Local Events

  • Witch City Block Party

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

    Every Saturday night in October, Harborwalk Garden transforms into the Witch City Block Party – the ultimate Haunted Happenings destination. Under the October sky and Salem’s twinkling lights, dance the night away with live DJs Francois Flow & Uncle CJ spinning from 6 PM – 11PM Sip on themed cocktails, local craft beer, and seasonal drink specials from the only ...

  • 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, ...

  • Chilling Tales for Chilly Nights at Gedney House

    Gedney House 21 High Street, Salem, United States

    Join local poets and storytellers for an evening of chills and delights at one of Salem’s oldest houses. Gedney House comes alive with the classic and original pieces that embody the spirit of the season. The program will be about 2 hours, so please dress for the weather!

  • 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 ...

  • 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.

  • Everybody by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

    Salem State University – Callan Studio Theater 356 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, United States

    This modern riff on the fifteenth-century morality play “Everyman” follows Everybody (chosen from amongst the cast by lottery at each performance) as they journey through life’s greatest mystery—the meaning of living. A finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, “Everybody” is a wildly funny and provocative evening of theater. PERFORMANCES October 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:30 pm ...

  • Silent Movies at Grace Church — Nosferatu

    Grace Episcopal Church 385 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Classic Silent film in a Gothic setting accompanied by an original score on pipe organ. Love Gothic buildings and silent movies accompanied by LIVE organ music? Haunted Grace presents the original 1922 F.W. Murnau German vampire classic “Nosferatu” with an original score, played on the historic organ at local Gothic Grace Church. Can you say “spooky ambiance”? Grab your ticket: ...

  • Wicked Night on the Wharf

    Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites 225 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    The Salem Waterfront Hotel invites you to Wicked Night on the Wharf! Journey beyond the stars and enter the Cosmic Nightmare where haunted space stations, cursed constellations and beats from beyond await. Enter the costume contest for a chance to win stellar prizes. Prepare to scream into the void and party with creatures from another dimension—this is Halloween as you’ve ...

  • A Vintage Hallowe’en: Hawthorne Hotel’s Annual Costume Ball

    Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem, MA, United States

    Join the Hawthorne team for an immersive journey into the bizarre and beautiful Halloween traditions of the 1920s. The event, introduced in 1990, features a live band (American Midnight), two DJs, interactive experiences, a costume contest, stationed hors d’oeuvres, and cash bars across three floors. Dance, people-watch, take selfies in front of our photo backdrops and enjoy being part of ...

  • 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!

  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ The RKO Army

    The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States

    50th Anniversary Celebration The RKO Army Thriller Tour 2025 comes to The Cabot to give you a full experience of the cult phenomenon. Enjoy a set of preshows, featuring their famous “Thriller” set. Then, experience the greatest cult movie of all time shadow-casted by The RKO Army. *Your ticket includes a prop bag!*