This Weekend: Trick or Treat & Visit the Bizarre Bazaar!

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Oct 062011
 

Friday, October 7th:

From 3-10 p.m.,Salem residents can join Mayor Kim Driscoll for Mayor’s Night Out in Salem. Residents, bring your IDs for free admittance to attractions, museums and free parking in the East India Mall garage after 4 p.m. Participating businesses will have a “Mayor’s Night Out” sign on the door.

For children in Salem, trick-or-treating happens twice a year; once on October 31st and once during Trick or Treat with the Mayor. This Friday, dress the kids in their favorite costumes and meet Mayor Kim Driscoll at 5:30 p.m. at the East India Fountain. Trick-or-treating will take place at the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall shops, inside the Museum Place Mall shops and at other downtown businesses. Don’t worry about finding an old pillow case to collect candy; Trick-or-Treat bags will be provided.

Saturday, October 8th & Sunday, October 9th

This weekend is the return of the Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Biz Baz Street Festival. The Essex Street Pedestrian Mall will be lined with over 100 vendors, unique street performers and other entertainment. The Biz Baz runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. so head downtown for some fall fun for the whole family!

Click here for a full listing of Haunted Happenings events.

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Thursday: Grand Parade & Salem Farmers’ Market

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Oct 042011
 

The Halloween season in Salem has officially begun…the 16th Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade will make its way through the city on Thursday, October 6th. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. at Shetland Park on Congress Street and ends around 8:30 p.m. on Salem Common. The theme of this year’s parade will be Honoring Those Who Serve, so break out your red, white and blue! Celebrate the season with the sound of marching bands from the local high schools, colorful floats, the Lawn Chair Drill Team and much, much more.

Click here for road closures, parking restrictions and the parade route.

Looking for a place to watch the parade? Stake your spot at the Salem Farmer’s Market in Derby Square. This week’s market features seasonal squash and a variety of fresh produce. Oh, and let’s not forget to mention the mouthwatering baked goods, perfect for keeping the whole family happy while waiting for the festivities to begin. The market is open from 3-7 p.m.

For more information about the parade or Haunted Happenings, please visit www.salem-chamber.org. For more information about the Salem Farmer’s Market, please visit www.salemfarmersmarket.org.

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Happy Halloween!

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Oct 312010
 

Halloween weekend was a success as thousands of people filled the downtown area, enjoying live music and entertainment.  This year’s Haunted Happenings offered residents and tourists a fun place for kids to hang out with rides, food vendors, and games as well as adult activities.  With all of the great places to eat, and fantastic Halloween-themed costume parties to attend, Salem truly is the Halloween capitol. The City of Salem provides enjoyable activities for people of all ages throughout this month.  Salem Main Streets would also like to give a special thanks to the Information Booth Volunteers, who served over 350 hours handing information to more than 24,000 people weekends in October!

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Halloween Weekend in Salem!

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Oct 282010
 

Head to Salem this weekend for an exciting 2-day Halloween Celebration!  The Haunted Happenings Main Stage will be set up October 30 and 31 on Washington Street with music starting at 4 p.m.  Radio 92.9 presents headlining band Ernie and the Automatics on Saturday night.  The winners of Radio 92.9’s Battle of the Bands will play Halloween night followed by a fireworks finale over the North River at 10:15 p.m.  Listen to live music and enjoy the sites as thousands walk the streets in outrageous costumes!  Don’t forget to leave your broomstick behind and take the train in to avoid those traffic jams and parking woes, as the Salem MBTA Station parking lot will be closed all day Sunday.  Visit www.hauntedhappenings.org for more information, and see below for the band schedule:

Saturday, October 30:

4:00-4:55 p.m.                        51 Shortfalls

5:15-6:10 p.m.                        Fire Hazard

6:45-7:40 p.m.                        Honors

8:30-10:00 p.m.                   Ernie and the Automatics

Sunday, October 31

4:00-4:55 p.m.           Streight Angular

5:30-6:25 p.m.           Ashlands Attic

7:00-8:00 p.m.          51 Shortfalls

8:30-10:10 p.m.        The Replicas

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Haunted Happenings

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Oct 072010
 

Haunted Happenings officially kicks off with the Salem Chamber of Commerce Grand Parade tonight – Thursday, October 7. The theme this year “Around the World” should lead to many interesting themes and costumes. The parade starts at Shetland Park on Congress Street at 6:30 p.m.  and ends at the Salem Common.  For the full details visit www.salem-chamber.org. Friday night is Mayor’s Night Out Trick or Treating for children starting at 5:30 p.m. at the fountain in front of East India Square. For a list of participating businesses visit www.salem.com. Friday night is also Mayor’s Night Out for Salem residents to visit local attractions for free or reduced rates. For a full listing visit www.salem.com. This is only the beginning of a full month of fun go to www.hauntedhappenings.org for more.

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