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Updated information will be posted as it is available. We encourage you to contact event organizers to confirm programming.
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Go4Life Family Fun Walk
Go4Life Family Fun Walk
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...
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Killer Karaoke & Trick or Treat Trivia Tuesdays
Killer Karaoke & Trick or Treat Trivia Tuesdays
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...
5 events,
Wicked Wine Down Wednesdays
Wicked Wine Down Wednesdays
Join the Salem Waterfront Hotel for our weekly wine tasting event. A mysterious selection of wicked spooky wines will be featured each week.
Secure the Shadow: Victorian & Post-Mortem Photography
Secure the Shadow: Victorian & Post-Mortem Photography
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...
$10
Harry Potter Trivia
Harry Potter Trivia
"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...
8 events,
Salem Horror Fest
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...
Broomstick Beer Flight Thursdays
Broomstick Beer Flight Thursdays
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,...
Poe in Salem
Poe in Salem
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...
$20
The Mind Reader Live with Christopher Grace
The Mind Reader Live with Christopher Grace
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...
$20 – $45
16 events,
Meet Amelia Kinkade (“Night of the Demons”)
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...
$10
Ghosts & Legends Trolley
Board the Ghosts & Legends Trolley and get ready for a thrilling ride as an eerie, sinister (and comical!) guide takes you on a journey...
$33
Custom Fangsmithing: DNASH
Custom Fangsmithing: DNASH
Visit Vampfangs for Custom Fangsmithing: DNASH. Learn more at Vampfangs.com.
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Mayor’s Night Out
Mayor’s Night Out
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...
20 events,
Hocus Pocus at the Hawthorne Hotel Featuring Kathy Najimy
Hocus Pocus at the Hawthorne Hotel Featuring Kathy Najimy
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...
$120 – $190
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Big Pig at Far from the Tree Cider
Big Pig at Far from the Tree Cider
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...
Decade 80s Night Halloween Thriller
Decade 80s Night Halloween Thriller
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...
$5
12 events,
Wicked Bloody Mary Sundays
Wicked Bloody Mary Sundays
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!...
Nevrland Film Screening
Nevrland Film Screening
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...
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Meet Linnea Quigley (Scream Queen Icon)
Meet Linnea Quigley (Scream Queen Icon)
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...
$15
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Preschoolers in the Park: Storytime with Borah of Salem’s Black Hat Society
Preschoolers in the Park: Storytime with Borah of Salem’s Black Hat Society
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...
1 event,
Tarot: Where to Begin, Where to Start – FAQs Answered with Leeza the Love Witch
Tarot: Where to Begin, Where to Start – FAQs Answered with Leeza the Love Witch
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...
4 events,
The Lady is a Vamp
The Lady is a Vamp
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...
$40 – $59
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John Waters Live
John Waters Live
“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...
$49
Dark & Goth Centerpiece Night
Dark & Goth Centerpiece Night
Visit Vampfangs for a Dark & Goth Centerpiece Night. Learn more at Vampfangs.com.
4 events,
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Salem Farmers’ Market (Cancelled)
Salem Farmers’ Market (Cancelled)
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...
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Herbal Magic: Tinctures, Oxymels, and Infused Vinegars
Herbal Magic: Tinctures, Oxymels, and Infused Vinegars
Visit Circle of Stitches for their workshop, Herbal Magic: Tinctures, Oxymels, and Infused Vinegars. Learn more at CircleofStitches.com.
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DragonFire Yoga with Kathleen Exar at Nu Aeon
DragonFire Yoga with Kathleen Exar at Nu Aeon
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...
$30
15 events,
Creative Collective Merchant Marketplace
Creative Collective Merchant Marketplace
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....
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Le Chat Noir Tea Tasting
Le Chat Noir Tea Tasting
Visit Jolie Tea Company for a complimentary tasting of Le Chat Noir tea blend.
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Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services 2nd Annual Family Halloween Dance
Salem Park, Recreation & Community Services 2nd Annual Family Halloween Dance
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...
19 events,
Le Chat Noir High Tea
Le Chat Noir High Tea
Visit Jolie Tea Company for Le Chat Noir High Tea. Reservations required. Learn more and book online at jolieteaco.com.
“Mass Hysteria” Film Screening
“Mass Hysteria” Film Screening
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...
