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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    • Nivas felt ghost wearing headphones

    Nivas

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    Nivas brings felted Halloween and autumn ornaments, seasonal decor, and knitted throws to Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem. Designed by Anuja Anuja designs the collection, which she describes as handmade by a fair-trade women’s cooperative in Kathmandu using natural materials. The submitted collection includes a felt ghost wearing headphones, a Halloween tic-tac-toe game, and colorful hanging ornaments. Where and when Read more...
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    Rainbow Braids

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    About Rainbow Braids Rainbow Braids brings hair braiding, extensions and hair accessories to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Charlotte Forten Park in Salem, Massachusetts. Rachel Rice offers an interactive stop for visitors who want to add a braided style to their October outing. A personal touch for your Salem visit The submitted portfolio includes a braid woven with purple extensions Read more...
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    Real Pirates Salem

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    About Real Pirates Salem Real Pirates Salem brings nautical gifts and pirate-themed merchandise to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace on Salem Common. Meet the team from the Derby Street museum, browse their booth, and ask about museum tickets and giveaways. Pirate gifts and nautical finds Their submitted collection includes a brass spyglass in a wooden box, a tricorn pirate hat, and Read more...
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    RexWraps

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    RexWraps at Haunted Happenings Marketplace 2026 in Salem, Massachusetts Handmade jewelry, rocks and gems Alexa Stamison of RexWraps makes wire-wrapped jewelry in sterling silver and other metals, along with stone stretchy bracelets. Her booth also offers rocks, gems and crystals, with options for shoppers of all ages. Alexa studied geology and enjoys sharing her earth science knowledge with visitors. Where Read more...
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    SINKID

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    SINKID is an independent streetwear brand from Lynn, Massachusetts, bringing graphic clothing and accessories to Haunted Happenings Marketplace 2026 at Charlotte Forten Park in Salem. About SINKID The collection includes jeans, shirts, shorts, and accessories built around individuality and self-expression. Black denim shorts with yellow lettering, a cream-and-black baseball shirt with a playing-card graphic, and patterned shorts show the brand’s Read more...
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    Slime Time Studios Marblehead

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    Slime Time Studios Marblehead brings a custom Slime Bar to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem, Massachusetts. Make a colorful keepsake with the Slime Bar at Charlotte Forten Park for opening and parade night on October 1, or visit the studio’s booth on Salem Common on October 11 (Holiday hours may apply.) and 18, 2026. About Slime Time Studios Marblehead Read more...
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    Slow Wake Society

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    Slow Wake Society brings locally inspired merchandise and Salem harbor cruise information to Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Charlotte Forten Park on October 3, 2026. About Slow Wake Society Slow Wake Society is a new, family-run boat charter business based in Salem. Its Forten booth will feature branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats while giving visitors a chance to learn about the Read more...
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    SproutifyNY

    SproutifyNY pairs living plants with handmade and repurposed planters. Meet the aunt-and-niece team at Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem’s Charlotte Forten Park on October 17, 2026. About SproutifyNY Calling themselves the Sprout-Maids, the duo makes, crafts, and repurposes containers before matching each one with a plant. Their collection includes sculptural face planters and colorful pots, with varied shapes and sizes Read more...
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    Ted’s Eccentric Designs

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    Ted’s Eccentric Designs brings personalized laser-engraved goods and crocheted creations to the Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Charlotte Forten Park in Salem. About Ted’s Eccentric Designs The maker works with Baltic birch wood, acrylic, natural stone, and polished shells to create functional pieces with individual details. Browse engraved coasters, bottle openers, bookmarks, decorative dishes, and monograms, alongside reusable yarn goods and Read more...
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    The Cannery at Forten

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    Charlotte Forten Park · October 1–November 1, 2026Outdoor bar · Waterfront gathering place The Cannery at Forten brings an outdoor bar to Charlotte Forten Park at 289 Derby Street in Salem for the 2026 Haunted Happenings season. Stop for a drink, meet up with friends and enjoy the park’s food, artisan shopping and live programming along the waterfront. Drinks by Read more...