Forest Haunt Shoppe - Salem, Massachusetts

10/28/2022

We wish everyone a fun and spooky weekend! We have decided not to open on Sunday, October 30th. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please visit Forest Haunt at the Salem Haunted Happenings in the Salem Common or Mike Doherty tomorrow at Bing Comic Con 2022. We thank you all for your continued support!

10/26/2022

We can't wait to see you on Sunday!

Visiting in October: Update of October 26, 2022

The City of Salem welcomed a total of 185,300 visitors downtown last weekend (Friday October 21 – Sunday October 23): 41,240 on Friday, 99,720 on Saturday, and 44,340 on Sunday. This was 1,600 more downtown visitors than the same Friday-Sunday weekend last October, a 1% increase over the same time period last year.

This weekend’s counts bringing the total number of visitors to downtown Salem this October thus far to 699,500 people, which is 9% (57,100 people) more than the 642,400 visitors the City welcomed downtown over the same time period last year.

With one weekend remaining in October, the City continues to urge visitors to take public transportation to get to Salem and to plan ahead for their visit.

Do not drive to Salem this coming weekend or on Halloween. Use public transportation, such as the MBTA commuter rail (www.mbta.com/salem) or the Salem Ferry (www.salemferry.com). The MBTA has added additional trains for October weekends and the Salem Ferry has also increased capacity. If you must drive, plan your parking strategy ahead of time. Downtown garages and lots fill up early. Use satellite parking, MBTA garage parking, or the MBTA garage in Beverly and take the Commuter Rail one stop to Salem (a 4-minute train ride). Visitors should not anticipate finding parking downtown in Salem this coming weekend or on Halloween.

Salem Police will periodically close certain downtown roads due to pedestrian volumes. For information about planned road closures, please visit www.salemma.gov/home/news/city-salem-announces-planned-road-closures-october-2.

Commuters who might normally drive through downtown Salem as part of their commute should plan alternative routes around the area.

Stay informed and plan ahead:

o For road closure updates and parking capacity information:
• www.parksalem.com
• Download the My Salem MA and Destination Salem apps and turn on notifications.
• Follow on Twitter
o For event information and tickets:
• www.hauntedhappenings.org
• Download the Destination Salem app and turn on notifications

As a reminder, Salem increases parking violations fines in October and Salem Police and civilian parking enforcement officers are working in partnership with the State Police to conduct aggressive parking enforcement throughout the month.

10/26/2022

We have only 5 shadowboxes left from artist Christine Finnegan! Grab one on Sunday before we close! These are gorgeous in person. ❤️❤️❤️

10/25/2022

Halloween is less then a week away! Stop by this Sunday for a cape or cloak by Wicked Stitches CT! Help us celebrate our last day in the Shoppe!

10/24/2022

Wow what an AMAZING adventure! It seems we were just loading grid walls and products into the Shoppe. The good news is that our businesses have grown beyond our dreams making it tricky to keep up with the store…this is a good thing. The store was a learning experience filled with fun and creative times. We were both inspired to create new products and step outside our comfort zones. How many can say they had a shoppe in Salem in October? We both have many holiday events coming up in November/December and made the tough decision to close the shoppe a little early. We need more production time to create products for upcoming events…this is a very good thing. We will be open for one more day on October 30th with special guest, artist Mike Doherty! Help us celebrate!
Because of the support of our Forest Haunt and Skully Kouture communities you have helped our business flourish and allow us to live our dreams of running our own businesses. Thank you to everyone for your kind words, support, and to those who traveled near and far to visit the shoppe.
Big thanks to the North Shore Community Development Coalition and Nikki Schafer for this opportunity.
We would be remiss if we didn’t thank the INCREDIBLE talent that fills the walls and shelves of our shoppe. Please follow and shop from our favorite guests and vendors:
Ursula and Olive
Tracimoc
Sissi's Boutique
Wicked Stitches CT
Christine Finnegan
Angie and Amie
Mike Doherty
Mary Hart
Sam Baltrusis
Stephen Lomer
New England Horror Writers
Ellen MacNeil
Brandon Clarke
Karen’s Crowns – Karen Fayton
Buffalo Bill's House
Dave Dick Illustration
Jennifer Taylor - LunaStar Rising

You can find and follow Forest Haunt and Skully Kouture info under this link: https://linktr.ee/foresthauntshoppesalem

10/23/2022

We apologize for the inconvenience but the Shoppe will be closed today. Next weekend’s schedule will post tomorrow.

10/21/2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances Mary Hart needs to cancel her event this Sunday.

10/21/2022

We’re closing soon today but we’ll be back tomorrow at 10AM. Looking for some good vibes? We’ve got you covered with mists for good vibes and anti-stress. Created with 100% essential oils. 🌟🌟🌟

10/21/2022

We’ll keep you warm on those crisp fall days with handknit wares by Angie & Amie! From pixie hats to fingerless gloves these items won’t last. 🎃🍁

10/20/2022

Attract a little magick to your garden or window with fairy orbs. Find these beauties in the Shoppe tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday! 🧚‍♀️🧚🏻🧚‍♂️

10/20/2022

Get those ideas down on paper or with one of our gorgeous hand painted journals by Johanna Frappier

10/20/2022

Just a reminder that we are closed today. Stop by tomorrow through Sunday this weekend. We have new eucalyptus smudging kits by Skully Kouture