Welcome to the Witch City, where history meets the eerie, and Halloween reigns supreme! As your cozy retreat just moments away from Salem’s supernatural wonders, we invite you to immerse yourself in the enchantment of the season.
Area Attractions in Salem, MA
Salem, Massachusetts, beckons travelers with a unique blend of history, mystery, and enchantment. As you explore its area attractions, you’ll be transported to a world where bewitching tales of the past intertwine with vibrant festivals, creating an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of this city.
Witch Trials Memorial
Begin your journey with a visit to the Witch Trials Memorial, a solemn reminder of Salem’s history. It’s an ideal spot to reflect on the events of 1692 and the lessons learned from the past.
Salem Witch Museum
Dive deeper into the witchcraft hysteria at the Salem Witch Museum, where captivating presentations bring to life the chilling stories of the accused and the accusers. It’s an experience that offers insight into Salem’s past.
Peabody Essex Museum
The PEM offers a wide variety of art from the 1700s to present day. With pieces from all over the world, and ever-changing exhibits, the PEM has something for all ages to enjoy. Purchase tickets to their latest exhibit, Bats! to get an up close look at these misunderstood creatures.
Haunted Happenings 2023
Join the festivities at Salem’s world-renowned “Haunted Happenings” festival throughout October. Stroll down the cobblestone streets, where costumed characters roam, and street performances mesmerize. Don’t miss the Grand Parade and the enchanting costume balls.
Grande Parade
Kick off Halloween season with the annual Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade! Marvel at the elaborate floats, dazzling costumes, and lively performances that make this parade a Halloween tradition like no other. Taking the usual route from Prime Group Shetland Park all the way to Salem Common, you won’t want to miss out on this family friendly Salem tradition!
Salem Night Faire
Experience the 6th annual “Olde Salem Village” dark arts night faire! You’ll be wowed by Salem’s spookiest local vendors, a Biergarten, live music, ghost stories, hot cider by the fire, and more! Plus, the locals aren’t the only ones who set up shop, distant vendors from far and wide travel to Pioneer Village for this enchanting event. Find oddity vendors and spellbinding artwork every ‘witch’ way. All proceeds benefit the Salem Pioneer Village (used in the opening scene of the cult classic film ‘Hocus Pocus’) so you can support local and get spooky!
Hollowed Harvest
Venture to 1 Sewall St, Salem, and experience Hollowed Harvest, a one-of-a-kind autumn festival that combines the charm of a pumpkin patch with the allure of a carnival. This kid-friendly event features nearly 7,000 intricately carved pumpkins! Walk through the epic pumpkin tunnel, carve your own Jack-O’-Lantern, and indulge in festive fall delights.
Halloween Ball
Have you really been to Salem if you haven’t attended a Hocus Pocus style costume ball? The best part, you have TWO events to choose from: Wicked Night on the Wharf (Saturday, October 28, 2023, 8 p.m.) OR The Official Salem Witches’ Halloween Ball (Friday, October 27, 2023, 7:30 p.m.). Join in the fun with an evening of hors d’oeuvres, music, dancing, and a costume contest.
Haunted Happenings Marketplace
Each weekend Salem Common, Forten Park, and Derby Square come alive with the Haunted Happenings Marketplace. Featuring hundreds of local vendors selling artwork, witchcraft, spooky merch, and anything you would normally find at a market, just a little creepier! Enjoy street performers, games, food and drinks and so much more. Bring the kids for this one, just keep them close! You never know what kind of creature you’ll encounter.
Halloween Night and Finale Fireworks
Halloween Night in Salem is a spectacle you won’t want to miss. Join the crowds as the city comes alive with revelers in elaborate costumes. And as the night reaches its end, witness the grand Finale Fireworks display that lights up the Salem sky in a burst of Halloween colors.
After a day of ghostly adventures, return to the comfort of The Cabot Lodge. Our warm atmosphere welcomes weary travelers with open arms and our central location ensures you’re never far from the action!
Embrace the magic, the history, and the mystery of Salem during Halloween. It’s a bewitching journey you won’t soon forget. Book your Halloween escape with us today!
Photos from: Destination Salem
