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Halloween events in Salem

Salem does Halloween properly: haunted houses that actually scare you, pumpkin patches worth the drive, and trick-or-treat streets the kids talk about all year. Here's what's on — confirmed dates first, then the annual traditions to watch for.

Annual traditions — dates TBA

These happen every year; exact dates are announced closer to the day.

Frankenstein's Castle Haunted House

Dates TBA (Haunted house season in October during Haunted Happenings; live actors whenever open, more on peak October days) · Frankenstein's Castle More info

Gallows Hill Museum Theatre - The Lost Museum Haunted Adventure

Dates TBA (Open daily late September through October, 11am-6:45pm; Main Show every half hour; Lost Museum haunted adventure on site) · Gallows Hill Museum Theatre - The Lost Museum · $15 More info

Haunted Witch Village Halloweentown

Dates TBA (Weekends in October during Haunted Happenings, with live actors; neighbouring Frankenstein's Castle open through the season) · Haunted Witch Village More info

Salem Haunted Happenings

Dates TBA (Month-long festival Oct 1-31; Grand Parade Thu Oct 1 at 6:30pm, pet parade Oct 10, night faire Oct 16-17 & 23-24) · Salem Haunted Happenings More info

The Salem Haunted Magic Show: HYSTERIA: Ghost Psychic!

Dates TBA (October season, multiple showtimes per day on October weekends (e.g. Oct 3, Oct 9-12 in 2026 listings)) · The Salem Haunted Magic Show More info

Witch Dungeon Museum

Dates TBA (Daily 10am-5pm Apr 1-Nov 30; extended October weekend hours to 7-9pm closing on peak dates (Oct 10-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31 in 2026)) · Witch Dungeon Museum · $14 More info

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Good to know

Haunted houses sell out on the last two weekends — book ahead, don't walk up.
Pumpkin patches are best on weekday mornings: smaller crowds, better light for photos.
Bring cash for the farm stands; card readers and corn mazes don't always mix.
Check age guidance before bringing small kids to a haunt — 'family fright nights' are the gentler pick.

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