There is so much to do during Salem Haunted Happenings! Dive into history at a museum, find an adrenaline rush in a haunted house, seek out your future at a psychic fair, or explore Salem’s countless stories on a tour.

Experience Halloween through interactive and family-friendly exhibits on fortune-telling, vintage Halloween artifacts, Halloween-themed movies, costumes, Salem’s witchcraft, and more. Open daily in October.

All events are subject to change. Updated information will be posted as it is available. We encourage you to buy tickets in advance when possible and contact event organizers to confirm programming.

Salem Haunted Happenings is a festive celebration of Halloween and fall in New England running annually, October 1-31. Events include a Grand Parade, artisan vendors, family friendly events, costume balls, ghost tours, haunted houses, live music, and chilling theatrical presentations.

Since 1982, Salem Haunted Happenings has evolved into a month-long celebration encompassing everything from family-friendly magic shows, to costume balls, psychic readings, haunted harbor cruises, ghost tours, and more.

Plan your visit to Salem Haunted Happenings. Fill out the form below to receive the 2024 Guide* to Salem Haunted Happenings. *Please note: We are currently mailing out 2024 Guides, which include past events from 2024. When the 2025 Guide is available, this page will be updated.

The 2024 Salem Massachusetts Haunted Happenings Official Event Guide and Map provides details about events, attractions, and planning your visit.

Salem offers a great selection of accommodations, including full-service hotels, a seaside campground, or a historic B&B. Properties in Salem book up months in advance, but the there are many options in the North of Boston region that are within a 30 minute drive or train ride to Salem.

View our map of Salem's Haunted Happenings, find parking and transportation information, our media kit, and more.

Experience Halloween through interactive and family-friendly exhibits on fortune-telling, vintage Halloween artifacts, Halloween-themed movies, costumes, Salem’s witchcraft, and more. Open daily in October.