• Guilty! A Salem Witch Trial

    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. Show times 6:15 and 7:15. 

  • Haunted Histories After Dark

    This October, for the second year in a row, we are stepping into Salem’s dark past on a candlelit visit to several of PEM’s historic houses in the heart of downtown. Hear haunting tales of murder and mystery based on real events, told by storytellers dressed in period garb. These intimate stories, told in groups of 12...

  • Open-Mic Night

    Sing, dance, or simply witness local musical talent, or simply witness the chaos of Gulu-Gulu’s open mic.   The best open mic in the World, on the North Shore, in Salem! Come join the fun every Thursday night! Anything and everything are welcome. Sing, Dance, Hum, Orate, or simply witness the beautiful chaos that is...

  • After Hours Ghost Hunt

    Join Kimberly Bizjak of Paranormal Salem for Ghost Hunting! Use EMF detectors, infrared thermometers, audio recorders, and more to collect evidence inside The Lost Museum! Combo tickets with Gallows Hill Main Show.

  • Crafting the Aegis – A Three-Part Class & Ritual Series

    The Aegis shows up as multiple power objects associated with a variety of Mediterranean deities including the severed head of Medusa and the thunderbolt of Zeus. In all cases the Aegis increases the power of the bearer, and gives them miraculous, irresistible abilities. This course will explore practical applications of this folklore through meditation, discussion,...

  • The Good Witch of Salem

    Attend one of our large events, including Magical Tea Time 10/9, Potion Party 10/22, Costume Ball 10/22, and Costume Parade. Book an in-store experience with plenty of family-friendly activities.

  • Book a “Good Witch Transformation”

    Thank you for your interest in a “Good Witch” Transformation! Through our transformations children unleash their own spellbinding charms and embrace their individuality. Children are invited to browse our collection of witch hats and dresses. Adorned with shimmering stars, flowing capes, and ribbons of enchantment, these outfits are sure to celebrate their unique spirits. Our...

  • Hollowed Harvest

    Experience Salem’s ONLY Jack-O’-Lantern festival at the Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth! Salem’s beloved fall tradition brings hundreds of intricately carved Jack-O’-Lanterns to life in an all-ages walkthrough event.

  • Lore by Candlelight

    Experience New England’s fantastical past by spending an evening in one of the oldest homes in Salem. You will be immersed in original rooms dimly lit by candles while experiencing New England’s history, legends, and lore that have been passed down for generations. Join us to explore the reality of our terrifying past. BYOB alcohol.

  • Costumes & Candlelight: Hammond Castle Museum After Dark

    Admission $25 Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21. Timed Sessions: 6 – 9 pm. The museum closes at 10 pm. Two Nights Only! Leave the little ones at home and experience Hammond Castle Museum after dark as it comes alive with the spirit of Halloween.  Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume to explore the...

  • Guilty! A Salem Witch Trial

    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. Show times 6:15 and 7:15. 

  • Haunted Histories After Dark

    This October, for the second year in a row, we are stepping into Salem’s dark past on a candlelit visit to several of PEM’s historic houses in the heart of downtown. Hear haunting tales of murder and mystery based on real events, told by storytellers dressed in period garb. These intimate stories, told in groups of 12...

  • Strindberg’s The Ghost Sonata

    Bewitched by a woman’s beauty and drawn into a stranger’s sinister plans, a student enters a mysterious house. There he finds a world where the food is poison, the dead are alive and everything rots from the inside.  Let Salem State Theatre take you to a psychological netherworld between reality and illusion if you dare.

  • Friday Night Music with Gulu-Gulu Cafe

    Join Gulu-Gulu Cafe Friday nights for their live music series. Bands and musicians range from acoustic guitar, jazz standards, saxophones, trios, and more! Support live musicians and listen to live music!

  • After Hours Ghost Hunt

    Join Kimberly Bizjak of Paranormal Salem for Ghost Hunting! Use EMF detectors, infrared thermometers, audio recorders, and more to collect evidence inside The Lost Museum! Combo tickets with Gallows Hill Main Show.

  • Book a “Good Witch Magical Transformation”

    Children, tweens, teens, and adults are all welcome to participate in our “Good Witch Transformations”! Through our transformations children unleash their own spellbinding charms and embrace their individuality. Children are invited to browse our collection of witch hats and dresses. Adorned with shimmering stars, flowing capes, and ribbons of enchantment, these outfits are sure to...

  • SALEM FLEA

    THE SALEM FLEA’S 7TH ANNUAL SUMMER MARKET SERIES WILL BE HELD ON THE 3RD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH, MAY-SEPTEMBER 40+ LOCAL VINTAGE, HANDMADE ART VENDORS LOCATED IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC SALEM MASSACHUSETTS

  • Devil’s Chase Road Race

    The Devils Chase 6.66 Mile Run, named to the Top Nine Costume Runs in the World, is the best and most unique event you will run in all year long. 98% of participants dress up in costume, majority Devil Theme costumes. People from all over the world venture to Historic Salem and join us for...

  • The Good Witch of Salem’s Potion Party

    Advanced Ticketing Required Salem’s only Children’s Potion Party in the heart of Downtown Salem will be a “spooktacular” event you won’t want to miss! This October, join the Good Witch of Salem as she hosts an immersive potion party for children of all ages at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites! The ballroom of the...

  • Book a “Good Witch Transformation”

    Thank you for your interest in a “Good Witch” Transformation! Through our transformations children unleash their own spellbinding charms and embrace their individuality. Children are invited to browse our collection of witch hats and dresses. Adorned with shimmering stars, flowing capes, and ribbons of enchantment, these outfits are sure to celebrate their unique spirits. Our...

  • The Good Witch of Salem

    Attend one of our large events, including Magical Tea Time 10/9, Potion Party 10/22, Costume Ball 10/22, and Costume Parade. Book an in-store experience with plenty of family-friendly activities.

  • Haunted Happenings Marketplace

    The main event returns to Salem Common! Your favorite vendors, performances, mural pop-up photo stations, street performers, and much more. Derby Square: Saturdays 10 AM-8PM and Sundays 10 AM-6 PM September 30, October 1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29   Forten Park: Saturdays 10 AM-8PM and Sundays 10 AM-6 PM September...

  • Gore Girls Realistic Face Painting

    Stop by East Regiment Beer Co. to learn all about realistic face painting for this Halloween season! Have a drink, get creative, and enjoy the October festivities.

  • Hollowed Harvest

    Experience Salem’s ONLY Jack-O’-Lantern festival at the Hollowed Harvest: Wicked Labyrinth! Salem’s beloved fall tradition brings hundreds of intricately carved Jack-O’-Lanterns to life in an all-ages walkthrough event.

  • The Good Witch of Salem’s Halloween Costume Ball

    Advanced Ticketing Required Salem’s first Children’s Costume Ball in the heart of Downtown Salem will be an event you won’t want to miss! This October, join the Good Witch of Salem as she hosts a costume ball for children of all ages at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites! Come dressed to “trick” or “treat”...

  • Lore by Candlelight

    Experience New England’s fantastical past by spending an evening in one of the oldest homes in Salem. You will be immersed in original rooms dimly lit by candles while experiencing New England’s history, legends, and lore that have been passed down for generations. Join us to explore the reality of our terrifying past. BYOB alcohol.

  • Costumes & Candlelight: Hammond Castle Museum After Dark

    Admission $25 Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21. Timed Sessions: 6 – 9 pm. The museum closes at 10 pm. Two Nights Only! Leave the little ones at home and experience Hammond Castle Museum after dark as it comes alive with the spirit of Halloween.  Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume to explore the...