All events are subject to change. Updated information will be posted as it is available. We encourage you to buy tickets in advance when possible and contact event organizers to confirm programming.
The Salem Council on Aging through funding from the Massachusetts Council on Aging and sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is thrilled to be hosting a Go4Life Family Fun Walk. Our walk will be Halloween themed and we encourage participants to come in costume. Bring your whole family and join us for a...
There is a time for karaoke or there’s a time for Killer Karaoke!!! Add to it Tricks, Treats, and Trivia and you have DJ Bill DiOrio with Sound City Entertainment rocking your night.
Join the Salem Waterfront Hotel for our weekly wine tasting event. A mysterious selection of wicked spooky wines will be featured each week.
Early photography had a magical quality, even for those who understood the science behind it. For many in the nineteenth century, the relationship between science and the supernatural was unclear. Sympathetic photographers and charlatans set up a brisk business “securing the shadow,” memorializing deceased loved ones or producing images purported to be from beyond the...
"Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy." Trivia night at Opus Underground
Salem Horror Fest is an exploration of cultural fears through the lens of horror. To overcome fear, we must first understand it. #KnowFear See website for a complete schedule of events. Thursday, October 3 Mass Hysteria - Premiere Friday, October 4 Attack the Block - Film Screening The Blob - Film Screening Body / Snatch...
Not as crazy as it sounds really. The Regatta have paired their favorite candy with local brews for a unique, if not a little kooky, sipping experience in our handmade Broomstick Beer Flights.
Using music, movement and macabre pageantry, Theater in the Open will explore the emotional tension and otherworldly atmosphere that underscore the work of Edgar Allan Poe. Your favorite fearful Poe poems and stories — including The Raven and The Fall of the House of Usher — come to life at this all-ages show. We'll perform by lantern light in...
The Mind Reader is a live performance of interactive mentalism. Mentalism is a form of magic where the mentalist uses psychological techniques mixed with conjuring skills to read the minds of the audience. The show is 100% interactive, which means you will be a part of the activities! But no need to worry, nobody in the...
Board the Ghosts & Legends Trolley and get ready for a thrilling ride as an eerie, sinister (and comical!) guide takes you on a journey through the darkened streets of Salem. Hear stories of witches, ghosts, murder and more. You’ll see The House of the Seven Gables, the old cemetery, Winter Island and much more. ...
Amelia Kinkade is the star of the Night of the Demons, Night of the Demons 2, and Night of the Demons 3. She will appear in costume for a photo opp with Linnea Quigley at Body / Snatch - Salem Horror Fest Official Party. Tickets ($10) at SalemHorror.com.
Visit Vampfangs for Custom Fangsmithing: DNASH. Learn more at Vampfangs.com.
Kids come trick-or-treating with Mayor Driscoll. We will trick-or-treat up and down the pedestrian mall, through the shops at Witch City Mall and beyond. Trick-or-Treat Bags will be provided. Costumes are encouraged. Check salem.com for more information. Beginning at 3:00 pm participating museums and attractions will open free of charge to Salem residents. Residents must...
Salem in October is a magical time, Spooky Empire and Iconic Entertainment are proud to bring you a rare opportunity to meet “Hocus Pocus” star Kathy Najimy (Mary Sanderson). Kathy will be appearing two days at the historic Hawthorne Hotel on October 5th and 6th. Each day there will be a moderated question and answer...
Cider and BBQ? What more could you ask for on a fall October day! We're gonna be in the tasting room over at Far From the Tree in Salem, MA on October 5th from 4-8pm. Plan a day trip to Salem in it's prime & make us your last stop
You're invited to an 80s Halloween Party! Saturday October 5th Decade 80s Night is hosting its Annual Halloween Thriller. Enjoy Decade with a Twist...all of your 80s favorites only Spookier! DJ Alvis and DJ Zombi bring all the thrills and chills spinning 80s Halloween horror tunes, pop, New Wave, post-punk, Goth/Industrial and more. 21+ $5.00...
Our shockingly delicious Halloween Bloody Mary bar is back for another year. It’s unbelievably drool-worthy, scrumptious, and scary good! Social events worth screeeeeming home about! You’ll come back for more!
