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. Dare yourself to a nighttime 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
2. 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
3. Let your tastebuds guide you through a blindfolded culinary experience at Dining in the Dark
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.
4. Step inside a nightmarish & nationally renowned cocktail experience at Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy
After popping up in cities like Miami, New York City, and San Francisco, a captivating Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is coming to San Pedro! Inspired by four Poe works, the experience pairs transfixing tales with creative cocktails inside an eerie setting. Click here for more info.
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 in East Boston and the North End
6. Have fun with the family at Marini Farm’s Hallow-Marini
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. Tickets are $19.99 for anyone 3+.
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! Stay tuned to learn what tricks they have rolled up the golf clubs this season. Last season they spooked things up with 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!
- 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
11. Gobble up deep belly laughs at a haunted mystery comedy buffet
Celebrate spooky season just outside Boston with Ghosted! A Haunted Mystery Comedy at Houlstone Manor in Dedham, where celebrity medium Isaac Ghoulstone hosts a night of laughs, scares, and mystery. Guests will join a quest to uncover the manor’s missing deed while encountering mischievous ghosts, comedic surprises, and interactive twists. With a buffet dinner included, this immersive event blends spooky storytelling with laugh-out-loud entertainment for a Halloween night to remember.
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. Catch a scary movie watch party at Alamo Drafthouse
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 screening of the cult classic Scream. This one will have you leaping out of your heated seat.
15. Time travel at this 70s-themed bash in Seaport
The Nautilus Pier 4 team hosts their annual can’t-miss Halloween out on the Pier on October 31! This year’s theme is “70s summer camp.” Enjoy food offerings from the Nantucket Island-born restaurant and come in your best costume. While costumes aren’t required, someone while be crowned “best dressed” at the end of the evening!
16. Attend a spooktacular Halloween bash at Bootleg Special
On Halloween from 10 PM-2 AM Bootleg Special in South End hosts a non-ticketed Halloween party. The Southern-chic restaurant known for its New Orleans-inspired comfort food is transforming into a spooky, French Quarter-style party with throwback tricks and treats, exclusive prizes, beats by the legendary DJ Backspin, and a delicious late-night bite menu served from 10 PM to 12 AM.
17. Kickoff Halloweekend at F1® Arcade’s Spooky Sprint Social
Start the evening with high-energy F1 racing at Seaport’s F1® Arcade. From 6-9 PM on Halloween race in teams of 4-6 for 20-lap sprint races, with live commentary from a special host. There will be prizes for the best drivers and the best costumes!
18. Take a chilling trolley tour filled with Boston ghost stories
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 on offer now through November 3rd, 2025. Hear chilling tales of those buried beneath your feet…if you dare.
19. Check out this family-friendly pickleball party in Southie
The third annual Boo(ish) Family Halloween returns to PKL! The day includes pumpkin decorating, court play, piñatas, costume contest and more from 11 AM-3 PM at PKL in South Boston.
20. Be a creature of the night at this spine-tingling dance party
Celebrate Halloween at Aeronaut Brewery on October 31st at 7pm with music by DJ Javes, candy pairing, and a festive costume contest. It’s the perfect way to enjoy brews, boos, and spooky vibes all night long.