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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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Hollowed Harvest has a new home in downtown Salem. Now in its sixth season, Salem’s only Jack-O’-Lantern festival is at 300 Derby Street, bringing the Wicked Labyrinth, hundreds of glowing pumpkins, and hand-carved work by local and New England artists right into the heart of the city.
Our latest sponsored blog takes a look at the new location, what’s inside the Wicked Labyrinth this year, and how easy it is to work Hollowed Harvest into a day or night exploring downtown Salem.
Read the blog - link in bio!
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Nathaniel Hawthorne is returning to the @h7gables this October. 👻 From October 15th - 19th, actor Paul Riopelle brings Hawthorne - and some of literature’s most chilling stories to life during Haunted Fables at The Gables, featuring works by Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe. Then on October 17th, trade storytime for party time at Hawthorne’s Halloween Bash, with costumes, live music from Doctor Gasp and the Eeks, dancing, and famous characters mingling throughout the gardens. Our latest blog has all the details on meeting Mr. Hawthorne at The Gables this October.
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Witchside Tavern on Derby Street serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails in a playful space filled with quirky details and murals by local artist Miguel Cruz. The menu covers plenty of ground too, from Loaded French Toast and breakfast skillets to smash burgers, steak tips, flatbreads, salads, and shareable appetizers.
Our latest blog visits @witchsidetavern for some seasonal bites, plus a look at why its Derby Street location makes it such an easy stop during a day of exploring Salem. They open at 7 am, and attractions including @realpiratessalem, the Salem Witch Trials Memorial, @salemmaritimenps, and The @h7gables are all nearby.
Read the blog - link in bio!
📸 Jess Shada / @destsalem
Salem`s history is closer than you think. 📜 The @mbta_cr Newburyport / Rockport Line provides direct access to downtown Salem, where centuries of history, architecture, museums, and seasonal events await.
For more information on train schedules visit the link in our bio!
📸 Jess Shada / @destsalem
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Seven new artifacts have joined Witches: Evolving Perceptions at the @salemwitchmuseum, spanning more than three centuries of witch history. Among them are objects recovered from the Ipswich property once owned by Elizabeth and James How, a book that belonged to Judge Samuel Sewall, and pieces of witch pop culture ranging from a 1923 LIFE magazine to a Wicked Witch of the West Barbie.
Our latest blog takes a closer look at the new additions, including the remarkable stories behind the objects tied directly to the people and events of 1692, and how the museum’s collection continues to grow.
Read the blog - link in bio!
📸 Jess Shada / @destsalem
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Meet Frank. 🎃 Frank is extremely excited that it’s October and has one very important question for you: “When are you coming to Salem?”
He’s already made his plans. The only thing missing is you.
📸 Jess Shada / @destsalem
Step into character at @witchpix during @salemhauntedhappenings! Elaborate costumes, immersive sets and a team of photographers give you the chance to become part of the story yourself. From choosing your look to striking the final pose, the experience is fully guided, so you can settle into your character and have fun.
Our latest blog goes behind the scenes to look at what happens on the other side of the camera, including the curated poses, lighting, angles, and props that are all designed with the finished photograph in mind.
Read the blog - link in bio!
https://www.hauntedhappenings.org/blog/create-your-perfect-portrait-at-witch-pix-salem/
📸 Jess Shada / @destsalem & @witchpix
Salem really does know how to set a scene. Essex Street runs through the heart of downtown Salem, making it an easy place to explore museums, historic sites, local shops, restaurants, and all the costumes that come with the season.
📸 @hellosalem
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