One of the incredibly fun parts of coming to Salem in the month of October is getting pictures with the buskers. They are all very creative in their costumes and you can tell they put quite a lot of time into their costumes.

When the autumn air turns crisp and the cobblestone streets of Salem fill with the scent of pumpkin spice, there’s no better way to experience the city than by ducking into one of its many warm, inviting coffee shops. Whether you’re here for Haunted Happenings, strolling Derby Street, or just looking for a quiet place to write or people-watch, Salem’s café scene has something for everyone. 1. Red Line Café 📍 188 Essex St, Salem, MA A go-to for visitors exploring downtown Sal

Everyone always asks about Pioneer Village here in Salem because it was made famous in the movie Hocus Pocus. The village was featured in...

The Halloween Parade is one of the coolest events of the Haunted Happenings celebration in October in Salem. Event Details The event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. It starts at Shetland Park and winds through the city, ending at the common (see parade route below). This marks the 28th year of the parade. The parade attracts around 15,000 people who line the streets to watch floats, vehicles, musicians, and all sorts of costumed participants kick off the H

S alem is an incredible city that is nearly 400 years old which is steeped in history that attracts over two million people a year. More than half of them come the whole month of October for the Halloween vibe and it spills into September (aka Septober) and November (aka Octember). This is in addition to the 44,000 people who live here year-round.   There is a lot to enjoy in Salem as there are many events, a Halloween parade, weekend festivals, plays, street buskers, night f

A Local's Guide to Dining in Salem Adriatic Restaurant 155 Washington Street, (978) 594-1832, adriaticrestaurantandbar.com The Adriatic...

There are many accommodations in Salem. We have hotels, BnBs, and Air BnBs. The hotels are well known and have plenty of marketing and...

Here are some answers to many frequently asked questions that may not be covered by one of our other blogs. If you have a question not...

Everyone always asks us about the weather in Salem for the time of year they are planning to visit. Honestly, it is hard to say because...