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The Shadows of the Seven Gables

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

Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past.

Karaoke w/ Maxine Harrison!

Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

Join us at the Cafe for a night of Karaoke with the fabulous Maxine Harrison! Sing from the stage or anywhere else in the Cafe. Sign-ups start at 6:45!

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.

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.

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.

Not Your Average Trivia

Bit Bar 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

Weekly themed trivia that isn’t like any other.

13 Nights of Halloween Trivia

Bit Bar 278 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

It’s like 13 Nights of Halloween but with fewer commercials and more cocktails! Test your knowledge of classics like Hocus Pocus, Beetlejuice, and The Addams Family while we relive the spooky TV marathons that raised us. Trick questions, treats, and terrible puns await!

After Hours Ghost Hunt

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

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.

Historic Hamilton Hall Tour

Hamilton Hall 9 Chestnut Street, Salem, United States

Hamilton Hall is a 220-year-old assembly hall with a fascinating history of famous visitors, festive balls, and sumptuous dinners. It’s a perfect place to visit for a glimpse of Salem’s past, still very much present. New this October, join us for a special guided tour of all three floors to explore the stories of merchants, dignitaries, activists, and entrepreneurs of ...

Bubbles & Books Storytime on the Seaside Lawn at Hammond Castle

Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, United States

Doors: 10 am Stories begin about 10:20 am. Join us every Wednesday morning in July & August for Bubbles and Books on our seaside lawn. Fairytales do come true at castles by the sea! Start the morning with a bubble party featuring music, crafts, and a light snack. Around 10:20 am, we’ll gather on the ocean-facing lawn for storytime – ...

Phillips Library Open House: Recent Acquisitions

Phillips Library 306 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA, United States

Phillips Library Reading Room, 306 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA 01969 Free. No reservations needed, drop in anytime. Join Phillips Library staff members for an informal, hands-on viewing of materials acquired during the past year. The wide variety of objects on display (manuscripts, pamphlets, photographs, maps, broadsides, ephemera, artists’ books and more!) will reflect the local and global scope of our ...

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.