Meet the makers and independent brands bringing clothing, art, candles, crochet, jewelry and records to Legion Salem at 301 Essex Street.
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.
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.
What’s New at the 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace
Meet this season’s new gathering places, local food businesses and performers, including the Salem Glass Pumpkin Patch on October 10–12.
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.
How to Explore the 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace
Start with your date, browse makers by venue, and find the planning information you need for a visit to Salem’s 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace.
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 Street transforms into an interactive arts festival where visitors create their own magical souvenirs. Additionally, located just steps from Creative Collective’s bustling vendor markets at Derby Square, Artists Row provides … Read More
Your Essential Guide to Salem Haunted Happenings 2025
From the 2025 archive. This article describes the 2025 season. Dates, transportation, parking and program details may have changed. Planning a visit now? Use our current Plan Your Visit guide and 2026 Events & Hours. Salem Haunted Happenings 2025 transforms Massachusetts’ most bewitching city into the ultimate Halloween destination this October. This month-long celebration brings together over a million visitors … Read More
Visiting Salem, MA on Halloween 2021
Visiting Salem, MA on Halloween 2021 Are you planning on visiting Salem, MA on Halloween 2021? If so then today’s blog post is for you. The city has been seeing much higher numbers than normal and the following information will help you get in and around Salem. Take your broom, take your vacuum…do not take your car. Salem has been … Read More
SALEM HAUNTED HAPPENINGS RETURNS IN OCTOBER 2021
The businesses and organizations in Salem, Massachusetts are setting the stage for a return to pre-pandemic capacity and programming in October 2021 with the return of Salem Haunted Happenings.