Local Events

BOMBSHELL! Hosted by Miz Diamond Wigfall

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

Join Miz Diamond Wigfall, Maxine Harrison, and Miss Michael for a one night only dragshow at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe. There will be spoopiness, sexiness, and stupitity. Doors at 8 pm Showtime 9pm  

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.

Satanic Comedy Inferno

Satanic Temple 64 Bridge Street, Salem, MA, United States

Join the Salem Art Gallery and host Allie Del Franco from Witch City Comedy for a hilarious evening of stand-up comedy in an intimate environment. Featuring local Salem Comics! Come prepared to tip the comedians! Charcuterie and beverages provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. 18+ EVENT

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Derby Square

Derby Square 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, United States

Step into Salem’s historic heart where cobblestone meets Halloween magic! Browse unique artisan treasures in the charming square featured in Hocus Pocus. Weekend marketplace enchantment awaits Saturdays and Sundays in October.

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem, MA, United States

Experience Salem’s most enchanting outdoor marketplace on the historic Common! Talented artisans showcase handcrafted Halloween wonders, mystical jewelry, and seasonal treasures. Live entertainment every weekend in October!

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.

Flameworking Pumpkin Class

North Shore Glass School 16 Proctor Street, Salem, MA, United States

Join us for a fun, hands-on flameworking class to make Fall inspired pumpkins. In this class, participants will work on the torch to learn how to heat, color, shape and mold molten glass to create one of a kind mini glass pumpkins.

The Good Witch of Salem’s Character Breakfast

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

Event Time: 9:30AM – 11:30AM Location: Hawthorne Hotel Hosted By: The Good Witch of Salem and Witch Apprentices Get ready for a magical morning with The Good Witch of Salem and her friends at the Hawthorne Hotel! This family friendly character breakfast will feature Jack Skellington, Sparkles the Unicorn, Bluey, Minion, Poppy the Troll and a few more surprise guests!

Slime Potion Brewing Class

Burying Point Productions 282 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

We’re calling all aspiring wizards, witches, and slime enthusiasts to join us at Burying Point Productions for an enchanting new event, Slime Potion Brewing, every Saturday and Sunday morning from Saturday, September 20th through Sunday, November 2nd. This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to dive into the magical world of potion-making by crafting their custom slime “potions.” With ...

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.