Local Events

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.

Trails and Sails

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

Now in its 24th year, Trails & Sails is your ticket to adventure across Essex County, Massachusetts – a region recognized as a National Heritage Area for its rich history, cultural treasures, and natural landscapes. Each September, this vibrant event series provides access to hundreds of unique experiences such as guided hikes and paddles to behind-the-scenes tours, historic reenactments, interactive ...

Personal Rainbow Aura Photos

Hauswitch Home + Healing 144 Washington Street, Salem, MA, United States

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.

Tea & Cake Tasting

Jolie Tea Company 316 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

Free Tea & Cake Tasting at Jolie Tea Company. Every Friday afternoon, 3:00-5:00pm. Come enjoy and taste some of our favorite tea blends and cake flavors!

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! ️️

Sunset Kayak & Paddleboard Tour

Salem Willows 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, United States

Enjoy a relaxing paddle tour along the coastline of Salem Neck as the sun sets over the Harbor. Tour launches from Salem Willows and is open to all levels of paddlers, including beginners. Kayaks and paddle boards available. Age 18+

The Salem Haunted Magic Show

Emerson Hall Theater 50 Washington Street, Salem, MA, United States

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!

Fall Fire Fest – Kickoff To Haunted Happenings

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

🎃🔥 Join us on Salem’s waterfront for Fall Fire Fest at Harborwalk Garden – a two-night celebration of fire, cirque, music, and fall magic! Headliner Orissa Kelly, world-renowned fire archer from Anthem’s Frozen Fire Festival, and cirque favorite Chels Errante perform both nights. Friday kicks off with Mayor’s Night Out, a children’s costume parade & trick-or-treat stop. Saturday launches Haunted ...

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.

Rachel Feinstein

Off Cabot Comedy & Events Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, United States

Actress and Comedian Rachel Feinstein is a favorite among fans and fellow comedians alike. Named one of Variety’s “10 Comics To Watch” of 2024, her Netflix standup special Big Guy premiered in May 2024 on the streamer’s list of Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. where it remained for over a week. The hour invites viewers into Rachel’s delightfully ...

Sea Witch Ball Workshops

The Sea Wych Salem 1 Derby Square, 2nd Floor, Salem, MA, United States

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 ...