$13
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“The Blair Witch Project” – 20th Anniversary Film Screening
“The Blair Witch Project” – 20th Anniversary Film Screening
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...
$13
14 events,
Le Chat Noir Tea Flights
Visit Jolie Tea Company for Le Chat Noir tea flights! Learn more at jolieteaco.com.
MDA Witch Ride
MDA Witch Ride
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...
“That’s la Morte: Italian Cult Cinema and the Years of Lead” Film Screening
“That’s la Morte: Italian Cult Cinema and the Years of Lead” Film Screening
'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...
$13
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Meet “Spider Season” Author Billy Hanson
Meet “Spider Season” Author Billy Hanson
Meet “Spider Season” author Billy Hanson on Sunday, Oct. 13 at Salem Historical Tours & Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour at 8 Central St. from 11...
6 events,
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Writing for Horror – Panel Discussion
Writing for Horror – Panel Discussion
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,...
Oh Snap! Selfies at Grace & Diggs
Oh Snap! Selfies at Grace & Diggs
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...
$5
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Classic Horror IP And Modern Video Games – A Creative Look at Friday the 13th: the Game and Layers of Fear 2
Classic Horror IP And Modern Video Games – A Creative Look at Friday the 13th: the Game and Layers of Fear 2
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,...
5 events,
ULTRA MEGA Printmaking by Haig Demarjian
ULTRA MEGA Printmaking by Haig Demarjian
Haig Demarjian, Professor of Art + Design at Salem State, works in media ranging from fine art to commercial illustration to motion picture film. Unable...
Perler Bead Spooky Craft Night
Perler Bead Spooky Craft Night
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)
$3
Illuminatio: A Demonstration of Candle Magic
Illuminatio: A Demonstration of Candle Magic
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...
$35
7 events,
Wicked Wednesdays at the Phillips House
Wicked Wednesdays at the Phillips House
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...
$10
Wicked Wednesdays at Waite & Peirce
Wicked Wednesdays at Waite & Peirce
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...
Observe Night Skies at Derby Wharf
Observe Night Skies at Derby Wharf
Observe stars, planets, our moon, and constellations through the National Park Service's telescope.
5 events,
The Great Salem Pumpkin Walk at the Salem Witch Museum
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...
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The Great Salem Pumpkin Walk
The Great Salem Pumpkin Walk
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...
“Saltonstall’s Trial: The Salem Witch Trial’s Untold Story”
“Saltonstall’s Trial: The Salem Witch Trial’s Untold Story”
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,...
“Zombieland 2: Double Tap” Film Premiere
“Zombieland 2: Double Tap” Film Premiere
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
7 events,
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Hocus Pocus Tea Tasting
Hocus Pocus Tea Tasting
Visit Jolie Tea Company for a complimentary tasting of their Hocus Pocus tea blend.
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Talking to the Dead Workshop
Talking to the Dead Workshop
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...
$40
Campfire & Stories of the Sea
Campfire & Stories of the Sea
Visit Derby Beach for a campfire and stories of the sea with the National Park Service.
11 events,
Witch City 5K
Witch City 5K
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...
Hocus Pocus High Tea
Hocus Pocus High Tea
Visit Jolie Tea Company for Hocus Pocus High Tea. Reservations required. Learn more and book online at jolieteaco.com.
Providence Grays Vintage Baseball Game – Season Final vs. Brooklyn
Providence Grays Vintage Baseball Game – Season Final vs. Brooklyn
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...
3 events,
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Phases of the Moon Block Printing Workshop
Phases of the Moon Block Printing Workshop
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...
$40
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“Little Munsters” Hotel Bash
“Little Munsters” Hotel Bash
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...
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Preschoolers in the Park: Eyes on Owls
Preschoolers in the Park: Eyes on Owls
Visit Salem Maritime National Historic Site for a special Preschoolers in the Park event with Eyes on Owls.
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Hekate: Unveiling the Queen of the Dead
Hekate: Unveiling the Queen of the Dead
“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...
$75
A Crystal Magick Class with Leeza the Love Witch
A Crystal Magick Class with Leeza the Love Witch
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...
$35
3 events,
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An Evening with Gregory Maguire – SOLD OUT
An Evening with Gregory Maguire – SOLD OUT
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...
