The Enchanters
Salem Wax Museum 288 Derby Street, Salem“The Enchanters” features ethereal and goddess-like figures in Madison O’Neil’s latest design-based, complimentary, outdoor exhibit. Popular photo opportunity.
Weekend at a Glance
October 18, 2024
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The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents: HYSTERIA: MENTALISMO!
Emerson Hall 50 Washington Street, SalemExperience the chills and thrills of Salem's Haunted Magic Show! Witness mind-reading, spooky stories, and impossible magic in this interactive performance, perfect for a unique family outing (but definitely not...
Spelljar Making Workshop (With Deep Sea Magick)
The Witchery 61 Wharf Street, SalemCreate Your Own Magick Join us for a magickal evening at The Witchery! Embrace the enchanting energy of the moon and learn the art of spelljar making. This in-person event...
Magical Transformation
The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, SalemThrough our "Magical Transformations," children embrace their charms and express their individuality. When your child looks in the mirror, their eyes sparkle with confidence and excitement!
Stop In For a Spell: DIY Potion Bar
The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, SalemStop In For a Spell: DIY Potion Bar Workshop Time: Come in anytime between posted store hours for each day (Drop Ins may be unavailable during a birthday party or store...
Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, SalemExplore the essential role art and objects played for mediums and magicians “communicating” with the dead during the 19th- and 20th-century Spiritualism movement in the U.S. and Europe — a...
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend at The PEM
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, SalemSALEM, MA – This fall, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites visitors to dive deep into the world of narwhals. These unique ocean dwellers, sometimes called the “unicorns of the sea,”...
The Salem Psychic Fair & Witches’ Market
Witch City Mall SalemExplore the future with a psychic reading at Salem's longest-running psychic fair! The Salem Psychic Fair and Witches' Market features some of the Witch City's most gifted psychics! Helpful information...
Shadows of Salem – Horror and Paranormal Con
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites 225 Derby Street, SalemShadows of Salem - Horror and Paranormal Con is the only event of it's kind in the region and now returns for a 3rd year, October 18-20, 2024. FRIDAY the...
Frankenstein Creature Collages
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, SalemMany fantasy creatures — and even characters from horror stories — are inspired by real life animals. Isn’t a unicorn just a horse with a narwhal tusk stitched on? From...
Cult Following with J.W. Ocker
Marine Hall Mercantile Essex Street, SalemMeet J.W. Ocker, author of Cult Following. This international compendium of 30 infamous cults “sheds light on the terrifying attraction of cults, demonstrating the elasticity of belief, the desperateness of belonging...
Haunted Happenings Marketplace
Old Town Hall 32 Derby Square, SalemWeekend Artisan & Food Markets at Old Town Hall, Salem Common, and Derby Square Step into the magical world of Salem's Haunted Happenings Marketplace! Explore a bewitching array of handcrafted...
Gore Gals Face Painting
East Regiment Beer Company 30 Church St, SalemJoin us in welcoming back the Gore Gals for some face painting sessions. The Gore Gals are hair and make up artists by day and are excited to share their...
Salem Night Faire
Salem in 1630: Pioneer Village Forest River Park, SalemPresented by The Black Veil. Tread beyond the darkened pines for a glimpse beyond the veil, an enchanting weekend of outdoor magick and wonder.
Haunted Histories: Fatal Graces
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, SalemOur popular Haunted Histories program returns! Hear chilling tales of murder and mystery based on real events, told by costumed storytellers inside PEM’s historic houses. This year’s immersive experience blends...
Guilty! A Salem Witch Trial
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, SalemIt's 1692 in Salem, and the audience is on trial for witchcraft! Hear testimony against you and plead your case. Will you be found guilty? Combo tickets with Gallows Hill...
Haunted Fables at The Gables
The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, SalemJoin Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills in the gloomy shadow of The Gables! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well...
Frankenstein: An Evening with Mary Shelley
Grace Episcopal Church 385 Essex Street, SalemJoin author Mary Shelley for a dramatic reading of her novel, Frankenstein. Followed by a Q & A with Shelley and a sparkling toast. To learn more on this unique...
Monster Squad at Cinema Salem
CinemaSalem 1 East India Square, SalemOctober 18-20 is Monster Squad Weekend at Cinema Salem. Revisit the first horror movie you ever loved and meet the stars. Even join Sean and Rudy in their treehouse to...
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson
Salem State University - Callan Studio Theater 356 Lafayette Street, SalemFull of wonder, humor, and heart, Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky is the remarkable true story of Henrietta Leavitt, one of the pioneering women astronomers working at Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s....
