Special Events and Tips to Make the Most of Salem’s Haunted Happenings

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SALEM, Mass.— The ghosts and witches that haunt the historic streets of Salem, Massachusetts, are stirring once again as we launch the 41st Annual Salem Haunted Happenings. With a history steeped in the supernatural and a reputation as the Halloween capital of the world, this year’s Salem Haunted Happenings promises a spellbinding experience like no other. From ghouls to witches, … Read More

Mayor’s Night Out – Fun For The Whole Family

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Trick-or-treating, free museum admissions, garage parking, and merchant specials Friday, October 6, 3:00 p.m. SALEM, MA – Mayor Dominick Pangallo, in partnership with Salem’s local attractions, museums, and Salem merchants, is pleased to announce that this Halloween’s “Mayors Night Out” will take place on Friday, October 6, 2023.  Beginning at 3:00 p.m., participating museums and attractions will open free of charge to … Read More

Exploring the Bat Box: Where Art and Nature Converge at the Peabody Essex Museum

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Welcome to an enchanting realm where misunderstood creatures get the spotlight they truly deserve. Tucked within the renowned Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, the Bat Box offers a curated selection of all things bat-related, from children’s books to art pieces and, believe it or not, chocolate. Today, we’re delighted to take you on an exclusive tour with Victor Oliveira, … Read More

Immersive Haunted Happenings at The House of the Seven Gables

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Immersive Haunted Happenings at The House of the Seven Gables SALEM — In October in Salem, some of the best adventures lurk in the shadows. Stroll down Derby Street, past the shops and restaurants, past the lighthouse and Custom House. Soon you’ll encounter a formidable mansion, doused in shadow and made elegant by its seven peaked gables. Centuries of stories … Read More

Follow me around the 2022 Haunted Happenings Marketplace

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Please note all of the images in this blog post are © ThingstodoinSalem.com and may not be used without permission. This October here in Salem has been one for the books! We have been seeing record breaking numbers of visitors and the Haunted Happenings Marketplace has been bustling each weekend. We still have two more weekends left so if you … Read More

Instagram worthy spots at the Haunted Happenings Marketplace

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Salem is full of so many gorgeous spots to take photos. Regardless of if you’re going for historic, witchy, Halloween or otherwise, you can definitely find something to fit the vibe. The Haunted Happenings Marketplace takes place in a few areas of Salem and each one offers a variety of locations that are most certainly photo ready and Instagram worthy. … Read More

Fashion Art Installation inspired by Salem’s Retail Era is Creating Chic ‘Instagramable’ Moments at the Haunted Neighborhood 

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Salem, MA – Salem has plenty of public art attractions drawing tourists year-round, but there is a new, eerie fashion art display that is drawing attention from visitors this October. This month, those coming through the Salem Wax Museum’s Haunted Neighborhood, located on Liberty Street adjacent to the Charter Street Cemetery and the Witch Trials Memorial, will be confronted by the ‘Enchanters’. Made … Read More

Holiday gift guide 2021

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It has been all over the news lately that holiday shopping this year might be tricky. With the events of 2020 still causing lasting effects on businesses and causing intense shipping delays, it is best to get a head start!! Shopping local is an amazing way to support your favorite businesses and ensure they can continue doing what they do … Read More