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
The Heart of Downtown: Why Salem Main Streets Is Essential to Our City’s Vitality
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 Main Streets Holiday Window Contest
The holidays are here, and Salem is dressed for the season with trees, wreaths, and ribbons. To top it off, downtown businesses decorate their windows every year for a friendly holiday competition! Judges nominated by Salem Main Streets make the rounds the first weekend of December to vote on the best windows. Some award categories highlight good retail practice, such … Read More
Wassail Weekend
Salem Main Streets’ Wassail Weekend on Saturday, Dec. 13th and Sunday, Dec. 14th is an initiative to encourage residents to shop local and enjoy their downtown during the holiday season. Grab brunch at one of our many fine local eateries, then hit the pavement for special promotions and unique finds all around the downtown. Keep your eyes peeled for Santa … Read More
Small Business Saturday
Kick off your holiday shopping with exclusive deals and promotions from over 50 participating downtown businesses! Free parking downtown all day. Currently participating businesses/events include: Artemisia Botanicals – Free gift with each sale Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe – 15% off our curiosities and house-blended Curiosi-teas! Body & Soul Massage – Purchase a Massage Gift Certificate and get a free gift … Read More
Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival
Santa Claus is coming back to town in 2025! Join Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem as we celebrate two of our most beloved annual traditions – Santa’s Arrival and the lighting of Salem’s Holiday Tree – all in one evening. Santa Claus will arrive at the top of the Hawthorne Hotel (18 Washington Square W) promptly at … Read More