Thursday, October 15, 2026

Thu, Oct 15 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Tim Burton Day

Celebrating Tim Burton’s spooky classics this October 15-16th at Witch City Hibachi, Inc. from 11:30-10pm
Serving specialty cocktails/mocktails, themed decor, music and more, so make sure to stop in for a terrific time.

-Dress up in theme to receive a complimentary goodie bag upon check out.

-We will be hosting a themed costume contest on FRIDAY 10/16 at 6:30p.m. Cash prize winner chosen at 6:45p.m. by Joshua Madruga’s iconic Beetle juice 🪲Make sure to be dressed up in a Tim Burton inspired costume to be eligible to participate.

(This is a non ticked event)
94 Lafayette St. Salem, MA 01970
📞978.594.0832

Thu, Oct 15 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Fables at The Gables

Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, Young Goodman Brown, The Raven, and more. Experience the greatest Gothic horror stories ever written, brought to life by one of the authors himself!

Appropriate for families with brave children 10 and up. Please note, this event takes place in our Visitor Center auditorium and does not include access to the Mansion. Tickets are $50 general admission, $40 for Gables members, and $10 for children under 5. Tickets are non-refundable.

Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

GHOSTS, CURSES, AND MURDER!

Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past. Tickets are $50 for the general public and $40 for Gables members.

> CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS <

Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Oct 15 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Friday, October 16, 2026

Fri, Oct 16 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 16 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 16 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 16 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 16 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Casper, The Guinness Experience

Meet Guinness World Record holder Vanessa Irino, explore items from her Casper collection certified by Guinness World Records.

Experience Casper Across the Decades at Salem’s historic Daniels House.

Meet Vanessa Irino, Guinness World Record holder for the world’s largest collection of Casper the Friendly Ghost memorabilia, and explore a remarkable private collection featuring vintage Casper items from across the decades.
Guests will have the opportunity to see rare and nostalgic memorabilia from different eras, learn more about Vanessa’s record-breaking collection, take photos, and celebrate the enduring legacy of everyone’s favorite friendly ghost.
Vanessa will also be selling and signing copies of her book, Kindred Spirits: A True Story on How a Friendly Ghost Changed the Life of Another.

This family-friendly Halloween experience is perfect for Casper fans, collectors, families, and anyone who loves pop-culture nostalgia.

Children ages 10 and under: Free
Tickets are available online and at the door.

Fri, Oct 16 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Fables at The Gables

Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, Young Goodman Brown, The Raven, and more. Experience the greatest Gothic horror stories ever written, brought to life by one of the authors himself!

Appropriate for families with brave children 10 and up. Please note, this event takes place in our Visitor Center auditorium and does not include access to the Mansion. Tickets are $50 general admission, $40 for Gables members, and $10 for children under 5. Tickets are non-refundable.

Fri, Oct 16 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

GHOSTS, CURSES, AND MURDER!

Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past. Tickets are $50 for the general public and $40 for Gables members.

> CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS <

Fri, Oct 16 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Oct 16 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Oct 16 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Oct 16 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Oct 16 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Oct 16 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Sat, Oct 17 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Oct 17 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Oct 17 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Oct 17 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Casper, The Guinness Experience

Meet Guinness World Record holder Vanessa Irino, explore items from her Casper collection certified by Guinness World Records.

Experience Casper Across the Decades at Salem’s historic Daniels House.

Meet Vanessa Irino, Guinness World Record holder for the world’s largest collection of Casper the Friendly Ghost memorabilia, and explore a remarkable private collection featuring vintage Casper items from across the decades.
Guests will have the opportunity to see rare and nostalgic memorabilia from different eras, learn more about Vanessa’s record-breaking collection, take photos, and celebrate the enduring legacy of everyone’s favorite friendly ghost.
Vanessa will also be selling and signing copies of her book, Kindred Spirits: A True Story on How a Friendly Ghost Changed the Life of Another.

