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.
Facebook link From the morning of Friday, October 1st through Sunday, October 3rd, we’ll practice yoga, magick, tarot, meditation, share delicious meals and drinks, and have fun activities planned during our wonderful weekend getaway! The BNB is about 35 minutes from Salem, and all yoga classes will be held at the Satanic Temple. Learn more...
Salem Horror Fest Returns with a brand new slate of premieres, parties and programs in partnership with the George A. Romero Foundation. World's 50 Best Genre Festivals 2021 - MovieMaker Magazine. Learn more and purchase tickets at salemhorror.com.
Explore the future with a psychic reading at Salem's longest-running psychic fair! Hosted by Christian Day, Brian Cain, and the Witches of Salem, The Salem Psychic Fair and Witches' Market features the Witch City's most gifted Psychics, each one officially licensed by the city of Salem! Wander an emporium of magical gifts, meet real practicing Witches, and...
Alexander has lended his brush to many bands over the years, his album covers include Arch Enemy, Sabbath Assembly, Lungs, and Silver Talon. A full album cover discography can be found here. Reisfar was the artist in residence at the John Natsoulas Gallery in 2012, where he became a member of the Davis Mural Team....
Craft a rustic broom from scratch or bind your own leather grimoire, book of shadows, spell book, art or dream journal- something for all your creative and magickal works! Personalize your projects with pendants, herbs, dried flowers, bones, charms, stencils. Workshops run every hour by appointment from Thursday - Sunday. Extra time slots available upon...
More than 300 years after the Salem witch trials, artistic imaginations remain engaged by the personal tragedies and grave injustices of this historic crisis. In this exhibition, learn more about factors that fueled the hysteria and individuals who rose to defend those unjustly accused and explore two creative responses by artists with ancestral links to...
The Salem Zombie Walk is once again rising up to take Halloweentown's streets! This is a Family, Fun, and FREE event for all ages. Meet at Salem Common at 11 am. Walk begins at 12 pm.
We invited our local artists to explore Salem’s history with witchcraft, religion, and Halloween. The resulting exhibit represents their diverse interpretations of the theme and how, by bringing them together, we create a collective understanding of it. SEPTEMBER 4 THROUGH NOVEMBER 6, 2021 The artwork in Artoberfest is exhibited in our galleries at 159 Derby Street, our virtual online...
Book signing, crafts, DJ, Photos, prizes, parade. Yummy eats and treats.
Look out, it's hot in this town! You bring the lingerie, we'll provide the flowing cape and fan! It's a little Halloween "boudoir" offered Sundays and Thursdays from 4 pm to close. This special package includes the All Pix digital gallery with our three camera filters. Additional prints are available for purchase after your shoot....
There are times when things are more special in PINK. Your photo set is a sanctum for GOOD WITCHES and good deeds! This theatrical 12’ x 8’ set features an apothecary bookcase of potions and spell books, a magic mirror for the fairest of them all, and an altar adorned with pink magical tools for...
There are times when things are more special in PINK. The stage is set! Good Deeds and spirited intentions are filling the village of Salem, home for the Good Witch. The young people of the Village have been whispering of magical memories and new friends in the colonial cottage with the white cat. This dimensional...
Is your witch’s hat falling flat? Or perhaps you need a little help getting in the Halloween spirit? Join Magnolia Blooms at Moody’s Home & Gifts to make a spooktacular flower crown to bring that hat back or to dress up your costume! We will be onsite from 4 - 6 PM on Wednesday, October...
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. 50 cent Wings, Choose from a selection of 16 flavors.
Inside Out Fashion Show - Come see this season's witch - A parade of Witches for all ages - Open to the public outside Witch Pix Costume Studio.
The Salem Chamber is hosting a reimagined parade themed, "Upside Down and Inside Out." The performances, floats, vehicles, and displays will be stationary, with attendees parading the route to view them all! Learn more here. Find floats and performers stationed along the route below:
Dogs, and spirit dogs in particular, have been associated with death in many cultures, and although many are regarded as sinister or malevolent, a few are said to be benevolent guardians, protectors, or guides. From the baleful tracking Hellhound to the stalwart guarding Church Grim these ghostly dogs are a reoccurring part of the landscape...
