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OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE & MAP SALEM HAUNTED Happenings TM OCTOBER 2018 HAUNTEDHAPPENINGS.ORG WELCOME TO SALEM Salem’s Haunted Happenings celebration is truly unique and I am sure you will have a great time. Our City is one of America’s most historic seaports and in October we take the fun-fi lled activities to even greater heights. Spend some time exploring our historic waterfront, learn about Salem’s remarkable history in our museums and attractions, and enjoy our many terrifi c restaurants. From Haunted Happenings to Restaurant Week to Heritage Days, not to mention our many art, fi lm, theater, and jazz festivals, Salem is a vibrant city with much to deliver year-round. While you are enjoying Salem, please be safe and mindful of your surroundings. Public safety is a top concern for us during October. Salem police and other public safety of cials are on duty to keep Salem safe throughout the month. If you see or hear something unusual, please call 978-744-0171 or dial 911 for emergencies. Finally, part of what makes Salem a great place to visit is that it is a great place to live. We ask for your assistance in respecting our downtown residents, monitoring late-night noise levels, and respecting private and public property. Please be aware that the City does enforce local laws strictly in October, and parking fi nes are more than double on weekends in October. We all love October and the celebrations that it brings. By working together we can ensure a fun month for everyone. From frights to sights, Salem has it all. Thanks for visiting Salem and we hope you return again soon. Happy Haunted Happenings! Kimberley Driscoll Mayor, City of Salem 1 HAUNTEDHAPPENINGS.ORG COFFIN OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO SALEM . 1 Cof n of Contents . 2 FAQs . 4 Which Witch is Which? . 5 CALENDAR Daily Events . 8 Halloween Night Safety . 32 Special Events . 34 Regional Activities . 38 25th Anniversary of Hocus Pocus . 39 DO Museums & Attractions . 42 Films . 46 Haunted Houses . 47 Tours . 47 Psychics, Psychic Fairs & Séances . 52 Spiritual Growth, Education & Worship . 53 EAT Restaurants & Bars . 55 Deli, Pizza, & Sandwiches . 59 Sweets & Treats. 59 SHOP Gifts & Souvenirs . 62 Witch Shops . 66 STAY Local . 69 Regional. 69 GETTING HERE Transportation . 71 Directions . 72 Parking . 73 Haunted Happenings for Groups . 73 VISITOR INFORMATION . 74 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . 74 Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of all information in this brochure. Destination Salem, its brochure committee, and contractors cannot guarantee the rates or other dates herein or assume any liability for errors, omissions, or for damages which may result from reliance on such information. Please contact individual organizations for the latest rates, dates, and other specif cs. @hauntdhappnings | #SalemMA 2 WICKED WEDNESDAYS FAMILY FUN 4-7pm October 10, 17, 24 Each Wednesday will be diferent! Costumed Characters Kids’ Costume Parade Kooky Creative Crafts Monster Music Freaky Face Painting Promotions & Deals Festive Fun Run Find up to date details at HauntedHappenings.org THE GREAT SALEM PUMPKINPUMPKINPUMPKIN WALKWALKWALK WICKED WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH – THE WITCH HOUSE SALEMHORROR.COM FAQ S HOW LONGONG DOES IT TAKE TO VISIT SALEM? Salem iss an excellent day trip, and an even better overnight stay.stay By staying overnight, you can take advantage of the evening walkingwa tours, live music, and Haunted Happenings programming without worryingorrying about a late-night drive home. HOW BIG IS SALEM? Salem is a very walkable city. Most everywhere you’ll wwant to explore is less than a 1-mile walk from downtown Salem with a few exceptionseptions ranging more from 1.5 to 2 miles. WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKLIKE IN OCTOBER? Average temperaturesmperatures for October are a high of 62 degredegrees and a low of 45 degrees.grees. But being New England, it could be 75 degrees and sunny, or 32 degrees and snowing. Salem Haunted Happenings goes on rain orr shine so dress in layers. ARE THERE HAUNTED ACCOMMODATIONS IN SALEM? Therehere are not any hotels, inns or B&Bs in SaleSalem thathat promote themselvesemselves as haunted. But if you ask their guests, iit’s a whole different erent story. Without anything of cial, we leave you, the visitor,tor, to tell us: Were your accommodations hauhaunted? ARE THERE ANY DEALS, DISCOUNTS,S, OR COMBINATIOCOMBINATION TICKETS? There are! Visit HauntedHappenings.orgorg for list of combination tickets and deals in Salem during October.ber. HOW DO WE GET THERE? Salem is just 16 miles north of Boston. There is train and ferry service between Boston and Salem, and train service between Salem and Gloucester, Rockport, Ipswich, and Newburyport. Complete directions and transportation information begins on page 71. WHERE DO WE START? If you are planning your fi rst visit to Salem, please start at the Salem