Jakob is 17 years old, works at a slaughterhouse and struggles with a crippling anxiety disorder. After a chance encounter with a 26-year old stranger over a sex-cam chat, his journey to Nevrland begins. Tickets at SalemHorror.com.
Scream Queen icon and Horror Workout legend Linnea Quigley will return to Salem Horror Fest! She has starred in more than one hundred horror films (The Return of the Living Dead, Night of the Demons, Graduation Day and Silent Night, Deadly Night), written three books, recorded two albums, released her own horror-themed workout video, and has been...
We are brewing up some terrible fun with Borah for a special Haunted Happenings edition of "Preschoolers in the Park!" Join us on Monday, October 7 at 10AM for our tenth program, "Cats, Bats & Borah!" Can you guess what Borah's favorite animals are? Why cats and bats of course! Borah thinks they are yummy!...
Join Leeza the Love Witch as she helps demystify a well-known and largely misunderstood tool of self-reflection and magical power, the Tarot. While the deck of 78 cards with their numerous scenes and symbols can be intimidating, understanding the Tarot opens up worlds of possibilities for those who choose to learn this ancient art of...
Wicked is the new black! Dare to unleash your inner black magic beauty? Good witches beware! Pout and purr with our black cat Samantha in our brooding and bewitching forest! Cast love spells and hexes on exes in costumes inspired by dark beauty icons Elvira and Morticia Addams. Inside our lair of costumes, we have black ruche and velvet dresses with flowing sheer...
“I can’t wait to get my warlock little self to Salem to meet all the witches, gore hounds and punk goblins-together we’ll cast a horror spell like no other.” The ‘Pope of Trash’ is coming to Salem. Musing on his early childhood in Baltimore, cult film legend John Waters (Pink Flamingos, Cecil B. Demented, Serial...
Visit Vampfangs for a Dark & Goth Centerpiece Night. Learn more at Vampfangs.com.
This week's Salem Farmers' Market has been cancelled due to weather. Please join us next week for the final market of the season! The Salem Farmers Market gives residents and tourists alike the opportunity to buy farm-fresh produce, seafood, baked goods, meat, and a variety of other goods. At the heart of the market are...
Visit Circle of Stitches for their workshop, Herbal Magic: Tinctures, Oxymels, and Infused Vinegars. Learn more at CircleofStitches.com.
The Nu Aeon School of the Mysteries Presents Thursday evening October 10th, 2019 e.v. 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm "DragonFire Yoga" with Kathleen Exar at Nu Aeon Experience the power and beauty of Kundalini Yoga in this “DragonFire Yoga” class series!. Kundalini Yoga incorporates the science of rhythmic movement and breath to energetically balance the...
This is the biggest vendor fair of the Haunted Happenings Salem season with the Creative Collective bringing you some of the best local artisans around. The Creative Collective Night Market (until 9:00 pm), sponsored by Retonica and Lord Hobo Brewing will transform the Downtown into an artisan and performance extravaganza! Street Performers, DJ's and performance...
Visit Jolie Tea Company for a complimentary tasting of Le Chat Noir tea blend.
Come in costume and join the fun! Prizes awarded for different costume categories: Best Group Costume Most Original Scariest Fanciest Location: Jean A Levesque Community Life Center, 401 Bridge St. Price: $5.00 per person ( under 2 is free) all children must be accompanied by an adult
Visit Jolie Tea Company for Le Chat Noir High Tea. Reservations required. Learn more and book online at jolieteaco.com.
When a tourist dies on Halloween night in Salem, the crowd seeks justice by mounting a modern day witch hunt. Directed by Arielle Cimino and Jeff Ryan 1hr 6m Tickets ($13) at SalemHorror.com.
Found video footage tells the tale of three film students who've traveled to a small town to collect documentary footage about the Blair Witch, a legendary local murderer. Over the course of several days, the students interview townspeople and gather clues to support the tale's veracity. But the project takes a frightening turn when the...
Visit Jolie Tea Company for Le Chat Noir tea flights! Learn more at jolieteaco.com.
