Salem Haunted Happenings Celebrates 40 Years!
Things to Do
There is so much to do during Salem Haunted Happenings! Dive into history at a museum, find an adrenaline rush in a haunted house, seek out your future at a psychic fair, or explore Salem’s countless stories on a tour.
Places to Eat
From sit-down to take-out, creative cocktails to grab-and-go, Salem restaurants are ready to serve a memorable meal!
Places to Shop
Shopping in Salem is a unique experience, whether you’re seeking spells in the Witch shops or buying gifts and souvenirs to remember your trip.
Places to Stay
Salem offers a great selection of accommodations, including full-service hotels, a seaside campground, or a historic B&B.
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About Salem Haunted Happenings
In 1982, the Salem Chamber of Commerce and the Salem Witch Museum planned the first SALEM HAUNTED HAPPENINGS FESTIVAL during Halloween weekend.
The festival was an effort to provide family-friendly events for guests who were interested in visiting the “Witch City.” With about 50,000 guests in attendance in its first year, the annual event continued to grow each season, drawing everyone from families, couples, history buffs, and Halloween enthusiasts worldwide.
Fun Facts
History
Whether you are planning a visit to Salem this October or you are already here, you may be curious about why Salem is so synonymous with Halloween.
Hocus Pocus
Are you coming to run Amok? Click here for Hocus Pocus-themed events and locations.
Plan your visit to Salem Haunted Happenings
A great tip that can be learned from our friend the Good Witch of Salem is to bring your own bag with you when visiting our October markets. For more tips check out our blog on HauntedHappenings.org 💌
📷 : John Andrews / Creative Collective
Get a leg up on planning your trip to Salem Massachusetts! Check out the latest tips and tricks we have over on HauntedHappenings.org to make sure that you are getting the most out of your next trip to the Witch City!
📷 : Destination Salem
We see a great visit to Salem Massachusetts in your future! Check out our Psychics, Fairs, & Séances tab on HauntedHappenings.org to plan a reading of your own🤩
📷 : Jared Charney
Strange Things are starting to happen here in Salem, Massachusetts! Check out this collaboration we did with our sister account @destsalem 👀
Registration is now open for this years Howl-o-wheen Pet Parade. Head over to salemmainstreets.org for more information on how to registered your furry friend!
📷 : Kate Fox / Destination Salem