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2013 Events Schedule

Welcome to Haunted Happenings in Salem Massachusetts! Events take place every day in October. We'll start adding October 2013 events in the spring. Get the latest news on our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.

Can't wait until September? Check out Salem.org and start your visit early!

October 1

October 2

October 3

Salem Farmers Market

  • 3 pm – 7 pm
  • Derby Square
  • 978-744-0004
  • SalemMainStreets.org
  • Over 30 vendors offering a wide range of fresh produce, fresh bread, cheeses, fresh seafood, chowder, wine, meats, pasta, art items and much more. Each week you will find new activities at the Market like cooking demos from local chefs and restaurants, along with music and other sponsored activities.

Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade

  • 6 :30 pm – 8 pm
  • Downtown Salem
  • 978-744-0004
  • www.Salem-Chamber.org
  • A Salem tradition to kick off Haunted Happenings that is filled with pageantry, music, and the enthusiasm of thousands of Salem’s students from kindergarten to college. Parade begins at Shetland Park ad ends at Salem Common.

October 4

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 8 pm – 9 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 5

Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair

  • 10 am – 5 pm
  • Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
  • www.HauntedHappenings.org
  • Shop for uniquely Salem items, be entertained by street performers, and listen to great music. More than 100 venders will be present on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall.

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 9 pm – 10 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 6

Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair

  • 10 am – 5 pm
  • Essex Street Pedestrian Mall
  • www.HauntedHappenings.org
  • Shop for uniquely Salem items, be entertained by street performers, and listen to great music. More than 100 venders will be present on the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall.

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 9 pm – 10 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 7

October 8

October 9

October 10

Salem Farmers Market

  • 3 pm – 7 pm
  • Derby Square
  • 978-744-0004
  • SalemMainStreets.org
  • Over 30 vendors offering a wide range of fresh produce, fresh bread, cheeses, fresh seafood, chowder, wine, meats, pasta, art items and much more. Each week you will find new activities at the Market like cooking demos from local chefs and restaurants, along with music and other sponsored activities.

October 11

SoWa Open Market

  • Downtown Salem
  • www.SalemOpenMarket.com
  • Includes an extensive selection of arts/crafts with a group of indie makers and designers.
    Derby Square Vending 11am-6pm, Essex Street Vending 11am-10pm, Hawthorne Blvd Vending (October 31 only)11am-10pm

Spirits of the Gables at the House of Seven Gables

  • 7 :30 pm – 9 :30 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991 x104
  • 7Gables.org
  • Guilt! Greed! Revenge! Enter the world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s burdened characters from his classic novel, The House of the Seven Gables, as they haunt the hallways of their eerie mansion. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing. Reservations highly recommended.

Legacy of the Hanging Judge

  • 7 :30 pm – 9 :30 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991
  • www.7Gables.org
  • Relive the events of 1692 when the Salem Witch Trials wrought havoc on Salem. Encounter magistrate John Hathorne as well as the a accused and their accusers in this interactive dramatic experience. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing.

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 8 pm – 9 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 12

SoWa Open Market

  • Downtown Salem
  • www.SalemOpenMarket.com
  • Includes an extensive selection of arts/crafts with a group of indie makers and designers.
    Derby Square Vending 11am-6pm, Essex Street Vending 11am-10pm, Hawthorne Blvd Vending (October 31 only)11am-10pm

Spirits of the Gables at the House of Seven Gables

  • 7 :30 pm – 9 :30 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991 x104
  • 7Gables.org
  • Guilt! Greed! Revenge! Enter the world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s burdened characters from his classic novel, The House of the Seven Gables, as they haunt the hallways of their eerie mansion. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing. Reservations highly recommended.

Legacy of the Hanging Judge

  • 7 :30 pm – 9 :30 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991
  • www.7Gables.org
  • Relive the events of 1692 when the Salem Witch Trials wrought havoc on Salem. Encounter magistrate John Hathorne as well as the a accused and their accusers in this interactive dramatic experience. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing.

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 9 pm – 10 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 13

SoWa Open Market

  • Downtown Salem
  • www.SalemOpenMarket.com
  • Includes an extensive selection of arts/crafts with a group of indie makers and designers.
    Derby Square Vending 11am-6pm, Essex Street Vending 11am-10pm, Hawthorne Blvd Vending (October 31 only)11am-10pm

25th Annual Halloween Witch Ride

  • 1 pm – 5 pm
  • Begins at 1760 Revere Beach Pkwy, Everett, MA
  • (508) 898-3375
  • secure.mdausa.org/witchride/
  • Come join the fun on a scenic ride from Boston Harley-Davidson on Rt. 16 in Everett to Shetland Park in Salem, Mass. All Bikes Welcome!

