Pumpkin Patches

Cross the veil and choose your eternal destiny at Salem’s Heaven and Hell Ball — a dance, drink, and costume party at Colonial Hall in the heart of downtown.

Nathaniel Hawthorne “invites” guests to an exclusive costume party in the gardens of The House of the Seven Gables — a uniquely literary, historic setting for a Halloween

A one-of-a-kind community photo opportunity tied to Salem’s 400th anniversary — everyone is invited to don a witch hat and gather on the historic wharf for a mass group p

A magical evening stroll through Salem Woods surrounded by glowing jack-o-lanterns. Now in its 14th year, this family-friendly favorite has a new location behind Salem Hi

The 5th Annual Halloween Boat Parade fills Salem Harbor with decorated boats and costumed crews for this quirky waterfront tradition, immediately following the Pet Parade

Presented by Salem Main Streets — October’s most adorable event. Costumed dogs (and the occasional cat or bunny) parade along the historic Derby Wharf for a costume conte

A free, family-friendly undead procession starting at Salem Common. All ages are welcome to shamble along “from the living to the recently reanimated” — bring your best z

A costumed 5K road race through Salem Willows Park benefiting the Salem YMCA. The course is stroller- and leashed-dog-friendly, with costume prizes and local resident awa

Salem’s signature open-air Halloween shopping event. Over 200 local artisans set up across four downtown venues — Salem Common, Derby Square, Charlotte Forten Park & Old

The 29th Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade is the official kickoff to Salem’s month-long Halloween festival. Thousands of costumed spectators line downtown Salem as