{"id":35685,"date":"2024-11-11T08:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T13:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thingstodoinsalem.com\/?p=35685"},"modified":"2024-11-11T10:54:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T15:54:57","slug":"holiday-events-in-salem-ma-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thingstodoinsalem.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/11\/holiday-events-in-salem-ma-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday events in Salem, MA &#8212; 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey everyone, happy Monday and welcome back to the blog. Today\u2019s post is going to be a roundup of holiday events happening in Salem, MA for 2024. Please note this list is not all inclusive \u2013 it\u2019s a starting point to get the ideas flowing. \ud83d\ude42 Please also note that some attractions here in Salem are seasonal or adjust their hours for the winter, so if you are visiting us from a distance, it\u2019s a good idea to check hours of any business or attraction you have your heart set on. So here we go!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Winter photoshoots with me! \u2013 Winter 2024 and beyond<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Salem is so gorgeous under a fresh blanket of snow. This makes for such fun and unique elopement photos, engagement photos, couples photoshoots, family photos and more. You can view my work at <a href=\"http:\/\/photographybythingstodoinsalem.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PhotographybyThingstodoinSalem.com<\/a> and please send all inquiries to info@thingstodoinsalem.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Girl Gang Craft Salem Holiday Craft Fair \u2013 November 23, 2024 10:00 am to 4:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGirl Gang Craft, a fem forward community for makers, is back in Witchy City for our Holiday Market at SHETLAND PARK. 45 Congress St. This is an inside only event from 10-4 on November 23rd (BEFORE Thanksgiving this year). FREE TO ATTEND! All ages welcome!\u201d Source: Girl Gang Craft<\/p>\n<p><strong>Santa\u2019s arrival and the lighting of Salem\u2019s holiday tree \u2013 November 29, 2024 5:45 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cJoin Salem Main Streets and the City of Salem as we celebrate two of our most beloved annual traditions \u2013 Santa\u2019s Arrival and the lighting of Salem\u2019s Holiday Tree \u2013 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. 29, 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 brass carols with Coventry Brass, festivities, and fun!\u201d Source: Salem Main Streets<\/p>\n<p><strong>Salem Arts Association Holiday Artists\u2019 Market \u2013 November 30, 2024 11:00 am to 5:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This event takes place at the Old Town Hall. \u201cWe are planning a festive market with live music and a seasonal theme featuring a variety of local artisans and crafters offering original fine art, unique gifts, and hand-made housewares to delight yourself or gift to others.\u201d Source: Salem Arts Association<\/p>\n<p><strong>The 2024 Holiday Window Contest \u2013 December 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe holidays are coming, and Salem will be dressed for the season with trees, wreaths, and ribbons. Every year, downtown businesses decorate their windows especially for the holidays and judges nominated by Salem Main Streets make the rounds to vote on the best windows. Look for the white Salem Main Streets Window Contest decal in windows around town to know if they are participating.\u201d Source: Salem Main Streets<\/p>\n<p><strong>Annual Lighting of the Menorah \u2013 Pending<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This event takes place at Lappin Park, further details are pending confirmation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christmas in Salem House Tour \u2013 December 7-8, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFew communities have the rich legacy of historic houses that Salem, Massachusetts boasts. These homes, spanning four centuries, help define the character as well as the appearance of the city. Every year Christmas in Salem focuses on a different neighborhood, with homeowners inviting visitors into their homes fully decked out in holiday regalia. Both new and returning tour-goers are able to explore a series of unique histories and architectural tales.\u201d Source: Historic Salem<\/p>\n<p><strong>Grave Tidings Market \u2013 December 7-8, 2o24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGrave Tidings is a spooky holiday market, hosted by Witch City Wicks, featuring a carefully curated selection of over 50 of the best spooky, dark, witchy, creepy, strange and macabre vendors. Our haunted holiday market will be held December 7th & 8th from 12-5pm both days at the historic Old Town Hall in the heart of Downtown Salem. $5 entry (cash only!) at the door.\u201d Source: Midnight Moon Markets, Witch City Wicks<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Salem Yule Marketplace \u2013 December 14, 2024 11:00 am to 6:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This event takes place at the Old Town Hall. \u201cOur markets feature a wide variety of carefully curated creations, in many different types of media. Whether you\u2019re looking for unusual jewelry, metaphysical wares, mysterious oddities, engaging art, or even a book to read, each vendor at Ghost Ship Market brings their own unique contribution to goth culture.\u201d Source: Ghost Ship Markets<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wassail Weekend \u2013 December 14-15, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSalem Main Streets is introducing a Wassail Weekend on Saturday, Dec. 14th and Sunday, Dec. 15th 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. 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