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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in Salem, MA
Top Halloween picks in and around Salem: Chambers of Terror, Gallows Hill: The Lost Museum and Haunted Witch Village Halloweentown. We've mapped 7 events and attractions in Salem and 1 more nearby (5 haunted houses, 2 halloween light shows, 1 halloween festival). 2 are free. 3 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Salem (within 25 miles)
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Halloween in Salem: common questions
Are there trunk-or-treats in Salem?
None are mapped in Salem yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.
What are the best haunted houses near Salem?
Haunted attractions near Salem include Chambers of Terror, Gallows Hill: The Lost Museum, Haunted Witch Village Halloweentown and Frankenstein's Castle. Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.
What Halloween events in Salem are good for little kids?
Family-friendly picks include Salem Haunted Happenings, Hollowed Harvest and Nightmare on Moore Street. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.
Are there free Halloween events in Salem?
Yes. Free options include Salem Haunted Happenings and Nightmare on Moore Street. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.
Hosting a trunk-or-treat in Salem?
Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.
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