Explore the festive delights of Salem with our holiday event guide. For those who know Salem well and those just discovering it, our guide is your passport to yuletide adventures.
Popular events this season include the annual First Night celebration, where families can enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with entertainment and fireworks as the New Year approaches. The Christmas Buffet at Wentworth by the Sea features an array of delectable dishes set against a stunning waterfront backdrop. And don't forget the Christmas Buffet Dinner at Stage Neck Inn, which offers a cozy setting paired with seasonal culinary treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Salem
- First Night (Portsmouth)
- Christmas Buffet Dinner - Stage Neck Inn (York Harbor)
- Christmas Buffet - Wentworth by the Sea (New Castle)
- Christmas Dinner at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel (Portsmouth)
- Holiday Shoppes 2024 at Tuscan Village
See these and even more events listed below!
Salem Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Shoppes 2024 at Tuscan Village
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local artisans and food vendors.
Description:
Holiday Shoppes 2024 at Tuscan Village features over 50,000 visitors, offering a unique opportunity for artisans and vendors to showcase and sell their creations. The event promises a variety of local artisans, delicious food, and festive shopping experiences.
Where: Salem | More Info: Holiday Shoppes 2024 at Tuscan Village
Salem Other Holiday Activities
First Night
What to Expect:
Community-driven celebration with fireworks and ice sculptures.
Description:
First Night Portsmouth is a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration featuring fireworks, ice sculptures, and musical performances. It brings the community together to reflect on the past year and look forward to the new one.
Where: Portsmouth | More Info: First Night
Christmas Buffet - Wentworth by the Sea
What to Expect:
Luxurious holiday buffet with gourmet offerings and champagne.
Description:
Savor a seemingly endless display of mouth-watering delicacies, including a deluxe chilled salad buffet, New England raw bar, and festive carving station, all complemented by complimentary champagne and delectable dessert displays.
Where: New Castle | More Info: Christmas Buffet - Wentworth by the Sea
Christmas Buffet Dinner - Stage Neck Inn
What to Expect:
Oceanfront dining with a festive holiday spread.
Description:
Savor a delightful Christmas buffet dinner at Stage Neck Inn, featuring a variety of dishes, including complimentary soup and make-your-own sandwiches, all while enjoying the oceanfront views.
Where: York Harbor | More Info: Christmas Buffet Dinner - Stage Neck Inn
Christmas Dinner at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
What to Expect:
Elegant Christmas buffet with local ingredients and champagne.
Description:
Savor an elegant Christmas buffet prepared by the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel's talented culinary team, featuring a variety of seasonal delicacies and complimentary champagne.
Where: Portsmouth | More Info: Christmas Dinner at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Derry (9 miles)
- Derry Village (9 miles)
- Dracut (10 miles)
- Lowell (12 miles)
- Tewksbury (12 miles)
- Nashua (14 miles)
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- Merrimack (16 miles)
- Billerica (16 miles)
- Wilmington (17 miles)
- Westford (19 miles)
- Reading (19 miles)
- Manchester (19 miles)
- Bedford (19 miles)
- Burlington (20 miles)
- Danvers (20 miles)
- Wakefield (21 miles)
- Woburn (22 miles)
- Stoneham (22 miles)
- Peabody (23 miles)
- Beverly (23 miles)
- South Peabody (23 miles)
- Winchester (23 miles)
- Lexington (24 miles)
- Melrose (24 miles)
- Beverly Cove (24 miles)
- Acton (24 miles)
- Salem (24 miles)
- Saugus (24 miles)
- Arlington (26 miles)
- Medford (26 miles)
- Malden (26 miles)
- Belmont (27 miles)
- Everett (27 miles)
- Revere (28 miles)
- Somerville (28 miles)
- Waltham (29 miles)
- Chelsea (29 miles)
- Watertown (29 miles)
- Cambridge (29 miles)
- Gloucester (30 miles)
- Portsmouth (30 miles)
- Boston (31 miles)
- Newton (31 miles)
- Brookline (32 miles)
- South Boston (32 miles)
- Dover (33 miles)
- Jamaica Plain (33 miles)
- Concord (34 miles)
- Fitchburg (34 miles)
- Leominster (34 miles)
- Wellesley (34 miles)
- Needham (35 miles)
- Marlborough (35 miles)
- East Concord (36 miles)
- Natick (36 miles)
- Framingham Center (36 miles)
- Framingham (37 miles)
- Rochester (37 miles)
- Dedham (38 miles)
- Milton (38 miles)
- Quincy (38 miles)
- Norwood (41 miles)
- Weymouth (41 miles)
- Braintree (42 miles)
- Shrewsbury (43 miles)
- Gardner (43 miles)
- Canton (44 miles)
- Randolph (44 miles)