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) 50th Anniversary Screening with Original Cast & Crew
The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, BeverlyCome celebrate 50 years of a rip roaring chain saw from Texas with screams of excitement and praise to honor the members of the original cast and crew for the...
After Hours Ghost Hunt
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, SalemJoin Us for an Exciting Late Night Ghost Hunting Adventure! Join Kimberly Bizjak of Paranormal Salem for Ghost Hunting! Use EMF detectors, infrared thermometers, audio recorders, and more to collect...
October 19, 2024
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All Day
The Enchanters
Salem Wax Museum 288 Derby Street, Salem“The Enchanters” features ethereal and goddess-like figures in Madison O’Neil’s latest design-based, complimentary, outdoor exhibit. Popular photo opportunity.
Ongoing
The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents: HYSTERIA: MENTALISMO!
Emerson Hall 50 Washington Street, SalemExperience the chills and thrills of Salem's Haunted Magic Show! Witness mind-reading, spooky stories, and impossible magic in this interactive performance, perfect for a unique family outing (but definitely not...
The Good Witch of Salem’s Character Breakfast
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites 225 Derby Street, SalemGet ready for a magical morning with The Good Witch of Salem at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites! This family friendly character breakfast will feature Jack Skellington and The...
Magical Transformation
The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, SalemThrough our "Magical Transformations," children embrace their charms and express their individuality. When your child looks in the mirror, their eyes sparkle with confidence and excitement!
Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, SalemExplore the essential role art and objects played for mediums and magicians “communicating” with the dead during the 19th- and 20th-century Spiritualism movement in the U.S. and Europe — a...
Kid’s Fun Fest
Salem Common N Washington Square, SalemA tradition on Salem Common, the Fun Fest has lots of great family activities for kids of all ages, including slides, rides, games, and fun!
Shadows of Salem – Horror and Paranormal Con
Salem State University 352 Lafayette Street, SalemShadows of Salem - Horror and Paranormal Con is the only event of it's kind in the region and now returns for a 3rd year, October 18-20, 2024. FRIDAY the...
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend at The PEM
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, SalemSALEM, MA – This fall, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites visitors to dive deep into the world of narwhals. These unique ocean dwellers, sometimes called the “unicorns of the sea,”...
Haunted Happenings Marketplace
Old Town Hall 32 Derby Square, Salem +2 moreWeekend Artisan & Food Markets at Old Town Hall, Salem Common, and Derby Square Step into the magical world of Salem's Haunted Happenings Marketplace! Explore a bewitching array of handcrafted...
The Salem Psychic Fair & Witches’ Market
Witch City Mall SalemExplore the future with a psychic reading at Salem's longest-running psychic fair! The Salem Psychic Fair and Witches' Market features some of the Witch City's most gifted psychics! Helpful information...
Salem Common Food Court
Salem Common N Washington Square, SalemFiesta Shows hosts a food court on Salem Common. Hours vary based on weather and crowd conditions.
Georgia Made This: 6th Annual Coin Hunt
Downtown SalemSearch for hidden treasure in Salem! 13-year-old Salem resident Georgia Wrenn leads the city's 6th annual coin hunt, featuring custom gold coins designed for her spooky and whimsical brand Georgia...
The Good Witch of Salem’s Children’s Potion Party
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites 225 Derby Street, SalemJoin us for a spellbinding Children's Potion Party at the Salem Waterfront Hotel and Suites! This enchanting event will be filled with magical activities and memorable moments for young witches...
Gore Gals Face Painting
East Regiment Beer Company 30 Church St, SalemJoin us in welcoming back the Gore Gals for some face painting sessions. The Gore Gals are hair and make up artists by day and are excited to share their...
Decorative Potion Bottles
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, SalemThe Halloween season brings us imagery of ghosts, vampires, zombies and, especially here in Salem, witches. Cast a few spells and brew up a decorative potion in a bottle to...
Monster Squad at Cinema Salem
CinemaSalem 1 East India Square, SalemOctober 18-20 is Monster Squad Weekend at Cinema Salem. Revisit the first horror movie you ever loved and meet the stars. Even join Sean and Rudy in their treehouse to...
The Good Witch of Salem’s Halloween Costume Ball
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites 225 Derby Street, SalemGet ready to dance the night away at Salem’s first and only Children’s Costume Ball, hosted by The Good Witch of Salem! This October, children of all ages are invited...
Salem Night Faire
Salem in 1630: Pioneer Village Forest River Park, SalemPresented by The Black Veil. Tread beyond the darkened pines for a glimpse beyond the veil, an enchanting weekend of outdoor magick and wonder.
Evan Northrup Magic
Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., SalemAre you feeling lucky? Join in on Salem’s close up magic experience! Local magician Evan Northrup presents unforgettable illusions inspired by superstitions. Fridays and Saturdays throughout October. Saturday – October...
