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Railway of Horrors is Short But Shows Greatness in Their Theater Scenes and Acting (4.5 stars)
Railway of Horrors, between Worcester and Providence, is a unique Halloween ride through woods on a toy (15-inch gauge, 5-inch sca
October 26, 2026
Harmony Railway and Gift Shop
Fairies Aglow at New England Botanic Garden is a Perfectly Magical Night Outdoors (5 stars)
Just north of Worcester, New England Botanic Garden is a favorite of mine, with its "naturalistic gardens" (meaning integrated wit
October 26, 2026
New England Botanic Garden
The Naumkeag Pumpkin Show is a Beautiful Halloween Garden Trail in the Berkshires (4 stars)
The Naumkeag Pumpkin Show in the Berkshires is a Halloween pumpkin trail through Naumkeag, a 48-acre garden and historic home. Thi
October 26, 2026
Naumkeag
The Cold Romantics & The Year Without a Summer is a Scary, Interactive Masquerade! (5 stars)
I'm excited about Escapism Productions, which produces "immersive" theater shows. They don't take place on a stage. Instead, you g
October 26, 2026
Isham-Terry House
Haunting at the Ridge is a Ski Lift Ride and Spooky Mountain Walk Where You Can Spend All Night (4.5 stars)
It's a delight to be out and about at night on Halloween! Powder Ridge, a ski mountain, in Connecticut has an extensive attraction
October 21, 2026
Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort
What Lurks Beneath: Ghost Ship at Mystic Seaport is a Spooky Outdoor Halloween Show (5 stars)
Mystic Seaport is a living history museum in Eastern Connecticut with old-time buildings and staff to teach you about the 19th cen
October 12, 2026
Mystic Seaport
Phantoms by Firelight at Old Sturbridge Village is a Spooky Outdoor Performance (5 stars)
Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) is one of my favorite destinations. It's a living history museum from the 19th century with old-time
October 11, 2026
Old Sturbridge Village
Hysteria at Connors Farm Has a Spooky Woods Walk (4 stars)
I love the Halloween attraction at Connors Farm on Boston's North Shore, which is close to the Topsfield Fair if you want to see b
October 9, 2026
Connors Farm
Legends of Fear is Again New England’s #1 Halloween Attraction (5 stars PLUS)
Legends of Fear is again the best Halloween attraction in New England! It's a spooky hayride and forest trail at Fairview Tree Far
October 9, 2026
Fairview Tree Farm
Halloween on the Hill is a Superior Nature Hike of Family-Friendly Decorations! (5 stars)
It's a night of Halloween decorations! Long Hill is a historic home on the North Shore with extensive grounds and, of course, a hi
October 8, 2026
Long Hill
Last Meeting in Millbrook is a Vampire Story Where You Play a Role (4 stars)
If you know what a murder mystery dinner is, then you know it's an interactive event where you, the audience, get to interact with
October 5, 2026
Wilton Historical Society
The Polish Center of Discovery and Learning is a Gem of New England (5 stars)
Based near Springfield, The Polish Center of Discovery and Learning is a Polish American Museum that is a worthy trip when you're
September 23, 2026
The Polish Center of Discovery and Learning
Creative Events Coming Up in New England
Boston Metro Wed, 7/1 Sat, 10/31 USS Constitution Mini Golf   Boston, MA Fri, 8/14 Sun, 11/
September 22, 2026
Boston City Harbor Cruises Turns 100 (5 stars)
Boston Harbor City Cruises turned 100 last month, and they celebrated with a "dockside showcase" about their history and future, d
August 31, 2026
Rowes Wharf
Castle Hill’s Roaring Twenties Lawn Party Brings the Gilded Age Back to Life (4.5 stars)
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts, is a sight to behold. Perched atop a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocea
August 6, 2026
Castle Hill
Smoke, Steaks, and Thunderstruck: A Night at Samuel Slater’s and Indian Ranch
Here at Events Insider, we've covered Indian Ranch before. But the venue is much more than a concert stop rather it's a summer des
July 28, 2026
1776 at the Ivoryton Playhouse Soars on Its Casting (5 stars)
One of the most beloved musicals of all time, 1776 is sort of a prequel to Hamilton. It's the story of the Continental Congress in
July 18, 2026
Ivoryton Playhouse
Once a Blue Moon Puts You Deep into Another World (5 stars)
Once a Blue Moon (Cada Luna Azul) is a journey through the memories of a Hispanic man, now in America, who takes you back to his o
July 18, 2026
Double Edge Theatre
Indian Ranch Celebrates 80 Years of Music, Food, and Festivities
The Indian Ranch Celebrates 80 Years of Music, Food, and Festivities Last year, Events Insider featured Indian Ranch in an articl
June 20, 2026
New England Becomes Olde England at Silverstone Castle in Swansea, Massachusetts ★★★★★
New England Becomes Olde England at Silverstone Castle in Swansea, Massachusetts ★★★★★  When driving down the highway
June 13, 2026
Wyrdlands Caravan – A Viking Themed Family Festival! Interview
Events Insider has interviewed Melissa, Alyssa and Rich who are working to create the first ever Wyrdlands Caravan – a Viking Th
June 2, 2026
May & June Events in New England
Hello! As we work on building a new website for Events INSIDER and ramping up our coverage again, here is a quick and dirty calend
May 3, 2026
Bat out of Hell – a Rock opera inspired by the music of Meatloaf (5 stars)
Meat Loaf has long since transcended the realm of mere entertainer, rising to something closer to a mythic rock god. His music has
April 26, 2026
’Twas the Night Before… is a new Christmas Tradition courtesy of Cirque Du Soleil! (5 stars)
No single work has done more to shape the modern mythology of the holiday season than the poem “’Twas the Night Before Christm
November 29, 2025
Wang Center
Interview: ‘Twas the Night Before is a Stunning Holiday Circus Show
Cirque du Soleil returns to Boston this week with their holiday season based on the poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, in Bost
November 26, 2025
Wang Center