This family-friendly Halloween experience is perfect for Casper fans, collectors, families, and anyone who loves pop-culture nostalgia.

Children ages 10 and under: Free
Tickets are available online and at the door.

Sat, Oct 17 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 17 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 17 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 17 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 17 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Oct 17 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Oct 17 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Hawthorne’s Halloween Bash

Nathaniel Hawthorne invites you to his Halloween Bash; an exclusive costume party to celebrate the spooky season. Dress up in your Halloween best as you wander the gardens of The House of the Seven Gables. This is more than just a party; it’s an immersive journey into the heart of Salem’s literary and haunted legacy. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable night! Nothing is more magical than an October evening on The Gables’ seaside campus.

Tickets are $180 each for the public and $150 each for Gables members. Special tickets include access to Rappaccini’s Parlor, a VIP experience that includes special absinthe cocktails, exclusive opportunities, as well as a swag bag! Tickets for Rappaccini’s Parlor are $230 for the public and $200 for Gables members.

Mr. Hawthorne awaits…

Sat, Oct 17 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 17 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 17 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 17 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 17 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 17 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 17 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sun, Oct 18 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Oct 18 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Oct 18 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Oct 18 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sun, Oct 18 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Casper, The Guinness Experience

Meet Guinness World Record holder Vanessa Irino, explore items from her Casper collection certified by Guinness World Records.

Experience Casper Across the Decades at Salem’s historic Daniels House.

Meet Vanessa Irino, Guinness World Record holder for the world’s largest collection of Casper the Friendly Ghost memorabilia, and explore a remarkable private collection featuring vintage Casper items from across the decades.
Guests will have the opportunity to see rare and nostalgic memorabilia from different eras, learn more about Vanessa’s record-breaking collection, take photos, and celebrate the enduring legacy of everyone’s favorite friendly ghost.
Vanessa will also be selling and signing copies of her book, Kindred Spirits: A True Story on How a Friendly Ghost Changed the Life of Another.

This family-friendly Halloween experience is perfect for Casper fans, collectors, families, and anyone who loves pop-culture nostalgia.

Children ages 10 and under: Free
Tickets are available online and at the door.

Sun, Oct 18 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Oct 18 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

The Salem Haunted Magic Show: HYSTERIA: Ghost Psychic!

The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic!

Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide.

HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true, impossible coincidences unfold, and ordinary people experience extraordinary things—right before your eyes.

Funny, mysterious, surprising, and just a little unsettling, HYSTERIA! is unlike a traditional magic show. You don’t just sit back and watch—you may find yourself at the center of the impossible.

Perfect for visitors, families, couples, friends, skeptics, believers, and anyone looking for something uniquely Salem.

🧠 Interactive Mind Reading
🃏 Impossible Magic
🔮 Psychic Phenomena
👻 Unexplained Experiences

Come see what happens when your thoughts aren’t quite as private as you think.

Nothing is what it seems.

🎟 Tickets & showtimes: TheSalemMagicShow.com

Sun, Oct 18 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Oct 18 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Fables at The Gables

Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, Young Goodman Brown, The Raven, and more. Experience the greatest Gothic horror stories ever written, brought to life by one of the authors himself!

Appropriate for families with brave children 10 and up. Please note, this event takes place in our Visitor Center auditorium and does not include access to the Mansion. Tickets are $50 general admission, $40 for Gables members, and $10 for children under 5. Tickets are non-refundable.

Sun, Oct 18 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

GHOSTS, CURSES, AND MURDER!

Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past. Tickets are $50 for the general public and $40 for Gables members.

> CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS <

Monday, October 19, 2026

Mon, Oct 19 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Fables at The Gables

Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables, The Cask of Amontillado, Annabel Lee, Young Goodman Brown, The Raven, and more. Experience the greatest Gothic horror stories ever written, brought to life by one of the authors himself!

