Christmas in Salem: Seas and Greetings

Christmas in Salem, the annual holiday house tour from Historic Salem, Inc., takes place Saturday, December 5, and Sunday, December 6, 2026. This year’s theme, Seas and Greetings, opens decorated private homes and landmarks in the waterfront Derby Street neighborhood. General admission is $45, with a discount for members. The Friday candlelight preview on December 4 is sold out.

The tour moves to a different Salem neighborhood each year. Derby Street was the center of the city’s maritime trade, and the houses on the route date back centuries. Tour hours and the check-in location are not listed on the ticket page yet, so confirm them with Historic Salem before the weekend.

Event details from the organizer