'That’s la Morte: Italian Cult Cinema and the Years of Lead' is a new 80 minute documentary that considers how cult and horror film cycles came to reflect wider anxieties within 1970s Italy. The documentary links such populist releases to the wider social, historical and political tensions within the 'anni di piombo' (or ‘years of...
When you join MDA and Harley-Davidson on a ride, you join a community of riders making a meaningful difference in the lives of kids and adults living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases. Your support is crucial to raising the funds and awareness needed to accelerate treatments and cures for families and individuals...
Meet “Spider Season” author Billy Hanson on Sunday, Oct. 13 at Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour at 8 Central St. from 11 am to 1 pm and get an autographed copy of his book “Spider Season.” Book Authority, the world’s leading site for non-fiction recommendations, named Spider Season as one of the...
Join panelists Paul Tremblay (THE CABIN AT THE END OF THE WORLD), Scott Thomas (KILL CREEK), Lisa Kröger (MONSTER, SHE WROTE), Melanie R. Anderson (MONSTER, SHE WROTE) and Matt Leslie (SUMMER OF 84) as they discuss the craft of writing for horror. From its various formats and many sub-genres to how horror has evolved over...
Grace & Diggs is excited to present this very special Halloween programming! We're making all headpieces from this year's fashion shows available for your Halloween photo ops. In addition, we've got artist-created backdrops for a fully immersive experience. Come try on one of our fantastical pieces of wearable art and snap away!
Join Ronnie Hobbs and Matt Szep as they discuss the process of adapting beloved horror franchises to the ever-changing landscape of today's video game market, all while staying true and faithful to the source material. Tickets at SalemHorror.com.
Haig Demarjian, Professor of Art + Design at Salem State, works in media ranging from fine art to commercial illustration to motion picture film. Unable to settle his ideas into a single medium, he has also written and drawn the adventures of his comic book creation Super Inga. This exhibition is the first time anyone...
It's Spooky Craft Night at Far From the Tree! $3 for all the Perler Beads you need to create your own monsters. (Cash Only Craft)
Join Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum for a concise & hands-on exploration of the techniques of candle magic. In this workshop we will discuss traditional approaches to carving, dressing, & blessing candles for magical work. In addition, we will discuss various forms of candles & their proper uses, color symbolism, the uses of herbs &...
Get wicked at Phillips House as part of Haunted Happenings family-friendly events. Ticket includes historic games, fall crafts, a Story Walk, and a family-themed tour of the house. This is a drop-in event. Tours are offered every half-hour. Last tour departs at 5:00 p.m. Please call 978-744-0440 for more information. Salem residents must call to...
Arr, mateys! This October, as a part of Wicked Wednesdays, join us at Waite and Peirce for a pirate-themed craft for kids (and kids at heart) from 3 pm to 5 pm on the 16th, 23rd, and 30th!
Observe stars, planets, our moon, and constellations through the National Park Service's telescope.
The Salem Witch Museum is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz through our pumpkin carving and displays. Local artist, Tish Smith, will supplement Sean Fitzpatrick's professionally carved pumpkins with beautiful hand painted pumpkins featuring the beloved characters of the Wizard of Oz. In 2018 her pumpkin painted to match the Destination Salem...
Salem invites you to explore the historic and haunted downtown district for a special self-guided tour of pumpkin displays, activities, and entertainment. Learn more at SalemHorror.com.
1692. Hysteria abounds and witchcraft accusations fly. Can one man save the witches without being swept up in the madness? A respected judge, Nathaniel Saltonstall, is called to serve on the court of the Salem Witch Trials. As Saltonstall questions to legitimacy of the proceedings, he is forced to choose between integrity and self-preservation. The...
Zombie slayers Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita and Little Rock square off against the newly evolved undead. Directed by Ruben Fleischer 1hr 33m | Rated R Tickets ($13) at SalemHorror.com.
Visit Jolie Tea Company for a complimentary tasting of their Hocus Pocus tea blend.
Join local witch Lauren Devora for this Talking to the Dead Workshop! Have you been sensitive to spirits your whole life? Had interesting or possibly scary experiences you couldn't explain? Are you looking to open yourself up to hearing messages from those who have passed on? Join Lauren for an evening of exploration as we...
