Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer celebration season, is one the best reasons to shop and play in downtown Hingham. Everyone’s calendars are full of bridal showers, weddings, graduations, Father’s Day, backyard barbeques, and many other events. It’s hard not to wander Downtown and find something that expresses the joy and appreciation for someone and reflects their personality and tastes.
Springham, a lively outdoor music festival celebrating Hingham, will feature fun for all ages -- from live performances and children's activities to a biergarten and wine tasting -- on Saturday, May 21, from 2 to 7 p.m. in the heart of Hingham Square. Downtown merchants and restaurants will offer Springham specials. Read more
As the days get longer, brighter and warmer, and the crocuses and daffodils start to pop up, we all get inspired to freshen up our homes, yards and wardrobes. Downtown Hingham is ready to help with a seasonal reset and celebrate this time of year with Spring It On! Read more
Gathering with family and friends for the holidays is an incredibly welcome reality this year, and likely one of the best gifts most of us could receive. Adding to the joyousness of reuniting, The Hingham Downtown Association (HDA) has been planning a month of celebrations, gift shopping, and holiday cheer for everyone to enjoy. Read more
Art is one of the few things that can transport us to another place or mindset within minutes. In any form, it can evoke a range of emotions and strike awe and delight because of its beauty, message and the creative talent it exhibits. Read more >
Downtown Hingham, with its picturesque streetscape and proximity to the harbor, is a dream location for the entrepreneurs who took the leap to start from scratch and build their businesses to serve this vibrant local community. Hingham’s downtown can be considered a small business incubator, of sorts.
June is brimming with extra excitement this year for Hingham High School graduating seniors and their families. Graduation will be held on its scheduled day, June 5 -- with 4 guests per student -- and since the majority of seniors are vaccinated and state mandates have been lifted, they received very recent notice an actual prom will be held on June 8.
The season, the scent, the light, the texture, the color, the invitation, the music -- even the wind --intermingled, all set the mood for memorable moments. Be it an intimate gathering of friends, a wedding, a festive night in the backyard or a relaxed evening snuggled up in a warm blanket on the couch, special touches are what make a guest feel extra welcome, spark a conversation, amp up a party or set a [...]
We’re heading into the peak of summer when the tomatoes are deliriously good and corn on the cob is in its defining moment. The end-of-July summer sidewalk sales in downtown Hingham, a long-standing tradition, also mark this time of year.
The weather feels like mid-summer and we’ve all flung open our windows, doors, and arms, welcoming family and friends to long-awaited visits and gatherings. This time of year always feels celebratory in Hingham and the energy is even more festive than usual. Our picturesque, active waterfront, charming Downtown and definition-of-Americana Fourth of July festivities offer so many options for entertaining or just enjoying an ideal summer day.
