Wicked New England is a one-of-a-kind Halfway to Halloween festival celebrating everything you love about spooky season in New England!
Get a head start on your favorite time of year at this special festival featuring a curated vendor market, stage presentations and panels from area Halloween attractions, plenty of themed photo opportunities, characters, entertainment, and much more!
Taking place at the historic Old Town Hall in the heart of Salem, MA for one day only - Saturday, May 3rd. Affordable admission gains you access to all the spooky delights.
Tickets: $15 (fees included). Purchase tickets online.
Do I need to arrive at the exact time assigned to my ticket?
Timed tickets are to help spread crowds throughout the day. Old Town Hall has limited capacity, so you may need to wait in a line before entering if the building has reached capacity. Please do your best to arrive during the hour you've selected.
Have questions about the venue, timed ticketing, costumes, etc? Visit the FAQ section on the ticketing page.
11:00am - Makeup Application Demo with Barrett's Haunted Mansion
Noon - Interview with Witch City Walking Tours
1:00pm - Creative staff panel discussion with SpookyWorld
2:00pm - Interview with Owner of Halloween New England
3:00pm - Creative staff panel discussion with Barrett's Haunted Mansion
4:00pm - DIY Upscale Halloween Decor with Sketchy Panda Cult
5:00pm - Makeup Application Demo with SpookyWorld
6:00pm - Interview with Wicked Ghost Hunters
Panels will be moderated by Joe from The Horror Squad Podcast.
Panel discussions and presentations are included with admission!
Wicked New England - Halfway to Halloween Festival
Do I need to arrive at the exact time assigned to my ticket?
Timed tickets are to help spread crowds throughout the day. Old Town Hall has limited capacity, so you may need to wait in a line before entering if the building has reached capacity. Please do your best to arrive during the hour you've selected.
Is there a time limit I can stay at the event?
No, there is no time limit once you're inside.
Can I leave the event and return later?
All guests will receive a wristband giving them in and out privileges. But you may need to wait to reenter or may be turned away when trying to reenter if the building is at capacity.
Does my child need a ticket?
Children ages two and younger are admitted for free with a paid adult. Children ages three and older require a ticket. All tickets are the same low price.
Is this event scary?
This event is in celebration of all things Halloween related. That means there may be some monsters lurking. But the intent is not to jump scare any guests in attendance. Children are welcome to attend, but please know your child's fear threshold. There may be imagery scary for some children.
Is Old Town Hall ADA accessible?
Yes, Old Town Hall has an elevator for guests in need of one.
Have more questions about the venue, timed ticketing, costumes, etc? Visit the FAQ section.
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