Hawthorne & Local Events

Salem Horror Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem

Salem Horror Fest is a celebration of diverse voices and innovative filmmaking in a genre that best reflects our cultural demons and anxieties. We currently in are in our 9th year and can’t wait to scratch the surface of what our programming has to offer. FRIDAY, MAY 1 – SUNDAY, MAY 3 Eight venues in downtown Salem Programming events on ...

Our Favorite Day

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem

Join us for a reading of the book Our Favorite Day by Joowon Oh. Follow Papa as he goes about his favorite day of the week: Thursday, when he gets to eat dumplings, fly kites and go on other everyday adventures with his grandchild. Korean writer-illustrator Joowon Oh brings this family story to life through warm watercolor and cut-paper artwork. ...

School Break Special: Kid Portraits at Witch Pix

Witch Pix 172 Essex Street, Salem

A kid-only witchy portrait session offering four fun styles for a quick, imaginative Salem experience. For a limited time, young visitors can enjoy a brief witchy portrait designed for vacation fun in Salem. Children pick one of four signature styles—Graveyard Magic, Crystal Ball Witchery, 1692 Glamour, or Earth Witch—and step into character with simple costume pieces. The session blends creativity, ...

Tea & Cake Tasting

Jolie Tea Company 316 Derby Street, Salem

Free Tea & Cake Tasting at Jolie Tea Company. Every Friday afternoon, 3:00-5:00pm. Come enjoy and taste some of our favorite tea blends and cake flavors!

Open Mic Night

Far From the Tree 108 Jackson Street, Salem

Join us at Far From The Tree for Open Mic Night, a laid-back evening featuring local talent, good cider, and great energy. Whether you’re a musician, poet, comedian, or just there to listen, all are welcome. Sign-ups are free and open to anyone who wants to share their craft. Come support local creatives or take the mic yourself. Fridays | ...

Hello Day: Salem Says Hello… Again

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem

On May 1, 1971, Mayor Samuel Zoll proclaimed it “Hello Day.” Fire station bells rang across Salem at noon. Residents poured into the streets — along Essex Street, across the Common — to do something radical in its simplicity: say hello to each other. A rock band made up of Salem High students played on the Common. A conceptual artist ...

Beltane Sea Witch Ball Workshop

The Sea Wych Salem 131-1 Essex Street, Salem

Join The Sea Wych Salem for a Beltane sea witch ball workshop in which we celebrate the the halfway point between the vernal (spring) equinox & the summer solstice. Create your own Beltane sea witch ball to honor fertile fields & spring in full bloom. Not only will you be making your own magic, you’ll be making your own, one-of-a-kind ...