Hawthorne & Local Events

  • Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the Hawthorne Hotel

    Hawthorne Hotel 18 Washington Square West, Salem, MA, United States

    Celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends at the historic Hawthorne Hotel. Enjoy a festive buffet featuring traditional holiday favorites from our carving station to roasted salmon, creative seasonal salads such as roasted squash and spinach to irresistible desserts including homemade pecan pie. Seatings are available from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM in one of our inviting restaurants or elegant function ...

  • Santa’s Arrival & Holiday Tree Lighting

    Santa Claus will arrive at the top of the Hawthorne Hotel (18 Washington Square W) promptly at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, with assistance from the Salem Fire Department, of course. Organizers recommend arriving to the Salem Common by 5:45 p.m. to catch the arrival. Santa’s arrival will be followed by a procession down the Essex Street Pedestrian Mall to Lappin ...