    PRE-REGISTRATION: $25 single rider; $35 double riders
    DAY OF RIDE: $30 single rider; $40 double riders

    For weather delays and cancellations the day of the ride, please go to BostonHOG.com

Spirits of the Gables at the House of Seven Gables

  • 7 :30 pm – 9 :30 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991 x104
  • 7Gables.org
  • Guilt! Greed! Revenge! Enter the world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s burdened characters from his classic novel, The House of the Seven Gables, as they haunt the hallways of their eerie mansion. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing. Reservations highly recommended.

Legacy of the Hanging Judge

  • 7 :30 pm – 9 :30 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991
  • www.7Gables.org
  • Relive the events of 1692 when the Salem Witch Trials wrought havoc on Salem. Encounter magistrate John Hathorne as well as the a accused and their accusers in this interactive dramatic experience. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing.

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 9 pm – 10 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 14

October 15

October 16

October 17

Salem Farmers Market

  • 3 pm – 7 pm
  • Derby Square
  • 978-744-0004
  • SalemMainStreets.org
  • Over 30 vendors offering a wide range of fresh produce, fresh bread, cheeses, fresh seafood, chowder, wine, meats, pasta, art items and much more. Each week you will find new activities at the Market like cooking demos from local chefs and restaurants, along with music and other sponsored activities.

PEM/PM Evening Party

  • 6 :30 pm – 9 :30 pm
  • Peabody Essex Museum
  • www.pem.org/visit/pempm
  • This evenings theme: Kung Fu Fighting. More details to follow. Members and Salem residents (with ID) free, non-members $10.
    Cash bar. Refreshments available for purchase in the Atrium Cafe.

October 18

SoWa Open Market

  • Downtown Salem
  • www.SalemOpenMarket.com
  • Includes an extensive selection of arts/crafts with a group of indie makers and designers.
    Derby Square Vending 11am-6pm, Essex Street Vending 11am-10pm, Hawthorne Blvd Vending (October 31 only)11am-10pm

Spirits of the Gables at the House of Seven Gables

  • 7 :15 pm – 11 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991 x104
  • 7Gables.org
  • Guilt! Greed! Revenge! Enter the world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s burdened characters from his classic novel, The House of the Seven Gables, as they haunt the hallways of their eerie mansion. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing. Reservations highly recommended.

Legacy of the Hanging Judge

  • 7 :15 pm – 11 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991
  • www.7Gables.org
  • Relive the events of 1692 when the Salem Witch Trials wrought havoc on Salem. Encounter magistrate John Hathorne as well as the a accused and their accusers in this interactive dramatic experience. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing.

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 8 pm – 9 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 19

SoWa Open Market

  • Downtown Salem
  • www.SalemOpenMarket.com
  • Includes an extensive selection of arts/crafts with a group of indie makers and designers.
    Derby Square Vending 11am-6pm, Essex Street Vending 11am-10pm, Hawthorne Blvd Vending (October 31 only)11am-10pm

Salem Harvest Fest

  • 2 pm – 8 pm
  • Old Town Hall, Derby Square
  • 978-745-2900
  • SalemHarvestFest.com
  • Salem’s Largest Wine & Craft Beer Festival! All sampling included in ticket. Live music and more! Prebooked tickets $25, at the door $30. Two Sessions: Session 1: 2:00pm-4:30pm, Session 2: 5:00pm-8:30pm.

Spirits of the Gables at the House of Seven Gables

  • 7 :15 pm – 11 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991 x104
  • 7Gables.org
  • Guilt! Greed! Revenge! Enter the world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s burdened characters from his classic novel, The House of the Seven Gables, as they haunt the hallways of their eerie mansion. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing. Reservations highly recommended.

Legacy of the Hanging Judge

  • 7 :15 pm – 11 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991
  • www.7Gables.org
  • Relive the events of 1692 when the Salem Witch Trials wrought havoc on Salem. Encounter magistrate John Hathorne as well as the a accused and their accusers in this interactive dramatic experience. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing.

Spectral Evidence Ghost Hunting 101

  • 8 pm – 11 :30 pm
  • 18 Washington Square-Hawthorne Hotel
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Journey into the unknown with ghost hunter, author, and radio personality Ron Kolek and his team of experts as you learn to be a paranormal investigator like the ones seen on such shows as SyFy’s Ghost Hunters, A&E’s Paranormal State, and The Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures!

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 9 pm – 10 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 20

SoWa Open Market

  • Downtown Salem
  • www.SalemOpenMarket.com
  • Includes an extensive selection of arts/crafts with a group of indie makers and designers.
    Derby Square Vending 11am-6pm, Essex Street Vending 11am-10pm, Hawthorne Blvd Vending (October 31 only)11am-10pm

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 9 pm – 10 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 21

October 22

October 23

October 24

Salem Farmers Market

  • 3 pm – 7 pm
  • Derby Square
  • 978-744-0004
  • SalemMainStreets.org
  • Over 30 vendors offering a wide range of fresh produce, fresh bread, cheeses, fresh seafood, chowder, wine, meats, pasta, art items and much more. Each week you will find new activities at the Market like cooking demos from local chefs and restaurants, along with music and other sponsored activities.

