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October in Salem
Halloween Ball
Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration. The rest of us just get up and go to work. ~ Stephen King
What an amazing show of creativity and Halloween spirit at our annual Halloween costume ball "Hawthorne's Lot: Misery Loves Company" on Saturday, October 26.
Thank you to all of the 700+ revelers who made our weekend so memorable.
Photos taken in front of the themed backdrop are available for you to download here: www.popinbooths.com.
Congratulations to our costume contest winners, this year voted on by event attendees:
- 1st place: Lloyd (bartender from the Shining)
- 2nd place: 19 Nods to Stephen King (how many references can you find?)
- 3rd place: Misery
- Honorable Mention: Sematary Spirits
We have invited American Midnight, a local band, to headline the stage in the Ballroom on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Tickets will be available via eventbrite.com beginning June 1, 2025. We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Hawthorne in 2025 so a trip to Salem is well worth planning!
October 2024/2025
Don’t let the high demand for rooms in October deter you from visiting Salem during Haunted Happenings. If you are able to visit during the week, you will find greater room availability and shorter wait times at popular local attractions.
Instructions for booking for October 2025 are available now. Please be aware that all stays for September or October 2024 or 2025 require a one-night non-refundable deposit at the time of booking.
Think about checking off "experience Halloween in Salem" from your bucket list!
A note about dining: we limit seatings to walk-ins only during the month of October.