Kid’s Pub
Old Town Hall 32 Derby Square, SalemHistory Alive invites kids and their grown-ups to an alcohol-free, 17th-century tavern-like experience with stories, games, music, and historical treats.
Haunted Speakeasy
Hamilton Hall 9 Chestnut Street, SalemCome Party like it’s 1929! This Halloween Season, Historic Hamilton Hall turns into the Haunted Speakeasy! An over the top 1920s Haunted Mansion Party of your vintage dreams! Mobsters and...
Guilty! A Salem Witch Trial
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, SalemIt's 1692 in Salem, and the audience is on trial for witchcraft! Hear testimony against you and plead your case. Will you be found guilty? Combo tickets with Gallows Hill...
Hawthorne’s Halloween Bash
The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, SalemThe only Halloween party in Salem thrown by her most famous son! Nathaniel Hawthorne invites you to his Halloween Bash. Celebrate the spooky season in the gardens of The House...
Frankenstein: An Evening with Mary Shelley
Grace Episcopal Church 385 Essex Street, SalemJoin author Mary Shelley for a dramatic reading of her novel, Frankenstein. Followed by a Q & A with Shelley and a sparkling toast. To learn more on this unique...
Dracula by the North Atlantic Ballet at The Cabot
The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, BeverlyBeware the embrace of darkness… Witness the transformation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula into a theatrical masterpiece by guest choreographer Tom Vacanti. Originally choreographed in 1992 for a site specific production...
A Witchery and Witch Pix Productions: MOON WITCH – A Collaboration of Multimedia Arts – A Live, Ritual Theatre and Photography
The Witchery 61 Wharf Street, SalemEvery Saturday in October - Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 at 7pm The event is an intimate evening set in a speakeasy format, featuring folk magic, tarot, and moon lore....
Panic at The Hotel Salem
The Hotel Salem 209 Essex Street, SalemHail Good Drinks, Eats & Rock N’ Roll at our Backwards Bar and sip on cocktails infused and inspired by the Heavy Metal Movement of the 1970s. Was the hard rock influence &...
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson
Salem State University - Callan Studio Theater 356 Lafayette Street, SalemFull of wonder, humor, and heart, Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky is the remarkable true story of Henrietta Leavitt, one of the pioneering women astronomers working at Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s....
Moon Witch: A Ritual Performance
The Witchery 61 Wharf Street, SalemImmerse yourself in an evening of folk magic, tarot, and moon lore! Moon Witch takes you on a journey through the phases of the moon as we honor both the...
After Hours Ghost Hunt
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, SalemJoin Us for an Exciting Late Night Ghost Hunting Adventure! Join Kimberly Bizjak of Paranormal Salem for Ghost Hunting! Use EMF detectors, infrared thermometers, audio recorders, and more to collect...
Black and White Halloween Costume Party
Rockafellas 231 Essex Street, SalemDon't miss Colonial Hall's Black & White Halloween Costume Party featuring White Claw! This premier event will be the best way to celebrate the season. It will be an evening...
October 20, 2024
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All Day
The Enchanters
Salem Wax Museum 288 Derby Street, Salem“The Enchanters” features ethereal and goddess-like figures in Madison O’Neil’s latest design-based, complimentary, outdoor exhibit. Popular photo opportunity.
Ongoing
The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents: HYSTERIA: MENTALISMO!
Emerson Hall 50 Washington Street, SalemExperience the chills and thrills of Salem's Haunted Magic Show! Witness mind-reading, spooky stories, and impossible magic in this interactive performance, perfect for a unique family outing (but definitely not...
Black and White Halloween Costume Party
Rockafellas 231 Essex Street, SalemDon't miss Colonial Hall's Black & White Halloween Costume Party featuring White Claw! This premier event will be the best way to celebrate the season. It will be an evening...
Children’s Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, SalemChildren's Broom Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel Activity Length: 30 minutes Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Second Floor, Pickman Room Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity overseen...
Children’s Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel
Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, SalemChildren's Witch Hat Decorating at The Hawthorne Hotel Activity Length: 30 minutes Location: The Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem MA 01970 Second Floor, Pickman Room Hosted By: This is a self-guided activity...
Kid’s Broom Decorating
The Witchery 61 Wharf Street, SalemDecorate Your Very Own Witch's Broom Each participant will receive a small broom to embellish with charms, ribbons, and a touch of magick! This interactive activity takes place in a...
Magical Transformation
The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, SalemThrough our "Magical Transformations," children embrace their charms and express their individuality. When your child looks in the mirror, their eyes sparkle with confidence and excitement!