Ancestral Altars with Lady Rhea
Ancestral Altars with Lady Rhea
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...
$75
Conjuring the Spirits of Salem: A Night of Magick with Elizabeth Autumnalis
Conjuring the Spirits of Salem: A Night of Magick with Elizabeth Autumnalis
Join writer & psychic Elizabeth Autumnalis of Hawthorne and the Rose, a 2nd Generational Witch from Salem, MA, as they engage in a magical ritual...
$40
4 events,
Portals to the Spirit World with Rosemary Ellen Guiley
Portals to the Spirit World with Rosemary Ellen Guiley
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...
$75
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Candle Magic: Handcrafted Candles
Candle Magic: Handcrafted Candles
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...
$40
Pre-Samhain Crystal Grid Night
Pre-Samhain Crystal Grid Night
Visit Vampfangs for a Pre-Samhain Crystal Grid Night. Learn more at Vampfangs.com.
9 events,
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Witch’s Brew Tea Tasting
Witch’s Brew Tea Tasting
Visit Jolie Tea Company for a complimentary tasting of the Witch's Brew tea blend.
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Herbal Magic: Lotions & Salves
Herbal Magic: Lotions & Salves
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...
$40
Stephen King’s “It” Film Screening
Stephen King’s “It” Film Screening
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...
$10
14 events,
Witch’s Brew Tea Flights
Visit Jolie Tea Company to try their Witch's Brew tea flights. Learn more at jolieteaco.com.
Witch’s Brew High Tea
Witch’s Brew High Tea
Visit Jolie Tea Company for Witch's Brew High Tea. Reservations required. Learn more and book online at jolieteaco.com.
Meet & Greet with World Gothic Model’s Goth Queen: Barbie Gothe
Meet & Greet with World Gothic Model’s Goth Queen: Barbie Gothe
Visit Vampfangs for a meet and greet with World Gothic Model's Goth Queen: Barbie Gothe. Learn more at Vampfangs.com.
“Cujo” Film Screening
“Cujo” Film Screening
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,...
$10
6 events,
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Immersive Intro to Tarot Workshop
Immersive Intro to Tarot Workshop
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...
$42
“Misery” Film Screening
“Misery” Film Screening
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...
$10
“The Dead Zone” Film Screening
“The Dead Zone” Film Screening
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...
$10
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New Moon Meditations for Cleansing and Release
New Moon Meditations for Cleansing and Release
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...
$13
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New Moon Circle
New Moon Circle
Moon Magic: New Moon Guided Meditation for Intention Setting and Manifesting Twice monthly meditation + ritual starting promptly at 8pm. Doors @ 7:30 for shopping...
$13
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Tarot Salon
Tarot Salon
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)...
$12
Magical Self-Defense Against Psychic Vampires with Justice the Wizard
Magical Self-Defense Against Psychic Vampires with Justice the Wizard
This class that will shed light on the dark & illuminate our minds to the history, folklore, & magic of the Vampire. The seemingly attractive,...
$35
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White Witch: A One-Act Monodrama
White Witch: A One-Act Monodrama
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...
The Medium – Halloween Event by Corsara Artists
The Medium – Halloween Event by Corsara Artists
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,...
$25 – $150
Keys to the Necropolis: The Magic of the Graveyard with Matthew Venus
Keys to the Necropolis: The Magic of the Graveyard with Matthew Venus
Join Matthew Venus of Spiritus Arcanum for an introduction to the magic of the graveyard, working with the dead, & the tools of this work...
$40
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Black Cat Tales Book Signing And Discussion
Black Cat Tales Book Signing And Discussion
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...
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Witch’s Brew Patisserie Tea
Witch’s Brew Patisserie Tea
Visit Jolie Tea Company for Witch's Brew Patisserie Tea. Reservations recommended. Learn more and reserve online at jolieteaco.com.
Hallowmas- A Feast of Mighty and Martyred Dead
Hallowmas- A Feast of Mighty and Martyred Dead
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...
$40
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Cat Magic: Harnessing the Feral Feminine
Cat Magic: Harnessing the Feral Feminine
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...
$25
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Live Music Featuring Devil’s Twins
Live Music Featuring Devil’s Twins
Visit Opus Underground for live music by Devil's Twins. "Post-Halloween Throwdown" with a heavy dose of theatrical Salem Rock N' Roll!
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