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 ...

90 Minute Witch Hat Design Session

Witch Pix 29 Congress St., Salem

Every witch has a hat. Yours may simply not have introduced itself yet. Witch hats are wonderfully dramatic objects, which is exactly why choosing one can get complicated. Brim width, crown height, color, tilt, trim, texture: suddenly a fun decision has developed several opinions of its own. Our consultation keeps the fun and removes the guesswork. You and the maker ...

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.

90 Minute Witch Hat Design Session

Witch Pix 29 Congress St., Salem

Every witch has a hat. Yours may simply not have introduced itself yet. Witch hats are wonderfully dramatic objects, which is exactly why choosing one can get complicated. Brim width, crown height, color, tilt, trim, texture: suddenly a fun decision has developed several opinions of its own. Our consultation keeps the fun and removes the guesswork. You and the maker ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Hat Making Workshops – Hands-on Experience

Witch Pix 29 Congress St., Salem

Hat Making Workshops Learn the craft in good company and leave Salem with a hat made by your own hands. Small-group workshop · up to 10 seats Ten humans enter. Ten witches leave. Give or take a little glue. Gather around one worktable for a small-group Salem workshop where up to ten people learn, make, compare choices, laugh at the ...

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

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

Witches Amongst Us: A 1692 Experience

The Cellar 209 Essex Street, Salem

Step into Salem, 1692, where the drinks are flowing, rumors are spreading, and everyone looks suspicious. Witches Amongst Us is an immersive, comical retelling of the Salem Witch Trials filled with live performance, storytelling, music, audience interaction, scandal, and accusations. As neighbors turn on neighbors, you may find yourself witnessing the hysteria – or becoming part of it. Grab a ...

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. ...

Music Open Mic

Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem

Every Thursday night, Gulu-Gulu Café & Bar turns into one of Salem’s most welcoming rooms for live music, creativity, and unexpected moments. Musicians and listeners of all ages are invited. Signups start at 7:30 PM, music kicks off shortly after 8, and there’s never a cover. Sorry, no standup comedy.

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 ...