Hawthorne & Local Events

  • Creative Kids: Knowing Nature

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

    Creative Kids: Knowing Nature will engage students ages 11–13 with PEM’s current exhibition Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest and the interactive Art & Nature Center. Students will spend the week exploring themes of the natural world, trekking through the gardens and green spaces on PEM’s campus and making art, writing and creating multimedia works in response to their ...

  • Live Animal Encounter with Joy Marzolf

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

    Know before you go In-person Location: Main Atrium Included with admission Children and youth under age 16 always receive free admission! Learn about forest animals here in New England and around the world. Animals of the forest have special adaptations to survive. How do they find food and avoid predators? How do some species deal with extreme temperatures and other ...

  • School Break Special: Kid Portraits at Witch Pix

    Witch Pix 172 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    A kid-only witchy portrait session offering four fun styles for a quick, imaginative Salem experience. For a limited time, young visitors can enjoy a brief witchy portrait designed for vacation fun in Salem. Children pick one of four signature styles—Graveyard Magic, Crystal Ball Witchery, 1692 Glamour, or Earth Witch—and step into character with simple costume pieces. The session blends creativity, ...

  • 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!

  • Devils Lettuce: Smokin’ Jokes

    Burying Point Productions 282 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    Devil’s Lettuce: Smokin’ Jokes April 20, 2026 | Lost Library Black Box Theater Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 7:15 PM Runtime: 90 minutes This 4/20, raise a little hell with Witch City Comedy. Expect wicked punchlines, hazy observations, and laughs that hit just right. ⚠️ Smoke-before-you-arrive event — no consumption on site. Come ready to laugh. Come for the vibes, ...

  • Creative Kids: Knowing Nature

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

    Creative Kids: Knowing Nature will engage students ages 11–13 with PEM’s current exhibition Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest and the interactive Art & Nature Center. Students will spend the week exploring themes of the natural world, trekking through the gardens and green spaces on PEM’s campus and making art, writing and creating multimedia works in response to their ...

  • Fairy Spa Day | April Vacation

    The Good Witch of Salem’s Spell Studio 281 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Workshop Time: 10:00AM – 11:00AM Location: The Good Witch of Salem Spell Studio @ 281 Essex Street Unit C3, Salem MA 01970 Hosted By: Witch Apprentice Let’s have a Fairy Spa Day! Join us for a little pampering and relaxation with our Witch Apprentices. Children will create their own fairy potion and receive sparkly nails, fancy fairy hair accessories, and ...

  • Tuesday Trivia @ ERBC

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

    Join us for a 5 rounds of general-knowledge pub trivia! One finally Jeopardy-style question for all the marbles–winning team goes home with a gift card and bragging rights!

  • Creative Kids: Knowing Nature

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

    Creative Kids: Knowing Nature will engage students ages 11–13 with PEM’s current exhibition Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest and the interactive Art & Nature Center. Students will spend the week exploring themes of the natural world, trekking through the gardens and green spaces on PEM’s campus and making art, writing and creating multimedia works in response to their ...

  • Notch Run Club Wednesdays!

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

    Meters for Liters is a weekly 5k run from the brewery. 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! No sign up is required but you do have the option to “sign in” ...

  • Free Bingo Night with Will Pottorff

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

    Come enjoy our weekly free Bingo hosted by the BINGO KING himself Will Pottorff!

  • Creative Kids: Knowing Nature

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

    Creative Kids: Knowing Nature will engage students ages 11–13 with PEM’s current exhibition Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest and the interactive Art & Nature Center. Students will spend the week exploring themes of the natural world, trekking through the gardens and green spaces on PEM’s campus and making art, writing and creating multimedia works in response to their ...