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Events
During the Haunting Season, Salem makes sure
there are plenty of fun happenings for everyone, including many for families and little ghosts and goblins.


Please note: Events and Dates Are
Subject To Change Without Notice.
Please Check With Event Locations
Before Planning To Attend.
We are not responsible for typographical errors.

October 9
Haunted Happenings BizBaz Street Fair
10 am - 6 pm Essex Street Mall
Oct. 8 and 9  Over 100 vendors of the unique and unusual.
Food and Live entertainment.

October 14
Bill "Leatherface" Johnson at Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
285 Derby St. 1-6 pm Oct. 14-15
Star of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2"
Meet and greet and autographs.
Count Orlock's Nightmare Gallery

Children's Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Salem Common
Entries will be received at the Common on Friday, October 14th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm, Saturday, October 15th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Judging will take place on Sunday, October 16th at 11:00am. Prizes will be awarded.
For more information call 978-745-9595, ext. 5676

October 15
5th Annual Salem Harvest Fest
Knights of Columbus, 94 Washington Sq East
Session One: 2pm - 4:30 pm Session Two: 5:30 pm - 8 pm
A celebration of the season with a tasting of craft beer, delicious mead and fine wine!  Enjoy live music from The Dejas, complimentary appetizers and an interactive photo booth.
www.salemharvestfest.com
October 16
23rd Annual Halloween Witch Motorcycle Ride
285 Derby St. 1-6pm  Oct. 21, 22, 23
Benifits MDA. All motorcycles welcomed! Registration 10 am-12:30pm
Music from Country 102.5! Prizes for best dressed motorcycle, overal costume, couples costume, winner of the apple bob, and candy corn jar. Ride leaves Boston Harley, Everett, MA 1pm  Ride ends at Shetland Park in Salem, MA   Pre-registration: $20 single rider/ $30 double riders  All pre-registered riders will receive a pin and ride up front as our VIP riders!
Register here: https://secure.mdausa.org/ witchride/

October 21
Doug "Pinhead" Bradley at Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery
285 Derby St. 1-6pm  Oct. 21, 22, 23
Meet, greet and autograph with star of "Hellraiser"
Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery

October 23
Salem Common Family Fun Day
Also Oct. 29 - 31  11am - 5pm  Salem Common
Stop by the Common to enjoy family fun. Small rides, face painting, balloons and much more. A portion of the proceeds from the event benefit Salem Main Streets, an organization focused on the revitalization of downtown Salem.
978-744-0004
www.SalemMainStreets.org

Stop by for a Spell Children's Costume Brunch
11am - 2pm  The Hawthorne Hotel.
Children and adults are welcome to come in costume. Musical entertainment, decorate pumpkins, and receive Halloween treats. Reservations recommended.   978.825.4311

HawthorneHotel.com

October 29
The Budweiser Beer Garden
Oct. 29 - 31 6pm - 11pm  Washington Street
Enjoy the Radio 92.9 Mainstage and your favorite Anheuser Busch products. No Cover Charge.   21+


The Radio 92.9 Concert Stage
Oct. 29 - 31 6pm - 11pm   Washington Street
Radio 92.9 presents live music from some of the area's best local talent! Join us for free concerts daily October 28-October 31st.

Trick or Treating at Pioneer Village
Oct. 29 - 31 Forest River Park
Take a walk through Pioneer Village and stop at each house to find a treat...or a trick. Fun for the whole family! Go to website for tickets and schedule.
www.PioneerVillageSalem.com

The Devil's Chase 6.66 Miler
6:30am registration - 8am  Salem Willows
Cost: Pre-Reg - through Sept 30th- $30 - Plummer Runner's $35 Late Pre and Post Reg - Oct 1- October 31st $35- Plummer Runner's $40
978-836-0271   www.ACTIVE.com

Thriller Zombie Re-enactment
8am - 9:15am  Salem Willows Gazebo
The B & S Fitness' Devil's Chase 6.66 runners will have to run for their lives when the "Thriller" ZOMBIE DANCERS hit the Salem Willows. 978-741-2287
www.talentquesttvshow.com

Lets Do the Time Warp!
10am  Salem Common
Wear your Rocky Horror best and learn the Time Warp. Then jump to the left and step to the right in a noon performance on the Salem Common. Dance workshop 10am-11:30am/Salem Boys & Girls Club, 13 Hawthorne Blvd. $15 General, $8 students/seniors. 978-542-7890
www.SalemStateTickets.com

October 31
Tricks, Treats and Treasures
5:30pm - 7:30pm  Phillips House - 34 Chestnut Street
Join the sea shanty singing Salem pirates for some tricks, treats, and treasures at Historic New England's Phillips House on Halloween night. Admission is FREE and donations are accepted.
978-744-0440  www.HistoricNewEngland.org

Feast Of Samhain
8pm - Midnight
  Come join Witches from near and far, as we celebrate the Witches New Year. Partake in a sumptuous feast (check our website for menu), then step between the worlds as we create sacred space to honor those who have passed. Music will be provided by Tim & Vicky. $75.00 pp all proceeds go to local charities. 978-745-0065    www.witcheseducationleague.org

Concert Stages Throughout Downtown
7-10pm
  Dance in the streets, parking lots and common as DJ's spin and bands play on Halloween night. Museum Place Fountain, Derby Street, Front Street, Hawthorne Boulevard and Salem Common.

Halloween Fireworks Finale
10pm Washington and Bridge Streets. Haunted Happenings officially ends with the traditional fireworks show over downtown.

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