Hear the fascinating story of this port community and its people, their connections to the sea, the endeavors that made this place a global center for the trade of goods and ideas, and what that trade meant for the social and physical landscape of Salem. Join historian Donald Friary for a 45-minute walking tour of...
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...
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.
This year's Biz Baz will take place on Salem Common to give additional space to shoppers and vendors. Shop dozens of Chamber members and unique vendors selling handmade art, crafts, gifts, apparel, and more.
Salem’s first Children’s Costume Ball in the heart of Downtown Salem will be an event you won’t want to miss! This October, join the Good Witch of Salem as she hosts a costume ball for children of all ages at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites! Come dressed to “trick” or “treat” in your spookiest,...
Salem is going to the dogs (and cats and lizards and bunnies), and we couldn’t be happier about it! Salem Main Streets is very pleased to produce the return of the Howl-o-ween Pet Parade, to be held on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1 pm on Derby Wharf, Salem Maritime National Historic Site (160 Derby St)....
Join us for a mo(u)rning high-tea at The Satanic Temple in Salem, the headquarters of The Satanic Temple organization and former Funeral Home. Enjoy specially selected teas and treats in the luxurious Milton Hall surrounded by decadent flourishments near the world-famous 8 ½’ statue of Baphomet. Come wearing your dark- finest and bring your morbid...
Our Shockingly Delicious Halloween Bloody Mary’s are back for another year. It’s unbelievably drool-worthy, scrumptious, and scary good! They are worth screeeeaming home about! You’ll come back for more!
Join us for an afternoon of music and culture from around the world. Learn about the tabla from India and the mbira from Zimbabwe in an outdoor event for all ages. From 1-2:30, Amit Kavthekar will give a demonstration and answer questions about the tabla drum in North Indian traditions, and from 2:30-4:00 Samanyanga Mbira...
Join us for our weekly wine tasting event. A mysterious selection of wicked spooky wines will be featured each week.
Get wicked at Phillips House as part of Haunted Happenings family-friendly events. Ticket includes historic games and fall crafts in the backyard and a short family-themed tour of the house. Costumes welcome! Please call 978-744-0440 for more information or buy tickets online. $10 per household. Learn more here.
What did it take to keep Phillips House running smoothly? Get a glimpse into the daily duties and living quarters of the Phillips family’s Irish domestic staff. Hear the stories of cook Bridget Durkin, waitress Delia Cawley, nursemaid Catherine Shaughnessy, and chauffeur Patrick O'Hara, and see where they lived and worked as it was in...
Orlando, a beautiful charismatic nobleman, has enjoyed a lifetime of adventures: he becomes the favorite of Queen Elizabeth the First, he dallies with many fine ladies, losing his heart to one mysterious Russian Princess, he wanders Shakespeare’s London and endures the chill of the Great Frost, he travels to Constantinople, where his reputation for spectacular...
You are cordially invited to the First Annual Endless Night Salem Vampire Weekend, presented by Father Sebastiaan and Vampfangs. Friday, October 15th through Sunday, October 17th, 2021, we are taking over the Historic Hawthorne Hotel for the largest gathering of Vampires in Salem’s history! For the first time ever, their doors will be closed to...
The Salem Witch Trials happened over 300 years ago, and it has been dramatized in books, movies, documentaries, and even TV shows. Over the years it has been presented so many times in so many ways that some of the real histories get lost. This tour seeks to uncover the myths and debunk any misconceptions...
Join us for an evening of horror film screenings, meet the filmmaker and a few of the stars. Luke St Germaine is a Salem filmmaker who loves horror. Germaine's short films feature Salem locations and locals as actors. His goal is to make a feature film inspired by local mythology, and based in Salem. We’ll screen six...
When Phillip and Mary English were charged with witchcraft in 1692 and imprisoned, they escaped and later took reprisal against their would-be executioner. Find out more about the founder of St. Peter's, Salem's Patriots and Tories, the history of the U.S’s oldest bell, and more. Guided tours of St. Peter's Church are $5 per person...
14th Annual Witch City 5K Road Race. 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. Post-race awards, costume contest, music and more. This race will benefit the Salem YMCA Corner Stone Initiative. See...
Pop culture is full of villains with redemption stories: everyone from Disney villains to the darkest Young Adult antagonists seem to get a prequel or flashback explaining what made them “bad." But what about when villains have no redemptive excuses, how do you write believable, scary villains for your heroes without making them one dimensional?...
