Please note the fall guide is currently unavailable for the season as it runs from August to November 1st. It will become available for fall 2025 in August 2025. Thank you!


Thank you for your interest in my guide! As someone who works in media, marketing and tourism here in Salem, the recommendations, travel tips, event info and more have racked up over the years. My aim is to help people see Salem the way I do - as one of the most unique cities in New England. I am grateful to be a part of your planning journey and hope you have a wonderful visit.
xoxo, Alyse

What is included?


This year's guide is broken down into the following sections:

  • Introduction pages
  • A few notes about visiting us in the fall
  • 10 FREE things to do in Salem, MA
  • September - Things to note
  • September - 2024 events
  • October - Things to note
  • October - 2024 events
  • October - 2024 free parking shuttle information
  • October - 2024 additional train schedule from the MBTA
  • October - 2024 planned road closures
  • A quick guide to Alyse's favorites (restaurants, attractions and more!)
  • How to pick a walking tour
  • Friends of ThingstodoinSalem.com
  • Thank you

Included in your purchase is a full copy of my planning workbook, "Countdown to Salem".

My workbook is aimed at helping you sort out all of the logistics of your trip in one place. It include the following sections:

  • One: Where are you staying?
  • Two: If you’re bringing the car
  • Three: If you’re NOT bringing the car
  • Four: Attractions
  • Five: Time frames for tickets
  • Six: What should you bring?
  • Seven: Salem with the kids
  • Eight: What if it rains?
  • Nine: Just a bunch of Hocus Pocus
  • Ten: Five things you should know about Salem


All together this bundle is 74 pages to help you plan your fall visit to Salem, MA.


This guide is for you if...


  • You are tired of browsing websites online trying to find event info for this year.
  • You want all of the information bundled into one place.
  • You aren't sure where to even start.
  • You have never been to Salem in the fall and aren't sure what events happen during this time frame or aren't sure what to expect.
  • You HAVE been to Salem in the fall but aren't sure what is new for 2024.

How it works


Please note this is a digital download in PDF format. This is NOT a physical product. The files will be automatically emailed to you upon purchase.

If you have problems downloading, please contact me with FIVE (5) business days of your order and I’d be happy to send you a copy or help you through it. Due to the digital nature of this product, there will be no refunds granted, especially if you do not contact me within five days with any issues. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at [email protected].


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Meet Alyse


Alyse Grimm is a Salem local and is the content creator and marketing expert behind ThingstodoinSalem.com, SalemMAWedding.com and WitchCityCoven.com.

Alyse has been mastering content creation, social media, marketing and digital media for almost ten years and has been an entrepreneur since her early 20’s. Alyse and her work have been featured on websites such as The Travel Belles, Atlas Adrift, She Goes Global, The Savvy Social Hour, HostGator and Creative Collective. Alyse has also taught several workshops at the Enterprise Center at Salem State.