• Haunted Happenings Old Town Hall Food Court

    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.

  • Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Derby Square

    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.

  • Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

    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!

  • Blown Glass Pumpkin Workshops

    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.

  • Salem Discovery Paddle Tours

    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+

  • Slime Potion Brewing Class

    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...

  • Phillips Library Open House: Recent Acquisitions

    Phillips Library Reading Room, 306 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA 01969 Free. No reservations needed, drop in anytime. Join Phillips Library staff members for an informal, hands-on viewing of materials acquired during the past year. The wide variety of objects on display (manuscripts, pamphlets, photographs, maps, broadsides, ephemera, artists’ books and more!) will reflect the local...

  • Trails and Sails

    Now in its 24th year, Trails & Sails is your ticket to adventure across Essex County, Massachusetts – a region recognized as a National Heritage Area for its rich history, cultural treasures, and natural landscapes. Each September, this vibrant event series provides access to hundreds of unique experiences such as guided hikes and paddles to...

  • The Good Witch of Salem’s Just Batty Potion

    Fly into The Good Witch and Stay for a Spell! Step into the DIY Good Witch of Salem’s Potion Bar, where you can mix your very own magical potion creations! Choose your ingredients, sprinkle in magical moondust, add in your golden heart intentions, and seal with a special charm to take home the enchantment! Book...

  • Potion Brewing Store Experience

    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.*

  • Harvest Festival at the Pickering House

    Our house and grounds will come alive with the sights, sounds, and scents of a classic New England fall festival, mixing old and new traditions. From pumpkin decorating, sack races, pie-eating contests and a few once-banned games, there’s fun for the whole family. All the while, Salem’s own Fo’ca’sle Four + Friends will fill the...

  • Craft Witch

    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...

  • Drop-In Art Making at PEM: Who Lives Under a Log?

    Know before you go In-person event Location: Create Space Included with admission Gently turn over a rock or a log in the woods to discover the fascinating tiny critters who live there. Use bark and mixed media to create an artwork that showcases these cool forest friends.

  • Hollowed Harvest

    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! ️️

  • The Making of a Witch — A Play in One Act

    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

    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!

  • Puppy Pals Live!

    As seen on America’s Got Talent Puppy Pals LIVE is a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats. Watch as we lead the puppies and audience through challenging and comical tricks as the pooches show everyone who is really boss! Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy...

  • DIY Love Potion Bouquet

    MiraMar hosts a DIY Love Potion Bouquet printmaking activity. We provide a variety of stencils and stamps of various herbs and flowers for you to build your own magical arrangement, the potion’s goal dependent on your ingredients. You’ll learn inking techniques and have an introduction to using the press. Take away a beautiful original print...

  • The Salem Haunted Magic 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!

  • GuluFest! (Oktoberfest)

    Swing by the Cafe on Saturday, September 27th to celebrate Oktoberfest in Gulu-Gulu fashion! We’ll be extending our patio for the daytime to host a Biergarten complete with games and traditional Oktoberfest music! In the evening, rock band Playing with Fire returns to our stage! Enjoy a combination of traditional imported Festbiers and new-age American...

  • The Salem Haunted Magic 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!

  • Fall Fire Fest – Kickoff To Haunted Happenings

    🎃🔥 Join us on Salem’s waterfront for Fall Fire Fest at Harborwalk Garden – a two-night celebration of fire, cirque, music, and fall magic! Headliner Orissa Kelly, world-renowned fire archer from Anthem’s Frozen Fire Festival, and cirque favorite Chels Errante perform both nights. Friday kicks off with Mayor’s Night Out, a children’s costume parade &...

  • Rachel Feinstein

    Actress and Comedian Rachel Feinstein is a favorite among fans and fellow comedians alike. Named one of Variety’s “10 Comics To Watch” of 2024, her Netflix standup special Big Guy premiered in May 2024 on the streamer’s list of Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. where it remained for over a week. The hour...

  • Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

    Two Nights. Two Showtimes. Twice the Laughs. Join us for a one-of-a-kind comedy night in Salem’s Lost Library, with access through the Haunted Witch Village: Halloweentown. Presented by the Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy. 🎭 Dates & Times Saturday, September 27 Show 1: Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show 7:15–8:15 PM...

  • An Evening of Opera at Phillips House

    Enjoy an evening of opera at the Phillips House in Salem, MA! Vocalists from North Shore Voices will perform various selections from the family’s personal music collection for an hour-long concert. Historic New England’s Phillips House, the only mansion open to the public on historic Chestnut Street, is proud to welcome North Shore Voices, a...

  • Sea Witch Ball Workshops

    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...

  • Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

    Two Nights. Two Showtimes. Twice the Laughs. Join us for a one-of-a-kind comedy night in Salem’s Lost Library, with access through the Haunted Witch Village: Halloweentown. Presented by the Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy. 🎭 Dates & Times Saturday, September 27 Show 1: Doors open at 7:00 PM | Show 7:15–8:15 PM...

  • The Salem Haunted Magic 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!

  • Phillips Library Open House: Recent Acquisitions

    Phillips Library Reading Room, 306 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA 01969 Free. No reservations needed, drop in anytime. Join Phillips Library staff members for an informal, hands-on viewing of materials acquired during the past year. The wide variety of objects on display (manuscripts, pamphlets, photographs, maps, broadsides, ephemera, artists’ books and more!) will reflect the local...

  • The Good Witch of Salem’s October Magic Spell

    Fly into The Good Witch and Stay for a Spell! Step into the DIY Good Witch of Salem’s Potion Bar, where you can mix your very own magical potion creations! Choose your ingredients, sprinkle in magical moondust, add in your golden heart intentions, and seal with a special charm to take home the enchantment! Book...