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Get ready to dance the night away at Salem’s first and only Children’s Costume Ball, hosted by The Good Witch of Salem! This October, children of all ages are invited to join us for an evening of enchantment, surprises, and Halloween family fun at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites. Event Highlights Come in Costume Dress...
Presented by The Black Veil. Tread beyond the darkened pines for a glimpse beyond the veil, an enchanting weekend of outdoor magick and wonder.
Are you feeling lucky? Join in on Salem’s close up magic experience! Local magician Evan Northrup presents unforgettable illusions inspired by superstitions. Fridays and Saturdays throughout October. Saturday – October 5th, 12th, and 19th – at 5:30pm
Come Party like it’s 1929! This Halloween Season, Historic Hamilton Hall turns into the Haunted Speakeasy! An over the top 1920s Haunted Mansion Party of your vintage dreams! Mobsters and Molls, Flappers and Bootleggers, Ghosts and Ghouls! IT’S THE ORIGINAL HAUNTED SPEAKEASY PARTY in America’s most beloved haunted city! The veil lifts at 219 year-old...
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.
Beware the embrace of darkness… Witness the transformation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula into a theatrical masterpiece by guest choreographer Tom Vacanti. Originally choreographed in 1992 for a site specific production at the spooky Emmanuel Church on Newbury St, Vacanti is reimagining the thriller for The Cabot stage. The revival features a world where passion and...
Every Saturday in October – Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 at 7pm The event is an intimate evening set in a speakeasy format, featuring folk magic, tarot, and moon lore. Guests will experience a unique night by becoming a live Tarot card through a photo session with Witch Pix, where they can pose as characters...
Hail Good Drinks, Eats & Rock N’ Roll at our Backwards Bar and sip on cocktails infused and inspired by the Heavy Metal Movement of the 1970s. Was the hard rock influence & occult infused media the gateway to something more sinister? Take a seat and decide for yourself at our Gateway Mainstage with an unforgettably evil Drag to DJ performance...
Full of wonder, humor, and heart, Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky is the remarkable true story of Henrietta Leavitt, one of the pioneering women astronomers working at Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s. When Leavitt begins working at the observatory, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope, much less engage in academic discourse. Instead, she joins a group...
Don’t miss Colonial Hall’s Black & White Halloween Costume Party featuring White Claw! This premier event will be the best way to celebrate the season. It will be an evening that includes dancing to our featured DJ, a dessert buffet and a 360 Photo Booth. Don’t forget to dress in Black and White for our...
Children’s Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel Activity Length: 30 minutes Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Second Floor, Pickman Room Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices Decorate a magical broom with craft tape, stickers, ribbon, tulle and a charm. Under age 4 may participate with the help...
Children’s Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel Activity Length: 30 minutes Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Second Floor, Pickman Room Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen by Good Witch Apprentices Decorate a magical witch hat in the color of your choice with craft gems, stickers, ribbon, tulle and a charm....
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!
BEWARE THE EMBRACE OF DARKNESS… Witness the transformation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula into a theatrical masterpiece by guest choreographer Tom Vacanti. Originally choreographed in 1992 for a site specific production at the spooky Emmanuel Church on Newbury St, Vacanti is reimagining the thriller for The Cabot stage. The revival features a world where passion and...
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...
A tradition on Salem Common, the Fun Fest has lots of great family activities for kids of all ages, including slides, rides, games, and fun!
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...
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...
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...
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....
Witch Way Home? is written by local Salem playwright, Allen Vietzke starring talented young actors from the YMCA of the North Shore Theatre Company. It’s a fun, family friendly, show for audience members of all ages! The play is a story about a witch who’s spell has gone wrong, and landed them on stage infront of a crowd...
Shadows of Salem – Horror and Paranormal Con is the only event of it’s kind in the region and now returns for a 3rd year, October 18-20, 2024. FRIDAY the 18th and SUNDAY the 20th at: Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites – 225 Derby St., Salem, MA 01970 Parking is located across the street at:...
Fiesta Shows hosts a food court on Salem Common. Hours vary based on weather and crowd conditions.
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...
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.*
Through our “Magical Transformations” children embrace their charms and express their individuality. Children can choose to transform into a “Witch” or “Wizard”!
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 activity Fly in...
Search for hidden treasure in Salem! 13-year-old Salem resident Georgia Wrenn leads the city’s 6th annual coin hunt, featuring custom gold coins designed for her spooky and whimsical brand Georgia Made This. One gold coin will be hidden every Saturday and Sunday of October and on Halloween. Clues that lead to the historically-relevant hiding places...
Beware the embrace of darkness… Witness the transformation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula into a theatrical masterpiece by guest choreographer Tom Vacanti. Originally choreographed in 1992 for a site specific production at the spooky Emmanuel Church on Newbury St, Vacanti is reimagining the thriller for The Cabot stage. The revival features a world where passion and...
The Halloween season brings us imagery of ghosts, vampires, zombies and, especially here in Salem, witches. Cast a few spells and brew up a decorative potion in a bottle to wear or display. Visit The Salem Witch Trials 1692 to learn about the real people involved in the witch trials. Regular Drop-in Art Making is held in...