October 24-31: The Australian Pink Floyd, and The Greatest New England Halloween List That Has Ever Been Compiled, with Creative Awesomeness Kid Stuff and Grownup Stuff

10/24/11 by Johnny Monsarrat

Wow! I have really gone ALL OUT for this Halloween season. Without a doubt, this is the most comprehensive and generally awesome Halloween list that anyone has ever built in New England. Please do me a favor for all the hard work and make your friends subscribe.

It’s a list that’s really too big to read everything, so click on nearby regions to see just the events that are close to you. Also, you guys know that I put the best stuff up top, right? I try to prioritize everything from most awesome to least but still worth a mention.

Make sure to see our Australian Pink Floyd interview and email me at johnny@eventsinsider.com to win a pair of tickets for Tuesday, Oct 25.

Please don’t spend Halloween in a bar. You know when you can go to a bar? ANY NIGHT OF THE YEAR. So please do something awesome, maybe outdoorsy, that is more creative than just getting buzzed.

I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!

-Johnny

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The Week in Weird

The Australian Pink Floyd	Boston Metro Wed 11/2
Do you like Pink Floyd? The most popular tribute band in the world is coming to Boston! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win tickets.Click for our interview! Wang Theatre, Boston, MA. our interview event website on twitter on facebook

Davis MegaMaze Halloween Fright Nights – ticket giveaway	Worcester Thu 8/11 – Sun 11/13
This is my favorite cornfield maze PLUS it comes with actors playing monsters for Halloween! I still have tickets to give away (for the daytime maze only, but days you’ll also find a petting zoo, hay rides, apple picking!). Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win. 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Canobie Lake Park Oktoberfest & Screeeemfest – tix giveaway	New Hampshire Fri 9/30 – Sun 10/30
This is the last week for my favorite amusement park, with 3 haunted attractions and tribute bands doing Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, and Kiss. I have tickets to give away! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. Salem, NH. event website on twitter on facebook

Slumber Party Seance: tix giveaway

Boston Metro

Thu 10/27 – Fri 10/28

Club Oberon has the best arty hipster events, and this one starts out as a slumber party but suddenly there’s burlesque, Halloween antics, and a just-for-fun (not paranormal idiots, I asked) seance. 7:30pm. It is Rogue Burlesque’s biggest show of the year, they say, “with spooky games, boobies aplenty, and a rousing pillow fight finale.” I have a pair of tickets for each night. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win! Club Oberon, Cambridge, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

The Divine Sister – tix giveaway – our review	Boston Metro Fri 10/21 – Sat 11/19
The Divine Sisters is a comedy by a LGBT-friendly and cross-dressing friendly cast that says, “We hate the typical nun’s tough position on gay rights, but love their habits!” I have two pairs of tickets to give away for the show Saturday, 10/29 at 4pm. Click for my review! 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA. my review event website on twitter on facebook

Performance

Buddy Cop 2 – tix giveaway	Boston Metro Thu 10/20 – Sun 11/6
This play has the most awesome title ever. It’s a comedy about citizen police in a small town. And I have 2 pairs of tickets to give away for Friday Oct 28 at 8pm! After the show you get a free drink at their piano bar. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com. The Stoneham Theatre, Stoneham, MA. event website on facebook

The Week in Weird

Legally Blonde: The Musical – tix giveaway	North Shore Tue 11/1 – Sun 11/13
You’ve seen the movie. Now see it revised and set to music! It’s proof (if we needed it) that beautiful, bubbly blondes who get ALL the attention can also be excellent lawyers! I have 2 pairs to give away for each of the 2 Fridays of this run. Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. 62 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA.(978) 232-7200. event website on twitter on facebook

Revere Family Fright Night	Boston Metro Sun 10/30
Below you’ll find nearly 200 Halloween events this week (including haunted cornfield mazes and permanent haunted attractions). I’m listing this one in Revere first because it’s so close to Boston, and comes with a parade (at 4:30pm) from City Hall to a party (5-7pm) at the Harry Della Russo Stadium. It’s free! Bring a costume! Revere, MA. event website

Steampunk Form & Function II Exhibit Opening

Boston Metro

Mon 10/31

Now here’s something REALLY creative that’s right on public transit. The museum behind International Steampunk City is bringing in a WHOLE NEW steampunk exhibit, and holding a Halloween opening reception that turns the place into a haunted house! They’ll have a costume contest and “steam powered monsters”! 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Charles River Museum of Industry, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, MA.781-893 5410. event website on twitter on facebook

Halloween Wonderful

Haunting Hawthorne

Metro West

Wed 10/26

Nathaniel Hawthorne is one of New England’s most famous writers, and my favorite re-enactor will read his spooky stories and take questions. It’s free and a very rare event, a true gem of re-enactments. How often do you get a chance to “speak with the dead”, so to speak? What a fun way to learn some history! 7pm. The Wayside, 455 Lexington Road, Concord, MA.978-318-7825. event website on twitter on facebook

Haunted Higgins	Worcester Sat 10/29
Unlike the Somerville Armory, the Higgins Armory has armor in it, and it’s worth visiting anytime. But this Saturday, come in costume and go trick or treating (adults or kids), participate in a costume contest and hear spooky storytelling. OoooO! 11am-3pm. 100 Barber Ave, Worcester, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Things That Go Bump in the Night & Trail of Terror at Sturbridge Village

Worcester

Sat 10/29

My favorite re-enactment attraction, Old Sturbridge Village, is an entire village grounds with perhaps 20 buildings and 50 live actors showing you trades from the 1860s. And now they’re adding spooky storytelling, magic, games, trick-or-treating, and a semi-spooky “haunted forest trail”. Buy in advance, they’ll sell out (so they claim). Seems oriented for kids. 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA.508-347-3362. event website on facebook

Haunted Salem Village	North Shore Sat 10/29 – Mon 10/31
Salem has a re-enactment village, too, of the 17th century pioneers who settled Salem. It’s a shame that their event goes undescribed, but it’s bound to be a good. Meet some live actors and learn about history on a spooky Halloween themed night. 6-9pm. Pioneer Village, Salem, MA. primary website another

Ghosts on the Banke	New Hampshire Fri 10/28 – Sat 10/29
Another re-enactment museums with live actors is this 1900s settlement in New Hampshire. They’ll have an outdoor Halloween movie, bonfire, and lots of actors both piratical and ghostatical. And werewolfastical! A quick drive up from Boston. 6-8pm. Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH.603-422-7514. event website on facebook

Halloween Iron Pour at the Steel Yard	Rhode Island Fri 10/28
I’ve seen an event like this, and it’s awesome. Art students spend all semester making molds, and professionals pour molten iron in. But they also pour molten iron onto scarecrows, wooden sculptures, and larger-than-life masquerade masks. Expect lots of wonderful sparks and live music. Rain date: next day. 6pm. The Steel Yard, 27 Sims Ave, Providence, RI. primary website another

H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour	Rhode Island Sun 10/30
The famous 1920s horror writer after Edgar Allan Poe but before Robert Bloch, who wrote the film Psycho, was H.P. Lovecraft, master of psychological (not gross-out) horror fiction. He lived in Providence and many of his works are set there. Come take a tour as part of this film festival! 12pm. Providence, RI.401-861-4445. event website on twitter on facebook

Hoot & Howl Night – BBQ at Wolf Hollow	North Shore Fri 10/28
I’ve been to this one, and it’s highly recommended! They do a wolf presentation every weekend. You hear a lecture about wolves and get to howl along with them. This is their annual Halloween party and BBQ. Call ahead to reserve a space. 114 Essex Rd, Ipswich, MA.978 356-0216. event website

NERF Night: Halloween Zombie	Boston Metro Fri 10/28 – Sat 10/29
Break up into two groups and fight each other with harmless styrofoam boffers and NERF weapons (provided). One group is zombies and one group is the humans, I guess. My god this sounds SO AWESOME. 7-9pm. Burlington, MA.781-270-4800. event website

MIT Pumpkin Drop

Boston Metro

Sat 10/29

Students drop pumpkins from the 18th floor to a roped-off spot where people from a safe distance can watch and cheer. I wasn’t able to confirm this, but it’s typically the Saturday before Halloween at midnight. On the “Dot”, a small circle of grass south of building 54. Organized by EC 1st West. Somebody email me with info, even if the info is “DOOOOOD, stop listing our TOT’LY SIKRET pumpkin drop”! MIT, Cambridge, MA.617-253-2871. event website

Dia de los Muertos	Boston Metro Sat 10/29
I have sad news. The people at Forest Hills Cemetery are skipping their Day of the Dead festival. But the same group is holding this (unfortunately indoor) party, with a Mexican band & food, dance workshops, and altar offerings to the dead. 6:30pm. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 45 Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, MA.617-522-6430. event website

Woburn Annual Halloween Parade	Boston Metro Sun 10/30
Here’s another great Halloween festival. They claim that 80,000 people attend. More than 90 floats with 25 bands. 1pm. Rain or shine. Main Street, Woburn, MA.781-933-0933. event website

