# Events & Things To Do in Salem, MA in December 2026

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in december 2026 in Salem, Massachusetts. Discover parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in 2026 in Salem, Massachusetts.
- **Category**: december
- **Display Name**: Events in December
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With all the christmassy vibes, the list of December 2026 events in Salem only keeps increasing. Check out all the festivals, parties and events happening in Salem in December to embrace all the party vibes. Find out all that you are looking for from the curated list of December 2026 events in Salem and make the festive vibes count!

## december Events in Salem

- **Event Name**: Holiday Trolley: Catch the Gingerbread Man!
  - **Description**: Holiday Trolley: Catch the Gingerbread Man! – December 20, 2026

Looking for family-friendly things to do in Salem this October? Visit The Good Witch of Salem on Essex Street near the historic Witch House for magical experiences designed for children and
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 10:30 am – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/holiday-trolley-catch-the-gingerbread-man/200030461370020
  - **Venue**: 281 Essex Street, Unit C3, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970
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  - **Categories**: holiday, sports, trips-adventures, pop-ups, parties, magic-show, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Cinema Obscura II
  - **Description**: ❄️🎃 Cinema Obscura returns to Salem — and this time, it brought the holidays with it.

After an unforgettable debut earlier this year, Cinema Obscura II: Halloween Christmas Edition descends on Cinema Salem for two nights of curated independent horror, av
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 09:30 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/cinema-obscura-ii/200030413167139
  - **Venue**: 1 E India Square Mall, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, holiday, festivals, art, christmas
- **Event Name**: Holiday Trolley: Catch the Gingerbread Man! (12/19/26)
  - **Description**: Holiday Trolley: Catch the Gingerbread Man! – December 19, 2026

Looking for family-friendly things to do in Salem this October? Visit The Good Witch of Salem on Essex Street near the historic Witch House for magical experiences designed for children and
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 04:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/holiday-trolley-catch-the-gingerbread-man-12-19-26/200030461372734
  - **Venue**: 281 Essex Street, Unit C3, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970
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  - **Categories**: holiday, sports, trips-adventures, pop-ups, parties, magic-show, entertainment
- **Event Name**: December Potion of the Month: Solstice Spell
  - **Description**: Stop In for a Spell | Potion Making Experience in Salem, MA
Step into a magical potion making experience in Salem, MA where kids and families create their own enchanting potions. Located on Essex Street near the historic Witch House, this hands-on activit
  - **Date**: Tue Dec 01 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue Dec 01 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/december-potion-of-the-month-solstice-spell/200030660276138
  - **Venue**: 281 Essex Street, Unit C3, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970
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  - **Categories**: Kids
- **Event Name**: 2026 Festivus 5K for Autism
  - **Description**: Festivus 5K (F5K) for Autism is a yearly Festivus-themed holiday race through historic Salem, MA. The event is sponsored by Friends of Northshore Education Consortium. To date, F5K has raised over $325,000 to help children with autism and their families.
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 13 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Finz
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  - **Categories**: sports, holiday
- **Event Name**: Winter Solstice/Yule Witch Ball Workshop
  - **Description**: Please note that we do NOT accept walk-ins. All tickets must be bought in advance of the workshop either in-store or online. Ticket sales end at noon the day prior to the workshop.

