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Witch Hats on the Wharf

Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 AM

Witch Hats on the Wharf

at Derby Wharf Light Station

Family

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In honor of Salem's 400th anniversary, we're inviting everyone to join us for Witch Hats on the Wharf, a one-of-a-kind community photo opportunity and world record attempt on Salem's historic waterfront. Wear your favorite witch hat and gather with us on the wharf for a drone photo capturing hundreds, maybe thousands, of witch hats on the Wharf. Whether you're a local, a longtime Haunted Happenings fan, or visiting Salem for the first time, this is your chance to be part of a 400th anniversary moment . Come for the record . Stay for the waterfront, the shops, the restaurants, & the full Salem experience. Hosted by the City of Salem, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and Destination Salem. The City will be selling special edition Salem 400+ witch hats to benefit HAWC. Download the event poster – here . Follow this link to make a donation to HAWC.

Ends
Saturday, October 17 at 12:00 PM
Tickets / event page
www.hauntedhappenings.org/event/witch-hats-on-the-wharf →
Where
Salem, MA 01970, USA

October in Salem

This event lands in Haunted Happenings season — Salem's month-long Halloween festival. Also worth planning around: