Salem Mayor’s Night Out – Fun For The Whole Family

Trick-or-treating, free museum admissions, garage parking, and merchant specials – this year a Salem400+ signature event

Friday, September 25th

Salem – Mayor Dominick Pangallo, in partnership with Salem’s local attractions, museums, and Salem merchants, is pleased to announce that this Halloween’s “Mayors Night Out” will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026. Trick or Treating kicks off on the Pedestrian Mall at 5:30PM by the big fountain. As the City commemorates its quadricentennial anniversary throughout 2026, Mayor’s Night Out this year serves as a Salem400+ signature event, and an especially fitting way to welcome Haunted Happenings season to Salem.

Participating museums and attractions will open free of charge to Salem residents at times throughout the day (note times associated with each attraction below). Residents must provide a photo identification showing proof of Salem residency to gain free admission. Students may use a school identification card, bus pass, or a Salem Public Library card.

As part of Mayor’s Night Out the Museum Place Mall Garage and the South Harbor Garage will offer free parking to Salem residents after 2:00 p.m. (proof of residency will be required when you exit the garages).

“Mayor’s Night Out has become a treasured tradition for Salem residents,” said Mayor Pangallo. “October is a busy time for our businesses, and this is their way to say thank you to our residents, offering a day that lets our locals enjoy Halloween before the month officially kicks off. This year, as we commemorate Salem400+ throughout 2026, this beloved event is an especially meaningful opportunity to center the Salem community and local families before things get especially busy downtown. I appreciate Salem’s business community for embracing this tradition each year, the City staff who work so hard to coordinate all the details, and the community for coming out to participate. Thanks to all who take part in this special event. I am excited to greet all the trick-or-treaters as Mayor!”

There are businesses throughout downtown participating, including a number at Pickering Wharf, and residents are encouraged to visit businesses throughout our community’s downtown neighborhoods. There is still time to be added to the list and join the fun. Any businesses interested in participating should reach out to Jeremy Fiske, Special Events Manager for the City of Salem, in the Mayor’s office for details.

The Salem law firm of Mazow | McCullough, PC, Broad Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, Peabody Essex Museum and National Parks Service will be on hand with some extra special surprises. Creative Collective and their friends from the Good Witch of Salem will be returning to Mayor’s Night Out, bringing along their signature photo backdrops and candy, along with some fun surprises.

The Mayor’s Night Out participating businesses are listed below. Please continue to check www.salemma.gov as more participants are added daily.

PARTICIPATING MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS

New England Pirate Museum

274 Derby Street

Free for Salem Residents 3pm-5pm

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Peabody Essex Museum East India Square

Always Free for Salem Residents

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Salem Wax and

Salem Witch Village

288 Derby Street