Welcome, witches, warlocks, and mortals alike! The 42nd Annual Salem Haunted Happenings is upon us, and this year, we’re inviting you to “Keep Salem Magical” with an enchanting array of events, markets, and spine-tingling experiences. As the organizers of the Haunted Happenings Marketplace, we’re thrilled to give you a peek behind the veil at what’s in store for this bewitching

The Cabot brings in 2022 with a great line-up. Filmed earlier this year in Beverly, The Tender Bar will be shown daily on the big screen through Jan. 6. Bring the family for a fast-paced, interactive, hilarious show by Mario The Maker Magician on Saturday, Jan. 8 as part of its “Kids at The Cabot” series. On Jan. 15, get

All Photos Copyright Creative Collective 2021. You inspired us this year with your resilience and creativity. We saw so many opportunities for connection, initiatives for community building and support, and the creation of some incredible pieces of art. So we are thrilled and excited to showcase some of our favorite moments of 2021: Salem Welcomes Odd Meter Coffee to Washington

Images by Creative Collective The newly reopened Cinema Salem in Salem’s downtown district hosted a special screening of IN THE HEIGHTS, from the creator of HAMILTON and the director of CRAZY RICH ASIANS on Saturday, June 12th. The screening was accompanied by a themed performance from North Shore Latinx-led performance troupe Cojuelous Productions, who partnered with Creative Collective for the

How is it the end of December already? While time lag is a mean, mean mistress in the 13th February of 2020, cheap bubbly and cocktails can help with that. Here are some local events created to ring in the New Year, because let’s be real, it’s about time to be 2021. Editor’s Note: Are you hosting an NYE event?

From Destination Salem Fall and Halloween are a major part of what Salem is known for. This year everything is different, but there are still ways to celebrate the season without being in crowds. Businesses in Salem have added virtual programming to their October calendar to make sure that no one misses out on the Halloween spirit this year. The options

Our pumpkin hearts are broken this year because Halloween as we know it has been postponed indefinitely. But there’s no need to be rude and ghost the holiday (what did it ever do to us anyways?) With a little help from the Haunted Happenings Digital Marketplace, Haunted Happenings are still, well, happening. So get out your spookie onesies and your

The 6th Annual Howl-o-ween Pet Parade/ Costume Contest – Now happening virtually! Submissions must be received by October 15th and voting will occur October 16 through October 22, awards announced on Fri. October 23rd.  Click here to register! Salem Main Streets is very pleased to produce the sixth annual Howl-o-ween Pet Parade. With the current restrictions and regulations, we are

From Creative Collective Creative Collective is proud to present the first-ever digital Haunted Happenings Marketplace featuring vendors, artisans crafters, and entertainers for the 2020 Halloween season.  With the cancellation of many events, this platform to support the hundreds of makers and performers who are not able to visit and experience Salem the way they normally would.  “The Haunted Happenings Marketplace

The Creative Collective roundup of vendor markets, grants, and artist opportunities in 2020 – Check back regularly to see if new events have been added. Artists, get your portfolios ready. It’s time to start submitting applications for events this year. The days are getting longer and vendor fair and festival applications are starting to pop up for events North of