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October in Salem is ICONIC
Welcome to Salem Haunted Happenings, the largest celebration of Halloween in the world! Salem is excited to welcome more than a million visitors to the parties, parades, vendor fairs, walking tours, museums, attractions, and special events. Plan ahead, put on your costume, and join us for a month that is steeped in history, haunts, and a bit of magic.
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@SalemHauntedHappenings
It`s never too early to start planning for 2027! 🎃 October is Salem`s busiest month of the year, and accommodations book up well in advance. If you`re hoping to join us next year, now is a great time to reserve your stay.
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📸 @hawthornehotel
Halloween is taking to the skies over Salem, MA! 🎃✨ In celebration of Salem 400+, 400 drones will light up the night in a special Halloween drone show. Look up as the sky transforms with larger-than-life designs celebrating the season!
⏰ 10 PM
Watch from Bridge Street, Washington St or MBTA STATION
400 drones. 400+ years. One unforgettable Salem night.
Happy Halloween Everyone!
📸 @semper.drone
How it started: 😃
How we feel knowing Haunted Happenings is almost over: 😢
What a season, Salem! From incredible costumes and Halloween celebrations to breaking a world record, @salemhauntedhappenings 2026 was one to remember! Thank you to everyone who visited, celebrated, and helped make this season so special. We loved sharing it with you, but the fun doesn`t stop here! Follow @destsalem for year-round travel tips, events, and plenty of reasons to come back and explore Salem in every season.
📸 @itsheatherhallow
The staff may be cool, but this haunted house will send chills down your spine! ⚡️ Have YOU been through Frankenstein’s Castle Haunted House in Salem?
📸 @salemhauntedneighborhood
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Double, double, sip and sizzle! 🔮 @witchcityhibachisalem brings spellbinding vibes to Salem all year long, with delicious hibachi and creative cocktails. Their Witches Brew Cocktail is a fun way to toast the Halloween season, but the magic doesn`t disappear when October ends! Add Witch City Hibachi to your Salem dining plans and keep the Halloween spirit going whenever you visit.
📽️ @sugar_boogerz
You`re going to need a bigger camera roll! 🦈 Salem loves going over-the-top for the Halloween season, and some decorations really make a splash! From clever displays to larger-than-life surprises, there`s always something to catch your eye. What`s your favorite Halloween decoration you`ve spotted during your visit to Salem?
📸 @joannapricephotography
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The party’s on Front Street! 🎃 Grab your crew, don your finest costumes, and soak up all the Halloween fun happening throughout downtown Salem! And while you’re out enjoying Haunted Happenings, make sure to thank Salem Police, Fire, the Department of Public Services, and all the hardworking folks helping keep Salem safe, welcoming, and fun for everyone this season!
📸 @salemssmallestattraction
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📍 @danielshousesalem
📸 @purelysalem
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