Friends of the Old Burying Ground Halloween	Boston Metro Sun 10/30
I’m not sure what this is, but it may involve a tour of the gravestones or even a “hunt” to find them, run by The Friends of the Old Burying Ground. It’s in Brookline, so it’s bound to be arty, educational, and tasteful. 3-5pm. Walnut Street Cemetery, Brookline, MA. event website

Halloween Bike Ride	Boston Metro Mon 10/31
Halloween brings not one but two spooky bicycle tours! Come join a 14-mile route in costume in Jamaica Plain. Rain date: next day. Come in a costume that won’t snag in your bicycle! Meet at the Green Street subway station on the MBTA Orange Line. 8pm. Green Street T Station, Jamaica Plain, MA. event website on facebook

MassBike Spins Presents Tour de Grave	Boston Metro Sat 10/29
This one’s a bicycle tour to various graveyards. Wear a costume. Must have a helmet! Meet some other bicycle enthusiasts and ride by pedestrians making spooky ghost noises. 9:30am-1:30pm. Giraffe Entrance to Franklin Park Zoo, Boston, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Voices of the Night at Washington’s Headquarters

Boston Metro

Fri 10/28 – Sat 10/29

During the American Revolutionary War, George Washington set up his headquarters right in Cambridge! Now this historic mansion (later the poet Longfellow’s home) is doing a Halloween tour highlighting the 19th century’s obsession with death, mourning, and morbidity. Ages 16+. Free, but RSVP. 6pm. Longfellow House, 105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA.617-876-4491. event website on twitter on facebook

Great Pumpkin Day at Gore Place & Frightful Fridays	Boston Metro Fri 10/28 – Sun 10/30
Another historic mansion (that of former Governor Gore) has a spooky weekend with a special haunted tour (Friday at 7pm and at 8:30pm) and a non-scary kids day (Sunday, 3-5pm) with wagon rides and a costume parade. 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA.781-894-2798. event website on twitter on facebook

Beacon Hill With a BOO!

Boston Metro

Mon 10/31

This tour includes ghost stories and a spooky walk through Boston. No reservations required. This one’s not just for kids. Hear stories of murders, hangings, and (hopefully) historically accurate stories, not “paranormal” BS. Seriously, do not go on a tour where they ask you to take photographs looking for ghosts. Some people are easily duped. Don’t be one of them. State House, front steps, Boston, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Boston Swing “Calling All Zombies	Boston Metro Fri 10/28
Come take a Halloween swing lesson (that will include Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance turned into a line dance), and then dance! 24 Roland St, Charlestown, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Halloween Party and Parade	Boston Metro Sat 10/29 – Mon 10/31
Type in “Parade” into the “Search the Calendar” field and you’ll find these parades in Jamaica Plain and Faneiul Hall, both respectively sponsored by the nearby branches of the Boston Public Library. Boston, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Halloween Campfire Party	Boston Metro Wed 10/26
Sit outdoors at a campfire and tell scary and silly stories. For ages 6-14. 6pm. Reading Garden, Adams Street Branch Boston Public Library, Dorchester, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Franklin Park Zoo’s Zoo Howl for kids	Boston Metro Sat 10/29 – Sun 10/30
Although this not-so-scary Halloween celebration is aimed at kids, they’ll have zoo animals and adults should enjoy it, too. Hay rides, trick-or-treating, haunted maze, animal demos. 11am-3pm. 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA.617-541-5466. event website on twitter on facebook

Halloween Night Prowl	Boston Metro Fri 10/28
No flashlights allowed! You’ll still see lots by the light of the moon on this nature hire. Come wander the deepest woods, and let yourself be spooked! Meet at Valley Gates parking lot midway along the park road, look for the lighted Jack-o-lantern on the gate. They’ll have an astronomer with a telescope teaching you stargazing, too. 7-8:30pm. Franklin Park, Boston, MA. event website

What’s So Scary	Boston Metro Sat 10/29
Why are bats so scary? Wolves? Spiders? Come learn about these animals and see a screening of Superbat (which I’ve seen, perhaps the best bat documentary ever). Touch animals skeletons and pet fur pelts. 1-5pm. Harvard Museum of Natural History, 26 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA.617-495-3045. event website on facebook

AntiMorris and Pumpkin Carols	Boston Metro Mon 10/31
You’ve heard of maypole dancing — a tradition that “brings” the Spring. Well now it’s time to put the sun away for the winter. (Guys, maybe we can skip that putting sun away dance? This is Boston.) And I just think the phrase “pumpkin carols” is AWESOME. :). Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Avenue, Somerville, MA. event website

Halloween party at Roller Kingdom (Tyngsboro)

