Events in Salem — October 2026 (352 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Salem, Massachusetts brings 352 live events across the city, led by art (92), holiday (76), community (73). 2 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Salem in October 2026?

There are 352 events in Salem, Massachusetts in October 2026, including Open Mic at Gulu-Gulu Cafe, Thursday Night Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing at Couch Dog Brewing Co., MUSICAL OPEN MIC! at Gulu-Gulu Cafe, Festival of the Dead (2026) at Festival of the Dead. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Salem in October 2026?

Yes — 2 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Salem. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Salem for a specific date in October 2026?

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Events in Salem — October 2026

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Events in Salem — October 2026

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Open Mic

Thursday Night Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing

Musical Open Mic!

Festival of the Dead (2026)

Open Mic Night

Sea Witch Ball Workshop

A Spirited Evening Connecting with the Other Side

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

Nate Goyette - Live Music No Cover

Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home Tour

Tea & Cake Tasting

Lanterns in the Woods

Haunted Happenings Food Court at Old Town Hall

90 Minute Witch Hat Design Session

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Charlotte Forten Park

Blacklight Cookie Decorating Class

Hat Making Workshop – Hands-on Experience

The Salem Haunted Magic Show: HYSTERIA: Ghost Psychic!

Mushroom Witch Hat Making

Terror Ticket: Raveyard

Live Music at Gulu Gulu!

Everything Dies with special guests Dream Evil

Salem's Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

Slime Potion Brewing Class

Howl-o-ween Pet Parade

Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home Tour

Saturday Morning Run Club

The Making of a Witch – A Play in One Act

Sea Witch Ball Workshop

A Spirited Evening Connecting with the Other Side

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

Lanterns in the Woods

Daniel Ouellette w/ Lynda Mandolyn - Live Music No Cover

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Derby Square

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Haunted Happenings Food Court at Old Town Hall

Salem Glass Pumpkin Patch

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Charlotte Forten Park

90 Minute Witch Hat Design Session

The Salem Haunted Magic Show: HYSTERIA: Ghost Psychic!

Eerie Stories: Haunting Legends of the North Shore

Misfortune: Salem's Parlor Magic Experience

Witches Amongst Us: A 1692 Experience

Bloodaoke: Summer Camp Massakaraoke

Voices of the Dead: Spirit Communication with Patti Negri

Slime Potion Brewing Class

The Good Witch of Salem's Character Breakfast

Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home Tour

Notch Run Club Sundays!

Diamond's Dine-In with DJ Maxine Harrison

The Shadows of the Seven Gables

Groove Gamers of Salem: Rhythm Game Meet-Up

Blacklight Cookie Decorating Class

Paint and Sip Sundays at Hotel Salem

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Derby Square

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Haunted Happenings Food Court at Old Town Hall

Salem Glass Pumpkin Patch

Heritage Family Day Hands-on History

Open Mic

Open Mic

Thursday Night Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing

Thursday Night Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing

Musical Open Mic!

Musical Open Mic!

Festival of the Dead (2026)

Festival of the Dead (2026)

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Sea Witch Ball Workshop

Sea Witch Ball Workshop

A Spirited Evening Connecting with the Other Side