• Costumes & Candlelight: Hammond Castle Museum After Dark

    Hammond Castle Museum  

    Avoid the crush of crowds and enjoy Halloween week with friends at Hammond Castle Museum after dark! Come dressed in your favorite costume to explore the hallowed halls of Hammond’s castle, the very rooms where legends of the inventor’s ghost ships were born. Plenty of candles cast haunting shadows, creating the perfect backdrop for your...

    $25.00

    Baby’s First Halloween

    Wenham Museum  

    🎃 Baby’s First Halloween! 🎃 Bring your little pumpkins for a morning of fall fun, giggles, and the cutest costumes in town! This not-so-spooky celebration is packed with festive activities made just for little ones and their caregivers: ✨ Adorable photo sessions with cozy fall backdrops 📚 Storytimes at 9:30 & 11:00 AM with seasonal...

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion

    Ropes Mansion and Garden  

    Get into the Halloween spirit and visit the Ropes Mansion (318 Essex Street) to see the exterior decorated in the style of the ‘90s cult classic Hocus Pocus. You won’t have to bob for apples during this visit to Allison’s house, but it’s a must-see for any fan this October! Please note: Self-guided tours of...

    Free

    Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann

    Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann

    Cape Ann Museum Green  

    For over a century, the granite industry played a vital role in Cape Ann’s economy, providing work for men from across New England and around the world, generating profits for those fortunate enough to share in ownership of the region’s many quarries, and contributing to the unique and authentic sense of place that characterizes Cape...

    Free for general admission

    THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams

    THE GLASS MENAGERIE by Tennessee Williams

    Gloucester Stage Company  

    Through Tom’s cinematic eyes, his family’s life isn’t the dream he imagined. In a rundown St. Louis apartment the matriarch, Amanda Wingfield, is desperately clinging to a past of parties and endless callers. Her adult children, Tom and Laura, become victims of her delusions as she pushes for Tom to provide for the struggling family...

    $18 – $72

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion

    Hocus Pocus Decorations at Ropes Mansion

    Ropes Mansion and Garden  

    Get into the Halloween spirit and visit the Ropes Mansion (318 Essex Street) to see the exterior decorated in the style of the ‘90s cult classic Hocus Pocus. You won’t have to bob for apples during this visit to Allison’s house, but it’s a must-see for any fan this October! Please note: Self-guided tours of...

    Free

    Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann

    Hammers on Stone: The Granite Industry on Cape Ann

    Cape Ann Museum Green  

    For over a century, the granite industry played a vital role in Cape Ann’s economy, providing work for men from across New England and around the world, generating profits for those fortunate enough to share in ownership of the region’s many quarries, and contributing to the unique and authentic sense of place that characterizes Cape...

    Free for general admission

    Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders & Literary Legends

    Peabody Essex Museum  

    Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour featuring architectural treasures from PEM’s collection! The only walking tours in Salem that offer entry into historic buildings, PEM’s tours cover five centuries of happenings and characters from Witch City, including the infamous trials of 1692. Sinister Streets: Witch Trials, Murders and Literary Legends starts by painting the picture...

    $15.00

    The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings

    Cabot House  

    1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing...

    Free

    Pumpkin Illumination

    Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens  

    The 17th annual Pumpkin Illumination, presented in partnership with Marblehead Family Fund, will be held in the garden of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion in Marblehead. A panel of judges will give out prizes in categories including Spookiest, Most Creative, and Most Marblehead. The public can vote for the Peoples Choice Award. Admission is $5 per...

    $5 – $20

    Latin Night! Learn Salsa

    Latin Night! Learn Salsa

    Larcom Theatre  

    Get ready to spice up your dance moves at our Latin Night! Learn Salsa Dance Class Series! TUESDAY & THURSDAY NIGHTS ——NEXT 6-WEEK SERIES STARTS SEPT 23! SEPT 23 to OCT 30, 2025 Max 20 students per class. No Drop Ins or Single Classes. - 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM: Beginner - 7:40 PM to...

    $108.00