Salem will celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year with Christmas Themed activities on Friday and Saturday. The events are being organized by the YMCA and the City of Salem.
The first-ever Community Christmas Carnival will take place at the Salem Community Activity Center from six to nine Friday night.
Economic Development Director Tabitha Meador is one of those planning the events. She says a wide variety of activities are planned.
“It’s going to be from 6-9 pm with all sorts of family-friendly activities. There will be “Minute to Win It” games, carnival games, craft stations, a gingerbread house-making station, and different activities that are family-friendly for all ages. And there will also be food trucks available for concessions outside as well.”
Meador says activities move to the 100 block of South Broadway from three to six Saturday afternoon for Christmas on Broadway!
“We’ve got a hot chocolate station. A vendor craft fair will be at Bicentennial Park. The ABC Pub will be participating having an Elf Cafe going on, an ornament decorating station at the Salem Historical Museum, Santa will be at Sweeney Corner along with the YMCA toy giveaway along with pictures of Santa, tree lighting at 5:45 pm, and all sorts of activities going on in the afternoon on the blocks of Broadway.”
The Salem Community Theatre will be presenting Christmas In Our Hometown on Friday and Saturday night at seven pm. The 43 member band and 25 member chorus will be performing traditional and contemporary Christmas music, including some sing-a-long songs. Tickets are $5 apiece and can be purchased in advance at Salem City Hall, Sam Phillips CPA office, or by contacting Dana Luse at 618-292-3885. Those attending are asked to wear masks, but they are not mandatory.
Matt Webster directing the Salem Community Orchestra during Wednesday night rehearsal. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
Salem Community Choir at Wednesday night rehearsal. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