Visit Derby Beach for a campfire and stories of the sea with the National Park Service.
Run through boo-tiful historic Salem! Get your best running costume ready for this annual Salem Haunted Happenings Event. A great way to begin your day of Halloween fun in Salem.Let the kids join the Halloween costume fun with the Spooktacular Kids Broom Dash. Post-race awards, costume contest, music, photos, refreshments and more. Visit NorthShoreTiming.com for...
Visit Jolie Tea Company for Hocus Pocus High Tea. Reservations required. Learn more and book online at jolieteaco.com.
Join the Providence Grays and the Brooklyn Atlantics as they finish out the 2019 season with a doubleheader of 1864 base ball on the Salem Common.
Join us for this moon-inspired workshop, and make your art print to take home! In this class, you will learn basic block printing techniques. Using lino cutting tools and speedy carve rubber, you will design three moon phase stamps in your unique style. Two can be stamped in reverse to get five phases. You can...
Be our guests as we present fun and activities for the “Little Munsters” in your family. We’ll do jokes, we’ll do tricks, and we’ll have a very good children’s party. Hotel Bash is $10 per child and Spooky Treats cash concession is available. Call in advance to reserve. 978-740-8788.
Visit Salem Maritime National Historic Site for a special Preschoolers in the Park event with Eyes on Owls.
“Gorgo, Mormo, Moon of a thousand forms, cast a propitious eye on our sacrifice…” Shrouded in mystery and reigning as Queen of Phantoms and of the Dead, Hekate has both fascinated and frightened human beings for approximately 3,000 years. Linked to such characters as the raging Furies, the child-murdering Medea and the spiteful sorceress Circe,...
Join Leeza the Love Witch for an engaging introduction to the art of Crystal magick! In this workshop, you will learn the many attributes of common crystals, gems, & minerals. Let Leeza’s experience with crystals guide you through the magical process of opening up yourself to the wondrous healing energies of the stone kingdom. From...
We are thrilled to announce a very special evening with bestselling author Gregory Maguire! Author of hit novels such as "Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West," "Son of a Witch," and "Confessions of an Ugly Step Sister," this exciting event will consist of a talk regarding the inspiration for...
Join author and New York City Witch Queen Lady Rhea as you discover the power of Ancestral Altars! With so many ways to practice ancestor worship, Lady Rhea brings you a system that is both practical and diverse in its approach. Find out how to pierce the veil so that you can benefit from lifelong...
Join writer & psychic Elizabeth Autumnalis of Hawthorne and the Rose, a 2nd Generational Witch from Salem, MA, as they engage in a magical ritual of oracular channeling through the conjuration of the Spirits of Salem. From ancient entities of Land & Sea, to energies of the European invaders, as well as all manner of...
Join paranormal expert Rosemary Ellen Guiley as you voyage into the shadowy doorway that bridges our world with the afterlife! Since ancient times, darkened mirrors have been used as powerful portals to the spirit world, their silky black depths summoning forth the dead to reunite with the living. Your astral ship shall be the mysterious...
Join local witch Rebekah Heather for this workshop! Learn about different types of candle wax and candle making processes. We will explore ways to add intention to candles through color, herbs, oils, and inscriptions. The class will include a hands-on demonstration of the rolled beeswax technique and all participants will create a candle to bring...
Visit Vampfangs for a Pre-Samhain Crystal Grid Night. Learn more at Vampfangs.com.
Visit Jolie Tea Company for a complimentary tasting of the Witch's Brew tea blend.
Bring out your inner herbal witch and make lovely handmade holiday gifts! Treat yourself to this workshop where you'll learn how to make your own herbal moisturizing lotion made of all-natural ingredients and with no preservatives. We'll also make a simple lip balm. You will leave knowing the difference between a lotion and a salve,...
In 1960, seven pre-teen outcasts fight an evil demon who poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown. Tickets ($10) at SalemHorror.com.
Visit Jolie Tea Company to try their Witch's Brew tea flights. Learn more at jolieteaco.com.
Visit Jolie Tea Company for Witch's Brew High Tea. Reservations required. Learn more and book online at jolieteaco.com.
