Haunted Happenings Marketplace 2026

Charlotte Forten Park

Explore independent makers and live programming at Charlotte Forten Park on Derby Street. Make this outdoor stop part of your downtown Salem Marketplace visit. Admission is free; vendor appearances, programming, dates, and hours vary.

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Location289 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
ExperienceOutdoor shopping and live programming on Derby Street
AdmissionFree and open to the public

Upcoming at Charlotte Forten Park

2026 marketplace dates & hours

Charlotte Forten Park is open Thursday through Sunday, October 1 through November 1, plus Monday, October 12. Thursday, October 1 (parade day): noon–9 p.m. Other Thursdays and Fridays: 4–9 p.m. Regular Saturdays: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sundays and Monday, October 12: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, October 11: 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Confirmed hours. Sunday, October 18: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; live music ends by 8 p.m. Halloween, October 31: 10 a.m.–9:45 p.m. Market hours may run longer due to crowd volume.

  • October 1–4 (opening night Thursday, October 1)
  • October 8–12 (includes Monday, October 12)
  • October 15–18
  • October 22–25
  • October 29–November 1 (Halloween weekend)

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    • Brianna’s Sparkles and Twists pink booth

    Brianna’s Sparkles and Twists

    About Brianna’s Sparkles and Twists Brianna’s Sparkles and Twists offers glitter tattoos, temporary tattoos, face gems, fairy freckles, hair tinsel and hair gems at the Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem, Massachusetts. The interactive booth gives visitors a chance to choose a design or add a sparkling detail to their October look. A personal touch for your Salem visit The pink Read more...
    • Carter Thread Press display with books, candles, shell pieces and reading accessories.

    Carter Thread Press

    Carter Thread Press brings handmade and curated literary goods to Charlotte Forten Park for the Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem. The collection includes hand-poured candles, individually painted and numbered shell talismans, bookmarks, reading accessories, book sleeves, stationery and selected embroidered apparel. About Carter Thread Press Inspired by Salem, coastal New England, maritime history and old libraries, its market display has Read more...
    • Wave Coast Cannabis Co

    COAST Cannabis Co.

    COAST Cannabis Co. is a woman-owned, family-operated Massachusetts company and a sponsor of the 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace. COAST will participate at Charlotte Forten Park on October 10–11 and October 24–25, sharing information about the company as part of the Marketplace’s 2026 season. COAST’s participation does not include cannabis products or on-site sales, orders, or payments. Read more...
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    Empanada Kingdom

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    Empanada Kingdom brings its handmade-empanada food truck to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Charlotte Forten Park in Salem, Massachusetts for the full 2026 season. About Empanada Kingdom Empanada Kingdom is a Massachusetts food truck serving golden, made-from-scratch empanadas. It is a quick, satisfying stop between the artisan tents and the waterfront programming at Charlotte Forten Park, and the truck is Read more...
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    Erikascolorbar

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    Erikascolorbar brings handmade press-on nails to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem, Massachusetts, for Halloween weekend 2026. About Erikascolorbar Erika Cardenas creates decorated press-on nail sets in Norwalk, Connecticut. Her submitted collection includes dark nail art with bows, rhinestones, chains, and detailed designs. Where and When to Shop Find Erikascolorbar at these Haunted Happenings Marketplace locations in Salem: Derby Square Read more...
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    Face Paint Fantasy

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    Salem Common, Derby Square, Pedestrian Mall & Charlotte Forten Park · Haunted Happenings Marketplace 2026 · Salem, MA 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 Read more...
    • Ice cream cups and cookie sandwiches — Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe

    Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe

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    Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe brings an ice cream stop to Charlotte Forten Park in Salem for Haunted Happenings 2026. The local ice cream maker is known for creative flavors and house-made mix-ins. Vegan ice cream at Forten Holy Cow has confirmed vegan Coconut Oreo for its Charlotte Forten Park offering. Stop by for an ice cream break while exploring Read more...
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    Husky Crafters

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    Haunted Happenings Marketplace 2026 · Salem, MA Sunday location update: Find Husky Crafters at the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 10 AM–6 PM. About Husky Crafters Husky Crafters brings handcrafted illuminated wooden lanterns to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem, Massachusetts. Each lantern is created with a scroll-saw process inspired by traditional pumpkin carving, producing Read more...
    • KATERI ART SHOP illustrated prints and accessories display

    KATERI ART SHOP

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    KATERI ART SHOP brings illustrated prints, stickers, tote bags, keychains, notebooks, and accessories to Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem. Illustrated by Kateri Kateri is a Connecticut-based digital illustrator and 2D animator. The collection combines original characters, cats and dinosaurs with anime and video-game inspired fan art. The submitted booth photographs show art prints, collectible accessories, and illustrated tote bags. Where Read more...
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    Kinnari Sanghavi Studio LLC

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    Kinnari Sanghavi Studio brings nature-inspired jewelry and an interactive charm bar to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Charlotte Forten Park and Derby Square in Salem, Massachusetts. About Kinnari Sanghavi Studio Kinnari Sanghavi Studio offers an eclectic jewelry collection shaped by nature, symbolism, vintage aesthetics, and culturally meaningful motifs. Visitors can browse earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings, gemstones, and ornate statement pieces Read more...