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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
There’s a little Practical Magic energy at @coachhousesalem. ✨ With its historic New England architecture, moody interiors, and beautifully restored details, this Salem stay feels especially fitting once October rolls around. Add in the autumn leaves and a little Halloween atmosphere, and you half expect the Owens sisters to come walking through the door.
📸 @rozysmagicalworld
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The @hauntedhappeningsmarket returns on Thursday, September 24th! 🎃 Browse a rotating mix of artists, makers, specialty food vendors, Salem-inspired goods, seasonal finds, and more throughout downtown.
This year, the Marketplace is expanding to Charlotte Forten Park, joining locations at Derby Square and Salem Common for even more opportunities to shop small and discover something new during Salem Haunted Happenings. Brought to you by our friends at the @creativecollectivema.
📅 September 24th - November 1st
📍 Derby Square, Salem Common & Charlotte Forten Park
📸 @kelliewearsblack
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This and a pumpkin spice latte could fix a lot right now. 🍂
📸 @ginas.wanderlust
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Look up, Salem. 🎃 This year halloween night is ending with a little extra magic. Join us Saturday, October 31st at 10 pm for the SalemHaunted Happenings Drone Show over the North River, featuring 400 drones for Salem 400+!
Watch 400 drones light up the night sky above Salem for one unforgettable Halloween finale. Halloween night. 10 PM. Eyes to the sky.
📸 @semper.drone
Something has been waiting beneath the streets of Salem… 👀
@thelostmuseumsalem at @gallowshillsalem opens for the season on October 2nd! Journey through mysterious rooms filled with cursed artifacts, ghosts, monsters, special effects, and plenty of surprises as you try not to become part of the museum yourself.
Tickets can be purchased in advance - get yours today!
📸 @littlekidbigcity_newyork
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Ghosts can float into Salem, but visitors can take the @mbta_cr’s Newburyport / Rockport Line. 👻 Salem Station is located right downtown, making it easy to spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying @salemhauntedhappenings.
📸 Jess Shada / @destsalem
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Salem is fun for the whole family! ✨️ From playful photo ops to exploring museums, family friendly tours, sweet treats, and plenty of kid-friendly adventures, there’s always something for curious little visitors to discover.
Pop quiz time! What street can you find this Salem icon on?
📸 @sierrahssalemfiles
The planchette points to… the @salem_witch_board_museum. 👻 Dedicated to the history and evolution of Ouija and talking boards this museum houses an extensive collection of boards, planchettes, and other fascinating pieces from throughout their history.
📸 @aplace.ofgraves
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