Events

Through our “Magical Transformations” children embrace their charms and express their individuality. Children can choose to transform into a “Witch” or “Wizard”!

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.*

Many fantasy creatures — and even characters from horror stories — are inspired by real life animals. Isn’t a unicorn just a horse with a narwhal tusk stitched on? From unicorns to mermaids and dragons, frankenstein your own creature with the art of collage – inspired by representations of real and imagined creatures on view...

Meet J.W. Ocker, author of Cult Following. This international compendium of 30 infamous cults “sheds light on the terrifying attraction of cults, demonstrating the elasticity of belief, the desperateness of belonging and the tragedy of trust.” It explores how ordinary people can be duped by extreme and sinister groups — whether they believe in aliens or...

Join us in welcoming back the Gore Gals for some face painting sessions. The Gore Gals are hair and make up artists by day and are excited to share their skills with some complex face painting.

Presented by The Black Veil. Tread beyond the darkened pines for a glimpse beyond the veil, an enchanting weekend of outdoor magick and wonder.

Our popular Haunted Histories program returns! Hear chilling tales of murder and mystery based on real events, told by costumed storytellers inside PEM’s historic houses. This year’s immersive experience blends New England’s sinister past with chilling horror and explores true stories of injustice and revenge. Visitors to Haunted Histories: Fatal Graces will encounter the restless...

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.

Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills in the gloomy shadow of The Gables! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, Young...

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...

Come celebrate 50 years of a rip roaring chain saw from Texas with screams of excitement and praise to honor the members of the original cast and crew for the years of horrifying nightmares! VIP PACKAGE AVAILABLE! INCLUDES: Prime seating Meet & greet + photo op with the actors before the show

Get ready for a magical morning with The Good Witch of Salem at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites! This family friendly character breakfast will feature Jack Skellington and The Good Witch Unicorn, along with surprise guests. Event Highlights: Magical Atmosphere The Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites will be decorated as a whimsical Halloween wonderland. Meet...

Discover a different side of Salem with our Salem Paddle Tour! Beyond its famous witch trials, Salem boasts a stunning oceanfront perfect for exploration.  Glide along its historic coastline, once the world’s richest port, and immerse yourself in breathtaking natural beauty and maritime heritage

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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....

Fiesta Shows hosts a food court on Salem Common. Hours vary based on weather and crowd conditions.

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...

Join us for a spellbinding Children’s Potion Party at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites! This enchanting event will be filled with magical activities and memorable moments for young witches and wizards. Guests enter the event during the time entry on their ticket(s). Children complete Potion Stations in order at their own pace. Please note...

Join us in welcoming back the Gore Gals for some face painting sessions. The Gore Gals are hair and make up artists by day and are excited to share their skills with some complex face painting.

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...

Join us for the truth about Philip English based on our extensive research through our own church archives and historical documents from Salem. This work, written by Rory O’Brien and co directed by Theresa Giard and Jill Christiansen and edited by Marilynne Roach, will be appreciated for its authenticity and power to convey the essence...