SALEM’S ROPES is being launched in conjunction with the Salem-Peabody Essex Museum. Author Joseph C. Gioconda will be at the Ropes Mansion at 318 Essex Street on Saturday, October 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the book launch. He will be signing and giving away free copies of the book.
Join Salem's Official Witch, Laurie Cabot, as you learn to communicate with loved ones on the Other Side! High Priestess and Founder of the Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft, Laurie will guide you through the Other World help you to communicate with loved ones who have passed on. Laurie will lecture on the Cabot Tradition concept of...
Marina Beer Garden hosts Oktoberfest Salem 2021. Huge beverage selection, live music, DJ, games, contests, and more. Visit salemwaterfronthotel.com for details.
Kírkɛ or Circe is an enchantress, a goddess, daughter of Helios and Perse. She was known to turn men to pigs, and kings to birds and had a reputation for being a sensual women. She was renowned in the ancient world for her knowledge and skill with potions, herbs and magic and was gifted in...
Join illusionist Evan Northrup for a magician’s look at the impossible, the inexplicable, and the supernatural. From classic demonstrations of mind-reading to modern interpretations of spiritualist feats, this evening of magic is sure to leave you questioning where the limits of the possible lie! Facebook link / Tickets Link (Wednesday & Thursday)
On Thursday, Oct 21, join us in our Salem Tap Room to celebrate the release of Punto Pils. Our homage to Caribbean Lager is brewed in support of the Punto Urban Art Museum. Located in the "El Punto" neighborhood of Salem, MA, The Punto Urban Art Museum features over 75 large-scale murals from world-renowned and...
Binge-watch Vikings, Turn, or Frontier, and you’ll see people being disemboweled, tortured, and decapitated – but you won’t see anything about menstruation, chamber pots, birth control, breastfeeding, or poopy babies. It’s 2021! Even though Google cars have been invented and women won the vote 101 years ago, these “unsanitary” subjects still make people uncomfortable and...
Arts After Hours and Lynn's Community Theatre presents Short & Scary. An evening of 10 min scary stories by Deirdre Girard of Newbury, MA. Show runs 70 mins and proof of vaccination or negative Covid test required. Masks mandatory-distanced seating.
Presented by The Black Veil we welcome you to the 4th annual Salem Night Faire amongst Salem’s beautifully haunting Pioneer Village (also used in the opening scene of the cult classic film “Hocus Pocus”) Join us and tread beyond the darkened pines for a glimpse beyond the veil, an enchanting weekend of outdoors magick and...
In this intimate workshop, join Coby Michael, author of The Poison Path Herbal, for an introduction to the “Poison Path” and explore various plants on the entheogenic spectrum, from mild-relaxing herbs to the most powerful in a witches’ herbal cupboard. In a safe environment, Coby Michael will discuss what the Poison Path is and what...
The Devils Chase 6.66 Mile Run, named to the Top Nine Costume Runs in the World, is the best and most unique event you will run in all year long. 98% of participants dress up in costume, majority Devil Theme costumes. People from all over the world venture to Historic Salem and join us for...
Kiddie rides and games sponsored by Fiesta Shows on the last two weekends of October. Proceeds benefit the Salem Common Neighborhood Association.
Join us to support Phase II of the restoration of the 1894 Dickson Memorial Chapel. We will be selling our tee shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, ball caps and other items that day. All funds go toward the restoration of the Chapel. Did you know there are apple, crabapple and possibly cherry & plum trees in Greenlawn?...
Join the Salem Witches in the Grand Ballroom of the historic Hawthorne Hotel as we honor the dead with a dinner observed in solemn silence. Salem Warlocks Christian Day and Brian Cain invite you to a banquet of sumptuous cuisine where the only sound heard is music chosen in memory of the departed. Bring photos and mementos to summon...
Have a super awesome costume and want to show off while also supporting a great local charity? Participate in the Second Annual Trick or Treat Contest for Plummer Youth Promise Here’s how it works. All you have to do is: Give a treat! Go to bitly.com/donatetoplummer and make a donation to Plummer. Any amount counts - Big...