Gedney Glows

  • 5 pm – 7 am
  • Gedney House, 21 High Street
  • 978-744-0440
  • www.historicnewengland.org
  • Explore Gedney House by the glow of lantern light and see why this is not your typical historic house tour. See the architecture of a seventeenth-century Salem shipbuilder’s home in a new light. Stand inside the chimney, explore dark nooks and crannies, and see original paint treatments from the late 1600s.

    There will be two sessions of Gedney Glows on Thursday, October 24, 2013. The first tour is from 5:15-6:00 p.m. and the second from 6:00-6:45 p.m. The cost is $10 for the public and $5 for Historic New England members. This program has sold out on an annual basis, so advance registration is strongly suggested. Please call 978-744-0440 or visit www.historicnewengland.org to reserve.

Portal to the Spirit World

  • 7 pm – 9 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Join paranormal expert Rosemary Ellen Guiley as you voyage into the shadowy doorway that bridges our world with the afterlife! Since ancient times, darkened mirrors have been used as powerful portals to the spirit world, their silky black depths summoning forth the dead to reunite with the living.

October 25

SoWa Open Market

  • Downtown Salem
  • www.SalemOpenMarket.com
  • Includes an extensive selection of arts/crafts with a group of indie makers and designers.
    Derby Square Vending 11am-6pm, Essex Street Vending 11am-10pm, Hawthorne Blvd Vending (October 31 only)11am-10pm

Spirits of the Gables at the House of Seven Gables

  • 7 :15 pm – 11 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991 x104
  • 7Gables.org
  • Guilt! Greed! Revenge! Enter the world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s burdened characters from his classic novel, The House of the Seven Gables, as they haunt the hallways of their eerie mansion. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing. Reservations highly recommended.

Legacy of the Hanging Judge

  • 7 :15 pm – 11 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991
  • www.7Gables.org
  • Relive the events of 1692 when the Salem Witch Trials wrought havoc on Salem. Encounter magistrate John Hathorne as well as the a accused and their accusers in this interactive dramatic experience. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing.

The Official Salem Witches’ Halloween Ball

  • 7 :30 pm – 11 :30 pm
  • 18 Washington Square-Hawthorne Hotel
  • 978-666-0765
  • FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Join Christian Day and the Witches of Salem with guests Dragon Ritual Drummers for a night of magic, music, and powerful rituals at the Salem’s most magical Halloween party! Join us as in days of old when fires burned on every hilltop and Witches gathered to feast, rejoice, and cast spells for the new year! This years theme: The Witch’s Familiar

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 8 pm – 9 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 26

SoWa Open Market

  • Downtown Salem
  • www.SalemOpenMarket.com
  • Includes an extensive selection of arts/crafts with a group of indie makers and designers.
    Derby Square Vending 11am-6pm, Essex Street Vending 11am-10pm, Hawthorne Blvd Vending (October 31 only)11am-10pm

Devil’s Chase 6.66 Miler

  • 8 am – 12 pm
  • Salem Willows
  • (978) 836-0271
  • www.bnseventmanagement.com/events/DevilsChase.html
  • Run Like Hell in the Devil’s Chase 6.66 mile run around Salem. The race starts at the Salem Willows. There will be cash prizes for the best Male and Female Devil in the race. Special prizes will be given for the best Devil costume and best Halloween costume. After the race hang around for refreshments, entertainment, music and a great awards ceremony! Registration for the race can be done online at http://www.bnseventmanagement.com/events/DevilsChase.html.

Spirits of the Gables at the House of Seven Gables

  • 7 :15 pm – 11 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991 x104
  • 7Gables.org
  • Guilt! Greed! Revenge! Enter the world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s burdened characters from his classic novel, The House of the Seven Gables, as they haunt the hallways of their eerie mansion. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing. Reservations highly recommended.

Legacy of the Hanging Judge

  • 7 :15 pm – 11 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991
  • www.7Gables.org
  • Relive the events of 1692 when the Salem Witch Trials wrought havoc on Salem. Encounter magistrate John Hathorne as well as the a accused and their accusers in this interactive dramatic experience. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing.

Nightmare on Hawthorne Boulevard at the Hawthorne Hotel

  • 8 pm – 12 am
  • 18 Washington Square-Hawthorne Hotel
  • 978.744.4080
  • www.hawthornehotel.com/Halloween
  • Join us for the social event of the season—The Annual Costume Party and Ball held at the historic Hawthorne Hotel.  A night of food, music, and controlled chaos, interrupted only by a fantastic costume contest with up to $1,500 in prizes. Come as your worst nightmare!

