Local Events

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.

Salem Discovery Paddle Tours

Salem Willows 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, United States

Embark on a serene paddleboard or kayak journey along the enchanting coastlines of Salem and Beverly Harbors, where each stroke of your paddle unveils narratives ranging from historic naval battles to the infamous witch trials, echoing the vibrant past of what was once the world’s busiest trading port. Age 16+

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 ...

Howl-o-Ween Pet Parade

Derby Wharf Salem, MA, United States

Salem Main Streets presents October’s most adorable event, the Howl-o-ween Pet Parade! Costumed critters and creative competition! Free to the public, $5 (locals) and $10 (out-of-towners) for pet registration).

Black Mold Market

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

This will be a market like no other, featuring 20 incredible vendors with offerings ranging from clothing to oddities—and everything in between. The market kicks off at 11:00 AM and runs until 6:00 PM. At that time, the House of Horrors will take over with thrilling entertainment on the Fire and Freak Show Stage. Expect an unforgettable lineup including fire ...

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.

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 ...

Hollowed Harvest

Hollowed Harvest 301 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

Salem’s only Jack-O’-Lantern festival! Discover a glowing labyrinth of carved Jack’s and animated jack-o’-lanterns that engage and amaze. A one-of-a-kind, all-ages Halloween experience unique to Salem! ️️

Crystal Magic: 1 Hour Workshop with a Salem Witch

Gallows Hill Witchery’s Downtown Sanctuary 6 Lynde Street, Salem, MA, United States

This workshop will help you understand how to work with crystals and stones for protection, healing, love, success, stress relief, and other common concerns. Sandra Mariah Wright, co-author of Awakening the Crystals, will show you methods for choosing, cleansing, “waking up,” and working with earth’s treasures. If you’d like to bring crystals with you, go for it. If you don’t ...