The 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace opens September 24 with a free Hocus Pocus screening, Mayor’s Night Out and the Salem Glass Pumpkin Patch on Salem Common, then runs every weekend through November 1 with more than 200 local makers and small businesses across five downtown Salem venues.
Ames Hall Gothic Series: Two October Shows Worth Booking
Two shows at Salem’s Ames Memorial Hall this October: The Woman in Black, then 45-minute candlelit piano concerts through Halloween and November 1.
The 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace Is Almost Here — Start Exploring Now
The 2026 Haunted Happenings Marketplace opens September 26 across five downtown Salem locations. Explore newly added events, vendor profiles, sponsors and visitor resources now.
Mayor’s Night Out – Fun For The Whole Family
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
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
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
MiSfOrTuNe: Salem’s Close-Up MaGiC Experience
A Magical Addition to Salem’s Haunted Happenings: Introducing Misfortune, Salem’s Close-Up Magic Experience Salem, a city known for its mysterious history, rich culture, and hauntingly good fun, is about to take it up a notch. If you think you’ve experienced all that Salem has to offer, think again! Coming this October, get ready for a night of wonder, amazement, and … Read More
Follow me around the 2022 Haunted Happenings Marketplace
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
Bring a piece of Salem, MA home with you from the Haunted Happenings Marketplace
The post Salem blues and non-buyer’s remorse are real, you guys. I think we all know the feeling. You go on an amazing vacation and enjoy time with your loved ones. You come home and review the photos on your phone but you wish you had a physical item, a tangible memory to look back on as well. Maybe the … Read More
Celebrate Hocus Pocus at the Haunted Happenings Marketplace in Salem, MA
Hocus Pocus fans all around the world are eagerly waiting for September 30th. Why? Because the 30th is the release date of the sequel, Hocus Pocus 2. That is 29 years, 2 months and 15 days since the original was released in 1993. So how can you celebrate this sequel while you are at the Haunted Happenings Marketplace this October? … Read More
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