Hawthorne & Local Events

Vampire Masquerade Day

Witch City Hibachi Lafayette Street, Salem

This October 22nd, join us for a day of mystery and elegance with our Vampire masquerade We will have themed cocktails/mocktails, decor, music, and photo ops for family and friends. -Dress up and enjoy a complimentary goodie bag as a token of appreciation for participating. -We will be hosting a themed costume contest at 6:30pm. Cash prize winner chosen at ...

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.

Salem Supper

Boston Marriott Peabody 8A Centennial Drive, Peabody

Join us at Sophia’s for a four-course culinary journey inspired by the story of Salem. Created in honor of Salem’s 400th anniversary, this limited-time dining experience explores the city’s evolution through thoughtfully selected dishes that reflect its colonial beginnings, maritime heritage, defining moments, and vibrant present day. Each course is accompanied by historical context that brings Salem’s past to the ...

Start the Night Salem at Bernadette

Bernadette 65 WASHINGTON STREET, Salem

This October, Bernadette invites locals and visitors to kick off their evening in Salem with Start the Night Salem, a complimentary 90-minute cocktail reception hosted every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:00–6:30 p.m. Guests will be welcomed with a seasonal nonalcoholic sipper and warm cheese gougères, with additional fall cocktails, Harvest Punch, curated wine flights and a special Bernadette Bites ...

The Wicked Running Club

Village Tavern 168 Essex Street, Salem

The Wicked Running Club (5 PM meet up at the Village Tavern) every Thursday: Free to all, everyone invited to join the run; meet back the Village for a brew.

Knife Throwing at Wicked Axe

Wicked Axe 721 S Main Street, Haverhill

Ready to try something a little different? Knife Throwing is available every Thursday evening at Wicked Axe! Step up to the line, take aim, and see if you’ve got what it takes to stick the perfect throw. Gather your crew and make a night of it with axe throwing, food, drinks, and plenty of competition. Knife throwing is offered Thursdays ...

Sips and Myths – Dare to Indulge

Salem Wine Imports 32 Church Street, Salem

Dare to indulge in mead, wine and cider playfully journeying into magical mythology! Experience the meaning behind ceremonial beverages through an interactive, fun, entertaining sipping adventure. Paired snacks provided. Non-alc options available.

Tarot Card Reading @ Notch

Notch Brewing 283R Derby Street, Salem

Tarot Card Reading with Elise from Sunshine Poppy Tarot from 6-9p Stop by for a personalized tarot reading with Salem native Elise in the Stammtisch Walk-ins only, $35 each

Witches Amongst Us: A 1692 Experience

The Cellar 209 Essex Street, Salem

Witches Amongst Us: A 1692 Experience An Evening of Spirits, Scandals & Accusations Step into Salem, 1692, where the drinks are flowing, the rumors are spreading, and everyone is beginning to look a little suspicious. Witches Amongst Us is an immersive, comical retelling of the Salem Witch Trials that puts you right in the middle of the hysteria. Through live ...

Hocus Pocus Paint Party at Wicked Axe

Wicked Axe 721 S Main Street, Haverhill

Get ready for a night of magic, mischief, and a little bit of hocus pocus! Join Paint and Party with Bridget on Thursday, October 22nd for a spellbinding paint party inspired by the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus. Gather your favorite witches, channel your inner Sanderson Sister, and let Bridget guide you step-by-step as you create your very own spooky masterpiece. ...

Thursday Night Trivia at Couch Dog Brewing

Couch Dog Brewing Co. 76 Lafayette Street, Salem

Game time! Every Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm, join trivia emcee extraordinaire Tressa for some friendly competition and small-batch, home-brewed questions. Top 3 teams will win a Couch Dog gift card, and a random runner-up team will go home with a random physical prize!

Comedy Open Mic Night at Wicked Axe

Wicked Axe 721 S Main Street, Haverhill

Every Thursday night, Wicked Axe hosts Comedy Open Mic Night, hosted by Katie Farrell! Sign-ups begin at 8 PM, with the show starting at 8:30 PM. Stand-up comedians can take the stage for 5-minute sets, with extended sets of 6 minutes with a food or beverage purchase and 7 minutes with both. Come test new material, sharpen your set, tell ...