More October Performances at the Haunted Happenings Marketplace
Electric Heaters, Dub Boat, A Company of Witches, DJ Chris Carr and more join our October 2026 programming in Salem. See confirmed dates and times still to come.
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Vegan Food, Treats, and Desserts in Salem for Haunted Happenings
Vegan meals and treats across Salem, from Old Town Hall and Charlotte Forten Park to pizza and popcorn on Pickering Wharf.
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Twenty Octobers With a Lantern: Salem Night Tour Turns 20
Salem Night Tour started on October 1, 2006 with one family and a lantern. Twenty years later, the route hasn't changed. Here's what has, from the founder.
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Your 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace Season Starts Here
The 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace opens September 24 with a free Hocus Pocus screening, Mayor's Night Out and the Salem Glass Pumpkin Patch on Salem Common, then runs every weekend…
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Color Luna for Salem’s 2026 Coloring Page Contest—Entries Due October 20
Salem residents can give Luna a colorful Halloween makeover in the City’s 2026 coloring contest. Download the official page, explore the age divisions, and submit your artwork by October 20.
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Ames Hall Gothic Series: Two October Shows Worth Booking
Two shows at Salem's Ames Memorial Hall this October: The Woman in Black, then 45-minute candlelit piano concerts through Halloween and November 1.
Read the storyThe 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace Is Almost Here — Start Exploring Now
The 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace opens October 1 across five downtown Salem locations. Explore newly added events, vendor profiles, sponsors and visitor resources now.
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Mayor’s Night Out – Photos and Video Gallery
Mayor's Night Out 2025: A Magical Kick-Off to Haunted Happenings What an incredible night! We were thrilled to return to Salem's Mayor's Night Out this year, bringing our signature Halloween…
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Salem Artists Row during Haunted Happenings: Where Creativity Meets Spooky Season Magic
While over a million visitors flock to Salem each October for haunted attractions, Salem's Artists Row during Haunted Happenings offers something refreshingly different. This creative haven at 24 New Derby…
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Discovery Map of Salem 2025: Your Illustrated Guide to the Witch City
Planning a trip to Salem? The brand-new Discovery Map of Salem 2025 edition has just arrived, packed with everything you need to explore Massachusetts' most bewitching city. This isn't just…
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