Costume Party

Celebrating Tim Burton’s spooky classics this October 15-16th at Witch City Hibachi, Inc. from 11:30-10pm
Serving specialty cocktails/mocktails, themed decor, music and more, so make sure to stop in for a terrific time.

-Dress up in theme to receive a complimentary goodie bag upon check out.

-We will be hosting a themed costume contest on FRIDAY 10/16 at 6:30p.m. Cash prize winner chosen at 6:45p.m. by Joshua Madruga’s iconic Beetle juice 🪲Make sure to be dressed up in a Tim Burton inspired costume to be eligible to participate.

(This is a non ticked event)
94 Lafayette St. Salem, MA 01970
📞978.594.0832

Join the denizens of hell at the Hawthorne Hotel’s Grand Ballroom for a truly epic night of devilry as we gather Friday, October 16th for the Hellfire Cabaret! Be you angel or devil come dressed in your finest for an evening of dancing, cocktails, drag, burlesque, and sideshow. Our evening begins with an hour of appetizers and complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks! So get there early!

Costumes are highly encouraged! Come dressed as your favorite sinner or saint! Think devil horns, halos, martyr attire, or even your sexiest smoking jacket. Come dressed to impress, and get ready to have the night of your life!

Our lineup would temp even the devil himself. You will be thrilled, tantalized, and delighted by our diabolical drag queens and wicked dance performances.

* Samuel Bendix
* Hella Hayes & Andy Ryan of Skellingtons Screaming Sideshow
* Belle Gunz
* Sarah Jezebel Wood
* Master of Ceremonies Johnny Caligula
* DJ’s Arcanus & Motia
* Lighting by A Curious Production

The crown jewel of our evening is the costume contest! Our top contest winner will bring home $500 in prizes!

Nathaniel Hawthorne invites you to his Halloween Bash; an exclusive costume party to celebrate the spooky season. Dress up in your Halloween best as you wander the gardens of The House of the Seven Gables. This is more than just a party; it’s an immersive journey into the heart of Salem’s literary and haunted legacy. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable night! Nothing is more magical than an October evening on The Gables’ seaside campus.

Tickets are $180 each for the public and $150 each for Gables members. Special tickets include access to Rappaccini’s Parlor, a VIP experience that includes special absinthe cocktails, exclusive opportunities, as well as a swag bag! Tickets for Rappaccini’s Parlor are $230 for the public and $200 for Gables members.

Mr. Hawthorne awaits…

This October 19th we welcome you back to the upside down with our Stranger Things themed all day event at Witch City Hibachi.
Where we will be bringing the heat with themed cocktails/mocktails, themed decor, music and more, so make sure to stop in for the nostalgia

-Dress up in theme to receive a complimentary goodie bag upon check out.

We will be hosting a themed costume contest at 6:30p.m. Cash prize winner picked at 6:45p.m. Make sure to be dressed up in your best Stranger Things inspired costume to be eligible to participate.

(This is a non ticked event. Dine with us anytime from 11:30-10p.m. to join in the fun)
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Local Boston Rat Legend: Rat Queen Rat costumes and cheese offers encouraged.View on Facebook

This October 22nd, join us for a day of mystery and elegance with our Vampire masquerade We will have themed cocktails/mocktails, decor, music, and photo ops for family and friends.
-Dress up and enjoy a complimentary goodie bag as a token of appreciation for participating.
-We will be hosting a themed costume contest at 6:30pm. Cash prize winner chosen at 6:45p.m. Make sure to be dressed up
in an inspired costume to be eligible to participate.

(This is a non ticked event. Dine with us anytime from 11:30-10p.m. to join in the fun)
94 Lafayette St. Salem, MA 01970
📞978.594.0832

Make sure to stop in for a bite, we promise you won’t be on the menu!

