New Events for Families

New Events for Families at Salem Haunted Happenings

Kids of all ages will find tricks and treats!

Here is a news release from Destination Salem regarding Haunted Happenings here in Salem:

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Salem, MA. . . The 30th Annual Haunted Happenings celebration in Salem, Massachusetts promises extra tricks and treats for kids of all ages. New and returning events will entertain with magic, games, rides, and costumed fun throughout the month of October.  

Family favorites including the Grand Parade on October 6, Salem Halloween Children's Day on October 15, and the Stop by for a Spell Children's Costume Brunch at the Hawthorne Hotel on October 23 are all returning, providing family-fun for every budget.  The carnival on Derby Street is also returning, providing chills, thrills, and games for all ages.

Get your snuggly blanket ready for the return of the Haunted Movie Series, presented by Radio 92.9, on Salem Common.  Four family-friendly features will be shown under the stars: Monsters, Inc. (Oct. 8), Casper (Oct. 15), Hocus Pocus (Oct. 22), and Beetlejuice (Oct. 29).  There is no better place to watch Hocus Pocus than on Salem Common, where segments of the movie were filmed.  

Family Fun Days will come to Salem Common on October 22-23 and 29-30, featuring games, contests and entertainment.  A portion of the proceeds from Family Fun Days will benefit local non-profit organizations, including Salem Main Streets and the Salem Common Association.

Children with magical tendencies will want to check out Wizardly Wonders at the Witches Cottage, where a friendly wizard will lead the audience in the basics of magic. 
Each child who attends the Wizardly Wonders show receives a free glow ring.  If your child has additional magical needs, visit Remember Salem for a complete selection of Harry Potter memorabilia and magical supplies.

Salem also features several haunted houses, attractions, and tours that are perfect entertainment for tweens and teens.  Visit HauntedHappenings.org for program, attraction and event information.

Family-friendly events planned during this year's Salem Haunted Happenings include:

• Surreal and Absurd Festival at the Peabody Essex Museum, October 1 & 2
• Wizardly Wonders at the Griffen Theatre, Saturdays at 10am, Sundays at 11am
• Haunted Movie Series on Salem Common presented by Radio 92.9, October 8, 15, 22, 29
• The Carnival on Derby Street, October 14-31, Monday - Friday 3-10pm, Saturdays, Sundays and Halloween 12-10pm
• Pumpkin Festival, Hay Bale Maze and Food Court on Salem Common, Daily, Oct 14 - 31
• Witch City Cruise & Glow Car Show on Essex Street, October 14, 6-8:30pm
• Sea Shanties on Derby Wharf, Saturday, October 15, 11am-1pm
• Salem Halloween Children's Day, Salem Common, Saturday Oct 15, 11am - 5pm
• Sea Shanties - Derby Wharf, Saturday, Oct 15, 11am-1pm
• Salem Common Family Fun Days, Oct 22-23, 29-30, 11am-5pm
• Stop By for a Spell Children's Costume Brunch at the Hawthorne Hotel, Sunday Oct 23, 11am-2pm
• Trick or Treat at Pioneer Village, Saturday, October 29, Sunday, October 30, Halloween, 2-5pm
• Tricks, Treats & Treasures at the Phillips House, Monday October 31, 5:30pm-7:30pm

For complete information on Salem Haunted Happenings - for all ages - visit HauntedHappenings.org.  Free printed guides are available throughout Salem and the region, and they can be requested via mail by contacting Destination Salem at (978) 744-3663 or info@hauntedhappenings.org