Looking for the best things to do this Halloween in Boston? You’ve come to the right place!
Whether you’re looking for a laid-back ghost tour, a raving costume party, or a fun family-friendly day at the pumpkin patch, we’ve compiled a list of the best Halloween events happening in Boston for the spookiest time of the year.
Get tix to this event-filled month-long Halloween bash
All October long, get ready for a spooktacular affair with the best Halloween events in Boston! From an after-dark ghost hunt tour to candlelight events. Check out the best of Halloween events in Boston and snag tix before they’re gone.
Speaking of haunted historic Boston, did you know you can go on a Boston Ghost tour? Discover the true history of Boston’s underbelly on this spook-tacular after-dark haunted ghost tour ongoing through the fall. If you dare, secure your tickets here, you might just find the ghost of William Schofield lurking around the Freedom Trail.
Steal tickets to a scary film at a joyous discount. Whether you prefer classic thrillers or something more comedic, there’s a movie for everyone.
We’re told not to judge a book by its cover, but what about our food? We assume a lot about what our meal will taste like before even picking up a utensil, but what if we couldn’t see what we’re eating? Dining in the Dark invites you on a delectable journey through flavors that you’ll only be able to taste and smell. Still not sure? Check out our top 5 reasons why Dining in the Dark is worth a visit.
Petrova Chocolates will debut its limited-edition Halloween chocolate truffle collection. A former pastry chef at Uni in Back Bay, Petrova’s culinary skills are unmatched. The Fall-flavored chocolates like Pear Anise and Tonka Bean guarantee your mouth is in for a flavor explosion.
Find Petrova Chocolates in East Boston and the North End
This October, Marini Farms (one of our favorite pumpkin patches) in Ipswich will be hosting their very own spooky celebration for kids. With a DJ, a dance party with characters, and a trick or treat hunt, families are sure to find some Halloween fun at the farm. The events take place October 12, 24, and 25. Learn more and book your spot.
Salem is easily the spookiest place to be for Halloween in the US, and this year, they’re bringing back Haunted Happenings for the entire month of October! Just 30 minutes north of Boston, Salem is home to plenty of Halloween events right now, including street fairs and performers and special events happening at local businesses. It’s the 400th anniversary of the spooky town, so expect even more over-the-top events.
Fall is in full swing—and what better time to go pumpkin picking? Traveling to a pumpkin patch is the quintessential fall activity, and luckily there are plenty around Boston to choose from. Each place will provide you with great fall photos, outdoor fun, and of course pumpkins to take home and carve or display proudly! Our favoritesinclude:
- Hanson’s Farm: Framingham, MA
- Connors Farm: Danvers, MA
- Dowse Orchards: Sherborn, MA
- Pickard Farm: Littleton, MA
- Tougas Family Farm: Northborough, MA
- Carver Hill Orchard: Stow, MA
- Nihtila Farm: Holbrook, MA
There’s something quite cathartic about getting the crap scared out of you— it makes you feel a little more alive afterwards! And what better way to celebrate Spooky Season in Boston than to go to a haunted house and get scared by the pros? Our list of the top haunted houses in Massachusetts will certainly get you in the Halloween spirit… if you make it out alive!
- Wicked Haunt Fest: Charlestown, MA
- Barrett’s Haunted Mansion: Abington, MA
- Nightmare New England/Spooky World: Litchfield, NH
- Factory of Terror: River Fall, MA
- Fear Town: Seekonk, MA
- Witch’s Woods: Westford, MA
Boston’s history goes way back to the revolutionary days of the birth of our country. But with history comes mystery and strange happenings and so our beautiful city is said to be plagued with ghouls and ghosts of times past. Some evidently spooky, others not so much, check out our list of ten of the most haunted spots in Boston–a city which is said to be rife with paranormal activity. Check them out to get in the mood for this spooky holiday, if you dare!
- Hooper-Lee-Nichols House: Cambridge, MA
- George Parkman House: Cambridge, MA
- Kilachand Hall: Boston, MA
- Omni Parker House Hotel: Boston, MA
- Fort Warren: Boston, MA
Want to assemble a perfectly spooky Halloween fit? Look no further—thrifting is one of the best options to shop for Halloween costumes without breaking the bank, and Boston has no shortage of super-cool thrift shops where you can browse around. Our list of 9 thrift storesincludes boutiques and chains of all price ranges and styles, but no matter where you go, you’ll be certain to leave with a Halloween costume that’s completely unique.
- Vivant Vintage: Allston
- The Garment District: Kendall Square
- Boomerangs: Multiple locations
- Great Eastern Trading Company: Multiple locations
- Raspberry Beret: Multiple locations
- 40 South Street: Jamaica Plain
The movie theater “by movie lovers for movie lovers,” brings an electrifying experience to the big screen. Known for their themed watch parties, Alamo Drafthouse sparks awe and a bit of horror with a scary screenings. They will have you leaping out of your heated seat.
Explore Boston’s most haunted sites with exclusive night-time access to two of the city’s oldest burying grounds, nearly 400 years old! The Ghosts & Gravestones Tour is happening now. Hear chilling tales of those buried beneath your feet…if you dare.
Step into the Forbidden Forest this October — magic, creatures and interactive spells await under the trees. If you’re up for a Halloween-season adventure just outside the Boston area, this walking, multi-sensory Harry Potter experience returns to Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) State Park this fall, featuring life‑sized magical creatures, interactive spell moments, themed food and merch, and illuminated woodland scenes.
From aesthetic fall fun to knock your (sox) off scary, Boston has all of the spooktacular thrills for an unforgettable Halloweekend in the city.
