Local Events

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.

Classic Horror Movie Trivia

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

Think you know your slashers, cult classics, and iconic scares? Test your horror movie knowledge from Hitchcock to Carpenter in this spooky showdown. Tuesday October 14th at Bit Bar Salem

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.

Stop In For a Spell: DIY Potion Bar

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

Fly in to The Good Witch and Stay for a Spell! Mix up your very own potion at our Potion Bar! Drop Ins begin at store opening and end 30 minutes before closing and are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Purchase online or pay in store. Drop Ins may be unavailable during a birthday party or store event. ...

Potion Brewing Store Experience

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

Make your visit to The Good Witch of Salem’s shop memorable by booking our in-store Potion Brewing Experience. This activity is led by our Witch Apprentices. Activities are recommended for children ages 3 and up. *One appointment slot for each child is required.*

Craft Witch

The Witchery Studio Space 61 Wharf St., Salem, MA, United States

Craft Witch is a DIY crafting session with something for everyone! Choose from a wide array of options to create your very own one-of-a-kind craft. Whichever craft you decide to create, you’ll be provided with all the materials, tools, and knowledge needed to let your creativity flourish. Unlike our broom making, bookbinding, and spelljar making workshops in which participants are ...

Wicked Wednesdays at Phillips House

Historic New England’s Phillips House 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA, United States

Get wicked at Phillips House! Join us in the backyard at Phillips House for relaxed, family-friendly, drop-in afternoons that feature games, fall crafts, and a retreat from more intense October activities in Salem. Included in admission is a family-themed tour of the house, offered every half hour from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.