The Salem Haunted Festival is a New England celebration of Halloween and fall festivals held annually from October 1st to 31st. It features a grand parade, craft booths, family activities, costume balls, ghost tours, haunted house explorations, live music, and chilling theater performances.
In 1982, the city of Salem planned the first Salem Haunted Festival over Halloween weekend. The festival was designed to provide family-friendly activities for visitors interested in visiting the "Witch City." The inaugural festival attracted approximately 50,000 visitors, and the annual event has grown seasonally, attracting families, couples, history buffs, and Halloween enthusiasts from around the world.
Today, members of modern Pagan and witch communities call Salem home. Every October, Samhain is celebrated here, marking the end of the harvest season and the arrival of winter. The city's modern-day witches have a unique opportunity to share their beliefs and celebrations with locals and out-of-town visitors who come to Salem to celebrate Halloween. 
The Salem Haunt has grown into a month-long celebration featuring everything from family-friendly magic shows to costume parties, psychic readings, haunted harbor cruises, ghost tours, and more. Whether you're looking for history, ghosts, shopping, live music, or a vibrant food and "ghost" atmosphere in Salem, you're sure to find your own adventure this October in the "Halloween Capital of the World."

Essex County

United States

Salem

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Time:	Oct 1–Oct 31, 2025 (UTC-5)
Location:	SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS

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