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Where should you stay in Salem for Halloween? The historic Hawthorne Hotel, of course!

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:

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 2025

Do you want to check "experience Halloween in Salem" off your bucket list? Don’t let the high demand for rooms in October deter you from visiting Salem during Haunted Happenings. Although our Halloween Ball weekend and Halloween Night packages are sold out, there is availability during the week - and you will find shorter wait times at popular local attractions.

Please be aware that all stays for September or October require a one-night non-refundable deposit at the time of booking.

A note about dining at the Hawthorne: we limit seatings to walk-ins only during the month of October.

Booking in 2025
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