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Salem Haunted Happenings

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

Halloween festival in Salem, MA. Downtown Salem, Salem, MA

Type
Halloween festival
Dates
2027 dates TBA
Hours
2026: throughout October
Cost
Many events free; individual attractions ticketed
Scare level
Family-friendly

Salem's month-long Halloween festival, with a grand parade, vendor fairs, walking tours, museums and haunted attractions across downtown. The 2026 season ended with a 400-drone show on Halloween night; expect large crowds on October weekends.

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