Our October lineup is growing, with instrumental surf and reggae at The Cannery at Forten, a returning broom dance troupe, DJs, Taekwondo and Halloween bands. These dates are confirmed for the Haunted Happenings Marketplace, produced by Creative Collective.
Some performance times and locations are still being finalized. Check the event calendar before planning your visit around a particular show.
Confirmed performance times
- October 4 and 25 — Dub Boat, The Cannery at Forten: instrumental reggae, 5–8 p.m. both Sundays at Charlotte Forten Park, 289 Derby Street. October 4 listing and October 25 listing.
- October 10 — A Company of Witches, Salem Common: noon and 2 p.m., usually about 15 minutes per show.
- October 11 — Electric Heaters, The Cannery at Forten: 3–5 p.m. at Charlotte Forten Park, 289 Derby Street. Holiday hours may apply to the surrounding Marketplace.
- October 24 — DJ Chris Carr, Derby Square: 4–8 p.m.
- October 31 — Studio Two, Salem Common: Beatles tribute, 4–6 p.m. See the performance listing.
See individual listings: A Company of Witches at noon, A Company of Witches at 2 p.m., Electric Heaters and DJ Chris Carr.
October 18 — Tiger An’s Taekwondo update
Tiger An’s Taekwondo has requested a booth-only appearance at Salem Common on October 18, pending final confirmation.
More confirmed dates — set times to come
- October 31 — Midtown Horns: Halloween material and the band’s regular repertoire. Performance time and location to be announced.
- October 31 — VÄNTABLÄK: Halloween DJ programming at Salem Common. Set time to be announced.
These additions join the performers already on our calendar, including Circus Up, Rob Carmichael, Dad Bod and the Father Figures, DJ Andrea Stamas and DJ Kim Collins.
Browse the October events calendar for individual listings and the latest schedule.




