Local Events

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Derby Square

Derby Square 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, United States

Step into Salem’s historic heart where cobblestone meets Halloween magic! Browse unique artisan treasures in the charming square featured in Hocus Pocus. Weekend marketplace enchantment awaits Saturdays and Sundays in October.

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem, MA, United States

Experience Salem’s most enchanting outdoor marketplace on the historic Common! Talented artisans showcase handcrafted Halloween wonders, mystical jewelry, and seasonal treasures. Live entertainment every weekend in October!

Blown Glass Pumpkin Workshops

North Shore Glass School 16 Proctor Street, Salem, MA, United States

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, MA, United States

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.

Salem Common Food Court

Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem, MA, United States

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

Salem’s Sunday Scaries – Halloween Day Party

Charlotte Forten Park 289 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

Every Sunday in October, Harborwalk Garden throws Salem’s ultimate Halloween daytime party. With festive cocktails, spooky-themed drinks, a full bar, and rotating food vendors, it’s the perfect way to spend the afternoon before a night of Haunted Happenings. Dance to live music, play yard games, and soak in the one-of-a-kind Salem atmosphere surrounded by witches, costumes, and Halloween vibes. Costumes ...

Hollowed Harvest

Hollowed Harvest 301 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

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! ️️

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, MA, United States

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.

Sips and Myths at Salem Wine Imports

Salem Wine Imports 32 Church Street, Salem, United States

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.

Guilty! A Salem Witch Trial

Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, Salem, MA, United States

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.

Haunted Fables at The Gables

The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills in the gloomy shadow of The Gables! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, Young Goodman Brown, The Raven, ...