Local Events

Trick or Treat at the Castle

Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, United States

Experience Halloween magic at Hammond Castle Museum’s beloved Trick-or-Treat event, now in its sixth thrilling season. This enchanting adventure takes young ghosts and goblins across a real drawbridge, through winding corridors, and into the majestic Great Hall. With multiple stations, spooky music, and crafts, it’s the perfect setting to ignite your child’s imagination!

Bingo at Gulu-Gulu Cafe

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

Stop by Gulu-Gulu Cafe for a fun trivia series that will excite and engage any audience! Quirky, funny, and free!

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. Multiple Showtimes and Dates – check event page for more details.

Tales of the Macabre

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

Tales of the Macabre: From Poe to Irving with a dash of Dickens, Jennifer whips up a maudlin Victorian performance. Tickets are $34 general admission; $29 for children under 12 and Gables Members. Please note: Tales of the Macabre is a theatrical performance. Your ticket does not include access to the Mansion or Grounds. To purchase a Mansion Tour Package or ...

Pentacle Wreath Workshop

The Witchery 61 Wharf Street, Salem, MA, United States

Celebrate the Autumn Season The Harvest is upon us! Come join us at The Witchery to make your own pentacle wreath to celebrate the Autumn. Each participant will receive an 8″ wreath to which they can add a pentacle and decorate however they choose from a selection of available materials curated to emphasize and reflect the season we all love ...

Magical Transformation

The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, Salem, MA, United States

Through our “Magical Transformations,” children embrace their charms and express their individuality. When your child looks in the mirror, their eyes sparkle with confidence and excitement!

Stop In For a Spell: DIY Potion Bar

The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, Salem, MA, United States

Stop In For a Spell: DIY Potion Bar Workshop Time: Come in anytime between posted store hours for each day (Drop Ins may be unavailable during a birthday party or store event. Please call ahead, or check our posted hours on Google.) Activity Length: 15 minutes Location: The Good Witch of Salem @ 2 North Street, Salem MA 01970 Hosted By: This is a self-guided DIY ...

Hocus Pocus Recreation at Historic Ropes Mansion

Ropes Mansion 318 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

Get into the Halloween spirit and take a walk over to the Ropes Mansion (318 Essex Street) to see it decorated in the style of the ‘90s cult classic Hocus Pocus. You won’t have to bob for apples during this visit to Allison’s house, but it’s a must-see for any fan this October! Please note: Self-guided tours of the interior of Ropes ...

Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

Explore the essential role art and objects played for mediums and magicians “communicating” with the dead during the 19th- and 20th-century Spiritualism movement in the U.S. and Europe — a time when people actively debated and wondered, “can spirits return?” See paintings, posters, photographs, stage apparatuses, costumes, film, publications and other objects that will transport visitors to the age of ...

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend at The PEM

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

SALEM, MA –  This fall, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites visitors to dive deep into the world of narwhals. These unique ocean dwellers, sometimes called the “unicorns of the sea,” spend their lives in the Arctic waters of Canada, Greenland, Norway and Russia. Learn about their changing Arctic ecosystem through firsthand accounts of scientists and Inuit community members. Hear soundscapes ...

Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

Explore the essential role art and objects played for mediums and magicians “communicating” with the dead during the 19th- and 20th-century Spiritualism movement in the U.S. and Europe — a time when people actively debated and wondered, “can spirits return?” See paintings, posters, photographs, stage apparatuses, costumes, film, publications and other objects that will transport visitors to the age of ...

The Salem Psychic Fair & Witches’ Market

Witch City Mall Salem, MA, United States

Explore the future with a psychic reading at Salem’s longest-running psychic fair! The Salem Psychic Fair and Witches’ Market features some of the Witch City’s most gifted psychics!  Helpful information to make your visit to Salem, Ma this halloween easy: Check out this map to explore the area. For parking information make sure to check out this page. Here are some tips for a ...