Real Pirates Salem

10/24/2026

🏴‍☠️Ahoy! Join us today from 11 am - 4 pm for an afternoon of poetry, storytelling, and pirate adventures on the grounds of Real Pirates Salem! Celebrate Salem’s literary talent with live poetry, instant poems written just for you, and opportunities to meet local authors inside Real Pirates Salem Discovery Center and get your books signed. Local titles available to purchase!

Plus: 15% off Real Pirates Salem admission for event attendees!

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

🏴‍☠️Ahoy! Join us this Saturday from 11 am - 4 pm for an afternoon of poetry, storytelling, and pirate adventures on the grounds of Real Pirates Salem! Celebrate Salem’s literary talent with live poetry, instant poems written just for you, and opportunities to meet local authors inside Real Pirates Salem Discovery Center and get your books signed. Local titles available to purchase!

Plus: 15% off Real Pirates Salem admission for event attendees!

10/21/2026

🏴‍☠️Pirates be takin' o'er the Northshore! One of our crew spotted these undead scallywags hoistin' their sails in Beverly--Salem's neighbor to the north! Would ye do battle with these buccaneers? They look to be a fearsome crew!

10/20/2026

🏴‍☠️ Lookin' for a haunt this Halloween season? Our crew is just dying to meet you!

Real Pirates Salem is open daily from 10am, and our crew is ready to regale you with true stories of yore! 🪦

🎟️Plus, at Real Pirates Salem, there are no advance reservations required and no timed ticketing! So, whether you're making last-minute plans or just strolling by, walk-ins are always welcome!

Still prefer to grab your tickets ahead of time? Buy your tickets online and enjoy total peace of mind—you can redeem them anytime on your scheduled day. That means complete flexibility to explore, grab a bite, or adjust your itinerary without worrying about missing a strict time slot.

Come explore real pirate treasure at your own pace today!🏴‍☠️

🎟️Book now: realpiratessalem.com/tickets

10/19/2026

Are you looking for a unique family-friendly activity in Salem? Then come sea-s the day with Essex Heritage and our friends from Real Pirates Salem for fun pirate storytelling! 🌊⚓

Listen to the shadowy history and folklore of Massachusetts' North Shore! From buried treasure and ghostly ships to legendary pirates like Black Sam Bellamy and Captain Kidd, this program brings the haunting legends and maritime mysteries of Salem, Gloucester, Ipswich, and beyond to life. 🏴‍☠️

These stories are grounded in history, shaped by folklore, and told with all the drama of the high seas — these are the stories passed down for generations along one of America's most storied coastlines.

🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eerie-stories-haunting-legends-of-the-north-shore-tickets-1994818413574?aff=erelexpmlt

10/19/2026

A pirate's preferred mode of transportation may be a tall ship, but the MBTA Commuter Rail's Newburyport / Rockport Line works too. 🚆 With service directly to Salem Station, it's an easy way to arrive for Haunted Happenings and spend less time navigating traffic.

While you're planning your visit, be sure to download the Destination Salem, Massachusetts app for event information, maps, itineraries, and helpful tips to make the most of your time in Salem. Download today - https://buff.ly/C3H8oDg

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