October on the North Shore means one thing: Salem is about to get busy.
Salem Haunted Happenings returns throughout October 2026 with events, marketplaces, entertainment, costumes, food, and Halloween festivities across the city. The season officially kicks off October 1 with the Haunted Happenings Grand Parade, and this year carries extra significance as Salem celebrates its 400th anniversary.
If you’re planning a trip to Salem this October, here’s how to enjoy the festivities while making the most of your time on the North Shore.
Haunted Happenings Starts Immediately
The first weekend gets things moving fast.
The Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair takes place October 3 and 4, featuring vendors, seasonal shopping, crafts, apparel and Halloween-themed goods. A Zombie Walk is also scheduled for October 3.
That means October crowds start early — not just during Halloween week.
Make Lynn Part of Your Salem Trip
Visitors heading toward Salem from Boston, Revere, Saugus and other communities often pass through or near Lynn along the way.
That makes Massachusetts Green Retail a convenient stop for adults 21+ looking for a cannabis dispensary near Salem, MA without having to navigate directly through downtown Salem.
Our Lynn dispensary carries a wide selection of recreational cannabis products, including cannabis flower, pre-rolls, infused pre-rolls, THC vape cartridges, cannabis edibles, gummies, concentrates and disposable vapes.
If you already know what you want, ordering cannabis online before your trip can make pickup even easier.
Looking for a Dispensary Near Salem?
Salem gets incredibly crowded during October.
If you’re searching for a weed dispensary near Salem, cannabis dispensary North Shore MA, or recreational marijuana dispensary near Salem, expanding your search into Lynn can make the trip much simpler.
Massachusetts Green Retail is located in Lynn and serves customers from Salem, Swampscott, Saugus, Revere, Peabody and throughout the North Shore.
More Halloween Events Are Coming
October continues with events such as the Halloween Boat Parade at Derby Wharf on October 10 and Salem Night Faire beginning October 16.
We’ll be covering more of these events throughout October.
Plan Before You Go
Salem in October isn’t a normal weekend trip.
Give yourself extra travel time, check event schedules before leaving, and decide which attractions actually matter most to you.
And if cannabis is part of your plans, handle your dispensary stop before the festivities begin.
Visit Massachusetts Green Retail in Lynn, MA for recreational cannabis flower, pre-rolls, THC carts, edibles, concentrates and more.
21+ only with valid ID. Cannabis cannot be consumed publicly. Never drive impaired.
Massachusetts Green Retail Inc. offers a wide variety of top-notch recreational products at unbeatable prices, all while staying committed to our local roots! Shop online for pickup and come visit us to discover not only amazing deals but also a friendly atmosphere where our knowledgeable team is ready to help you find exactly what you need for a great experience.
