wizarding worlds, Harry … Read More
Your Ultimate Guide to Salem’s Holiday Weekend: December 5-7, 2025
This is it—the weekend that transforms Salem into New England’s ultimate holiday destination. From Friday, December 5th through Sunday, December 7th, Salem hosts nearly 20 incredible events spanning every corner of the holiday spectrum. Whether you’re drawn to elegant historic house tours or gothic holiday markets, Victorian traditions or Krampus comedy, glass-making workshops or artist open studios, this weekend delivers … Read More
From Brooklyn Dreams to Salem Treasures: The Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry Story
Jenni Stuart Jewelry Salem: Ethical Luxury Meets Artisan Craft Step into Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry at 24 Front Street in Salem, and you’ll immediately understand why this isn’t your typical jewelry store. The exposed brick walls, wooden beams, and whimsical atmosphere create an intimate space where magic happens daily—not the Salem witch kind, but the transformative alchemy of turning precious … Read More
From Classroom to Salem’s Streets: How Witch City Walking Tours Became America’s #1 Cultural Experience
Witch City Walking Tours Salem: #1 Ranked Tour & Holiday Magic When Beth Crowley started Witch City Walking Tours in 2014 as “something fun to do” while finishing her undergraduate degree, she never imagined she’d be running America’s #1-ranked cultural and historical tour company. Today, this former sixth-grade teacher leads a team of over 40 passionate guides who bring Salem’s … Read More
Holiday Glass Ornament and Magnet Workshop at the Black Box Theater
Let your imagination sparkle this season! Join us in the Black Box Theater for a holiday glass ornament and magnet-making class, presented in collaboration with North Shore Glass School.
Beyond October: How Haunted Happenings Magazine Keeps Salem Connected 365 Days a Year
Walk into almost any restaurant, shop, museum, or hotel in Salem, Massachusetts, and you’ll find it: a vibrant, full-color magazine filled with event listings, business spotlights, and the iconic walking map that’s been guiding visitors through the Witch City since 1981. Haunted Happenings Magazine isn’t just another tourism publication—it’s the heartbeat of Salem’s business community, and publisher Aimee Chouinard is … 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
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