Best Halloween Events for Kids in Boston in 2026
Screemfest at Canobie Lake Park
Salem, NH
Weekends, September 25 - October 31, 2026
Canobie Lake Park's Screemfest is back, with spooky characters and SIX terrifying haunts. Screemfest 2026 opens for the season on September 26. Website
The Great Halloween Festival
Seekonk
Weekends, September 25 - October 31, 2026
Located in the heart of Seekonk, MA, this expansive outdoor festival features thrilling games, delicious food, and a variety of attractions to explore. Guests can look forward to a day or night filled with laughter, festive cheer, and a world of spooky delights. Website
Fright Kingdom
Nashua, NH
Weekends, September 25 - October 31, 2026
Fright Kingdom is back! New England’s top-rated haunt is packed with five terrifying attractions, massive monsters, and nonstop scares. Website
Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
Stockbridge
Wednesdays through Sundays in October 2026
Cauldrons, cobwebs, fairy houses, volcanoes, and—the star attractions—thousands of jack-o’-lanterns, mums, pumpkins, and gourds transform Naumkeag into an autumnal haven. Website
Phantoms by Firelight at Old Sturbridge Village
Sturbridge
Fridays through Sundays in October 2026
This beloved living history museum comes to life after dark and puts a Colonial-times spin on Halloween with a haunted outdoor experience. Explore the wooded grounds and village green after hours to discover bats, bonfires, ghosts, hidden candy, and even a headless horseman. Website
Halloween On The Hill
Beverly
Wednesdays through Sundays in October 2026
An enchanting woodland hides an eerie graveyard, haunted pirate ship, stylish scarecrows, and thousands of hand-carved glowing jack-o’-lanterns. Website
Haunted Happenings Grand Parade
Salem
Friday, October 1, 2026
This time honored kick off to the Halloween season is full of color, pageantry, music and the enthusiasm of thousands of Salem’s students from kindergarten to college and local business owners. Website
Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival
Boston
Friday, October 16, 2026
The 5th annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival returns to the Boston Common Frog Pond. Website
Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum
Acton
Friday, October 30 - Sunday, November 1, 2026
Join a Halloween celebration weekend! Dress for the occasion and try a few holes of Pumpkin Putt Putt and other outdoor games with a frightfully fun twist. Or check out the Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt and expect other ghostly surprises to pop up around the Museum! Website
Top Halloween Events in Boston 2026 - Farms, Parks, and Zoos
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Providence, RI
Daily through October 31, 2026
Celebrate the Halloween season with a visit to Roger Williams Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. Stroll through a path that features thousands of intricately carved pumpkins. Website
Jack-O'-Lantern Nights at Stone Zoo
Stoneham
October 1 - October 31, 2026
Stone Zoo will transform into a glowing autumn wonderland after dark, with hundreds of illuminated pumpkins, larger-than-life sculptures, and plenty of family-friendly Halloween fun. Website
Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard
Southborough
Saturday, October 3, 7 & 31, 2026
Join a festive scavenger hunt, create a seasonal craft, and enjoy a sweet treat. After visiting the Barnyard, hike the woodland trails surrounding Weir River Farm to explore and experience all the beauty of Weir River Farm in the fall! Website
Best Halloween Events in Boston 2026 - Walks and Tours
Tales and Tombstones Tour of Salem
Salem
Thursdays - Sundays October 4 - 29, 2026
See the spookier side of Salem in these one-hour nighttime trolley tours past graveyards, haunted houses, underground passageways, and more. Website
Pumpkin People in the Park
Chatham
October 12 - October, 31, 2026
This annual tradition down the Cape brings together local businesses that craft clever, funny, or awe-inspiring displays of people and activities out of pumpkins. Website
Ghosts and Graves of Lexington
Lexington
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Bring the family or social bubble to a ghostly outdoor adventure! The spirits of the Old Burying Ground are eager to bring Lexington's past back to life and share the tales of what brought them to the grave on this special candlelight tour. Website
Halloween Glow in the Park at TreeTop Adventures
Canton
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Wear a costume and enjoy colored lights and music while climbing through the tree tops on this zip-line obstacle course. Website