Channing Tatum and his daughter Everly just pulled off the ultimate pre-Halloween heist—stealing the spooky season two months early! That’s right, Tatum and his 11-year-old sidekick, Everly, decided to kick off the haunted festivities in the most legendary Halloween hotspot of them all: Salem, Massachusetts. You know, the place where people once got really serious about their hatred of pointy hats and broomsticks.
Now, Channing Tatum, known for his magic on the dance floor (and not just in “Magic Mike”), transformed himself into the “Daddest of Dads” as he whisked Everly away on a three-day ghoulish getaway. According to local reports (a.k.a. Boston.com), Tatum, who, believe it or not, is now 44 years old—yep, time flies like a bat out of Salem—decided to take a deep dive into the murky waters of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. Apparently, Everly is all about Halloween and witchcraft, which is not at all concerning for a preteen, right?
Their guide on this ghostly adventure was none other than Beth Crowley, owner of Witch City Walking Tours and possibly Salem’s reigning Witch Whisperer. Crowley couldn’t help but gush about how Tatum was the ultimate dad goals, holding Everly’s hand, hugging her, and generally being so cool you’d think he had a cauldron full of chill potions. Crowley even stressed that the whole tour was tailor-made for Everly. Talk about a dad who knows how to cast a spell on his daughter’s heart!
But wait, there’s more! Tatum didn’t just bring Everly along; he brought the whole coven! Joining the fright fest were Everly’s nanny (because every little witch needs a familiar), Tatum’s sister (probably the “Good Witch” of the family), and a bunch of family friends who were either really into Halloween or just there for the Instagram opportunities.
This not-so-little witchy escapade included stops at the Gallows Hill Theatre, where history hangs heavy (literally), the Witch Dungeon Museum (where you can get locked up for being too fabulous), the Peabody Essex Museum (fancy name, spooky vibes), and the Rebecca Nurse Homestead and Samuel Parris archaeological site in Danvers (because what’s a Halloween trip without a little grave digging?).
To top it all off, the Tatum crew dabbled in some good old-fashioned broom-making (because how else do you get around in Salem?), and even took turns posing in the pillories—because nothing says “family bonding” like pretending you’re a criminal from the 1600s.
Despite being recognized by every man, woman, and ghost in Salem, Tatum was as down-to-earth as ever. Who knew that the same guy who makes women swoon on the big screen could also make people swoon with his impeccable Halloween spirit?
And in case you were wondering, this isn’t the first time Tatum and Everly have turned heads with their costume game. Earlier this year, they rocked some serious medieval vibes at a Renaissance Fair, because apparently, Tatum is determined to prove that he’s not just a dad—he’s a time-traveling, costume-wearing, history-loving superhero.
Oh, and by the way, Everly’s mom, Jenna Dewan, is probably watching all this from afar like, “Yep, that’s my ex-husband.” And word on the street is that Everly’s also been getting along great with Tatum’s fiancée, Zoë Kravitz. With a witchy new stepmom in the mix, the Halloween shenanigans are only just beginning!
Channing Tatum is officially the Coolest Dad Ever, Salem is still the spookiest place on Earth, and Halloween is now an all-year-round affair. Happy hauntings, everyone!
