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
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Plan your visit to Salem Haunted Happenings
We all know what time it is. Time for another #throwbackthursday and this view of Essex Street from this past October is giving us some real nostalgia 🎃
📷 : Kathryn Horrigan / Destination Salem
Happy Thursday! We have a #throwbackthursday from the 2022 Haunted Happenings Market Place this past October. The start of the new year is a great time to start planning for the upcoming October season. Check out HauntedHappenings.org for some helpful tips and tricks 🧚♀️
📷 : Kathryn Horrigan / Destination Salem
Thank you for joining us at this year's #SalemHauntedHappenings! You all helped to make this October season one for the books. We wish you a safe and happy new year, and we'll see you next October! 🎃 ⠀
Stop clowning around, and get outside to enjoy this beautiful weather that we are having today in Salem, MA ☀️
📷 : John Andrews / Creative Collective
We loved seeing the Ropes Mansion all lit up this October! Stay tuned for some October memories that we will be posting throughout the month 💜🎃