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

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.

Shop, dine and explore downtown Hingham this Thursday evening. The Hingham Downtown Association is excited to bring back the Third Thursday Stroll. Participating stores from Hingham Center to downtown will stay open until 7:00PM. Jazz music from DJ Cubey will be playing in the square and walking historical tours of downtown will be offered through the Heritage Museum.

The last year-and-a-half has been a roller coaster on many levels for everyone, to say the least. The good news is with the grand entrance of a beautiful spring, we are moving into better, more stable times and it’s reflected in the positive vibe and bustle in downtown Hingham. Read more

Instead of emphasizing what won’t be happening —- for obvious reasons -- there is a bright side for everyone to know about and something for all to enjoy in Downtown this season.

We often feel we’re overindulging or unproductive by stepping away from the to-dos packed into our calendars for an hour of exercise, a refreshing or rejuvenating skin treatment or whatever might please us. It’s time to put the necessity of pleasure on our must-do lists.

The opening of Salty Days Fish Co. will fulfill a longtime dream for Hingham resident Steve Flynn -- who is partnering with his wife, Amy, and two of their best friends to bring a neighborhood retail fish market to the downtown area.