Guide to Annual Halloween Activities in Salem, Massachusetts

Halloween is more than a day in Salem. Massachusetts, it is a month long holiday celebration, with events and acetifies for adults, for children and for families. Salem has long been famous because of the infamous withc trials of 1692 and they ave kept the tradition and history alive by preserving many of the houses and other building of that time. Many of them are included in the guided tours. And for the children there are parades, costume parties and contests. There is an event going on every day of the month Salem, Massachusetts is easily accessible from Boston ( less than 20 miles). With all the beautiful hotels and bed and breakfasts in the area, it mkes for a wonderful family vacation. Theses events are held every year, so if you cannot make it in 2006, book make thi pae and return to make your plans for next year, but if you can come, you will have a grand time and hopefully make Salem one of your regular vacation spots.

The Griffen Theatre, Salem, Massachusetts
http://www.griffentheatre.com/
7 Lynde Street

978-825-0222 –

During the month of October, The Griffen Theatre will present EERIE LEGENDS OF SALEM, a recreation of the actual Salem Witch Trials of 1692.. The play is based on actual testimony from the real trials, so you get the feel an atmosphere just as it was. They are opn fomr 10AM to 8PM during the week and longer on weekend.

Festival of the Dead, Salem, Massachusetts
http://www.festivalofthedead.com/psychicfair.html
10am – 10pm, Every Day in October, 2006 at the Museum Place Mall you will the chance to meet with top psychics of Salem and also the modern day witches and learn what they really do. You can have you palm read have a tarot reading, and participate in every kind of psychic experience. Who know what you will find out about yourself. Or others.

Salem Wax Museum
www.salemwaxmuseum.com
288 Derby Street, Salem, 978-744-2929
Checkout their site They have manyHalloween events and activities going on all month along such as The Candlelit Ghostly Tour. Take a tour of Salem by candle light in the evenings The tour includes haunted houses and cemeteries. Check out the site for prices and times and tomake any reservations. And bring a camera for this one.

The Official Salem Witches Halloween Ball, Salem, Massachusetts
http://www.hawthornehotel.com/
Come to The Hawthorne Hotel Friday, October 27, 2006 to party with the real witches and warlocks of Salem, There is a Halloween costume contest, food and dancing all night There will be free tarot readings and you don’t want to know what happens at midnight. Seating is limited, so if yu want to attend, contact the hotel ASAP.

Haunted Happenings Opening Parade, Salem, Massachusetts
On Oct 5th at 6Pm come to downtown Salem and be part of the largest evening Halloween parade in Massachusetts. This is the official kick off for the month’s long Halloween celebration. The Parade steps off in Shetland Park 35 Congress Street and ends at the Salem Common.

The Witch House, Salem, Massachusetts
http://www.salemweb.com/witchhouse/
310 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970
voice (978) 744-8815 / fax (978) 741-0578
Email: info@corwinhouse.org
Fridays and Saturdays
October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28, 2006, 6 – 10 p.m.
The Witch House was originally owned by the judge who presided over the witch trials in 1692. ON theses evenings, the house will present Haunted Tales all evening long. There will also be strolling musicians and jugglers. You may see as many different Halloween shows as you like, they are about 20 minutes long, and in between relax at the caf�© and enjoy some smacks.

Saturday October 14th is Salem Halloween Children’s Day. Bring the children to Salem Common for a full day of family fun. There will be free entertainment, balloons and crafts and at noon there is a parade and costume contest. There will also be pony rides and inflatable rides available.

On Sunday October 22nd, The YMCA is sponsoring the certified Witch City 5K run, so come with your running shoes and maybe break an official record. Race in Halloween costume and you could be a prize winner, even if you are not the fastest Contact the Y to get all the information
Salem YMCA
http://www.northshoreymca.org/pages/184_facility_information.cfm
1 Sewall St
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-4469

Also on the 22nd, the Hawthorne Hotel will be hosting a Children’s Brunch and Costume Party starting at 10 AM
http://www.hawthornehotel.com/
There will be entertainment and food and the children get to paint pumpkins Reservations are required so contact the hotel for all the details.

Annual Children’s Halloween Costume Parade & Party Noon on October 28th
www.phoenixschool.org
89 Margin Street
978.741.0870
This is for children aged 3-10. There will be a prize for the best costume and after the parade there will be food and activities at the school Contact them to get all the details like how to register.

Salem YMCA
http://www.northshoreymca.org/pages/184_facility_information.cfm
1 Sewall St
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-4469
The Saelm YMCA will be hosting Family Fun Days with all kinds of activities including crafts, games, entertainment and food. Contact them for the exact days and times.

Sidelines Bar & Grill, Salem, Massachusetts
http://www.sidelinesonline.com/
From 9Pm to closing n October 31st, the night of nights,, Sidelines Bar and Grill will host an adult costume party. They have been voted one of the best pubs around, so the food and everything else will be first rate and who knows, maybe you will be a prize winner.
On October 30th they will host a Children’s Costume Party from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Bring the kids for a great meal and an evening of fun.

Victoria Station, Salem, Massachusetts
http://www.victoriastationinc.com/
There will be a costume contest at 8PM. Victoria Station is a great restaurant. It would be a wonderful place to come for a Halloween dinner,( check out the menu on their site) and maybe win the grand prize,