Halloween Re-Engineered
Families navigate the historic Rockenfield, Gilbert, and Parrish Houses to discover trick-or-treat stations hidden among the exhibits. Visitors can make festive crafts at The Creative Cauldron, pose at a themed photo booth, and enter a costume contest with categories for kids, adults, and families. Popular museum attractions including Airflow Alley and the Gilbert Grill are open throughout the experience.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
$10 per person, ages 1 and older. Members need a $10 event ticket per person. Non-members need a $10 event ticket plus standard museum admission. Every ticket includes an 8oz hot chocolate from the cafe.
Hours
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Ages
Ages 1 and older
Neighborhood
Downtown Salem
Food & Drink
Each ticket includes an 8-ounce hot chocolate from the cafe, plus candy collected at trick-or-treat stations.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Every admission ticket includes an 8oz hot chocolate from the cafe.
- Non-members need to purchase standard museum admission in addition to the event ticket.
- Come dressed in costume to participate in the contest categories for adults, kids, or families.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Great Costume Contest on October 25, 2026 has categories for adults, kids, and families.
- This season, the event moves indoors to the historic houses instead of the parking lot.
Links & Contact
Halloween Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What costume contest categories are available?
The Great Costume Contest features categories for adults, kids, and families.
Where do craft activities take place?
Festive Halloween crafts and hands-on activities are located in the Parrish House and Wilson Durbin House at The Creative Cauldron.
Which museum exhibits are open during the event?
Visitors have full access to Rockenfield, Gilbert, and Parrish Houses, including exhibits like Airflow Alley and the Gilbert Grill.
Does admission include food or drinks?
All tickets include an 8oz hot chocolate from the cafe, along with candy from trick-or-treat stations.
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