Salem Halloween Events 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events in Salem and nearby

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Salem brings spooky season to life with fall activities, costume parties, and scary attractions throughout the community. Canobie Lake Park Screeemfest is a major draw for visitors seeking rides, haunted entertainment, and nighttime thrills, while local neighborhoods offer harvest festivals and family gatherings. Near Salem Town Forest and the town’s popular attractions, glowing lights and decorated streets add an inviting October mood.

Choose gentle daytime activities or plan an evening built around bigger scares and seasonal entertainment. Check operating dates, ticket details, parking, and age guidance before attending.

Editor's Picks

  1. Canobie Lake Park
    New England's family amusement park with five haunted houses for Screeemfest.
  2. Festival of the Dead
    Exploration of death's mysteries through diverse rituals and events
  3. Salem Haunted Happenings Marketplace
    A walkable downtown Salem circuit featuring curated artisan makers and food.
  4. The Salem Haunted Magic Show: HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic!
    Live haunted magic, mind reading, and ghost stories in Salem.
  5. Salem Witch Museum October Events
    Timed presentations and exhibits explore the 1692 Salem witch trials.
  6. _Hocus Pocus_ Decorations at Ropes Mansion
    Exterior _Hocus Pocus_ movie-themed decorations at historic Ropes Mansion.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 33 Canobie Lake Park Salem

New England's family amusement park with five haunted houses for Screeemfest.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 22 The Salem Haunted Magic Show: HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic! Salem

Live haunted magic, mind reading, and ghost stories in Salem.

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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 9 Critters Live! The Halloween Party! Salem

Join Sam and Molly to reverse a spooky Halloween transformation.

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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 9 Blood Hunt: A Comedy Vampire Bar Crawl Malden

Story-driven comedy vampire quest across four Malden locations.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 26 Festival of the Dead Salem

Exploration of death's mysteries through diverse rituals and events

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