Metro West

Sun 10/30

What’s better than a Halloween party? One on roller skates!! I’m totally excited about this! I’ve only been roller skating once as a post-college adult and it was THE BEST TIME EVER. You giggle, you fall, you chase each other around. This isn’t kids-only, right? It says parents get in for free. Hmm. If adults could skate too, why would they get in for free? 1-5pm. Roller Kingdom, Tyngsboro, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Haunted Walden	Metro West Sat 10/29 – Mon 10/31
A park ranger in costume leads this educational tour of where Thoreau wrote his famous book about nature. Come in costume if you wish! 2-3pm. Walden Pond State Reservation, Concord, MA. event website on twitter

Sunset Halloween Cemetery Tour	Metro West Sun 10/30 – Mon 10/31
Here’s a cemetery tour led by a historian. Bring comfortable shoes and a flashlight. Mt Hope Cemetery, 166 Central St, Acton, MA. event website

Tales of the Night at Drumlin Farm	Metro West Thu 10/27 – Fri 10/28
Spooky tales will also be at this state park west of Waltham, with a hayride, haunted house, and walks in the forest. Bring a flashlight. 208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA.781-259-2200. primary website another on twitter on facebook

Zombie Prom at Vic’s Boathouse	North Shore Fri 10/28
This just makes me laugh with mirth. Here’s your chance to relive your prom as if your entire high school were zombies! Dancing, live music, prom photos, no cover. Right in Salem, America’s Halloween City. Pickering Wharf, 86 Wharf St, Salem, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Thriller Zombie Re-enactment	North Shore Sat 10/29
Learn to dance Michael Jackon’s “Thriller” and then perform (or just come see it) on Salem Common! They’re doing it at the unfortunate time of 8am because it’s synchronized worldwide with other dancers. Personally, I’d rather have it non-sychronized but at a time when I’m not sleeping. Salem Willows Shell, Salem, MA.978-741-2287. event website on twitter on facebook

Lets Do the Time Warp!	North Shore Sat 10/29
Gee, more dancing the same day. At 10am do the Time Warp, the dance from the Rocky Horror Picture Show. Salem Common, Salem, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Tricks, Treats and Treasures at Pioneer Village	North Shore Sat 10/29 – Mon 10/31
The live re-enactment village whose evening event I mentioned above is also having a daytime trick-or-treat path for kids. Forest River Park, Salem, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Closing night celebration & Halloween Fireworks

North Shore

Mon 10/31

It’s really worth the visit to Salem if you can make it, for the crowds, costumes, and B-level Halloween fun. (Really, all the best Halloween attractions are outside Salem, or they’re A-level but year-round things.) To encourage revelers to return home, they will end the night with a musical fireworks finale at 10pm, and then extra commuter rail trains home. Washington St at Bridge St, Salem, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Nosferatu2011 – a Live Film Score	Boston Metro Fri 10/28
This is going to be great! I’ve seen something like it. Basically you watch a scary movie from the silent film era (this one’s the first vampire movie) while eerie live music plays. Trust me, it’s a LOT more thrilling that you might think! The Armory, 191 Highland Av, Somerville, MA. event website on facebook

Nosferatu2011 – a Live Film Score	North Shore Sun 10/30
Here’s another installation of that silent film plus live music. 7:30pm. First Universalist Society of Salem, 211 Bridge St, Salem MA. primary website another on facebook

Phantom of the Opera Silent Movie with Live Music	North Shore Sun 10/30
I have seen an event like this! It’s A spooky old silent film with AMAZINGLY scary live music. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 6pm. Rockport, MA.978-546-7391. event website on twitter on facebook

Fireworks and Costume Party at Witch’s Woods	Lowell Sat 10/29
I did not give Witch’s Woods a good rating as a Halloween attraction — it’s pretty commercial and not creatively theatrical. But add in a costume party and fireworks and I’m there! Nashoba Ski, 79 Powers Rd, Westford, MA.978-692-3033. event website

Horribles Parade	Lowell Sun 10/30
A horribles parade seems to be a costume parade. I get it. Leaves the Public Safety Building at 4:30pm to the High School Cafeteria. (Or go direct to the cafeteria if rain.) So, can adults join in? Wilmington, MA. event website

Cemetery Birding (with Ghost Stories Included)	South Shore Sat 10/29
This cemetery tour is very much in the daytime, but it involves ghost stories! 3-6pm. North River, 2000 Main St, Marshfield, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Norton Halloween Parade	Southeast Mass Sun 10/30
The parades run by town halls are generally better than the ones run by chambers of commerce (which want to funnel the parade towards places to shop). 12pm. Norton, MA. event website on facebook

