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!

  • Tour en Español

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

    ¡Un recorrido por La Casa de los Siete Tejados en español!

  • Notch Run Club Sundays!

    Notch Brewing 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Meters for Liters is a weekly group run from the Tap Room. This is not a race, just a chance to get out and earn some cold beer. When we get back to the brewery, there will be plenty of beer and free pretzel bites for runners! On Sundays, choose from a 5k or 10k distance. Open to ALL abilities. ...

  • 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 ...

  • Salem’s 2026 Poet Laureate: A Talk with J.D. Scrimgeour

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

    The Gables is proud to present Salem’s own 2026 Poet Laureate! J.D. Scrimgeour‘s “Poet in High Street Park: Prose & Poetry for Modern Salem” is a love song to Salem, Massachusetts, by a writer who has grounded himself in the everyday realities of living in the city for the past 30 years, from playgrounds to classrooms to ballfields. It is ...

  • Diamond’s Dine In w/ DJ Maxine Harrison

    Gulu-Gulu Cafe 247 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Diamond’s Dine In the musical millennial revue with singing, dancing, and of course comedy! Cohosted by DJ Maxine Harrison and featuring rotating weekly special guests! Please come and celebrate Sungay with us and bring all the good energy!

  • 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 ...

  • Open Mic Night

    East Regiment Beer Company 30 Church St, Salem, MA, United States

    INDUSTRY NIGHT OPEN MIC 6:30pm Sign Ups Start 7-9pm Open Mic First come, first serve, with PA provided. Drink, sing, and be merry with your host and bartender, Dylan!

  • Needle-Felted Baskets & Wallets

    Tarot Cove 61 Wharf Street, Salem, United States

    Felt is one of the oldest, most versatile fabrics on earth, made from wool and other hair. It has countless uses: from art and clothing to sculptures. In this workshop, we will use needle felting to create small baskets, pouches, or similar, which can be used as a wallet, change jar, offering dish, cozy for your favorite brew, or whatever ...

  • Ginger Cajun Seafood Pride Nights

    GINGER SEAFOOD & ASIAN FUSION 118 Washington St, Salem, MA, United States

    Ginger has a Pride Night every second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7 to 10. It’s a safe place for LGBT+ people and allies to come, hang out and have fun. Featuring a special drink list.

  • Pops Goes the Willows

    Salem Willows 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    Cynthia Napierkowski, Conductor Enjoy live orchestra music at the Salem Willows! Free / All Ages