Regional Visitor Center, located at 2 New Liberty Street. The National Park Service Rangers and volunteers can help you with maps, brochures and directions. There are also clean restrooms, a gift shop, and two fi lms. From there, you can head of to explore in any direction! WHAT IS THE RED LINE DRAWN ON THE SIDEWALKS? That is the Salem Heritage Trail! It connects Salem’s historically signifi cant sites and neighborhoods. We recommend following it in conjunction with a map (like the one in this guide) so you don’t miss a thing. @hauntdhappnings | #SalemMAm 4 WHICHWITCH IS WHICH? It is not always clear why Salem is known around the world as the “Witch City.” The connection can clearly be attributed to the Trials of 1692, but the popularity of works like Arthur Miller’s 1953 play, The Crucible, and the “Salem Saga” episodes of Bewitched, which aired in 1970s, along with the growth of Witchcraft as a Pagan religion are also contributing factors. In 1692 hundreds of innocent people in and around Salem were accused of practicing witchcraft. Nineteen men and women were executed by hanging; one man was pressed to death. These tragic events served as the catalyst for the American justice system, and today you can learn more about the Salem Witch Trials at museums and attractions, historic homes, and tours. During the Cold War in the 1950s, author Arthur Miller used the Trials as an allegory for the blacklisting of celebrities and politicians by the House of Representatives Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). Social “witch hunts,” accusations of innocent people without evidence, continue to happen around the world and solidify the Salem Witch Trials as a relevant American story worth re-telling. Did the producers of Bewitched realize the degree to whichic their showho would dilute the messageag of the Witch Trials by infusing Salemle iinton ppop culture? Local lore tells us that a studio fi re innC Californiaal fo a requiredd some creative thinkingin g to ensuree e their production schedulele was met.m BewitchedBe was one of many showsow that would tap into the Salem witch theme, includingn Sabrina:S b The Teenage Witch, Charmed,Cha m Salem, Scooby Doo, and Thehe Simpsons. And most nonotablyy ono thisis 25th aanniversary, Salem was the setting of the popularlara DisnDisneyneyeyy fi lmlm, HocusHHoocuss PocusPPo . 5 HAUNTEDHAPPENINGS.ORGAPPPPENINGS. The green-faced witch, born of The Wizard of Oz in 1939, doesn’t have direct ties to Salem, but she may be the connection to Halloween. The Wicked Witch of the West was a product of Technicolor. Today she has been reinterpreted as Elphaba in the musical, Wicked. It is important to recognize the green-face as a stereotype created by a fi ctional character that does not resonate with or represent modern-day Witches, who practice very peaceful earth-based religions called Witchcraft and Wicca. Not all Wiccans are Witches and not all Witches practice Wicca. Wicca and Witchcraft are forms of Paganism that worship the divine in nature. This ancient tradition is not evil and does not involve worshipping Satan. A variety of religions and spiritual practices can be found in modern day Salem, including but not limited to Catholicism, Buddhism, Judaism, Hinduism, and more. Our community promotes the ideas of human rights and tolerance, as refl ected in the words on the Witch Trials Memorial. Modern Witches, fi ctional Witches, a history of people being accused as Witches – all of these things co-exist in Salem. It is no wonder this charming seaport is recognized wherever you go as “The Witch City.” @hauntdhappnings | #SalemMA 6 The Spirit of October at The Gables As nightfall descends on Salem, walk the halls of two of America’s most famous homes as you enjoy Spirits of The Gables exciting theatrical shows, and Legacy of the Hanging Judge. Performance dates: October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27 from 8PM to 10:30PM For details or to make reservations, visit 7gables.org or call 978-744-0991 x153 Te House of the Seven Gables is open 7 days a week for tours. Guided tours run continuously from 10AM-7PM. 115 Derby St | Salem, MA CRY INNOCENT THE PEOPLE VS. BRIDGET BISHOP OCTOBER 1ST THROUGH HALLOWEEN MULTIPLE SHOWTIMES DAILY. 1692. Bridget Bishop is on trial for witchcraft and YOU are the Puritan jury! Cross-examine the witnesses, grill the court and determine the outcome. An immersive experience found nowhere else in Salem. HISTORYALIVESALEM.COM [email protected] CALENDAR OF EVENTS A NOTE ABOUT THIS CALENDAR We have provided listings for as many events as we were aware of at the time of publication. These events are in addition to daily walking tours, harbor tours, museums, haunted houses, psychic fairs, séances, attractions, fi lms, and self-guided tours. Those are all listed categorically after the calendar. There is always something happening in Salem during Haunted Happenings! Some events have descriptions in the SPECIAL EVENTS section on page 34, and all events have more details online at HauntedHappenings.org.