Stop In For a Spell: DIY Potion Bar
The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, SalemStop In For a Spell: DIY Potion Bar Workshop Time: Come in anytime between posted store hours for each day (Drop Ins may be unavailable during a birthday party or store...
Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, SalemExplore the essential role art and objects played for mediums and magicians “communicating” with the dead during the 19th- and 20th-century Spiritualism movement in the U.S. and Europe — a...
Kid’s Fun Fest
Salem Common N Washington Square, SalemA tradition on Salem Common, the Fun Fest has lots of great family activities for kids of all ages, including slides, rides, games, and fun!
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend at The PEM
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, SalemSALEM, MA – This fall, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites visitors to dive deep into the world of narwhals. These unique ocean dwellers, sometimes called the “unicorns of the sea,”...
Haunted Happenings Marketplace
Old Town Hall 32 Derby Square, Salem +2 moreWeekend Artisan & Food Markets at Old Town Hall, Salem Common, and Derby Square Step into the magical world of Salem's Haunted Happenings Marketplace! Explore a bewitching array of handcrafted...
The Salem Psychic Fair & Witches’ Market
Witch City Mall SalemExplore the future with a psychic reading at Salem's longest-running psychic fair! The Salem Psychic Fair and Witches' Market features some of the Witch City's most gifted psychics! Helpful information...
Witch Way Home?
Ames Hall - Salem YMCA 1 Sewall Street, SalemWitch Way Home? is written by local Salem playwright, Allen Vietzke starring talented young actors from the YMCA of the North Shore Theatre Company. It's a fun, family friendly, show for audience...
Shadows of Salem – Horror and Paranormal Con
Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites 225 Derby Street, SalemShadows of Salem - Horror and Paranormal Con is the only event of it's kind in the region and now returns for a 3rd year, October 18-20, 2024. FRIDAY the...
Salem Common Food Court
Salem Common N Washington Square, SalemFiesta Shows hosts a food court on Salem Common. Hours vary based on weather and crowd conditions.
Georgia Made This: 6th Annual Coin Hunt
Downtown SalemSearch for hidden treasure in Salem! 13-year-old Salem resident Georgia Wrenn leads the city's 6th annual coin hunt, featuring custom gold coins designed for her spooky and whimsical brand Georgia...
Dracula by the North Atlantic Ballet at the Cabot
The Cabot 286 Cabot Street, BeverlyBeware the embrace of darkness… Witness the transformation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula into a theatrical masterpiece by guest choreographer Tom Vacanti. Originally choreographed in 1992 for a site specific production...
Monster Squad at Cinema Salem
CinemaSalem 1 East India Square, SalemOctober 18-20 is Monster Squad Weekend at Cinema Salem. Revisit the first horror movie you ever loved and meet the stars. Even join Sean and Rudy in their treehouse to...
Decorative Potion Bottles
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, SalemThe Halloween season brings us imagery of ghosts, vampires, zombies and, especially here in Salem, witches. Cast a few spells and brew up a decorative potion in a bottle to...
Crystal Magic Workshop at Gallows Hill Witchery
Gallows Hill Witchery's Downtown Sanctuary 6 Lynde Street, SalemIf you've acquired a collection of stones (or you're well on your way to one, or you'd like to be), but you're not entirely sure how to get the most...
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson
Salem State University - Callan Studio Theater 356 Lafayette Street, SalemFull of wonder, humor, and heart, Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky is the remarkable true story of Henrietta Leavitt, one of the pioneering women astronomers working at Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s....
Gothic Romance: A Flower Arranging Class
Deacon Giles Distillery Canal Street, SalemStep into the enchanting world of Gothic romance in this unique floral arranging class! Embrace the allure of dark elegance as you learn to create stunning floral designs that blend...
Guilty! A Salem Witch Trial
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, SalemIt's 1692 in Salem, and the audience is on trial for witchcraft! Hear testimony against you and plead your case. Will you be found guilty? Combo tickets with Gallows Hill...
Haunted Fables at The Gables
The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, SalemJoin Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills in the gloomy shadow of The Gables! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well...
Frankenstein: An Evening with Mary Shelley
Grace Episcopal Church 385 Essex Street, SalemJoin author Mary Shelley for a dramatic reading of her novel, Frankenstein. Followed by a Q & A with Shelley and a sparkling toast. To learn more on this unique...
After Hours Ghost Hunt
Gallows Hill Museum/Theatre 7 Lynde Street, SalemJoin Us for an Exciting Late Night Ghost Hunting Adventure! Join Kimberly Bizjak of Paranormal Salem for Ghost Hunting! Use EMF detectors, infrared thermometers, audio recorders, and more to collect...