Salem

Greet Santa at the Hawthorne Hotel

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 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 26, with assistance from the Salem Fire Department, of course. Organizers recommend arriving to the Salem Common by 5:45 p.m. to catch the arrival. Bring the whole family out for carols, festivities, and fun!

When:

Friday, November 25,2022 6-7pm

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Holiday Tree Lighting

Join Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem as we combine two of our most beloved annual traditions – Greet Santa at the Hawthorne Hotel and the lighting of Salem’s Holiday Tree – into one evening. Santa Claus will arrive at the top of the Hawthorne Hotel (18 Washington Square W) promptly at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2019, with assistance from the Salem Fire Department, of course. Bring the whole family out for carols, festivities, and fun!

When:

Friday, November 25, 2022 6:30pm

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Wild Turkey 5 Mile Road Race

Run like a turkey through downtown Salem MA on Thanksgiving Day! Proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem.

Join the fun for the annual Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run in downtown Salem Massachusetts Thanksgiving morning and raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem! This is the largest race on the North Shore, with 2,000 anticipated participants.The race starts this year at the stature of Roger Conant across from Salem Common. Chip timing done by Racewire.

When:

Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 8am

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Salem Arts Artoberfest

Salem Arts invited local artist to explore Salem’s history with witchcraft, religion, and Halloween. The resulting exhibit represents their diverse interpretations of the theme and how, by bringing them together, we create a collective understanding of it.

When:

Saturdays & Sundays, September 4 - November 5, 2022 Noon-6pm

Location:

Salem Arts Association

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The Good Witch of Salem's Halloween Costume Ball

The Good Witch of Salem hosts a Children's Costume Ball at the Salem Waterfront Hotel in Salem Massachusetts.

Salem’s first Children’s Costume Ball in the heart of Downtown Salem will be an event you won’t want to miss! This October, join the Good Witch of Salem as she hosts a costume ball for children of all ages at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites! Come dressed to “trick” or “treat” in your spookiest, glamorous, silliest or homemade costume creation!

When:

Saturday, October 22, 2022 4-6pm

Location:

Salem Waterfront Hotel

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Haunted Happenings Marketplace

This is the biggest vendor fair of the Haunted Happenings Salem season with the Creative Collective bringing you some of the best local artisans around. The Creative Collective Night Market (until 9:00 pm), sponsored by Retonica and Lord Hobo Brewing will transform the Downtown into an artisan and performance extravaganza! Street Performers, DJ’s and performance groups from around the Globe will highlight the vibrancy and diversity of Arts and Culture throughout New England.

When:

Weekends, October 2, 3, 15, 16 , 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2022 10am-8pm

Mondays, October 10 & 31, 2022 10am-8pm

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Witch City 5k

Run through the haunted streets of Salem with ghouls, ghosts and goblins in this community favorite 5K event that takes place during the most fun time in Salem...October’s Haunted Happenings!

When:

Saturday, October 15, 2022 9am

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Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Parade - Salem MA

Howl-o-ween Pet Costume Parade, Haunted Halloween Salem Haunted Happenings

Join Salem Main Streets for Howl-o-ween featuring plenty of fun and games, information about local rescues and pet-focused downtown businesses, and most importantly, a pet parade and costume contest with prizes!

When:

Saturday, October 8, 2022 1-4pm

Location:

Salem Maritime National Historic Site

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Haunted Harbor Cruise

Come learn about the haunted happenings of Salem Sound on this 1½ hour cruise.

Mahi Cruises & Charters invites you to a unique cruise in Salem Massachusetts! The fabled coastlines of Salem sound come alive with tales of haunted lighthouses, eerie islands, ruthless pirates, and living monsters who wreak havoc on passing ships to this very day! This spook-tacular 75-minute cruises screams Haunted Happenings Fun day or night…

When:

Thursdays-Mondays through October Times Vary

Location:

Mahi Cruises & Charters

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Lighthouse & Foliage Cruise

See North Shore Fall Foliage from the water on this lighthouse tour!

Mahi Cruises & Charters invites you to take in the changing colors of fall by boat on a cruise out of Salem Massachusetts Harbor. Passengers will visit out five historic lighthouses during this 14-mile harbor loop through Beverly, Manchester, Salem & Marblehead. This 1 hour 45 minute tour gets you up close to view the lighthouses from the water, and gives you a brand new perspective on the splendor of the North Shore's changing fall foliage.

