Holiday Celebrations Abound in Salem, MA, and Salem, NH

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Salem, Massachusetts, and Salem, New Hampshire, are rolling out a December calendar filled with holiday celebrations. These activities include light shows, parades, fairs, markets, performances, workshops, and family activities across the two cities.

Salem, Massachusetts

Below are several event highlights for this month from Salem, Massachusetts:

The Grave Tidings Holiday Market will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, and Sunday, Dec. 7, at Old Town Hall, featuring gothic and witchy gifts curated by Witch City Wicks.
Church Street Cheer on Friday, Dec. 12, features in-store specials, pop-ups, and live music from local vendors, including Die With Your Boots On and Hive & Forge.
Wassail Weekend on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, brings downtown shopping promos, Santa visits, and roaming carolers.
Sip & Shop on Derby Street on Sunday, Dec. 14, pairs cocktails and small bites with local maker goods at Trade House.
Holiday Trolley events include a Gingerbread Man quest (Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14) with an interactive story and a lesson on gingerbread making.
New Year's Eve Launch on Wednesday, Dec. 31, offers a family-friendly Salem celebration with art activities, magic shows, face painting, a silent disco, and an early countdown.

Salem, New Hampshire

Below are several event highlights for this month from Salem, New Hampshire:

The Greater Salem Artists Association Winter Art Show and Sale will take place at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, at the Kelley Library.
Salem High School will host Carols & Cocoa at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4. This event will feature performances and a tree lighting ceremony after the parade.
The Derry-Salem Elks will hold a craft and vendor fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6.
Granite United Church is holding a ladies-only Christmas Craft Night on Saturday, Dec. 6. A Special Visit with Caring Santa at The Mall at Rockingham Park is slated for 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Mall at Rockingham Park. Reservations are required.
The New Hampshire Philharmonic Orchestra will perform a holiday pops concert on Sunday, Dec. 21.