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About Salem Haunted Happenings
Sanderson Sisters at City Hall, Photo: John Andrews
In 1982, the Salem Chamber of Commerce and the Salem Witch Museum planned the first SALEM HAUNTED HAPPENINGS FESTIVAL during Halloween weekend.
The festival was an effort to provide family-friendly events for guests who were interested in visiting the “Witch City.” With about 50,000 guests in attendance in its first year, the annual event continued to grow each season, drawing everyone from families, couples, history buffs, and Halloween enthusiasts worldwide.
Today, members of the modern Pagan and Witch communities have a home in Salem, where Samhain is celebrated each October recognizing the end of the harvest season and the coming of winter. Salem’s modern Witches have the unique opportunity of being able to share their beliefs and celebrations with both locals and out-of-town guests who come
to celebrate the Halloween season.
Salem Haunted Happenings
has evolved into a month-long celebration encompassing everything from family-friendly magic shows, to costume balls, psychic readings, haunted harbor cruises, ghost tours, and more.
Pet parade, Photo: Kathryn Horrigan
Whether you come to Salem
seeking history, haunts, shopping, live music, or even a vibrant food and “spirits” scene, you are sure to find your own adventure this October at our Halloween Capital of the World.
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