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 Pedestrian Mall on October 3–4, at Derby Square from October 10 through October 25, and at Salem Common throughout the 2026 Haunted Happenings season.

Pedestrian Mall operates on the following dates:

• October 3–4 (Saturday–Sunday)

Derby Square operates on the following dates:

• October 10–12 (Saturday–Monday, Indigenous Peoples Day)
• October 17–18 (Saturday–Sunday)
• October 24–25 (Saturday–Sunday)

Salem Common operates on the following dates:

• September 26–27 (Saturday–Sunday)
• October 10–12 (Saturday–Monday, Indigenous Peoples Day)
• October 17–18 (Saturday–Sunday)
• October 24–25 (Saturday–Sunday)
• October 31 (Halloween, Saturday)

Hours: Regular Saturdays at Salem Common and Derby Square: 10 AM – 8 PM · Saturday, October 3 at the Pedestrian Mall: 10 AM – 9 PM (provisional) · Sundays: 10 AM – 6 PM · Indigenous Peoples Day Monday: 10 AM – 6 PM · Halloween: 10 AM – 9:45 PM · Sunday, October 11: Holiday hours may apply.

Follow Face Paint Fantasy

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