Hawthorne & Local Events

  • Hands-on History

    The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Why just look at history when you can hold it in your hands? This summer, visit The House of the Seven Gables for a fun, Hands-on History activity designed to spark curiosity and get those creative gears turning. Included FREE with your Mansion Tour or Grounds Pass!

  • Fusion Fest at The Gables

    The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Our fourth annual Fusion Fest! The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association was founded to help newly arriving immigrants to become successful here in the United States. While the groups arriving in Salem have changed over the years, The Gables’ drive to provide support and education has not. We are taking this special day to celebrate the backgrounds and ...

  • Wild-Craft Mondays

    The Witchery Studio Space 61 Wharf St., Salem, MA, United States

    Join Euni the Mushroom Witch Monday evenings at The Witchery’s event space for an enchanting array of wildcrafting classes. Make potions, watercolor paints, baskets, needle-felted novelties, and more.

  • Invasive Baskets

    The Witchery Studio Space 61 Wharf St., Salem, MA, United States

    Baskets can be made with any number of materials, but foraging sustainably includes harvesting invasive species to allow native ecosystems to thrive. In this workshop we’ll be weaving small baskets using Oriental Bittersweet, discussing the importance of native biodiversity, as well as the basics of what you’ll need to find your own materials moving forward. Join the Mushroom Witch and ...

  • Sea Witch Ball Workshop

    The Sea Wych Salem 131-1 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    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 ...

  • Sea Witch Ball Workshop

    The Sea Wych Salem 131-1 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    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 ...

  • Sea Witch Ball Workshop

    The Sea Wych Salem 131-1 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    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 ...

  • Hands-on History

    The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Why just look at history when you can hold it in your hands? This summer, visit The House of the Seven Gables for a fun, Hands-on History activity designed to spark curiosity and get those creative gears turning. Included FREE with your Mansion Tour or Grounds Pass!

  • Salem as Muse: In Discussion with Footwear Artist in Residen

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join bootmaker Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin for an artist talk as part of our “Salem as Muse” lecture series. Guerin will discuss her bootmaking process in PEM’s Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop, as well as her background, artistic practice and work. PEM’s Curator-at-Large Paula Richter will join her a presentation on PEM’s impressive shoe collection and the history of shoemaking. This program ...

  • Potions 101: Tinctures

    Tarot Cove 61 Wharf Street, Salem, United States

    Herbal medicine is the “root” of plant magic, and tinctures are some of the oldest remedies known to humanity. The ability to heal using plants is both scientific and spiritual. It connects us to nature and those we share our gifts with. It also gives us tools to shape our own future. In this workshop, we will be making tinctures ...

  • Wild-Craft Mondays

    The Witchery Studio Space 61 Wharf St., Salem, MA, United States

    Join Euni the Mushroom Witch Monday evenings at The Witchery’s event space for an enchanting array of wildcrafting classes. Make potions, watercolor paints, baskets, needle-felted novelties, and more.

  • Sea Witch Ball Workshop

    The Sea Wych Salem 131-1 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    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 ...