282–288 Derby Street · Liberty Street · 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace Title Sponsor
About Salem Wax / Haunted Neighborhood
Salem Wax / Haunted Neighborhood is a downtown Salem entertainment destination where history and Halloween meet. Anchored by Salem Wax: A Halloween Experience, the Haunted Neighborhood brings five ticketed attractions together between Derby and Liberty Streets for the 2026 Haunted Happenings season, with even more to explore at The Lost Library and the new Spirit Market.
From September 18 through November 1, 2026, visitors can explore:
Salem Wax: A Halloween Experience
Witch Village: Halloweentown
Frankenstein’s Castle Haunted House
Candlelit Ghostly Walking Tour
Within a Witching Hour Spellcasting
More to Explore
The Lost Library — an immersive gift-shop experience with Gothic shelves, magical oddities, locally crafted curiosities, Salem’s largest glowing pumpkin, and a life-size witch’s cottage.
The Spirit Market — a new seasonal outdoor marketplace featuring four haunted kiosks with local artisan goods, handmade treats, Halloween décor, and atmospheric touches including glowing pumpkins and fog.
The neighborhood’s mix ranges from family-friendly immersive experiences and unusual shopping to live-actor haunted houses, spellcasting, and atmospheric walking tours. Review the official attraction details when choosing the right experiences for your group.
Plan Your Visit
Begin at 282–288 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970, with Haunted Neighborhood attractions and shopping experiences located throughout the Derby and Liberty Street complex near the Charter Street Cemetery and Salem Witch Trials Memorial. Attraction, shop, and market hours vary, especially in October. See the official Haunted Neighborhood ticket page for current availability, combination passes, and visitor instructions before you go.
Supporting the 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace
Salem Wax / Haunted Neighborhood is a 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace Title Sponsor. Its support helps bring festival programming and visitor activity to the Derby and Liberty Street area while connecting guests with long-running local attractions, immersive shops, and seasonal experiences.
Find Our Information and Tickets Tent on the Pedestrian Mall
Visit the Salem Wax / Haunted Neighborhood information and tickets tent on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall on every scheduled Haunted Happenings Marketplace vendor day. The tent is part of the Haunted Neighborhood’s 2026 Title Sponsorship; the attractions remain at their Derby and Liberty Street locations.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 (10 AM – 8 PM)
Sunday, October 4, 2026 (10 AM – 6 PM)
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)
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. Tent hours are separate from attraction hours.