Join us at The Sea Wych Salem for a winter solstice sea witch ball worksh
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  - **Date**: Mon Dec 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Dec 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/winter-solstice-yule-witch-ball-workshop/200029839374146
  - **Venue**: 131 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3767, United States
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  - **Categories**: workshops, meditation, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: New England Bridal Affair at Salem Waterfront Hotel and Conference Center
  - **Description**: Win a trip to Paris France! Join us at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and conference center in Salem MA. Meet Boston's best wedding professionals all under one roof. Plan your dream wedding with us! Win a honeymoon trip to Paris France. Register to attend or
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/new-england-bridal-affair-at-salem-waterfront-hotel-and-conference-center/200029839364506
  - **Venue**: Salem Waterfront Hotel
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  - **Categories**: business, conferences, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: New England Bridal Affair at the Salem Waterfront Hotel
  - **Description**: Get ready to explore all things wedding magic and meet your dream vendors in one fun afternoon! One lucky couple will win the trip to Paris!About this EventGet ready to explore all things wedding magic and meet your dream
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/new-england-bridal-affair-at-the-salem-waterfront-hotel/100001980600765205
  - **Venue**: Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites
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  - **Price**: USD 13 to 45
  - **Categories**: fitness, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: The Dental Team’s Role in Screening & Managing Sleep Apnea and TMJ Disorder
  - **Description**: AM Session: Sleep Breathing Disorders and Dentistry’s Role
Sleep breathing disorders, such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), are often overlooked but have significant implications for overall health. As a common disorder, the exact prevalence of sleep apn
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 08:30 am – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/the-dental-teams-role-in-screening-and-managing-sleep-apnea-and-tmj-disorder/200030620332917
  - **Venue**: Salem Waterfront Hotel
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit

## Trending Events in Salem

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Salem, OR
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Salem
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic
  - **Venue**: Salem Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic at Salem Civic Center
  - **Venue**: Salem Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Hawthorne Hotel's 2026 Halloween Ball: Phobia
  - **Description**: Join costumed revelers across three floors of the historic hotel for Salem's bucket-list Halloween event: "Phobia"About this EventThe mind fears what it can not control.We
  - **Venue**: Hawthorne Hotel
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- **Event Name**: Eerie Stories on Salem Sound
  - **Description**: Experience Salem in October like never before! Join us for a 90 minute-long boat tour diving into the eerie side of Salem's historic past.About this EventEscape the crowds this fall and take to the sea,
  - **Venue**: Central Wharf
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- **Event Name**: The Salem Night Faire 2026
  - **Description**: Presented by The Black Veil. Tread beyond the darkened pines of Pioneer Village for a bewitching night featuring art, clothing & oddities.About this EventWelcome to
  - **Venue**: Salem Pioneer Village
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- **Event Name**: Eerie Stories:  Haunting Legends of the North Shore
  - **Description**: 40-minute live storytelling program this October on Fridays & Saturdays at 1 pm.About this EventListen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts' North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legen
  - **Venue**: National Park Service Visitor Center
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- **Event Name**: Witch Hats on the Wharf
  - **Description**: In honor of Salem’s 400th anniversary, we’re inviting everyone to join us for Witch Hats on the Wharf, a one-of-a-kind community photo opportunity and world record attempt on Salem’s historic waterfront.

Wear your favorite witch hat and gather with us on
  - **Venue**: Salem Maritime National Historical Park
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- **Event Name**: Salem's  Paranormal ghost tour with paranormal investigators
  - **Description**: Join real Paranormal investigators on a Salem ghost tour. hear true history, firsthand experiences & evidence, and use paranormal equipment.
  - **Venue**: Witch City Mall meet at wicked ghost hunters mall kiosk
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top december events in Salem?
  - **A:** Holiday Trolley: Catch the Gingerbread Man! (Sun Dec 20 2026 at 10:30 am at 281 Essex Street, Unit C3, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970), Cinema Obscura II (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 09:30 pm at 1 E India Square Mall, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970), Holiday Trolley: Catch the Gingerbread Man! (12/19/26) (Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:30 am at 281 Essex Street, Unit C3, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970), December Potion of the Month: Solstice Spell (Tue Dec 01 2026 at 10:00 am at 281 Essex Street, Unit C3, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970), 2026 Festivus 5K for Autism (Sun Dec 13 2026 at 10:00 am at Finz).
- **Q**: How can I find december events in Salem?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming december events in Salem on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for december events in Salem?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for december events in Salem?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting december events in Salem include 281 Essex Street, Unit C3, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970, 1 E India Square Mall, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970, Finz.
- **Q**: What is the price range for december events in Salem?
  - **A:** Prices for december events in Salem range from USD 13 to USD 45. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for december events in Salem?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting december events in Salem include The Good Witch of Salem, Cinema Obscura Salem, Festivus 5K.
- **Q**: Are there any online december events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many december events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new december events in Salem?
  - **A:** Follow the december category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new december events are listed in Salem.

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