Three big Halloween-related events are scheduled in Salem for the last weekend in October 2024.
Pumpkinfest, returns on Friday night, October 25, at the Salem Farmers Market. This year’s event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and it will once again feature a costume contest and pumpkin give-away. Plus, all attendees can walk through our “Chefs vs. Surgeons” Jack O' Lantern patch, vote for their favorite carved pumpkin and later bid on it in the pumpkin auction.
In addition, children can buy tickets for carnival games and inflatables, stroll through the trick-or-treat zone, get their face painted, and enjoy sand art and a bake sale. This is 24th year Salem is joining forces with Q99 to present this event in Downtown Salem.
Pumpkinfest admission for adults is just $5 a person and children 15-and-under are admitted free. The Unlimited activity wristbands are just $5 for children.
Dale’s Diner, The Tailgate, Kettle Cooker Express and Sweet Surrender Ice Cream will be selling their amazing creations throughout the evening. Once again, “Five-Dollar Shake” will provide musical entertainment. All proceeds from the event will benefit Area 8 Special Olympics.
Q99, Kroger and Salem Parks and Recreation are sponsoring this year’s event and Q99’s Dick and Dave once again will host the fall celebration. The Salem Farmers Market is located on the corner of Main and Broad Street in the heart of Downtown Salem.
Salem is once again hosting several other festive events for those in Virginia’s Blue Ridge region during this week.
Youngsters will have a chance to Trick-or-Treat with the Downtown Merchants on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Children can travel up and down Main Street from Academy St. to College Ave. Businesses that have a pumpkin sticker on their storefront window are participating. InFirst Federal Credit Union is sponsoring the downtown trick-or treating.
In addition, the Salem Sheriff's Office’s Fall Open House is happening from 10 a.m. to noon at 2 E. Calhoun Street.
Traditional neighborhood Trick-or-Treating will take place citywide in Salem on Thursday, October 31.
OCT. 25 - PUMPKINFEST | Salem Farmers Market | 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
OCT. 26 - TRICK-OR-TREATING | Downtown Merchants | 10 a.m. - noon |
OCT. 26 - FALL OPEN HOUSE | Salem Sheriff’s Office | 10 a.m. - noon |