Haunted Happenings Schedule: Oct. 6

The following Haunted Happenings events are scheduled for today:

- 6:30 to 8 p.m., Beginning at Shetland Park and ending at Salem Common. A Salem tradition to kick off the Haunted Happenings. Filled with pageantry, music and the enthusiasm of thousands of Salem's students from kindergarten to college. 978.744.0004

- 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

- 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

- 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

- Experience the fear that surounded Salem during 1692 with a thrilling 45 minute thatrical program and Q & A. Advisory: Some startling moments and frightening visual effects. 978-825-0222

- On the 1st Thursday of the month come on in for a nice warm pint of something local.

- 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.