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.
1. Enjoy a spine-chillingly good Candlelight Concert of Halloween classics
If you’re not the type for haunted horrors and scary movies, we feel you. Enjoy a Halloween of just treats, no tricks, by treating yourself to a multi-sensory musical experience under the warm glow of thousands of candles.
A listeso string quartet will play 16 Halloween classics including Thriller by Michael Jackson and the Beetlejuice theme song by Danny Elfman. Tickets are selling out fast, so run, don’t walk, to get a seat to this once-a-year musical extravaganza taking place on October 25 and 26.
Venue: Temple Ohabei Shalom 1187 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
2. Dare yourself to a haunted Boston Ghost Tour
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.
139 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02108
3. Catch a scary Halloween movie in theatres
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.
Special tickets valid at your local AMC Theatre
4. Treat yo’self to a Halloween high-tea
Pinkies up! The Inn at Hastings Park in historic Lexington, MA (aka: the birthplace of American liberty) is hosting its annual Dia de los Muertos high-tea. The tea date is still TBA but there will be three seatings in the Town Hall Meeting room. The menu sounds delicious and is guaranteed to revive any sunken soul.
Find the inn at 2027 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02421
5. Indulge in spooktacular treats from this local chocolatier
Petrova Chocolates debuted its limited-edition Halloween chocolate truffle collection. A former pastry chef at Uni in Back Bay, Petrova’s culinary skills are unmatched. Her fall flavored chocolates like Pear Anise and Tonka Bean guarantee your mouth is in for a flavor explosion.
Find Petrova Chocolates at 277 Border Street, East Boston
6. Have fun with the family at Marini Farm’s Hallow-Marini
On October 21 and 22, 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. Plus, there’s no tickets required at this event – the party is included in regular admission for the day!
Find Marini Farms at 259 Linebrook Road in Ipswich, MA
7. Travel to Salem for their Haunted Happenings
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 16 miles 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. You can check out the events for this season here and download their app for even more info on local happenings.
Various locations across Salem, MA
8. Play a round at Puttshack with a spooky themed menu
Puttshack in Boston Seaport will be offering a special and super festive Instaworthy menu! There will be a filthy black cherry and lychee “eyeball” served in a small rocks glass that sits inside a nutmeg smoked wooden treasure chest. It’s made spooky nutmeg smoke.
9. Pick up some pumpkins to carve at a local farm
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 favorites include:
- 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
Find your neighborhood pumpkin patch here
10. Get properly spooked at a haunted house
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!
- 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
11. Take a haunted Boston ghost tour…if you dare
Get a proper spooking on this haunted ghost and pub tour that unearths the seedy underbelly of the Bean! Take a 2.5 hour tour from a costumed guide of some of Boston’s haunted corners while simultaneously exploring historic neighboring social spots.
Tour begins at Carrie Nation Cocktail Club, 11 Beacon St, 02108
12. Tour the top haunted places in Boston
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
13. Get yourself a killer costume at a local shop
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 stores includes 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
14. Join DJ Camila Fialho and French restaurant, Marseille, for a night of spooky hits
Marseille will throw its inaugural “Halloween Lounge Night” fete on Friday, October 27! Celebrate spooky season and sport your best costume!
Speaking of, the celebration also includes a costume contest with exciting prizes like a 1-month trial at the new SoWa Health +Wellness club, a $100 gift card to neighboring French restaurant, Marseille, a $50 gift card to PRB Boulangerie South End, or two tickets to the upcoming SoWa Winter Festival!
Find it at 560 Harrison Ave. from 10 PM- 2 AM
15. Take a spine-chilling chance at winning $1,000 at an Alice in Wonderland costume contest
Urban Wild will host its first annual Halloween party, Down the Rabbit Hole: Halloween in Wonderland! Live DJ, costume contests with cash prizes, custom candy treats, and more are in store for this spook-tacular event! You wont want to miss this one on October 28 from 7 PM to 12 AM!
100 Hood Park Drive Boston, MA 02129
And now you have it! Whether you want a sweet candy-centered Halloween or are open to a few good scares- these are the best things to do this Halloween in Boston! And make sure to tag us on Instagram @boston_uncovered in your costumes for a chance to be featured!