Events

The Salem Haunted Magic Show celebrates its 15th year in Salem with its all-new show HYSTERIA: The Ghost Magician! Shows beginning in late August through November 6th!

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.

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,...

Our sinister and entertaining guide leads a dark journey of haunting tales from Salem’s history in a trolley ride you’ll never forget! Departs from Gallows Hill. Combo tickets with Gallows Hill Main Show.

Whether you’re visiting Salem with your witch family or just love (witch)crafting, join The Sea Wych Salem for a magical experience in Witch City. The Sea Wych Salem will present the history and lore behind the witch ball, and then guide you as you create your own to protect your home, welcome in joy, banish...

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.

Our sinister and entertaining guide leads a dark journey of haunting tales from Salem’s history in a trolley ride you’ll never forget! Departs from Gallows Hill. Combo tickets with Gallows Hill Main Show.

The Salem Haunted Magic Show celebrates its 15th year in Salem with its all-new show HYSTERIA: The Ghost Magician! Shows beginning in late August through November 6th!

Liberated is a tantalizing theatrical experience. Join us for a night of dazzling performance, live music, and community celebration. Expect an unforgettable blend of artistry, dance, and spectacle in a one-of-a-kind party that will leave you feeling Liberated. Burlesque and Live Band .. Full Bar. 18+

Fridays in October | 8:00 PM | Harborwalk Garden, Salem Every Friday in October, Harborwalk Garden transforms into an outdoor theater for Friday Fright Flicks. Whether you’re a local or visiting from out of town, grab a blanket and settle in for classic Halloween favorites under the stars. Enjoy a full bar with festive seasonal...

Ru Paul drag race viewing 8pm Performers go on 9pm Music by Maxine Harrison Free! 21+

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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+

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...

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).

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...

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.*

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...

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! ️️

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...

Come and see the Hawthorne Cove Marina Boat Parade. The parade starts at 1:30pm on Saturday, October 11th. You can view this spooky sail along Derby Wharf as decorated boats and crew sail close by.

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 edited by Marilynne Roach, will be appreciated for its authenticity and power to convey the essence of the man who not only built a successful...

The Salem Haunted Magic Show celebrates its 15th year in Salem with its all-new show HYSTERIA: The Ghost Magician! Shows beginning in late August through November 6th!

The Salem Haunted Magic Show celebrates its 15th year in Salem with its all-new show HYSTERIA: The Ghost Magician! Shows beginning in late August through November 6th!