Visit Vampfangs for a meet and greet with World Gothic Model's Goth Queen: Barbie Gothe. Learn more at Vampfangs.com.
In this tale of a killer canine, man's best friend turns into his worst enemy. When sweet St. Bernard Cujo is bitten by a bat, he starts behaving oddly and becomes very aggressive. As Cujo morphs into a dangerous beast, he goes on a rampage in a small town. Stay-at-home mom Donna gets caught in...
Come learn the basics of Tarot! This is an immersive, hand-on workshop. We will discuss Jungian principles and their relationship to the tarot, and then discuss the Major and Minor Arcana, the overarching themes, and the numerology in the deck. The last part of class will be spent on practical application and readings. Materials: You...
After a serious car crash, novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by former nurse Annie Wilkes, who claims to be his biggest fan. Annie brings him to her remote cabin to recover, where her obsession takes a dark turn when she discovers Sheldon is killing off her favorite character from his novels. As Sheldon devises plans...
When Johnny Smith awakens from a coma caused by a car accident, he finds that years have passed, and he now has psychic abilities. Heartbroken that his girlfriend has moved on with her life, Johnny also must contend with his unsettling powers, which allow him to see a person's future with a mere touch. After...
Join us for a monthly new moon journey to the crossroads where we clear out old energy and visualize pathways for the month ahead. At each meeting, Bekah will lead us in a discussion of the current astrological alignments and the energy they will bring to the following lunar cycle. We will then participate in...
Moon Magic: New Moon Guided Meditation for Intention Setting and Manifesting Twice monthly meditation + ritual starting promptly at 8pm. Doors @ 7:30 for shopping and mingling. Tickets ($13) at HausWitchStore.com.
A monthly gathering to practice the tarot together. Learn new spreads and magical skills. Try individual, partner, and group readings. All levels welcome! Tickets ($12) at HausWitchStore.com.
This class that will shed light on the dark & illuminate our minds to the history, folklore, & magic of the Vampire. The seemingly attractive, yet predatory Vampire has ensnared the imaginations of modern humans for generations. In this class you will learn the definition of Psychic Vampirism defined by several time-honored Occultists, the difference...
A spooky operatic treat as Opera returns to Frank L. Wiggins Auditorium in Peabody, Massachusetts this Halloween with "The Medium" presented by Corsara Artists. Madame Flora, with the help of her daughter Monica and Toby, a mute servant, cons grieving parents into believing that they are communicating with the spirits of their dead children. When she...
White Witch is based on the 19th century Jamaican legend of Annie Palmer, a woman notoriously known as "The White Witch of Rose Hall." It is a tale of voodoo, murder, and revenge, but above all, hubris that ultimately receives its just reward. This one-act opera has music composed by Brian Schober with a libretto...
Join Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum for an introduction to the magic of the graveyard, working with the dead, & the tools of this work commonly used in Hoodoo & Modern Witchcraft. In this workshop we will discuss the cultural relevance of the graveyard, & appropriate practices for both safely & respectfully working there. Furthermore,...
Meet the authors of Black Cat Tales: History and Hauntings of Old Salem at the Witch House on Halloween! Be one of the first people to own a physical copy of the book and have it signed by Daniel and Lara. An in depth look at the history behind Salem's most chilling legends and mysterious...
Visit Jolie Tea Company for Witch's Brew Patisserie Tea. Reservations recommended. Learn more and reserve online at jolieteaco.com.
This 2nd annual celebration is an artful mixture of solemn ceremony and devotional performance, a collaborative effort of several witches practicing different traditions. As both viewer and participant, you will add your energy to this rite as we come together to create sacred space in which to honor those souls who have lived before us-...
Throughout history, witches, cats, and feminists have been viewed as demonic contagions to be destroyed, erotic enigmas to be dominated, and liberating identities to grasp for agency. In this lecture/workshop, Kristen J. Sollée, author of Witches, Sluts, Feminists: Conjuring the Sex Positive and Cat Call: Reclaiming the Feral Feminine will share her research on the...
Visit Opus Underground for live music by Devil's Twins. "Post-Halloween Throwdown" with a heavy dose of theatrical Salem Rock N' Roll!