Hawthorne & Local Events

  • 90 Minute Witch Hat Design Session

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

    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 ...

  • Start the Night Salem at Bernadette

    Bernadette 65 WASHINGTON STREET, Salem, MA

    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, MA, United States

    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, United States

    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. ...

  • Salem Story Series – A Monthly Story Tellers’ Event

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

    The Salem Story Series returns to Gulu-Gulu Cafe & Bar on Tuesday, September 29 a 7pm. This is a monthly storytelling event held by The Salem Story Series that invites the community of Salem, MA, to gather together to hear—and tell—true life stories. All are welcome, especially the “amateurs.” Some of the best stories shared on stage come from people ...

  • 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!

  • 90 Minute Witch Hat Design Session

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

    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 172 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    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 ...

  • Trick-or-Treat at the Castle

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, United States

    Experience Halloween magic at Hammond Castle Museum’s beloved Trick-or-Treat, now in its 8th season. This enchanting adventure takes young ghosts and goblins across our drawbridge, through winding corridors, and into the majestic Great Hall. With multiple game stations, spooky music, a small craft & a scavenger hunt, it’s perfect for family fun! *Please note: Strollers and oversized baby carriers are ...

  • Whispers from the Veil: The Séance That Defied Science

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

    Step into the gaslit parlor of 1920s Salem for a séance, where the line between the living and the dead blurred into a national obsession. This immersive program plunges you into the dark, controversial world of Mina Crandon—known to the world as “Margery“—the most famous and polarizing spiritual medium of the Jazz Age. As scientists, magicians, and skeptics gathered around ...

  • Start the Night Salem at Bernadette

    Bernadette 65 WASHINGTON STREET, Salem, MA

    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 ...

  • Open Mic Night

    Far From the Tree 108 Jackson Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us at Far From The Tree for Open Mic Night, a laid-back evening featuring local talent, good cider, and great energy. Whether you’re a musician, poet, comedian, or just there to listen, all are welcome. Sign-ups are free and open to anyone who wants to share their craft. Come support local creatives or take the mic yourself. Wednesdays | ...