Halloween Events In Massachusetts

Halloween festivities are already underway and this roundup of Halloween events in Massachusetts promises tricks, treats, and pumpkins galore, plus multiple opportunities to ensure that costumes get worn more than just once. The list is organized alphabetically by city/town. If we missed an awesome event, let us know in the comments — we will be delighted to add them! And speaking of costumes, be sure to check out our roundup of 10 places to thrift Halloween costumes. Enjoy and please share!

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Discovery Museum (Acton)

Enjoy Halloween Hullaballoo at Discovery Museum.

Boston Children’s Museum (Boston)

Enjoy a fun and spooky October at Boston Children’s Museum.

Pru Boo Pru Draw (Boston)

Budding artists should check out Pru Boo Pru Draw at Prudential Center.

Museum of Science (Boston)

Walter Sickert & the Army of Broken Toys Halloween Happening will be at the Museum of Science one night only.

Zoo New England (Boston, Stoneham)

Enjoy classics such as Boo at the Zoo and Zoo Howl at Zoo New England’s two locations.

The Street (Chestnut Hill)

Enjoy Halloween activities at The Street in Chestnut Hill.

Hammond Castle (Gloucester)

Visit Hammond Castle for trick or treat meet and greets or Hammond and Horror.

Wilson Farm Halloween Haymaze (Lexington)

Explore the Halloween Haymaze at Wilson Farm.

Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade (Jamaica Plain)

Make a lantern and join in the Jamaica Pond Lantern Parades.

Southwick’s Zoo (Mendon)

Check out Zoo Boo Weekend at Southwick’s Zoo.

Volante Farms (Needham)

Support Cradles To Crayons at Volante Farms’ Pumpkinfest

Haunted Happenings (Salem)

Spookiness abounds at Salem’s Haunted Happenings.

Festival of the Dead (Salem)

Not for the faint of heart is Salem’s Festival of the Dead.

Salem in October (Salem)

Be sure to check out Salem’s October calendar for additional spooky activities beyond Haunted Happenings and Festival of the Dead.

Heritage Museum & Garden (Sandwich)

Get your tickets ASAP for Heritage Museum & Garden’s Halloween Festival.

Brick or Treat (Somerville)

LEGO® lovers will love Brick o r Treat, a Halloween party built for kids.

Gore Mansion (Waltham)

Attend one of this year’s Frightful Friday at Gore Mansion, the perfect setting for an evening of spooky tales and haunted activities.

Mass Audubon (Multiple Locations)

Get outside with Mass Audubon for a variety of October activities including, for example, pumpkin story times, Halloween hikes, pumpkin activities, and Halloween hayrides.

The Trustees (Multiple Locations)

Explore The Trustees’ many Halloween offerings including activities such as Halloween at deCordova, The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show, Costume Nature Hikes, Nocturnal Animal Trail explorations, Boo in the Barnyard, and Hillside Halloween.