Appropriate for families with brave children 10 and up. Please note, this event takes place in our Visitor Center auditorium and does not include access to the Mansion. Tickets are $50 general admission, $40 for Gables members, and $10 for children under 5. Tickets are non-refundable.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wed, Oct 21 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

GHOSTS, CURSES, AND MURDER!

Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past. Tickets are $50 for the general public and $40 for Gables members.

> CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS <

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Thu, Oct 22 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Oct 22 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

GHOSTS, CURSES, AND MURDER!

Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past. Tickets are $50 for the general public and $40 for Gables members.

> CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS <

Thu, Oct 22 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Oct 22 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Friday, October 23, 2026

Fri, Oct 23 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 23 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 23 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 23 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 23 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

GHOSTS, CURSES, AND MURDER!

Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past. Tickets are $50 for the general public and $40 for Gables members.

> CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS <

Fri, Oct 23 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Oct 23 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Oct 23 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Oct 23 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Oct 23 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Oct 23 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Sat, Oct 24 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Oct 24 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Oct 24 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Oct 24 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 24 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 24 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 24 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 24 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Oct 24 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Oct 24 7:30 PM – 11:59 PM

Wicked Night on the Wharf: UNTAMED

This Halloween, unleash your wild side at Wicked Night on The Wharf: UNTAMED — Salem’s ultimate haunted jungle costume party for one wicked night of music, immersive entertainment, eerie creatures, and nonstop dancing.
Dress to impress in your most outrageous, terrifying, creative, or untamed costume and prepare for a Halloween party experience unlike anything else on the North Shore.

Sat, Oct 24 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 24 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 24 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 24 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 24 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 24 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Sun, Oct 25 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Oct 25 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Oct 25 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Oct 25 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sun, Oct 25 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Film Screening : The Witch

Would you like to live deliciously with us? Written by Robert Eggers and starring Anya Taylor-Joy, this haunting film follows a Puritan family in 1630s New England who are plagued by witchcraft and demonic possession. This history-focused horror movie screening is part of our Salem 400+ programming. See our full list of events at pem.org/salem400....

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Sun, Oct 25 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Oct 25 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

The Salem Haunted Magic Show: HYSTERIA: Ghost Psychic!

The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic!

Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide.

HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true, impossible coincidences unfold, and ordinary people experience extraordinary things—right before your eyes.

Funny, mysterious, surprising, and just a little unsettling, HYSTERIA! is unlike a traditional magic show. You don’t just sit back and watch—you may find yourself at the center of the impossible.

Perfect for visitors, families, couples, friends, skeptics, believers, and anyone looking for something uniquely Salem.

🧠 Interactive Mind Reading
🃏 Impossible Magic
🔮 Psychic Phenomena
👻 Unexplained Experiences

Come see what happens when your thoughts aren’t quite as private as you think.

Nothing is what it seems.

🎟 Tickets & showtimes: TheSalemMagicShow.com

Sun, Oct 25 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Oct 25 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

GHOSTS, CURSES, AND MURDER!

Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past. Tickets are $50 for the general public and $40 for Gables members.

> CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS <

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Wed, Oct 28 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Whispers from the Veil: The Séance That Defied Science

Step into the gaslit parlor of 1920s Salem for a séance, where the line between the living and the dead blurred into a national obsession. This immersive program plunges you into the dark, controversial world of Mina Crandon—known to the world as “Margery“—the most famous and polarizing spiritual medium of the Jazz Age. As scientists, magicians, and skeptics gathered around her table, bells rang, ectoplasm materialized, and the disembodied voice of her deceased brother Walter echoed from the dark. Was it genuine communion with the afterlife, or the most brilliant deception of the century? Join us for an evening of historical intrigue, psychological suspense, and thrilling mystery. Decide for yourself where the illusion ends and the supernatural begins.

Wed, Oct 28 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

GHOSTS, CURSES, AND MURDER!

Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past. Tickets are $50 for the general public and $40 for Gables members.

> CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS <

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Thu, Oct 29 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Slasher Day

Get ready for a night of fright and fun at our horror Slasher themed day on October 29th, from 11:30am-10pm! Dive into a chilling atmosphere with eerie decor, spine-tingling cocktails and mocktails, and haunting music that sets the vibe.Capture the scares with fun photo ops.
-Don your best horror-inspired costume for a chance to win our costume contest held at 6:30pm. Winner announced at 6:45pm with a cash prize!
-Guests dressed up will also receive a complimentary goodie bag packed with some yummy treats, brace yourself for a day of scares, and spooky surprises as we celebrate the horror classics at Witch City Hibachi!

(This is a non ticked event)
94 Lafayette St. Salem Ma 01970
978.594.0832

Thu, Oct 29 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

The Salem Haunted Magic Show: HYSTERIA: Ghost Psychic!

The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic!

Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide.

HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true, impossible coincidences unfold, and ordinary people experience extraordinary things—right before your eyes.

Funny, mysterious, surprising, and just a little unsettling, HYSTERIA! is unlike a traditional magic show. You don’t just sit back and watch—you may find yourself at the center of the impossible.

Perfect for visitors, families, couples, friends, skeptics, believers, and anyone looking for something uniquely Salem.

🧠 Interactive Mind Reading
🃏 Impossible Magic
🔮 Psychic Phenomena
👻 Unexplained Experiences

Come see what happens when your thoughts aren’t quite as private as you think.

Nothing is what it seems.

🎟 Tickets & showtimes: TheSalemMagicShow.com

Thu, Oct 29 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Oct 29 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Oct 29 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Oct 29 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM

The Salem Haunted Magic Show: HYSTERIA: Ghost Psychic!

The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic!

Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide.

HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true, impossible coincidences unfold, and ordinary people experience extraordinary things—right before your eyes.

Funny, mysterious, surprising, and just a little unsettling, HYSTERIA! is unlike a traditional magic show. You don’t just sit back and watch—you may find yourself at the center of the impossible.

Perfect for visitors, families, couples, friends, skeptics, believers, and anyone looking for something uniquely Salem.

🧠 Interactive Mind Reading
🃏 Impossible Magic
🔮 Psychic Phenomena
👻 Unexplained Experiences

Come see what happens when your thoughts aren’t quite as private as you think.

Nothing is what it seems.

🎟 Tickets & showtimes: TheSalemMagicShow.com

Friday, October 30, 2026

Fri, Oct 30 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 30 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 30 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 30 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Oct 30 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Oct 30 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Oct 30 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Oct 30 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Oct 30 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Oct 30 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Sat, Oct 31 10:00 AM – 9:45 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Oct 31 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Oct 31 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Oct 31 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 31 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 31 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 31 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Oct 31 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Oct 31 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Oct 31 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 31 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 31 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 31 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 31 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Oct 31 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Sun, Nov 1 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Nov 1 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Nov 1 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Nov 1 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sun, Nov 1 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Nov 1 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM

The Salem Haunted Magic Show: HYSTERIA: Ghost Psychic!

The Salem Haunted Magic Show presents HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic!

Step into Salem’s strangest live entertainment experience, where magic, mind reading, psychic phenomena, and the unexplained collide.

HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! is a darkly theatrical and highly interactive magic show where audience members become part of the mystery. Watch thoughts get revealed, predictions come true, impossible coincidences unfold, and ordinary people experience extraordinary things—right before your eyes.

Funny, mysterious, surprising, and just a little unsettling, HYSTERIA! is unlike a traditional magic show. You don’t just sit back and watch—you may find yourself at the center of the impossible.

Perfect for visitors, families, couples, friends, skeptics, believers, and anyone looking for something uniquely Salem.

🧠 Interactive Mind Reading
🃏 Impossible Magic
🔮 Psychic Phenomena
👻 Unexplained Experiences

Come see what happens when your thoughts aren’t quite as private as you think.

Nothing is what it seems.

🎟 Tickets & showtimes: TheSalemMagicShow.com

Sun, Nov 1 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Nov 1 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

GHOSTS, CURSES, AND MURDER!

