Hawthorne & Local Events

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 ...

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 ...

Movie Night with Victoria Price

The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem

Join us at The Gables for a screening of a classic film and a visit from Victoria Price, daughter of horror icon Vincent Price! Victoria will introduce the film and speak about her father’s life and legacy. After the screening, Victoria will sign copies of her book Vincent Price: A Daughter’s Biography, which will be available for purchase. Tickets are ...

Costumes and Candlelight: Hammond Castle Museum After Dark

Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester

When the sun goes down, the Museum feels like another world. Explore the shadowed halls and candlelit Courtyard, where ancient Roman sarcophagi stand among 15th-century French storefronts and centuries-old stonework. Search for hidden ravens, wander through rooms filled with medieval and Renaissance treasures, and let the flickering candlelight transform the Museum into the perfect setting for Halloween. Come in costume. ...

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. ...

Salem Story Series – A Monthly Story Tellers’ Event

Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem

Salem Story Series returns to Gulu-Gulu Cafe & Bar for another night of storytelling, and for October, the theme is “Haunted.” Is there a memory that plagues you? A sense of being watched by your boss at work? A literal haunting, ectoplasm and all? Tell your story! At this show, audience members are the storytellers. When you arrive, you’re invited to ...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Trivia

Bit Bar 278 Derby St, Salem

The Buffy reboot may be cancelled, but don’t worry, we’ve got you, Scoobies. Buffy trivia for diehard fans, hosted by another die hard fan. See you slayers there. Tuesday, October 27th 8pm at Bit Bar Salem.