Wicked Night on the Wharf

  • 8 pm – 1 am
  • 225 Derby Street-Salem Waterfront Hotel
  • 978-740-8788
  • www.SalemWaterfrontHotel.com
  • The Salem Waterfront will be hosting an annual favorite. Their DJ will be playing the latest hits all night long and signature appetizers will be featured along with a cash bar. Costumes a must for the annual costume contest! Tickets should be purchased in advance.

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 9 pm – 10 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 27

SoWa Open Market

  • Downtown Salem
  • www.SalemOpenMarket.com
  • Includes an extensive selection of arts/crafts with a group of indie makers and designers.
    Derby Square Vending 11am-6pm, Essex Street Vending 11am-10pm, Hawthorne Blvd Vending (October 31 only)11am-10pm

The Mourning Tea

  • 10 :30 am – 11 :30 am
  • 18 Washington Square-Hawthorne Hotel
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Join Salem Witches Leanne Marrama and Heather MacDonald for a 3-course High Tea in grand Victorian tradition. Don your finest mourning attire and celebrate the lives of your dearly departed as you share stories of your loved ones who have passed, add photos and mementos to our Salem Witches’ Book of the Dead, enjoy live music and poetry, and receive messages in the tea leaves!

The Dumb Supper Dinner with the Dead

  • 6 :30 pm – 7 :30 pm
  • 18 Washington Square-Hawthorne Hotel
  • 978-666-0765
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Join the Salem Witches as we honor the dead with a dinner observed in utter silence. Salem Witch Christian Day invites you to a banquet of sumptuous cuisine where the only sound heard is music chosen in memory of the departed. Bring photos and mementos to summon the souls of your loved ones on the other side as you partake in the most solemn of all the ceremonies of Witchcraft. The Dumb Supper is an ancient tradition where the dead attend the living for a magical night of communion!

Messages from the Spirit World

  • 9 pm – 10 :30 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Step into the Spirit Parlor of OMEN and experience an authentic séance in Salem with true spirit mediums who were born with the uncanny ability to connect us with our loved ones on the other side. Our beloved dead often reach out to us from beyond and the authentic spirit mediums at Omen have helped thousands of people reunite with those who have crossed over.

October 28

Speaking to the Dead with Laurie Cabot

  • 7 pm – 9 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Join Salem’s Official Witch, Laurie Cabot, as you learn to communicate with loved ones on the Other Side! High Priestess and Founder of the Cabot Tradition of Witchcraft, Laurie will guide you through the Other World help you to communicate with loved ones who have passed on.

October 29

Conjuring Spirits

  • 8 pm – 10 pm
  • 184 Essex Street
  • 978-666-0763
  • Join modern-day Salem Warlock Christian Day, author of The Witches’ Book of the Dead (Weiser, 2011), as he schools you in Necromancy, the world’s most forbidden magic! From the earliest history, the necromantic arts have offered the power to conjure and commune with the dead that they may share visions of the future and aid us in our magic.

October 30

October 31

The Salem Witches’ Magic Circle

  • 5 pm – 7 pm
  • Salem Common
  • 978-666-0763
  • www.FestivaloftheDead.com
  • Every Halloween night, when the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest, the Salem Witches gather on Salem Common, the large park area that has been a central hub of Salem for centuries. Join Christian Day, Lorelei, Leanne Marrama and the Witches of Salem with the Dragon Ritual Drummers for this free celebration of our loved ones who have crossed over.

Tricks, Treats, and Treasures

  • 5 :30 pm – 7 :30 pm
  • 34 Chestnut Street
  • 978-744-0440
  • www.HistoricNewEngland.org
  • Take a stroll up historic Chestnut Street and join the sea chantey-singing Salem pirates for tricks, treats, and treasures at Historic New England’s Phillips House on Halloween night. This special family-friendly event is free and takes place on Thursday, October 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Salem’s official trick-or-treating hours.

Spirits of the Gables at the House of Seven Gables

  • 7 :15 pm – 10 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991 x104
  • 7Gables.org
  • Guilt! Greed! Revenge! Enter the world of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s burdened characters from his classic novel, The House of the Seven Gables, as they haunt the hallways of their eerie mansion. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing. Reservations highly recommended.

Legacy of the Hanging Judge

  • 7 :15 pm – 10 pm
  • 115 Derby Street
  • 978-744-0991
  • www.7Gables.org
  • Relive the events of 1692 when the Salem Witch Trials wrought havoc on Salem. Encounter magistrate John Hathorne as well as the a accused and their accusers in this interactive dramatic experience. Performances begin every five minutes and last approximately 35 minutes. Last performance begins at closing.