There’s nothing more delicious than a good ghost story on a dark, candlelit night. Listening to a spooky podcast or humming along to a wistful October melody can set the right mood for cozy sweaters, sleepy cats, and the occasional haunting. Well-crafted horror and gothic podcasts will leave you wondering if that bump in the night is a up-to-no-good-poltergeist rooting … Read More
#Pumpkinspiration: Up Your Pumpkin Carving Game this Halloween
It’s Octoberween! Which means it’s time to pick out the best pumpkin and stab it repeatedly and then light it on fire. Or, you know, you could carve a jack o’lantern into a pumpkin, squash, turnip, apple, watermelon, or whatever else you have lying around. And although carving two eyes and a mouth is a great idea that anyone can … Read More
What Street Performers Love about Busking in Salem
“We all have 2 things in common that binds us: our love for Salem and Halloween. We all come from different walks of life…
Halloween in Salem Virtual House Tours
Salem, MA—Historic Salem, Inc. is excited to announce “Halloween in Salem”—the first of its kind “festive virtual house tours” and “Home for the Holidays”—the reimagined virtual Christmas in Salem for 2020 Beginning on Friday, October 9, HSI will release “Halloween in Salem’s Virtual Festive House Tour” on halloweeninsalem.org. Tickets will be $13.13. The tours will feature a collection of 11 … Read More
How to Trick or Treat Safely during COVID-19
Halloween looks a bit different this year with social distancing and COVID-19 restrictions, but that doesn’t mean it’s cancelled completely, which is good news for kids (and parents!) You can still carve and decorate pumpkins, make handmade decorations for your house, participate in a virtual Halloween costume contest, or get smart about Trick or Treating. To make the last part easier, we’ve figured … Read More
Movie Madness In Salem This October
Add Adam Sandler’s ‘Hubie Halloween’ to the List of Halloween Movies Filmed in Salem
Salem Horror Fest announces 100s of hours of remote programming
HALLOWEEN IS HOME Salem Horror Fest announces 100s of hours of remote programming for October with acclaimed director Joe Dante as guest of honor. The world may be a dumpster fire, but the Salem Horror Fest is determined to keep the Halloween spirit alive by encouraging horror fans to stay home, be safe, and support independent filmmakers, horror creators, and … Read More
Salem is (virtually) going to the dogs (and cats and lizards and bunnies)
The 6th Annual Howl-o-ween Pet Parade/ Costume Contest – Now happening virtually! Submissions must be received by October 15th and voting will occur October 16 through October 22, awards announced on Fri. October 23rd. Click here to register! Salem Main Streets is very pleased to produce the sixth annual Howl-o-ween Pet Parade. With the current restrictions and regulations, we are … Read More
Magic of Salem with the Official Magician of Salem
Experience the Magic of Salem from the comfort of your own home! In this live, interactive show you will participate in spooky magic and relive ghostly stories from Salem’s historic haunted past. All from the comfort of your couch! Hosted by the Official Magician of Salem Massachusetts through ZOOM. The Massachusetts House of Representatives, Massachusetts State Senate, and Salem City Council … Read More