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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.

The Good Witch of Salem’s Magical Children’s Tea Party

Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem

This October, step into a world of elegance and enchantment as The Good Witch of Salem hosts a children’s tea party at the Historic Hawthorne Hotel in Downtown Salem. The Grand Ballroom, adorned in shades of pink, will captivate guests with its charm and beauty

The Good Witch of Salem’s Magical Children’s Tea Party

Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem

The Good Witch of Salem’s Magical Children’s Tea Party – October 5, 2025 Event Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Location: Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Hosted By: The Good Witch of Salem and Witch Apprentices This October, step into a world of elegance and enchantment as The Good Witch of Salem hosts a children’s tea party at ...

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.

Stop In For a Spell: DIY Potion Bar

The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, Salem

Fly in to The Good Witch and Stay for a Spell! Mix up your very own potion at our Potion Bar! Drop Ins begin at store opening and end 30 minutes before closing and are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Purchase online or pay in store. Drop Ins may be unavailable during a birthday party or store event. ...

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!

Sips and Myths at Salem Wine Imports

Salem Wine Imports 32 Church Street, Salem

Dare to indulge in mead, wine and cider as we playfully journey into magical mythology! Experience the meaning behind ceremonial beverages through an interactive, fun and entertaining sipping adventure. Snacks provided.

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 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!

Diamond’s Dine In w/ DJ Maxine Harrison

Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem

Diamond’s Dine In the musical millennial revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Cohosted by DJ Maxine Harrison and featuring rotating weekly special guests! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy!

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!

Hocus Pocus w/ Live Commentary

The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly

“Hocus Pocus” fans will go “amuck” for this unique screening event full of behind the scenes anecdotes! Actors Vinessa Shaw (“Alison”), Omri Katz (“Max”), Larry Bagby (“Ice”), Tobias Jelenik (“Jay”) and Jason Marsden (voice of “Binx”) will be watching along with you and providing live commentary!

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 Ghosts and Legends Trolley

Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, Salem

Our sinister and entertaining guide leads a dark journey of haunting tales from Salem’s history in a trolley ride you’ll never forget! Departs from Gallows Hill. Combo tickets with Gallows Hill Main Show.

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.

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.

Behind the Magic of Ghost Photography Workshop

The Witchery Studio Space 61 Wharf St., Salem

Learn the eerie history of 19th-century spirit photography and how artists like William Mumler convinced the world they could capture spirits on film. Explore how camera tricks, illusions, and storytelling might have created ghostly apparitions that haunted Victorian imaginations. Get hands on and create your own haunting ghost portrait guided by expert local photographers from Monsters of Salem. Each ticket ...

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.

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.