Things to Do in Boston with Kids This Weekend
Saturday, October 31 - Sunday, November 1
South End Halloween Party
South End — FREE
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Spruce Street Nursery School is inviting families to the ultimate trick-or-treat kickoff! Enjoy pizza, music by Music at the Blissful, and a festive kids' parade down W. Rutland Square — closed to traffic so families and neighbors can safely celebrate the spirit of Halloween together. Website
Halloween Party And Parade at the BPL
Boston — FREE
Saturday, October 31, 2026
The librarians are preparing treats, crafts, costumes, and trick-or-treating at the Connolly Branch of the BPL. Website
Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
Stockbridge—
through Saturday, October 31, 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
Halloween Spooktacular at the Boston Children’s Museum
Boston
through Sunday, November 1, 2026
Halloween fun is popping up all around the Museum with a limited-time lineup of spooky activities, games, and surprises for kids of all ages. Website
Hocus Pocus Recreation at Historic Ropes Mansion
Salem — FREE
through Sunday, November 1, 2026
Embrace the Halloween spirit with a visit to the Ropes Mansion (318 Essex Street), transformed in the style of the ’90s cult classic Hocus Pocus. Although bobbing for apples won’t be on the agenda, a walk by Allison’s house is a must-see for fans this October! Website
Halloween Hullabaloo at Discovery Museum
Acton - FREE
October 30, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Kids can show off their Halloween costumes during a day of spooky fun at the Museum. Website
Quincy's Safe Trick-or-Treat
Quincy - FREE
Friday, October 30, 2026
On Halloween afternoon, participating merchants throughout downtown and East Quincy will open their doors to hand out candy to costumed kids. Website
Holbrook Trunk or Treat with Classic Cars
Holbrook - FREE
Friday, October 30, 2026
The Town of Holbrook presents a trunk-or-treat event with classic cars, courtesy of the Founding Fathers Car Club. The evening will feature music, costume contests, candy, and family fun. Website
Sensory-Friendly Halloween
Acton - FREE
Friday, October 30, 2026
The Discovery Museum is hosting a special Halloween event for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those who are deaf, blind, or autistic. Website
Disney and Pixar’s Coco in Concert Live to Film
Boston
October 30, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Symphony Hall presents a Halloween special live performance alongside the movie Coco. Website
BooFest at Wachusett Mountain
Princeton - FREE
October 31, 2026 - November 1, 2026
Inspired by spooky New England history, BooFest will return to Wachusett Mountain for two days of wickedly fun Halloween festivities for all ages. Website
Wicked Plants: A Botanical Halloween
Jamaica Plain - FREE
Saturday, October 31, 2026
On the afternoon of Halloween, stop by the Hunnewell Lawn to learn about the most sinister plants in the Arboretum’s collections. Website
Halloween Glow in the Park at TreeTop Adventures
Canton
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Wear a costume and enjoy colored lights and music while climbing through the tree tops on this zip-line obstacle course. Website