Hawthorne & Local Events

  • Tea & Cake Tasting

    Jolie Tea Company 316 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Free Tea & Cake Tasting at Jolie Tea Company. Every Friday afternoon, 3:00-5:00pm. Come enjoy and taste some of our favorite tea blends and cake flavors!

  • Sunset Paddle Tour

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

    Enjoy a relaxing kayak or paddleboard tour along the coastline of Salem Neck as the sun sets over Beverly Harbor.

  • A Spirited Evening Connecting with the Other Side

    Celestial Navigation Astrology & Wellness 254 Essex St Suite 204 Salem, MA 01970, Salem, United States

    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. ...

  • 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 ...

  • Slime Potion Brewing Class

    The Lost Library 282 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    Get Ready for a Magical Experience at Our Slime Potion Brewing Class! We’re calling all aspiring wizards, witches, and slime enthusiasts to join us at Burying Point Productions for an enchanting Slime Potion Brewing, This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to dive into the magical world of potion-making by crafting their custom slime “potions.” With Halloween-themed charms, glittering ...

  • Free Admission for August Adventures

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Supported by the Highland Street Foundation, PEM is offering free admission on August 15 for all visitors! About August Adventures During the month of August 2026, Highland Street Foundation is partnering with Massachusetts cultural institutions to provide one free activity each day for 31 days, including no-cost admission to museums, zoos, nature sanctuaries or historical sites. August Adventures: Free admission ...

  • Revolution 250 Salem Tour

    Salem Historical Tours 8 Central Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem. We always ...

  • Salem Jazz & Soul Festival

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

    The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is recreating and renewing the vibrant jazz scene that began at the Salem Willows in the early 20th century, when Duke Ellington and other musicians from the Big Band era played at the seaside park in Salem, Mass. The festival builds on this rich jazz history — adding soul, blues, and funk to the ...

  • Saturday Morning Run Club

    Couch Dog Brewing Co. 76 Lafayette Street, Salem, United States

    Join us for a 5K run or 1 mile run/walk and then enjoy beer or coffee with fellow runners — all are welcome (including sporty pups!). Prizes at every 5th run, and also at milestones of 10, 25, and 50 total runs.

  • Architectural Preservation and Modernity

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    23 years ago, Huizhou mason Yao Desheng was one of several Chinese workers who helped re-erect Yin Yu Tang at PEM. As part of his Huizhou masonry skills, Yao Desheng also executed all the decorative ink paintings on the home’s exterior. This summer, Yao Desheng returns to PEM as part of an artistic residency to once again decorate the walls ...

  • Cry Innocent: the People vs. Bridget Bishop (at the VC)

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    It’s 1692. Bridget Bishop is accused of witchcraft and YOU are the jury. Hear the evidence, cross-examine the witnesses and determine the outcome. The actors respond as Puritans, revealing much about the Puritan mind. Is Bridget Bishop capable of witchcraft? YOU decide. This summer (2026), by special arrangement, Cry Innocent can be enjoyed in the air-conditioned auditorium of the Salem ...