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Dates:Sunday, October 1, 2023 - Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Ages:Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor, Outdoor
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Category:Seasonal Fun

halloween - salem haunted happenings 2023 photoYou're invited to America's Halloween Festival in the bewitching seaport of Salem, Massachusetts. Nobody celebrates Halloween quite like Salem.

The businesses and organizations in Salem, Massachusetts are setting the stage for a return to pre-pandemic capacity and programming in October 2021 with the return of Salem Haunted Happenings.

Visitors to this bewitching seaport north of Boston will be delighted to find the street fairs, performances, expanded programming, special events, and seasonal flair are in the works for this fall.

Salem just 16 miles north of Boston, and easily accessible from the MBTA commuter rail. You won't have to worry about parking!

Have a ball this Halloween in Salem! View this year's events schedule for all the fun Halloween happenings in Salem.

Parking & Shuttles
On weekends, visitors can park for free at any one of the three free satellite parking lots – Salem State University’s O’Keefe Center parking lot (225 Canal Street), Salem High School (77 Willson Street), and 108 Jefferson Avenue behind Salem Hospital.

Together the three satellite lots offer nearly 800 free parking spaces. The downtown pick-up/drop-off location is in Riley Plaza. Shuttles run 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. between three free satellite parking lots and downtown Salem (*weekends only!).

Take advantage of the Destination Salem App that centralizes info on events, restaurants and lodging. Download it to your phone from your app store today! The App will take all of the information from Salem.org and HauntedHappenings.org and put it into the palm of your hand.

The app is an all-digital substitute for the organization's printed guide, which year to year has provided season-long listings for hundreds of events, places to check out and more in Salem's 'Haunted Happenings' season.

Find more pumpkin festivals & jack-o-lantern displays near you in our helpful guide to fall family fun. Happy Halloween!

For more general fall themed events & activities, our October Events in Boston is a great resource, as well as our Boston Fall Events Guide for parents & families.

Looking for the best places to pick apples near Boston? We've got you covered.

And for those who really get in to the fall activities and festivities, we invite you to check out our Pumpkin Festival & Jack-o-Lantern Displays guide. Fall is fun! Happy Halloween!

And for a daily view of what's going on in Boston - visit our Boston Events Calendar any time of the year.

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www.hauntedhappenings.org

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Essex Street, Salem, MA map
Phone: 877-SALEM-MA

Getting to Salem by Train:

Ride the T to Salem in less time than it takes to drive.
Leave from North Station, ride 4 stops and you'll be there - like magic!

Getting to Salem by Ferry:

Boston Harbor Cruises operates a ferry from Long Wharf to Salem during the summer and fall. It's a great way to enjoy the scenic route along the Massachusetts coast. An adult 1-way ticket costs $25.

Getting to Salem by Car:

From Route 128-North:
Take exit 25A and follow Route 114-East into Salem. Once in Salem, follow signs to the Salem Visitor Center, Museum & Historic Sites and Downtown Parking. Please note: I-95 North and Route 128-North share the same road for the loop around Boston. When the roads divide, stay on Route 128-North. At this point, the exit numbers jump from #45 to #28.Although 114-East is the most accessible route into Salem, you may want to seek alternative routes that receive less traffic during Haunted Happenings. Several suggestions of alternative routes from route 128 include: taking exit 26 to Lowell St. in Peabody, or taking exit 24 to Endicott St. in Danvers.

Parking Shuttle Info. (Note: Shuttles run weekends only from 10:00am - 8:00pm)

Park for free at any one of the three free satellite parking lots – Salem State University’s O’Keefe Center parking lot (225 Canal Street), Salem High School (77 Willson Street), and 108 Jefferson Avenue behind Salem Hospital.

Together the three satellite lots offer nearly 800 free parking spaces. The downtown pick-up/drop-off location is in Riley Plaza.

From Boston (30-minute drive):
Take I-93 North to Exit 37-A for I-95 North. Follow I-95 North to Route 128 North. Take exit 25A and follow Route 114-East into Salem. Once in Salem, follow signs to the Salem Visitor Center, Museum & Historic Sites and Downtown Parking.Please note: I-95 North and Route 128-North share the same road for the loop around Boston. When the roads divide, stay on Route 128-North. At this point, the exit numbers jump from #45 to #28. Do not follow the signs to Salem, New Hampshire.

From Logan Airport (25-minute drive):
Take Route 1A North and at Salem border, follow the signs for the Salem Visitor Center, Museum & Historic Sites and Downtown Parking. Logan International Airport is the closest airport to Salem. The Manchester, New Hampshire, regional airport is one-hour northwest of Salem.

From the North:
Take I-95 South (Maine) or I-93 South (New Hampshire) to Route 128-North. Take exit 25A and follow Route 114-East into Salem. Once in Salem, follow signs to the Salem Visitor Center, Museum & Historic Sites and Downtown Parking. Please note: I-95 North and Route 128-North share the same road for the loop around Boston. When the roads divide, stay on Route 128-North. At this point, the exit numbers jump from #45 to #28.

From the West:
Take I-90-East to I95/Route 128 North. Take exit 25A and follow Route 114-East into Salem. Once in Salem, follow signs to the Salem Visitor Center, Museum & Historic Sites and Downtown Parking. Please note: I-95 North and Route 128-North share the same road for the loop around Boston. When the roads divide, stay on Route 128-North. At this point, the exit numbers jump from #45 to #28.

From the South:
Take Route 93 North to the Mass. Pike (I-90 East) via the Ted Williams Tunnel (Exit 23) East to Route 1A North. Take Route 1A North to Salem.

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  • Be sure to take advantage of the helpful parking shuttles to help you get around Salem during this busy time.
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