Halloween Party at the Creepy Carousel	Southeast Mass Sat 10/29
The good news: it’s a carousel and the world’s largest Naval Exhibit. The bad news: geared for kids 12 and younger. And they want you to reserve in advance. 3-5pm. Battleship Cove, 5 Water St, Fall River, MA.508-678-1100 x101. event website

Spooktacular at Holyoke Merry-Go-Round	Springfield Sat 10/29
Not on the website, but I called to confirm. Last year it was 1-3pm. Heritage State Park, Holyoke, MA.413-322-5620. primary website another

Lily Pond Ghost Hike	Springfield Sat 10/29
This is a daytime forest hike through a bog. Look for bogeymen! Hear historical ghost stories. 10am-2pm. Lily Pond, Goshen, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Halloween and Rag Shag Parade	Northwest Mass Fri 10/28
There’s a costume competition, carved pumpkins, a parade, and trick or treating in the “please come shop here” district of town. 4-6:30pm. Greenfield, MA. event website

Leominster Halloween Parade	Northwest Mass Sat 10/29
And this one also seems rather merchant-driven. 2-4pm. Walgreen’s parking lot, Leominster. MA. event website

All Hallows Eve S’mores & Stories ‘Round the Fire	Cape Cod Sun 10/30
I’d rather listen to spooky and funny stories (not-so-spooky, aimed at kids) around a campfire with s’mores! 6-7pm. Sandwich, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Haunted Forest at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary	Cape Cod Fri 10/28
Also not so scary (for kids aged 3-12), is this haunted forest tour, and learn about woodland creatures. Wear a costume! Refreshments, games. Guided walks every 15 minutes. 6-8pm. 291 State Highway, Route 6, South Wellfleet, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Going Batty!	Cape Cod Sat 10/29
Learn about bats… But in the daytime. 10am-11am. Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet, MA.508-349-2615. event website on twitter on facebook

Folklore and Fantasy Walk	Cape Cod Sat 10/29
Or take this daytime natural trail walk with ghost stories drawn from New England history. 10:30am-12pm. Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, South Wellfleet, MA.508-349-2615. event website on twitter on facebook

Halloween Parade & Contest at Nantucket Island	Cape Cod Mon 10/31
And here’s another parade on Nantucket Island. 4:30pm costume prizes and parade 5pm on Main St. Nantucket Island, MA.508-228-3643. event website on twitter on facebook

Halloween Family Fun Nights at Heritage Museum & Gardens	Cape Cod Fri 10/28 – Sat 10/29
The Heritage Museums & Gardens is my favorite museum on Cape Cod. They have extensive and beautiful grounds to add to their auto and art museums. Every event they hold is amazing. This one’s a puppet show, maze garden, hay rides, carousel rides, and other kids stuff. 5:30-8pm. Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove St, Sandwich, MA.508-888-3300. event website on facebook

A Visit with a Night Watchman	Cape Cod Sat 10/29
This is a ghost tour with a historical theme, meant for kids. 6pm-9pm. and the surrounding grounds will be used for the flashlight tour. Town “spirits” lurk in corners and interact with visitors in very short improvisations. The mildly scary tour is designed to attract families with children over the age of six. Dr. Francis Wicks House, 55 Palmer Ave, Falmouth, MA. event website

Halloween party at Ecobar’s Corn Maze	Rhode Island Sat 10/29
This is a party really designed for kids, but it features a cornfield maze. I’m in! 11am-4pm. 251 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI.401-683-1444. event website

Fireworks at Six Gun City Ghost Town	New Hampshire Sat 10/29
I’ve never been to this amusement park, but it sounds pretty awesome. They’ve turned all Halloween for the season and they’ll have fireworks one night, too! 1492 Presidential Highway, Jefferson, NH.603-586-4592. event website on twitter

Horribles Parade / Zombie Walk Parade	New Hampshire Fri 10/28
Kids go trick or treating door to door in this merchant event. The idea is, visit some stores and buy! 4:30-6:pm. But then there’s a Zombie Walk for adults and teens from Union Street at 7pm to Rochester Common. Now that’s what I call a creative chamber of commerce event! Both start from Union Street Parking lot, Rochester, NH.603-330-3208. event website

Nashua Fright Night	New Hampshire Fri 10/28
Run by the parks department, they’ll have haunted hay rides, a haunted maze, and the usual kids games and trick-or-treating. 6-8:30pm. Greeley Park, Nashua, NH. event website

