Events

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.

Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past.

Nintendo 64 Trivia Tournament! Race through rounds of trivia every Wednesday at 7PM at Essex Pizza for your shot at a Nintendo 64 + Mario Kart 64! Be the first team to hit 640 points and take home the prize. Nostalgia, pizza, and epic bragging rights, only at Not Your Average Trivia. 2 East India...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Spooky season isn’t a date on a calendar, but a state of being! Eternal October is popping up at Die With Your Boots On! Shop their horror and Halloween-inspired apparel, accessories, & decor: all designed in Salem by local artists!

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.*

Something mad is going down at Witch City Hibachi, Inc. Our restaurant will be decorated to transport you straight into the heart of a mad scientist’s lair. As we also reimagine the Universal Classics of Frankenstein, Dracula, Wolfman & more. Our lab mixologists have concocted a menu of creative themed cocktails & mocktails. **Dress to...

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...

October marks the 250th anniversary of the battle between General George Washington’s hired vessel HANNAH and HMS NAUTILUS. This Oct. 9 and 10, Capt. Mike Rutstein will sail FAME into the waters where the battle was fought and talk us through every step of the historic encounter. He’ll also cover the aftermath of the battle,...

Thursdays, June 12th through October 9th The Salem Farmers’ Market is a tradition that dates back to 1634. The Salem Farmers Market features local farms every Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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! ️️

Dare to indulge in mead, wine and cider as we playfully journey into magical mythology! Experience the meaning behind ceremonial beverages through an interactive, fun and entertaining sipping adventure. Snacks provided.

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.

Hammond Castle Museum’s Spiritualism Tours by Candlelight are an opportunity to explore the history of the Spiritualist movement and the occult side of the Museum’s past and to see one of the North Shore’s most iconic historical landmarks in a whole new light. From John Hays Hammond Jr.’s attempts to communicate with supernatural entities using...

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...

Thursday Night Trivia at Far From The Tree hosted by Geeks who Drink. Check the website for rotating food pop ups or BYOF.

Infuse your own herbal medicine with The Mushroom Witch] Herbal medicine is the “root” of plant magic, and tinctures are some of the oldest remedies known to humanity. The ability to heal using plants is both scientific and spiritual. It connects us to nature and those we share our gifts with. It also gives us...

Salem screams! Don’t miss the special screening of A Halloween Feast on October 9 at CinemaSalem, 7:00 PM. Join director Guile Branco and cast members Lou D’Amato, Julia Coulter, and James Griggs for a spine-tingling Q&A plus exclusive prop giveaways. This horror-comedy cult hit mixes laughs, scares, and blood-soaked fun, perfect for Haunted Happenings season....

Join us at the Pickering House for a historic storytelling of the stars with an astrological tasting menu. Charles Pickering, of the Pickering House (the oldest home in Salem), was the first person in the new world to map out the night sky. You will enjoy dinner in his home accompanied by the caretaker and...

Incredible Zimbabwean master musician ‘Samaita’ Vitalis Botsa creates gorgeous waves of sound with his mbira to connect the living with the ancestors. He says, “I’m just the car, it’s the spirits doing the driving, making the music.” Botsa is visiting from his village in Zimbabwe to tour playing duets with Erica Azim, presenting a very...

Come join us for our weekly free Open Mic shindig every Thursday. Sign ups start at 7:30pm and the event starts at 8pm. Hope to see you here!