Haunted Happenings Schedule: Oct. 14

The following Haunted Happenings events are scheduled for today:

The witchcraft and ghost show becomes even more frightening at night with extra scares and surprises. Advisory: Startling moments and frightening visual effects. 978-825-0222

- Take a spin on the rides and test your skill at the games at the annual Haunted Happenings Carnival. Fun for the whole family. Mon-Fri 3-10 p.m., Sat-Sun and Halloween Noon to 10 p.m.

- Journey into Salem's eerie past. Presented by Salem Trolley. Tour is approx 1 hr. Adults $20, Seniors (60+)$15, Children (6-14) $10 Reservations recommended **Tour is NOT available on Halloween** Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday and Sundays on weekends in October. Tickets are available to purchase on line, 6 p.m., 978-744-5469

Surrealist Film and Game Night - Enjoy a Surreal evening of games, classic animated cartoons and films by the great Surrealist filmmakers at the Peabody Essex Museum from 7 to 9 p.m. Devil Music Ensemble performs live, original scores. Man Ray | Lee Miller, Partners in Surrealism, is open for viewing throughout the evening for adults. 978-745-9500

- Come and meet Bill Johnson who played Leather Face in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2. Meet and Greet and get an autograph from 1 to 6 p.m. 978-740-0500

- 6 p.m., Essex Street between Hawthorne Boulevard and New Liberty Street car show featuring PT Cruisers and other Chrysler automobiles in their Halloween best.

- Witness two families entangled by a curse in this presentation of The House of the Seven Gables acted in the mansion that inspired the story. Runs continuously, 35 minutes long. Call 978-744-0991 ex. 104 for reservations. Shows run October 8, 9, 10 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 7:15 to 11 p.m. Halloween 7:15 to 10 p.m. 978-744-0991 ex. 104

- Scenes from the Witchcraft Hysteria are re-enacted in this presentation acted in the rooms of Hawthorne’s Birthplace. Runs continuously, 35 minutes long. Call 978-744-0991 ex. 104 Reservations strongly recommended 978-744-0991 ex. 104

- Experience a sinister paranormal seance in the darkened theatre of The Witches Cottage. Complete with ghostly appearances and startling moments, this theatrical seance is sure to make a believer out of anyone. Limited seating, allow 45 minutes. Not for the faint of heart. $15 per person. 978-825-0222

- Climb aboard the Salem Trolley for an interactive journey into Salem's supernatural past, resurrecting legendary stories of witches, ghosts, murder and more. Tour begins at Witches Cottage, ends with a live show. 6 p.m./7 p.m. /8 p.m. 978-825-0222

- Learn about the haunted happenings of Salem Sound on this 1 1/2 hour cruise by the shores of Salem, Marblehead, Beverly, Manchester and mysterious Misery Islands. Passengers will enjoy a fun filled informative cruise loaded with spooky stories of ruthless local pirates, haunted lighthouses, mansions, abandoned mental wards, tails of local ghosts, ocean demons, and living monsters who reek havoc on local ships to this day! Departs 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. daily October 1-16th. 978-825-0001

- A lawyer and an actor recreate the events of one dark and stormy night when the attorney, attending the funeral of an elderly recluse, caught sight of the woman in black. The mere mention of the specter terrifies the locals, for she is the spirit haunting the town where her child was accidentally killed-and anyone who sees her perishes. 978.790.8546

For more things going on this week, look at the events calendar. Check back each day for the day's Halloween festivities.