Pickpockets, Rogues and Highwaymen	New Hampshire Sat 10/29 – Sun 10/30
Hey! I found yet another living history museum in New England with live re-enactors. And yes, they have a not-so-scary Halloween event suitable for kids but bound to have a lot of interesting history for adults. 4-8pm. 267 Springfield Rd, Charlestown, NH.603-826-5700. event website on facebook

Haunted Harbor Halloween at Sunapee Harbor	New Hampshire Sat 10/29
It’s not on their website, but I called to confirm this for 2011. Last year it began at 12pm, with a scavenger hunt, costume parade, pirate ship, ghostly graveyard, etc. Please tell me the “fortune telling” is a kids activity for fun and doesn’t involve some scam artist doing it for money. Preying on the gullible should be illegal. Lake Sunapee, NH.603-526-6575. event website

Halloween Also Fun

Spooky Skate at MIT	Boston Metro Fri 10/28
At MIT, they’ll set up a skating rink and a lot of people will come in costume. Last year they had arts & crafts and lots of free food. It doesn’t appear to be MIT community only. 8pm-1am. MIT, Cambridge, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Boo Bash – Haunted House in the Strand Theatre	Boston Metro Sat 10/29
This theatre is turned into a haunted house for a day! Its free but this one’s for kids. Costume party, monster mash dance party. 1-4pm. Strand Theatre, Boston, MA. event website

Not So Spooky Halloween Happening at the New School of Music	Boston Metro Sun 10/30
In an attempt to draw in new students, this music school has an open house with “musical activities” for kids and trick-or-treats. It’s free. 5-6:30pm. 25 Lowell Street, Cambridge, MA. event website

Brattle Halloween Celebration & The Call of Cthulhu	Boston Metro Fri 10/28 – Mon 10/31
For kids, there’s a free showing of Charlie Brown’s “Great Pumpkin”, followed by genuine horror films for adults in the evening. It’s “only” a movie series, not a social event, but the Oct 31 film at 7:30pm comes with a costume contest. Brattle Theatre, Cambridge, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Spookapella	Metro West Sat 10/29
I love cappella music, like this concert with “Thriller” and the winning team of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Groups (Pitch Slapped from Berklee). 8pm. Center for the Arts, 14 Summer St, Natick, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

History of Halloween and Cabbage Night in Framingham	Metro West Sun 10/30
I’m dying to learn what “Cabbage Night” is, and this fun, educational lecture will tell all. The speaker, Jim Parr, founded Framingham’s Haunted Trolley Tour. 3-4:30pm. Edgell Memorial Library, 3 Oak St, Framingham, MA.508-626-9091. event website on twitter on facebook

Carve a Pumpkin & Halloween Prowl	Metro West Thu 10/27
Come carve pumpkins or take a nighttime trail walk where you’ll learn about wild animals and sing along at a campfire. This one’s meant for kids but I’ve been to an event like this and it was fun for adults too! Pre-register. Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 293 Moose Hill St, Sharon, MA.781-784-5691. event website on twitter on facebook

Creepy Crawlies	Metro West Sun 10/30
Here’s your chance to meet some Halloweeny animals like tarantulas. 1-2pm. Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, 280 Eliot St, Natick, MA.508-655-2296. event website on twitter on facebook

Haunted Attic Tour at the Old Manse	Metro West Fri 10/28
Previously untold and true stories of the Old Manse on this special Halloween guided tour. I love this event because they reassure us that it’s going to be educational and fun, not paranomal ghost hunting idiocy. tours at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm. Old Manse, 269 Monument Street, Concord, MA.978-369-3909. event website on twitter on facebook

Halloween Touch-a-Truck and Pumpkin Walk at Choate Park	Metro West Sat 10/29
Car shows are interesting, but trucks that you can climb onto — awesome! They’ve got a Halloween costume parade at 11am (and 12pm?) at the beach, that’s 10am-1pm. Then same day 6-8pm, a free Halloween walk around the pond with lit pumpkins. Choate Park, Medway, MA.508-533-3210. event website

Kids’ Halloween Party at Heard House	North Shore Fri 10/28
Guests are encouraged to come in costume for a nighttime walking tour of the forest. Hear the history of Halloween. Rain or shine. Register in advance. The Barn”, somewhere at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, possibly 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA. event website on facebook

Halloween Happenings at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary	North Shore Fri 10/28 – Sat 10/29
The nighttime guided walk through a park events just keep coming and coming. 6-7:30pm. Ipswich River, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA.978-887-9264. primary website another on twitter on facebook

Halloween Family Fun Free-for-All	North Shore Sun 10/30
Spooky sea stories for kids, a nature treasure hunt, storytelling, creepy animal demos. 10am-3pm. Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, MA.978-462-9998. event website on twitter on facebook

