Hawthorne & Local Events

Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair

Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem

Get ready for a weekend full of shopping, spooky season vibes, and local creativity at the Biz Baz Street Fair on the historic Salem Common! Browse 80+ incredible vendors featuring handmade jewelry, art, apparel, crafts, Halloween decor, and so much more. 🎃✨ Join us Saturday, October 3 from 10AM-8PM and Sunday, October 4 from 10AM-6PM for one of Salem’s favorite ...

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 Biz Baz Market

Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem

Get ready for one of Salem’s most beloved fall traditions! The Biz Baz Street Fair returns to the historic Salem Common for a full weekend of shopping, creativity, and spooky-season magic. Stroll through 80+ incredible local vendors featuring handmade jewelry, original art, small-batch goods, apparel, crafts, home décor, and Halloween-inspired treasures you will not find anywhere else. From cozy autumn ...

Zombie Walk

Salem Common N Washington Square, Salem

The Salem Zombie Walk returns for another year of undead fun! This free, family-friendly event begins at Salem Common and welcomes all ages, from the living to the recently reanimated. Meet at Salem Common at 11 AM. The walk begins at noon.

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...