Embrace the spookier side of The House of the Seven Gables with an after-hours candlelit journey through the mansion. Experience the home as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel – an old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past. Tickets are $50 for the general public and $40 for Gables members.

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Thursday, November 5, 2026

Thu, Nov 5 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Nov 5 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Nov 5 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Friday, November 6, 2026

Fri, Nov 6 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 6 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 6 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 6 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 6 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Nov 6 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Nov 6 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Nov 6 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Sat, Nov 7 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Nov 7 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Nov 7 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 7 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 7 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 7 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 7 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Nov 7 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Sun, Nov 8 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Nov 8 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sun, Nov 8 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Nov 8 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Thu, Nov 12 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Nov 12 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Friday, November 13, 2026

Fri, Nov 13 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 13 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 13 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 13 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 13 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Nov 13 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Nov 13 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Nov 13 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sat, Nov 14 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Nov 14 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Nov 14 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 14 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 14 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 14 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 14 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Nov 14 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Nov 14 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 14 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 14 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 14 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 14 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Sun, Nov 15 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Nov 15 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sun, Nov 15 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Nov 15 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Thursday, November 19, 2026

Thu, Nov 19 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Nov 19 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Friday, November 20, 2026

Fri, Nov 20 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 20 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 20 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 20 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 20 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Nov 20 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Nov 20 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Nov 20 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Sat, Nov 21 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Nov 21 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Nov 21 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 21 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 21 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 21 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 21 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Nov 21 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Nov 21 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 21 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 21 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 21 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 21 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, November 22, 2026

Sun, Nov 22 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Nov 22 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sun, Nov 22 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Nov 22 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Thursday, November 26, 2026

Thu, Nov 26 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Nov 26 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Friday, November 27, 2026

Fri, Nov 27 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 27 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 27 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 27 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Nov 27 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Nov 27 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Nov 27 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Nov 27 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, November 28, 2026

Sat, Nov 28 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Nov 28 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Nov 28 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 28 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 28 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 28 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Nov 28 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Nov 28 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Nov 28 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 28 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 28 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 28 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Nov 28 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, November 29, 2026

Sun, Nov 29 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Nov 29 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sun, Nov 29 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Nov 29 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Thursday, December 3, 2026

Thu, Dec 3 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Dec 3 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Friday, December 4, 2026

Fri, Dec 4 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 4 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 4 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 4 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 4 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Dec 4 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Dec 4 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Dec 4 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Sat, Dec 5 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Dec 5 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Dec 5 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 5 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 5 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 5 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 5 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Dec 5 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Dec 5 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Dec 5 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Dec 5 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Dec 5 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Dec 5 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, December 6, 2026

Sun, Dec 6 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Dec 6 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sun, Dec 6 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Dec 6 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Thursday, December 10, 2026

Thu, Dec 10 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Dec 10 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Friday, December 11, 2026

Fri, Dec 11 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 11 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 11 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 11 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 11 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Dec 11 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Dec 11 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Dec 11 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Sat, Dec 12 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Dec 12 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Dec 12 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 12 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 12 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 12 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 12 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Dec 12 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Dec 12 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Dec 12 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Dec 12 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Dec 12 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Dec 12 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, December 13, 2026

Sun, Dec 13 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Dec 13 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sun, Dec 13 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Dec 13 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Thursday, December 17, 2026

Thu, Dec 17 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Dec 17 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Friday, December 18, 2026

Fri, Dec 18 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 18 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 18 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 18 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 18 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Dec 18 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Dec 18 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Dec 18 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, December 19, 2026

Sat, Dec 19 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Dec 19 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Dec 19 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 19 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 19 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 19 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 19 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Dec 19 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Dec 19 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Dec 19 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sat, Dec 19 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, December 20, 2026

Sun, Dec 20 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Dec 20 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sun, Dec 20 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Dec 20 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Thursday, December 24, 2026

