Trick-or-treating, free museum admissions for residents, garage parking, and merchant specials Friday, September 27 SALEM, MA – Mayor Dominick Pangallo, in partnership with Salem’s local attractions, museums, and Salem merchants, is pleased to announce that this Halloween’s “Mayors Night Out” will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024. Participating museums and attractions will open free of charge to Salem residents throughout the … Read More
Immersive Haunted Happenings at The House of the Seven Gables
Immersive Haunted Happenings at The House of the Seven Gables SALEM — In October in Salem, some of the best adventures lurk in the shadows. Stroll down Derby Street, past the shops and restaurants, past the lighthouse and Custom House. Soon you’ll encounter a formidable mansion, doused in shadow and made elegant by its seven peaked gables. Centuries of stories … Read More
MiSfOrTuNe: Salem’s Close-Up MaGiC Experience
A Magical Addition to Salem’s Haunted Happenings: Introducing Misfortune, Salem’s Close-Up Magic Experience Salem, a city known for its mysterious history, rich culture, and hauntingly good fun, is about to take it up a notch. If you think you’ve experienced all that Salem has to offer, think again! Coming this October, get ready for a night of wonder, amazement, and … Read More
Follow me around the 2022 Haunted Happenings Marketplace
Please note all of the images in this blog post are © ThingstodoinSalem.com and may not be used without permission. This October here in Salem has been one for the books! We have been seeing record breaking numbers of visitors and the Haunted Happenings Marketplace has been bustling each weekend. We still have two more weekends left so if you … Read More
Last minute Halloween costume ideas
Oh no! Did you come to Salem, MA without a Halloween costume? Last minute Halloween costume ideas in Salem are abundant at the Haunted Happenings Marketplace. There are tons of amazing vendors spread between all three locations that can help you put one together and join in on the fun. Please note that the following suggestions are just a few … Read More
Unmasked – A conversation with Salem Street Performers
Your favorite street performers are ready to UNMASK! Join some of Salem’s Costumed Performers for a live chat! These spooky creatives will be talking about all things Halloween! Grab some cider and enjoy a little fun and fright! @salems_sophisticated_psycho @acosplayautumn @brandontheshapeshifter @uncleboogieman @salemsblackhatsociety @addams.family.of.salem @salem_satan @katheryn51810 @cold_slither @sanderson.sisters @maggs7777 @hauntdhappnings @hhmagazine
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
