Don’t miss the Haunted Happenings Family Fun on the Salem Common Saturday and Sunday 11 – 5 this weekend and next.
Here’s a peak at what you are missing. 
For $10 children
can enjoy 7 rides unlimited. This weekend a portion of the proceeds go to Salem Main Streets. Next weekend a portion of the proceeds go to the Salem Common Neighborhood Association.
Looking to bring younger children out in Salem for some not-so-frightening fun? Well, gather up the family and head on over to Salem Common Family Fun Day! Hosted by New England Parties, Salem’s newest and much anticipated kid-friendly event will be held on the next two weekends, October 22nd & 23rd and October 29th, & 30th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Common.
Enjoy a variety of entertainers, foods and fall weather while the kids have a blast on rides and attractions. Merry-Go-Rounds, a moonbounce, obstacle course, giant slide, Kiddie Train, contests and face painting will provide amusement for hours. On October 22nd and 29th, there will be a free concert by The Goodtime Stringband from 12-3 p.m.
Ride tickets are available at $10 for 7 rides, or $2.50 per ride.
Part of the proceeds from Family Fun Day will go towards the non-profit organizations Salem Main Streets and Salem Common Neighborhood Association. Come on down and show your support while the kids experience the excitement of October in Salem!
Salem’s Haunted Happenings has begun! Have you decided on your must-try activities or attractions yet? Fans of fright can visit a haunted house or spooky nighttime show. For those interested in learning about the Witch Trials, make a stop at a witch museum or watch the fateful events of 1692 unfold through films or interactive theater. For parents and children, we now have more family-friendly activities than ever before! If you like the paranormal, follow a guide on a ghost tour through Salem’s spookiest spots – don’t forget your camera! Looking for a fun evening? Support the arts and grab a costume or come as you are to the Salem Arts Association’s 2nd Annual Salem Arts History Ball at Old Town Hall on October 15th. Like bikes? The 23rd Annual Motorcycle Run, an MDA fundraiser, goes through Salem around 2:30-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16th. Fans of running can sign up for the 6.66 mile Devil’s Chase run. One thing you can’t do in Salem? Get bored!
Click here for more information on events, attractions or activities.
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.
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.
