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The Haunting on Elm Street

a night of frights and delights

Sunday · October 24 · 2027

6:00 PM · The Blackwood House, Salem, MA

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Costumes required, courage optional. Potions at seven-thirty, the costume contest at nine and dancing in the cellar until the witching hour.

When

Sunday · October 24 · 2027 · 6:00 PM

Where

The Blackwood House, Salem, MA

Hosted by The Blackwoods

The legend

They say the lights in the old house only come on one night a year. This is that night. Come in costume, stay for the candy and keep an eye on the staircase.

The witching hours

  1. 6:00 PM

    Doors creak open

    The front porch

    Trick-or-treaters welcome until dark.

  2. 7:30 PM

    Potions & bites

    The kitchen

    A cauldron of punch and one without the spirits.

  3. 9:00 PM

    Costume contest

    The parlor

    Scariest, funniest and best group.

  4. 10:00 PM

    Monster mash

    The cellar

    Dancing until the witching hour.

Costume code

Costumes required

Scary, silly or clever: all welcome.
No real weapons, and masks off at the door so we know it's you.

Before you knock

Can I bring the kids?

Until nine, yes. After that the cellar gets loud.

How scary is it?

Fog, a few jump scares and a very committed neighbor. Nothing gory.

Should I bring anything?

Candy for the bowl, or a snack with a spooky name.

Costume contest

Vote for your favorites when you arrive. Winners are crowned at nine.

Costume contest

Contest · Sample

Scariest, funniest and best group costume.

Vote

Door prize

Random picker · Sample

Draw winners from the guests who showed up.

See the winners

Send a raven

Your message goes straight to the hosts.

Dare to join us?

Costumes required. Courage optional.

TH

Sunday · October 24 · 2027 · The Blackwood House, Salem, MA