The event, introduced in 1990 and hosted by the Hawthorne, features music (live band and two DJs), interactive experiences, a costume contest, stationed hors d'oeuvres and cash bars on three floors. Dance, people-watch, take selfies in front of our photo backdrops and enjoy being part of the premier bucket-list Halloween event in New England, where you can face your fears.

$200 per person

This Halloween, unleash your wild side at Wicked Night on The Wharf: UNTAMED — Salem’s ultimate haunted jungle costume party for one wicked night of music, immersive entertainment, eerie creatures, and nonstop dancing.
Dress to impress in your most outrageous, terrifying, creative, or untamed costume and prepare for a Halloween party experience unlike anything else on the North Shore.

Dance, Drink and Party the Night away at Salem’s Heaven and Hell Ball. Cross the veil on October 24th and choose your eternal destiny!

Prepare for a night where the divine and the devilish collide at Colonial Hall’s legendary Heaven and Hell Ball, Salem’s premier Halloween event. Step into a realm of thrilling entertainment with DJ Lex Z and DJ Voy Anuszkiewicz, and a chance to claim the title of Salem’s Best Costume. Showcase your most elaborate, unique, and awe-inspiring creation, because at this ball, the most exceptional costumes reign supreme.

Late night snacks!

Complimentary theme drink ticket for VIP.

Prizes will be awarded for theme costumes with a $1500 cash prize being awarded for Best Costume
Photo booth to get the best shot of your costume!
Get your tickets early, this event always sells out!

Please note that the Heaven & Hell Ball is a combined party for Rockafellas and Colonial Hall exclusively held in Colonial Hall.

No arrivals after 10:00PM.

This event is for guests who are 21+.

Join us on October 26th for our unforgettable themed clown day! Immerse yourself with creative cocktails and mocktails, themed decor & music.

-Dress up to enjoy a complimentary goodie bag filled with treats at the end of your meal.
-Costume contest held at 6:30pm, with cash prize winner chosen at 6:45p.m. Show up in your best clown costume.

(This is a non ticketed event. ) Just stop in and dine with us during operational hours 11:30-10pm.
94 Lafayette St. Salem Ma, 01970
978.594.0832

Don’t miss this fun-filled evening of festivities, silliness and a touch of horror as we celebrate all your favorite clowns

Get ready for a night of fright and fun at our horror Slasher themed day on October 29th, from 11:30am-10pm! Dive into a chilling atmosphere with eerie decor, spine-tingling cocktails and mocktails, and haunting music that sets the vibe.Capture the scares with fun photo ops.
-Don your best horror-inspired costume for a chance to win our costume contest held at 6:30pm. Winner announced at 6:45pm with a cash prize!
-Guests dressed up will also receive a complimentary goodie bag packed with some yummy treats, brace yourself for a day of scares, and spooky surprises as we celebrate the horror classics at Witch City Hibachi!

(This is a non ticked event)
94 Lafayette St. Salem Ma 01970
978.594.0832

Dare to dance? Join us at the Halloween Fright Night Costume Party!

Step into a night of spine-tingling fun and electrifying energy at our Halloween Fright Night Costume Party — where the music is loud, the costumes are wild, and the scares are just the beginning. Get ready to dance the night away under eerie lights and haunted vibes, surrounded by ghouls, goblins, and party monsters alike.

Expect:

· 🎶 DJ Von spinning haunting hits and monster mashups

· 🎭 A costume contest with thrilling prizes

· 🧛‍♂️ Themed photo ops and creepy backdrops

· 💃 A haunted dance floor that won’t let you rest in peace

Whether you’re creeping in solo or arriving with your coven, this is one Halloween night you won’t want to miss. Come dressed to distress, and prepare to dance… if you dare.

Prizes will be awarded for theme costumes with a $500 cash prize being awarded for Best Costume

Complimentary Cocktail upon arrival!

Get your tickets early, this Halloween Night event is expected to sell out.

Please note that the Fright Night Party is a combined party for Rockafellas and Colonial Hall exclusively in Colonial Hall.

No arrivals after 10:00PM.

This is a 21+ event.