Salem Common Family Fun Day	North Shore Sun 10/23 – Sun 10/30
I went to this once and they had a giant inflatable obstacle course, but that was 7 years ago and they seem to only say “small rides”, plus the ubiquitous face painting. They’ll have live music though, and Salem is great fun to stroll around in this time of year, even if you don’t go to their attractions, which of course you should! Salem, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Monster Bash and Halloween Stroll in Lowell	Lowell Thu 10/27
This is a merchant event where they want you to trick-or-treat around local stores and buy stuff. But to add some zest they have a haunted house, a haunted maze, and a costume contest, not-so-scary (for kids). 5-8pm. Downtown Lowell, Lowell, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Monster Dash 5K Run / Walk	South Shore Sat 10/29
No details are given, but there’s a costume contest so I suppose the 5K Run/Walk and 1K Kids Dash are meant to be done in costume. 12pm. Marshfield, MA. event website

Halloween Costume Pizza Dance Party With The Velvet Elvis Band	Northwest Mass Sun 10/30
Swing has always frightened me a bit — so many rules! But this Halloween pizza dance party has special beginners lessons at 6:30pm. Dance at 7:30pm. Leominster Elks Club, Leominster, MA. event website

Haunted Monster Masquerade Bash	North Shore Sat 10/29
Winnekenni Castle already has a haunted attraction. On this night they add a Rockin’ Halloween Music Tent for dancing. 347 Kenoza Ave, Haverhill, MA. event website

Angel’s Masquerade Ball	Cape Cod Sat 10/29
This real masquerade ball is more my style, I think. The Ridge Club, 34 Race Lane, Sandwich MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Green Halloween at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History	Cape Cod Sun 10/30
Intended for kids, this museum event includes a costume parade, scavenger hunt, and a pirate sing-a-long. 3-6pm. 869 Main St, Brewster, MA.508-896-3867. event website on twitter on facebook

Charlie the Butler’s Ghost Party	Rhode Island Sat 10/29
I researched this a bit and apparently their “mentalist” is a skeptic. He’s not going to start preaching that paranormal activity is real. But he does a bit of a magic show in the theme of what a seance might look like if only it WERE real. I can get behind that! 7pm. Governor Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston St, Cranston, RI. event website

Halloween Bash at the Elks Lodge	Rhode Island Sat 10/29
Any Halloween party that’s not in a ball is okay with me (but going outdoors is even better). West Greenwich, RI. event website

The Halloween Ball at Belcourt Castle (RI)

Rhode Island

Sat 10/29

The masquerade ball is at one of Newport’s amazing mansions. Call immediately for tickets, will sell out! $95 but open bar, appetizers and a DJ and a band. It’s Belcourt Castle’s Last Halloween Ball with owner Harle Tinney. 8pm-12am. Open bar, party menu (not a sit down dinner), costume contest, dancing. Spooky tours all through October. 657 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI.401-846-0669. event website

Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend	Rhode Island Sat 10/29 – Sun 10/30
Wow! Here’s a whole lineup of Halloween fun: a cemetery tour, secret museum vaults, planetarium show, kids activities. Museum of Natural History + Planetarium, Roger Williams Park, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI. event website on twitter on facebook

Halloween Happenings at Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge	Rhode Island Fri 10/28
At dusk, take a wildlife tour and s’mores by the campfire in this not-so-scary event. Bring a flashlight. 6:30pm. Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI. event website on twitter on facebook

Lunchtime Horror at the Providence Athenaeum	Rhode Island Fri 10/28
This is Brett Rutherford’s annual performance of supernatural poems. 12pm. Free. 251 Benefit Street, Providence RI.401-421-6970. event website on twitter on facebook

RI International Horror Film Festival & H.P. Lovecraft Tour	Rhode Island Thu 10/27 – Sun 10/30
Four days, and forty-seven films created to scar you emotionally for life! But also a walking tour honoring H. P. Lovecraft on Oct 25 and a booksigning. So not entirely films. Various Places, Providence, RI. event website on twitter on facebook

Halloween Program	New Hampshire Sat 10/29
Not-so-scary stories, a Halloween hunt, and a campfire with marshmallows. Yum! 4-7pm. New Hampshire Farm Museum, White Mountain Hwy, Milton, NH.603-652-7840. event website on facebook

Improv Asylum’s Halloween Show	Boston Metro Mon 10/31
Bring a costume to this Halloween comedy show, followed by an afterparty at a local bar. 8pm. 216 Hanover St, Boston, MA.617-263-6887. event website on twitter on facebook

