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  • A group of people in white shirts, pink shorts, and pink witch hats dance on a cobblestone street at night. One person in the center wears a bright pink dress and hat. Street lights and buildings are visible in the background.

    Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade

    Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

    The Salem Chamber hosts the Haunted Happenings Parade on its traditional route. Parade starts at Shetland Park, continues through downtown, and ends at Salem Common.

  • Howl-o-ween Pet Parade

    Derby Wharf 160 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Main Streets presents October’s most adorable event, the Howl-o-ween Pet Parade! Costumed critters and creative competition! Free to the public, $5 (locals) and $10 (out-of-towners) for pet registration.

  • Two people stand in front of a game booth decorated with rows of painted pumpkins and colorful prizes against a red background. The booth has various toys and items displayed on shelves. Both people are facing away from the camera.

    Kids’ Fun Fest

    Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem, MA, United States

    Families visiting Salem during October can stop by Kids’ Fun Fest on Salem Common for kid-friendly activities and seasonal entertainment.

  • Six people wearing black witch hats and black clothing stand together on rocky ground facing the ocean, with their arms around each other. A white sailboat is visible in the water, and small islands are in the distance under a clear sky.

    Witch Hats on the Wharf

    Derby Wharf 160 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Help Salem make history … again.In honor of Salem’s 400th anniversary, we’re inviting everyone to join us for Witch Hats on the Wharf, a one-of-a-kind community photo opportunity and world record attempt on Salem’s historic waterfront. Wear your favorite witch hat and gather with us on the wharf for a drone photo capturing hundreds, maybe thousands, of witch hats on ...

  • A creative figure in a worn black robe and tall hat brings cauldron magic to a lively local hub, mist swirling as neighbors gather nearby.

    Salem Night Faire

    Salem 1630: Pioneer Village

    Presented by The Black Veil. Tread beyond the darkened pines of The Pioneer Village. Featuring art, clothing, jewelry and oddity vendors, performances, ghost stories, hot cider, food trucks, Biergarten & more.

  • A creative figure in a worn black robe and tall hat brings cauldron magic to a lively local hub, mist swirling as neighbors gather nearby.

    Salem Night Faire

    Salem 1630: Pioneer Village

    Presented by The Black Veil. Tread beyond the darkened pines of The Pioneer Village. Featuring art, clothing, jewelry and oddity vendors, performances, ghost stories, hot cider, food trucks, Biergarten & more.