When:

Fridays-Mondays through October 10:30am-Noon

Thursdays through October 12:30-2pm

Location:

Mahi Cruises & Charters

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Marblehead Christmas Walk

The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce invites you to Marblehead to enjoy several days of holiday festivities, family events and activities! Come for one or all days with highlights that include Santa's arrival by lobster boat,Festive shopping, Tree Lightings, a holiday parade, Artisan Markets,...

Where: Downtown Marblehead

9:00 am to 9:00 pm

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Sing & Dance with the Music Man

Come join the fun at Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham Monday, and Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. for 30 - 45 minutes of great music with Brian Doser! Sing and dance with the Music Man during a family concert, featuring familiar and original tunes, performed by local dad and musician, Brian...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:00 am to 10:45 am

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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Enjoy the spirit of the holidays with Christmas Trees in nearly every room, numerous wreaths and candlelight throughout. Immerse yourself in a lost era of quiet luxury and holiday grandeur unlike any other on the North Shore.

Where: Hammond Castle

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Arts & Crafts for Little Ones with Colleen Apostolos

Certified Montessori teacher, artist and local mother, Colleen Apostolos-Marsh will guide your young artist in an exploration of color, shape, and texture. Using a variety of media, your child will be free to express their in a beautiful space while socializing and engaging in cooperative play....

10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Festival of Trees By the Sea (Sundays) in Salisbury

The Annual Sea Festival of Trees is open Weekends (Friday-Sunday) Saturday, Nov. 19- Sunday, Dec. 4 and Thursday, December 1.. Experience the joy and excitement of the Seacoast’s most popular holiday tradition with glittering trees, indoor ice skating, Santa visits and more! Enter to win a...

Where: Blue Ocean Music Hall

11:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Festival of Trees By the Sea in Salisbury

Where: Blue Ocean Music Hall

11:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Wreath Making Workshop

Join us at the Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum as Susie Talbot guides the group through decorating a 20" wreath. Susie is an extraordinarily talented individual who not only designed, but takes care of our front gardens. Amongst her many talents is decorating Holiday greens.

Where: Essex Shipbuilding Museum

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Lighting of the Memory Tree

Gather around the tree in front of Essex Town Hall to honor loved ones past and place your memorial ornament. This is always a meaningful and peaceful way to begin the holiday season.

Where: Downtown Essex

6:30 pm

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Sunday, January 1

New Years Day

12:00 am to 11:59 pm

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Friday, December 2

Marblehead Christmas Walk

Where: Downtown Marblehead

9:00 am to 9:00 pm

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Christmas at Castle Hill

Visiting Castle Hill at Christmas is a time-honored tradition. Don’t miss this year’s elegant Roaring-Twenties-themed decorations–pearls, feathers, ocean liner memorabilia, and more. Each room in our 1920s mansion is uniquely decorated for the holidays. Timed entry will limit the number of guests...

Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Deck The Halls: Hammond Castle

Where: Hammond Castle

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Festival of Trees By the Sea in Salisbury

Where: Blue Ocean Music Hall

11:00 am to 8:00 pm

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Hamilton-Wenham Farmers' Market

The Hamilton-Wenham Farmers’ Market is a food and flower market presented by The Community House. Vendor offerings must be grown, raised, or produced within 100 miles of Hamilton.

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Santa Comes to Essex

Kids of all ages are welcome to come down to Essex Town Landing for a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Where: Downtown Essex, Where: Essex Shipbuilding Museum

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Tree Lighting in Marblehead

The Tree Lighting will take place at the new National Grand Bank Parking Lot on Pleasant Street in Downtown Marblehead this year! Enjoy the festive atmosphere and live music as the town lights the yearly Christmas tree! Festivities begin at 5:30pm with the tree lighting at 7pm.

Where: Downtown Marblehead

5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

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Hamilton-Wenham Carol Sing & Tree Lighting

The Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham invites children to bring their own flashlight or glowsticks for the tree and gazebo lighting and a Christmas Carol Sing for all ages! Carol Sing is coming back! Plus a special arrival of Santa, and a tree lighting! We have an amazing festive evening...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

6:30 pm

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Saturday, December 3

Winter Wonderland Pancake Breakfast

Come on up to Essex Elementary School and ring in the cold winter with a hot pancake breakfast! Suggested contribution is $10 per individual or $25 for a family and all proceeds go to Essex Elementary fifth grade students’ end-of-year activities and the student activities fund.

Where: Woodman's of Essex

8:00 am to 11:00 am

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