About Face Paint Fantasy

Face Paint Fantasy brings professional face painting and makeup artistry to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem, Massachusetts. Led by Salem-based artist Jenny Abarca, the booth transforms faces into something magical, spooky, or fantastical for kids and adults alike.

From cute pumpkins to creepy creatures to full Halloween glam, Face Paint Fantasy offers imaginative, professional designs as an interactive, on-site experience. It is a family-friendly stop that adds color and energy to the marketplace throughout the season.

Interactive Face Painting and Makeup Artistry

What sets Face Paint Fantasy apart is its live, on-site artistry, letting visitors leave the market wearing their Halloween spirit with a one-of-a-kind look.

Where and When to Shop

Find Face Paint Fantasy at Haunted Happenings Marketplace on these confirmed 2026 dates:

Charlotte Forten Park

• Thursday, October 1, 2026 — flexible start time.

Essex Street Pedestrian Mall

• Friday, October 2, 2026 (10 AM – 7 PM)
• Saturday, October 3, 2026 (10 AM – 8 PM)
• Sunday, October 4, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM)
• Friday, October 9, 2026 (10 AM – 7 PM)
• Friday, October 16, 2026 (10 AM – 7 PM)
• Friday, October 23, 2026 (10 AM – 7 PM)

Derby Square

• Saturday, October 10, 2026 (10 AM – 8 PM)
• Sunday, October 11, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM) — Holiday hours may apply.
• Monday, October 12, 2026 (Indigenous Peoples Day) (10 AM – 6 PM)
• Saturday, October 17, 2026 (10 AM – 8 PM)
• Sunday, October 18, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM)
• Saturday, October 24, 2026 (10 AM – 8 PM)
• Sunday, October 25, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM)

Salem Common

• Saturday, October 10, 2026 (10 AM – 8 PM)
• Sunday, October 11, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM) — Holiday hours may apply.
• Monday, October 12, 2026 (Indigenous Peoples Day) (10 AM – 6 PM)
• Saturday, October 17, 2026 (10 AM – 8 PM)
• Sunday, October 18, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM)
• Saturday, October 24, 2026 (10 AM – 8 PM)
• Sunday, October 25, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM)
• Friday, October 30, 2026 (10 AM – 8 PM)
• Saturday, October 31, 2026 (Halloween) (10 AM – 9:45 PM)

Pedestrian Mall closing time is set day-of with the City of Salem and Salem Police based on crowd volume, so this location may stay open later than posted.

Follow Face Paint Fantasy

Follow @bostonfacepaintfantasy on Instagram, or learn more at facepaintfantasy.com.