Hawthorne & Local Events

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LGBTQ+ Glow, Throw & Dance Party at Wicked Axe

Wicked Axe 721 S Main Street, Haverhill

Haverhill, it’s time to turn Wicked Axe all the way up! The axe throwing arenas are transforming into a full-on nightclub for a night of music, dancing, lights, and unapologetically good vibes. Get ready to THROW, GLOW, DANCE & EAT while DJ Michael Giller brings the beats from 9 PM–1 AM under our brand-new state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. Come ...

Slime Potion Brewing Class

The Lost Library 282 Derby St, Salem

Get Ready for a Magical Experience at Our Slime Potion Brewing Class! We’re calling all aspiring wizards, witches, and slime enthusiasts to join us at Burying Point Productions for an enchanting Slime Potion Brewing, This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to dive into the magical world of potion-making by crafting their custom slime “potions.” With Halloween-themed charms, glittering ...

Chuseok Festival

Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem

The Chuseok Festival celebrates one of Korea’s most important cultural holidays, centered around the harvest, gratitude and family reunions. Explore traditional and contemporary expressions of Korean culture through storytelling, art making and a curator-led tour! This multigenerational celebration also welcomes first-time and returning visitors to PEM’s Korean Art gallery. PEM Pals: Chuseok Stories with Cori Ahn 10–11 am | Main ...

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Derby Square

Derby Square 32 Derby Square, Salem

Shop small in the heart of downtown Salem at this free outdoor marketplace beside historic Old Town Hall. Meet independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Salem Common

Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem

Make Salem Common part of your Haunted Happenings day. This free outdoor marketplace brings together independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses in one of Salem’s best-known gathering places. Browse original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, home goods, seasonal décor, gifts, and more. The lineup changes throughout the season, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Revolution 250 Salem Tour

Salem Historical Tours 8 Central Street, Salem

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem. We always ...

Haunted Happenings Food Court at Old Town Hall

Old Town Hall 32 Derby Sq, Salem

Step inside historic Old Town Hall for a free indoor food marketplace featuring a rotating mix of local and regional vendors. Find sweet and savory options, seasonal specialties, and Halloween treats throughout Haunted Happenings. Vendor lineups can change by date, so check the live calendar before visiting. Produced by Creative Collective.

Saturday Morning Run Club

Couch Dog Brewing Co. 76 Lafayette Street, Salem

Join us for a 5K run or 1 mile run/walk and then enjoy beer or coffee with fellow runners — all are welcome (including sporty pups!). Prizes at every 5th run, and also at milestones of 10, 25, and 50 total runs.

Haunted Happenings Marketplace at Charlotte Forten Park

Charlotte Forten Park 289 Derby Street, Salem

Find more Haunted Happenings fun at Charlotte Forten Park, one of five walkable marketplace locations in downtown Salem. Browse a rotating mix of independent makers, artists, designers, and creative small businesses offering original art, jewelry, apparel, accessories, seasonal goods, gifts, and more. Produced by Creative Collective. Hours subject to change.

17th Century Fall Faire

The Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Salem

Celebrate the harvest season with a taste of 17th-century New England. The 17th Century Fall Faire brings the Rebecca Nurse Homestead to life for a day of costumed reenactors, hands-on activities for kids, local artisans, and fall-themed food and drink. Wander the historic grounds and buildings, enjoy live music from Crowninshield Punch, and soak up the history along the way. ...

The Making of a Witch – A Play in One Act

St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church 24 St Peter Street, Salem

How wealthy merchant, Philip English, became the accused. Join us for the truth about Philip English based on our extensive research through our own church archives and historical documents from Salem. This work, written by Rory O’Brien and edited by Marilynne Roach, will be appreciated for its authenticity and power to convey the essence of the man who not only ...

The Making of a Witch – A Play in One Act

St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church 24 St Peter Street, Salem

How wealthy merchant, Philip English, became the accused. Join us for the truth about Philip English based on our extensive research through our own church archives and historical documents from Salem. This work, written by Rory O’Brien and edited by Marilynne Roach, will be appreciated for its authenticity and power to convey the essence of the man who not only ...

A Spirited Evening Connecting with the Other Side

Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness 254 Essex St Suite 204 Salem, MA 01970, Salem

Join educator, author, and former Paranormal Salem owner Kimberly Peterson for an intimate 90-minute indoor workshop exploring the tools, history, and lived experience behind paranormal investigation in Salem. Blending real investigative methods with intuitive development and mediumship, this hands-on experience includes intuitive exercises, a guided spirit communication circle, and the use of tools such as K2 meters and spirit boxes. ...

Sea Witch Ball Workshop

The Sea Wych Salem 131-1 Essex Street, Salem

Join The Sea Wych Salem for a magical experience in Witch City as she presents the history & lore of the witch ball, & guides you as you create your own using ocean elements, herbs, salts, & more to welcome in joy, banish negativity, or simply for a pretty souvenir to display. Spend some time with us and bring home ...

Salem’s Comedy Coven – Haunted Comedy Show

The Lost Library 282 Derby St, Salem

Salem’s Comedy Coven is back… but only for the Halloween season. Hidden inside The Lost Library’s Black Box Theater, this limited-run haunted comedy pop-up returns for just a few weeks each fall. Created in partnership with Witch City Comedy, the show brings together some of New England’s funniest comedians for an evening of wicked stand-up, eerie surprises, and laughs that ...

90s Karaoke Prom

Bit Bar 278 Derby St, Salem

90s Karaoke Prom at Bit Bar Salem.

Bob Wolfman Band

Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem

Live music, no cover. The Bob Wolfman Band brings a high-energy mix of blues, rock, jazz and funk to the Gulu-Gulu stage. Led by powerhouse guitarist and vocalist Bob Wolfman, the band mixes serious musicianship with deep grooves, fiery guitar work, and plenty of soul. Come grab a drink and catch one of New England’s longtime guitar greats up close.