Salem Main Streets

265 Essex Street Salem, MA

Salem Main Streets’ mission is the continued revitalization of downtown Salem as a vibrant, year-round, retail, dining and cultural destination through business retention, recruitment, and promotion of the downtown district.

Downtown Salem is a Year-Round Destination

From tasting ice cream to dancing in the streets, Salem Main Streets is involved with bringing events into the downtown year-round.

Salem Main Streets Events Include:

Salem’s So Sweet

Salem Arts Festival

Salem Farmers’ Market

Salem Ice Scream Bowl

Howl-o-ween Parade

Salem Winter Market

Holiday Tree Lighting

Santa’s Arrival at the Hawthorne

Holiday Window Contest

New Year’s Eve Salem

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Salem Main Streets Blogs

Experience the Five Seasons of Salem

July 2, 2026
Written By: Brittany DiCologero

While many first discover Salem through the Halloween celebrations of Haunted Happenings in October, locals know that Salem transforms with…

Things to Do in Salem in July

July 1, 2026
Written By: Jess Shada

Above Photo Credit – PurelySalem July in Salem starts at the shoreline, with boats moving across Salem Sound, kayaks skimming…

When is the Best Month to Visit Salem?

June 23, 2026
Written By: Brittany DiCologero

Written by Destination Salem Whether you’re planning your very first trip to Salem or returning for another season of magic,…

Things to Do in Salem in June

May 27, 2026
Written By: Jess Shada

Above Photo Credit – Sunset Sail Salem June in Salem brings outdoor dining with ocean views, cruises through Salem Harbor, Pride…

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