Haunted Happenings Schedule: Oct. 21

The following Haunted Happenings events are scheduled for today:

Zombie Weekend at Salem's 13 Ghosts - Join Salem's 13 Ghosts for a special Zombie themed weekend. Our zombies will scare you in our eye-popping 3-D haunted house and give you a ghostly tour of Salem. Noon to 9 p.m., 131 Essex St.

- Actor Doug Bradley who played Pinhead in Hellraiser will be signing autographs live and in person from 1 to 6 p.m. at 285 Derby St. 978-740-0500

- Journey into the unknown with renowned professional ghost hunter and radio personality Ron Kolek at the Hawthorne Hotel from 8 p.m. to Midnight, as you learn modern techniques of paranormal investigation! This October, he and his team of ghost hunters will share their adventures in the haunted city. 800.595.4TIX

- “Party for a Cause.” Journeys of Hope welcomes you to its 3rd annual “Monstah Smash” Costume Gala to benefit programs for homeless young adults, ages 18-23 on the North Shore. Come join us for a night of spirits and libations along with food, music, psychics, auctions and more from 8 p.m. to Midnight at the Nathaniel Silsbee House, 94 Washington Square.

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

- 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

- Tales at the Witch House, 17th century mansion of a Witch Trials judge. Featuring all new ghostly stories performed by beautifully costumed actors in a darkened, authentic setting. Performances every 20 minutes. Tickets at witchhouse.info or call.
978-744-8815

- Scenes from the Witchcraft Hysteria are re-enacted in this presentation acted in the rooms of Hawthorne’s Birthplace. Runs continuously, 35 minutes long 6 to 10 p.m.. 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. 8 to 9:30 p.m. 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, tales of local ghosts, ocean demons, and living monsters who wreak havoc on local ships to this day! Departs 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. daily Oct. 1 to Oct. 16. 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.