Salem Haunted Happenings
About this event
The Salem Haunted Happenings is a seasonal festival in Salem, Massachusetts, at Downtown Salem. The 2026 event takes place Oct 1–31, 2026. The world's largest Halloween celebration, drawing more than a million visitors each October to the Witch City. A month of haunted houses, parades, vendor fairs, museum exhibitions, walking tours, psychic fairs, and costume-filled street festivals steeped in Salem's witch-trial history and spooky New England lore.
Annual, throughout October with peak crowds on Halloween weekend
Location & directions
Downtown Salem, Salem, MA 01970
Frequently asked questions
When is Salem Haunted Happenings 2026?
Salem Haunted Happenings takes place Oct 1–31, 2026 in Salem, Massachusetts. Annual, throughout October with peak crowds on Halloween weekend
Where is Salem Haunted Happenings held?
Salem Haunted Happenings is held in Salem, Massachusetts, at Downtown Salem, Salem, MA 01970.
What is Salem Haunted Happenings?
The world's largest Halloween celebration, drawing more than a million visitors each October to the Witch City.
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