Thu, Dec 24 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Dec 24 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Friday, December 25, 2026

Fri, Dec 25 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 25 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 25 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 25 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Dec 25 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Dec 25 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Dec 25 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Fri, Dec 25 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, December 26, 2026

Sat, Dec 26 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Dec 26 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Dec 26 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 26 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 26 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 26 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Dec 26 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Dec 26 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sat, Dec 26 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, December 27, 2026

Sun, Dec 27 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Dec 27 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sun, Dec 27 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Sun, Dec 27 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Eerie Stories on Salem Sound

Escape the crowds this fall and take to the sea, where haunting tales and harbor views await! Join us on weekends in October at 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm to dive into the dark side of Salem’s history. On this 90-minute boat tour, your guide will relate tales of murderous plots, public executions, and strange sightings. You’ll find that the facts of Salem’s past are stranger than any fiction you could dream up. Come ride the waves of history – just keep a weather eye for privateers!

Tours depart from the end of Central Wharf, behind the Waite & Pierce Museum Store (193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). Walk past Waite & Peirce and the National Park Restrooms and walk all the way to the end of the wharf, your crew will be waiting at the dock to greet you!

Thursday, December 31, 2026

Thu, Dec 31 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Thu, Dec 31 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Friday, January 1, 2027

Fri, Jan 1 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Jan 1 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Fri, Jan 1 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Hotel Salem Takeover

Hidden beneath The Cellar at Hotel Salem, Salem’s Comedy Coven returns for a limited Halloween engagement. Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood in partnership with Witch City Comedy, this haunted comedy pop-up summons some of New England’s funniest comedians for a night of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that refuse to stay buried.

Escape the October crowds, grab a cocktail, and descend underground for an intimate comedy experience packed with spooky atmosphere and killer laughs. Whether you’re ending a full day in Salem or just looking for something a little different after dark, the Coven is calling.

But it won’t last long. The coven gathers for only a few short weeks each fall, and seating is limited. When Halloween ends, the laughter disappears back into the shadows until next year.

🕯 Limited Run • September–November
🎤 Presented by Salem’s Haunted Neighborhood & Witch City Comedy
🍸 Full Bar • Drinks Available for Purchase
📍 The Cellar at Hotel Salem • 209 Essex Street, Salem, MA

Fri, Jan 1 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

After dark, it gets louder.

Dance amongst the monsters.

Fridays • 8 PM–10 PM

Live DJ • Haunted Walkthrough • Halloween After Hours

A Haunted House Rave

When the sun goes down, the Haunted Witch Village and Frankenstein’s Castle get louder.

Every Friday night, step inside Salem’s two premier haunted houses for an after-hours experience filled with pulsing music, eerie lighting, fog, Halloween atmosphere, and a live DJ spinning from inside the haunt.

Explore the village, dance among the monsters, discover photo ops, and experience the attraction in a completely different way as the entire haunted house transforms into a Halloween party.

This isn’t your typical nightclub and it definitely isn’t your typical haunted house.

Fridays • 8:00 PM–10:00 PM

🎧 Live DJ

🎃 Live Actors

💀 Sober Halloween party atmosphere

📸 Photo opportunities

🌙 Limited late-night experience

Come for the haunt. Stay for the rave.

Saturday, January 2, 2027

Sat, Jan 2 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sat, Jan 2 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Sat, Jan 2 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Jan 2 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Sat, Jan 2 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season.

Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that are anything but dead.

Seating is limited, and once the season ends, the coven disappears until next year.

Sunday, January 3, 2027

Sun, Jan 3 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Sun, Jan 3 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

At the direction of the City of Salem, all outdoor Haunted Happenings Marketplaces are canceled Saturday, September 26th, and Sunday, September 27th, 2026, due to weather.

Friday, January 8, 2027

Fri, Jan 8 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.

Saturday, January 9, 2027

Sat, Jan 9 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts’ North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life.
These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America’s most storied coastlines.