Gothic holiday magic took over Old Town Hall on December 6-7 as Grave Tidings returned for its haunted holiday market! Over 50 dark artists and vendors filled Derby Square with unique creations — from macabre art and handcrafted jewelry to oddities, candles, and everything beautifully dark in between. Produced by Liz Frazier of Witch City Wicks, Grave Tidings has become

Salem kicked off 2025 the best way we know how — together! On New Year’s Eve, families braved the cold and gathered at Artists’ Row for LAUNCH!, Salem Main Streets’ annual family-friendly celebration. From magic to face painting to hat-making, the afternoon was filled with creativity, laughter, and community spirit. A huge thank you to the Artists’ Row tenants who

SALEM, Mass.—The historic city of Salem, Massachusetts, is gearing up for a festive and enchanting holiday season. With an array of joyful events, spirited performances, and delightful activities, there’s no better place to get into the holiday spirit. Salem invites all visitors and residents to partake in the enchanting celebrations throughout the season. Holidays in Historic Salem. Here are some

Photos by Creative Collective Santa arrived in Salem in style this past week for the start of the holiday season. Once he descended (with a little help from the Salem Fire Department) he and his many fans processed down the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall to Lappin Park for the Holiday Tree Lighting and carols by History Alive performers. The tree

Salem Holiday Happenings is a month-long slate of cheer, tales,  shopping, and sweet winter treats The City of Salem, Massachusetts will feature a holiday season of activities that include traditional favorites such as Santa’s arrival at the Hawthorne Hotel and Christmas in Salem House Tours, and the return of Winter Walk on Pickering Wharf. Holiday events will accommodate the tastes

It’s been quite a year! This holiday season in particular has been a dose of cheerful possibilities that’s making many people quite excited for 2022 to just get here already. Here are some of the events and happening coming up on NYE 2021! New Year’s at The Cabot The Cabot is having two great end of year events! On Thursday,

There’s Fa-la-la-la-la-la-lots to do this month North of Boston. We’ve rounded up the best of events and Holiday Happenings, making it easy to plan your month and keep an eye on that guy with the bag. He’s a shifty character, always climbing down chimneys and eating your cookies. Holiday Markets BIPOC Makers Holiday Market | December 11th – 11am –

By Joey Phoenix Pianist/Songwriter Joey Nicotera (he/him/his) and performer/vocalist Jacyn Tremblay (she/her/hers) have teamed up to create the newest holiday hit of the season: “When the Tree Goes Up,” an ode to the return of the most wonderful time of the year.  This upbeat, catchy new Christmas song has already been slotted for radio play on KHUR, KINT FM, and

From Destination Salem Many beloved events will return to the Witch City this season with Salem Holiday Happenings. From historic house tours to “A Christmas Carol”- themed trolley rides to the arrival of Santa Claus, Salem provides a unique holiday experience that can be tailored for all visitors. In addition to the Holiday-themed events this season, there are the many gems

From Historic Salem Historic Salem, Inc. (HSI) is pleased to announce that tickets for this year’s Christmas in Salem house tour are now available online at www.christmasinsalem.org.  This will be the 42nd annual holiday house tour that has become a Christmas tradition for many residents and friends on the North Shore. This year’s tour is scheduled for December 4 and