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Blown Glass Pumpkin Workshops

North Shore Glass School 16 Proctor Street, Salem

Join us to make your own keepsake blown glass pumpkin!! Pick your colors, heat the glass, blow it into a glass bubble, shape it, and add a stem! Our experienced glassblowing staff will lead you through the process of making your very own unique glassblown pumpkin. No prior experience required.

Haunted Happenings Old Town Hall Food Court

Old Town Hall 32 Derby Sq, Salem

Savor autumn’s enchanting flavors at Old Town Hall’s Food Market! Artisan creators serve seasonal delights and Halloween treats inside Salem’s storied walls, creating a magical dining experience weekends Thur.-Sun.

Flameworking Pumpkin Class

North Shore Glass School 16 Proctor Street, Salem

Join us for a fun, hands-on flameworking class to make Fall inspired pumpkins. In this class, participants will work on the torch to learn how to heat, color, shape and mold molten glass to create one of a kind mini glass pumpkins.

Salem Discovery Paddle Tours

Salem Willows 167 Fort Ave, Salem

Embark on a serene paddleboard or kayak journey along the enchanting coastlines of Salem and Beverly Harbors, where each stroke of your paddle unveils narratives ranging from historic naval battles to the infamous witch trials, echoing the vibrant past of what was once the world’s busiest trading port. Age 16+

The Good Witch of Salem’s Potion Bar

The Good Witch of Salem’s Spell Studio 281 Essex Street, Salem

Step up to the Potion Bar and create your very own magical potion to take home! Choose your enchanted ingredients, sprinkle in magical moondust, set your golden heart intentions, and seal it all with a special charm. Every potion is a personal masterpiece—infused with imagination, joy, and a little bit of magic.

Haunted Biz-Baz

Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem

Shop dozens of Chamber members and unique vendors selling handmade art, crafts, gifts, apparel, and more. Located on Salem Common to give extra space for shoppers and vendors.

Personal Rainbow Aura Photos

Hauswitch Home + Healing 144 Washington Street, Salem

What would the world become if everyone saw themselves as an energetic being? Each Personal Rainbow appointment comes with an instant-film aura photo and personalized reading of the colors and patterns. Bring a buddy at no extra charge to see your vibe as a dynamic duo! Book ahead as walk-ins fill up quickly, appointments available Thursday-Monday.

Salem Common Food Court

Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem

Fiesat Shows hosts a food court on Salem Common. Hours vary based on weather and crowd conditions.

Potion Brewing Store Experience

The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, Salem

Make your visit to The Good Witch of Salem’s shop memorable by booking our in-store Potion Brewing Experience. This activity is led by our Witch Apprentices. Activities are recommended for children ages 3 and up. *One appointment slot for each child is required.*

The Salem Haunted Magic Show

Emerson Hall Theater 50 Washington Street, Salem

The Salem Haunted Magic Show celebrates its 15th year in Salem with its all-new show HYSTERIA: The Ghost Magician! Shows beginning in late August through November 6th!

Craft Witch

The Witchery Studio Space 61 Wharf St., Salem

Craft Witch is a DIY crafting session with something for everyone! Choose from a wide array of options to create your very own one-of-a-kind craft. Whichever craft you decide to create, you’ll be provided with all the materials, tools, and knowledge needed to let your creativity flourish. Unlike our broom making, bookbinding, and spelljar making workshops in which participants are ...

Hollowed Harvest

Hollowed Harvest 301 Essex Street, Salem

Salem’s only Jack-O’-Lantern festival! Discover a glowing labyrinth of carved Jack’s and animated jack-o’-lanterns that engage and amaze. A one-of-a-kind, all-ages Halloween experience unique to Salem! ️️

The Making of a Witch — A Play in One Act

St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church 24 St Peter Street, Salem

Join us for the truth about Philip English based on our extensive research through our own church archives and historical documents from Salem. This work, written by Rory O’Brien and edited by Marilynne Roach, will be appreciated for its authenticity and power to convey the essence of the man who not only built a successful career in young Salem, but ...

The Salem Haunted Magic Show

Emerson Hall Theater 50 Washington Street, Salem

The Salem Haunted Magic Show celebrates its 15th year in Salem with its all-new show HYSTERIA: The Ghost Magician! Shows beginning in late August through November 6th!

The Making of a Witch — A Play in One Act

St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church 24 St Peter Street, Salem

Join us for the truth about Philip English based on our extensive research through our own church archives and historical documents from Salem. This work, written by Rory O’Brien and edited by Marilynne Roach, will be appreciated for its authenticity and power to convey the essence of the man who not only built a successful career in young Salem, but ...

The Salem Haunted Magic Show

Emerson Hall Theater 50 Washington Street, Salem

The Salem Haunted Magic Show celebrates its 15th year in Salem with its all-new show HYSTERIA: The Ghost Magician! Shows beginning in late August through November 6th!

Evan Northrup Magic

Salem Athenaeum

Are you feeling lucky? Join in on Salem’s parlor magic experience! Local magician Evan Northrup presents unforgettable illusions inspired by superstitions. Select Saturdays and Sundays throughout October. Run Time 60 minutes.

The Salem Haunted Magic Show

Emerson Hall Theater 50 Washington Street, Salem

The Salem Haunted Magic Show celebrates its 15th year in Salem with its all-new show HYSTERIA: The Ghost Magician! Shows beginning in late August through November 6th!

Guilty! A Salem Witch Trial

Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, Salem

It’s 1692 in Salem, and the audience is on trial for witchcraft! Hear testimony against you and plead your case. Will you be found guilty? Combo tickets with Gallows Hill Main Show.

More Weight: A Graphic Novel Release with Ben Wickey

The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem

Join us as we welcome illustrator and writer Ben Wickey! In his new graphic novel, Wickey wrestles with the complex legacy of “the Witch City” and what it shows us about the best and worst of humanity.

Evan Northrup Magic

Salem Athenaeum

Are you feeling lucky? Join in on Salem’s parlor magic experience! Local magician Evan Northrup presents unforgettable illusions inspired by superstitions. Select Saturdays and Sundays throughout October. Run Time 60 minutes.

Sea Witch Ball Workshops

The Sea Wych Salem 1 Derby Square, 2nd Floor, Salem

Whether you’re visiting Salem with your witch family or just love (witch)crafting, join The Sea Wych Salem for a magical experience in Witch City. The Sea Wych Salem will present the history and lore behind the witch ball, and then guide you as you create your own to protect your home, welcome in joy, banish negativity, or simply create a ...

Guilty! A Salem Witch Trial

Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, Salem

It’s 1692 in Salem, and the audience is on trial for witchcraft! Hear testimony against you and plead your case. Will you be found guilty? Combo tickets with Gallows Hill Main Show.

The Salem Haunted Magic Show

Emerson Hall Theater 50 Washington Street, Salem

The Salem Haunted Magic Show celebrates its 15th year in Salem with its all-new show HYSTERIA: The Ghost Magician! Shows beginning in late August through November 6th!

Blues Traveler

The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly

Over an illustrious career Blues Traveler has played over 2,000 live shows in front of more than 30 million people, and, in “Run – Around,” had the longest – charting radio single in Billboard history, which earned them a Grammy® for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

After Hours Ghost Hunt

Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, Salem

Join Kimberly Peterson of Paranormal Salem for Ghost Hunting! Use EMF detectors, infared thermometers, audio recorders, and more to collect evidence inside The Lost Museum! Combo tickets with Gallows Hill Main Show.