Cancelled due to inclement weather. Get wicked at Phillips House as part of Haunted Happenings family-friendly events. Ticket includes historic games and fall crafts in the backyard and a short family-themed tour of the house. Costumes welcome! Please call 978-744-0440 for more information or buy tickets online. $10 per household. Learn more here.
Join traditional Hoodoo Worker Sen Moise as you learn to connect with your ancestors who walk beside you through the magical power of the graveyard. Cemeteries are often associated with fear, but in fact contain a deep spirit of place where great love and reverence abound. On such sacred ground, it becomes easier to petition...
Author Tara Nurin will be visiting Notch Salem to discuss and read excerpts from her latest book A Woman's Place Is In The Brewhouse: A Forgotten History of Alewives, Brewsters, Witches and CEOs
Join Witchdoctor Utu as you learn to connect with and conjure the spirits of the animal kingdom, known through history and magical lore as the “witches familiar.” The legends and reality of the witches familiar is a potent and sacred relationship between the witch and their animal friends; from dogs and cats to birds and...
Ben Wickey was inspired to create a stop-action animated version of the famed novel for his CalArts graduate project in 2018. Join us for a private viewing of the new take on an old classic and for a Q&A with the filmmaker. Gables Members: $7.50 (login to receive your discount) General Public: $15 The concession...
Experience the spooky magic of Salem's historic houses from your own home. Salem's own Borah Brewington Snaggletooth XIII will take you on their broomstick will be your tour guide on your journey as you learn all about Halloween in Salem.
To celebrate our Salem Stories exhibition, visit the Ropes Mansion (318 Essex Street.) decorated in the style of cult classic Salem-based film Hocus Pocus this Halloween weekend. You won’t have to bob for apples during this visit to Allison’s house but this is a must-see for any fan this October! No reservations are required.
Join modern-day Salem Warlock Christian Day, author of The Witches' Book of the Dead, as he schools you in Necromancy, the world's most forbidden magic! From the earliest history, the necromantic arts have offered the power to conjure and commune with the dead that they may share visions of the future and aid us in our magic. From ancient...
This is the one Halloween Party you don't want to miss this year. Break out your favorite costume, your dancing shoes, and join Notch Brewing at our Tap Room and Biergarten for a Costume Contest and Dance Party hosted by the Glitter Boys' DJ KB Sweets. The event starts at 8:00 pm. Free admission!
PEM is proud to announce our partnership with Georgia’s Gold Coin Hunt in Salem, Massachusetts, returning for its third year. Search for shiny gold coins embossed with Georgia's original design hidden outdoors throughout the month of October. Clues will be released for each coin, so make sure to follow @GeorgiaMadeThis and @PeabodyEssex on social media to keep up. Good...
Come enjoy the beautiful lawn of The Satanic Temple Salem, carve pumpkins, and enjoy some family-friendly libations. B.Y.O.P. encouraged! (Bring Your Own Pumpkin and Tools!) Free Event in the Lawn - Temple Admission Not Included
Presented by The Black Veil we welcome you to the 4th annual Salem Night Faire amongst Salem’s beautifully haunting Pioneer Village (also used in the opening scene of the cult classic film “Hocus Pocus”) Join us and tread beyond the darkened pines for a glimpse beyond the veil, an enchanting weekend of outdoors magick and...
Drinks and dancing with performances from Miz diamond Wigfall, Sequoia, and Buster Pants. This event is 18+ and requires proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test. Buy tickets here.
Halloween night in Salem will feature entertainment on stages at Salem Common, Charlotte Forten Park (289 Derby Street), Front Street, and Washington Street at Federal Street. Each stage has a beer garden featuring local brews. Music, performances, special surprises in the heart of Salem! Costumes preferred! Produced by Creative Collective as part of Haunted Happenings...
Join Salem Witches Leanne Marrama and Sandra Mariah Wright for a 3-course High Tea in grand Victorian tradition. Don your finest mourning attire and celebrate the lives of your dearly departed as you share stories of your loved ones who have passed, add photos and mementos to our Salem Witches’ Book of the Dead, enjoy live music and poetry,...
Join Christian Day, Brian Cain, Sandra Mariah Wright, and Leanne Marrama, with drumming by the Dragon Ritual Drummers as Witches from around the globe gather for the sacred and magical ritual of Halloween! This event is free and open to all who wish to attend with an open heart and a love for their dead. There is also no...