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Halloween & Fall Events to Plan Now

Regional Halloween and Fall events

By Barbara Evangelista, Publisher September 18, 2024

Plan ahead for these popular large Halloween and Fall events!  Purchase your tickets now, since many sell out.  

See our Halloween & Fall MEGA Fun Guide for local events and activities as well as crafts, activities and recipes.


Safe Trick or Treat Hay Ride
October 19-20 and 26-27
Krochmal Farms
31 Jennies Way, Tewksbury MA
Kid-friendly Halloween-themed horse-drawn hayride through the woods, with costumed characters handing out candy.

Witch's Woods
Open every Friday thru Sunday from September 27 through November 2, and Thursday, October 31
Nashoba Valley Ski Area
79 Powers Rd, Westford MA
Haunted hayride, indoor haunted attractions and hundreds of carved pumpkins

Boo at the Zoo
October 19-20 9 AM - 4 PM
Stone Zoo
149 Pond St, Stoneham
Trick or treat throughout the zoo, scavenger hunt, and visit the animals. Purchase online tickets in advance.

Boo at the Zoo
October 12-13, 19-20, and 26-27 10 AM-4 PM
Buttonwood Park Zoo
425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford MA
Wear your costumes and explore the zoo, including scavenger hunt, mazes, trick or treating and socially-distanced fun.  Special event: Baby Boo at the Zoo on Thursday, October 31 10 AM to 1 PM.

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
September 27 to November 2 6-10:30 PM
Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI
Enjoy thousands of carved pumpkins and the sights and sounds of the Halloween season. Purchase tickets online in advance. Sensory-friendly nights are offered on October 22 and 23 from 5-6 PM; there will be no music or special effects. Plus, Family Fun Night Meet & Greets October 8 and 9 with themed characters. Purchase online tickets in advance.

Spooky Zoo
October 19 and 26 10 AM-3 PM
Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI
Trick or treat throughout the zoo, while supplies last, and visit the animals.  Purchase online tickets in advance.

Fairies Aglow at New England Botanic Garden
Fridays and Saturdays September 21 to October 26
Tower Hill Botanic Garden
11 French Dr, Boylston MA
Enchanted Forest becomes even more mesmerizing with dazzling light displays, illuminated fairy houses, enchanting activities, ethereal music, and real-life fairy friends. Purchase online tickets in advance.

Zoo Howl
October 26 & 27 9 AM - 4 PM
Franklin Park Zoo
1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston MA
Trick or treat throughout the zoo, scavenger hunt, and visit the animals. Purchase online tickets in advance.

Zoo Boo Spooktacular
October 25
Capron Park Zoo
201 County St, Attleboro MA
Explore the zoo, trick or treat and pick a pumpkin. Purchase online tickets in advance.

Spooky World
Open Fridays to Sundays September 20 through November 2
Funway Park
454 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield NH
Enjoy five haunted attractions, including a Haunted Hayride. Scary, not for the littles!  Tickets must be purchased online in advance.  Special savings September 20-22 and 27-28.

Fright Kingdom
Opens September 27th. Weekends only (Friday through Sunday evenings) through November 2, plus Thursday October 31
12 Simon St, Nashua NH
Best for children 12+. Indoor and outdoor scary attractions.

Halloween & Fall Events at Charmingfare Farm
Weekends through October 31
Charmingfare Farm
774 High St, Candia NH
Tickets available for trick or treating and pumpkin festival

Trick or Treat Hay Ride
October 19-20 10 AM-4 PM
Marini Farm
259 Linebrook Rd, Ipswich MA
Explore the corn maze and take a hayride around the farm, with trick or treating stops. Wear your costume!



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