Hocus Pocus, An Operatic Trip to the Dark Side: BLO Gala	Boston Metro Sat 10/22
Ghost stories, tall tales, songs, and music, inspired by their Fall show, Macbeth. 6pm cocktails, 7pm dinner & program. Mandarin Oriental, Boston, MA.617.542.4912 x229. event website on twitter on facebook

SoWa Market of the Living Dead	Boston Metro Sun 10/30
Don’t be tricked — this is a commercial event. Come look at vendors. But they will have a couple of treats, like live music and pumpkin carving. Prizes for best costumes. Boston, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

“Howl”-o-ween Canine Costume Parade	Metro West Sun 10/30
Dogs, costumes, is it cute or is it animal abuse? Go find out. 12-3pm. Cancelled if rain. Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave, North Easton, MA.508-238-6566. event website on twitter

Saturday Fright Fever’ Annual Costume Ball	North Shore Sat 10/29
If you can afford it, no doubt this costume ball is the place to be Halloween evening in Salem. It may sell out, so buy tix in advance. Hawthorne Hotel, Salem, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Tricks, Treats, and Treasures at the Phillips House	North Shore Mon 10/31
Sing sea shanties along with pirates at this historic home. 5:30-7:30pm. Phillips House, 34 Chestnut St, Salem, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Wiccan Samhain Magick Circle Ceremony

North Shore

Mon 10/31

I went to this once. It’s a genuine pagan ceremony that you can join in. I am forced to say it was pretty boring. It was hard to hear the priest (no microphone), and then you walk in a circle for 45 minutes. That’s all ya got? Walking in a circle? Procession at 4:30pm from 88 Wharf Street, Nu Aeon. Then two hour ceremony at Gallows Hill Park, Bridge St & Boston St, at 5:30pm. Then candlelight walk at 7:30pm into Salem Downtown. Starts at 88 Wharf Street, Salem, MA.978-745-8668. primary website another on twitter on facebook

Central Scare in Lynn	North Shore Thu 10/27
Gee, here’s a haunted house and costume contest, ghost stories and mask-making. This one seems to be theater-based and not a raw commercial event. 5-8pm. Lynn, MA. event website on facebook

Rocky Horror Halloween Special – Boston

Boston Metro

Fri 10/28 – Mon 10/31

The place to be in Harvard Square is really the theatre on Church Street, for the Rocky Horror Picture Show. It’s a bad old movie that fans like to dress up and mock and re-enact live on stage while the film plays. This Halloween, the local groups will do a special pre-show spectacular. I went once, it was good! Midnight shows Fri 10/28 and Sat 10/29, then 10pm shows Sunday 10/30 and Monday 10/31. Loews Theatre, 11 Church St, Cambridge, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Rocky Horror in Newburyport	North Shore Fri 10/28
And here’s one on the North Shore… Firehouse Center, Market Square, Newburyport, MA. event website

Rocky Horror Halloween Special – RI area	Southeast Mass Wed 10/26 – Mon 10/31
And another group is doing it all over Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts. New Bedford, MA. event website on facebook

Plenty of Bars Have Banal Halloween Events	Boston Metro Fri 10/28 – Mon 10/31
So you want to go to a costume ball? Avoid the bars! Look, any bar can put up a $200 costume contest and the idea is basically, come, drink, our patrons provide the decorations. You can get so much more creative. If you really need to go to a bar, see next entry. Cambridge has a free “SAFEride” program if you get drunk, 617-876-5000 between 7pm Oct 31 and 3am Nov 1. Boston, MA.

Sinners and Saints Halloween Bash	Boston Metro Sat 10/29
If you absolutely have to go to a “bar” event, try this one run by a young professionals (i.e. singles) group. The Bell In Hand Tavern, 45 Union St, Boston, MA. event website on twitter

Halloween Travel

Spooky Nature Trail	Connecticut Fri 10/28 – Sat 10/29
Ye! It’s another not-so-scary night hike where you meet people in costume and learn about forest creatures. Bring a flashlight. 5:30-7:30pm. Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT.860-536-1216. event website on twitter on facebook

Sights & Frights — Fireworks Night	Connecticut Fri 10/28 – Sat 10/29
Storytelling for kids, but separate storytelling for adults. Scary locations in this 19th century village. Oct 21, 22, 29, 5-9pm. Oct 28, 5-8pm. Costume parade daily 7:30pm. Fireworks Oct 29 at 8pm. Free! Mystic, CT. event website on twitter on facebook

Black Rock Halloween Parade	Connecticut Fri 10/28
Gather between 4:30pm and 5pm and then parade to the library for treats and storytelling “for all ages”, which I have learned means “for kids ages only”… pout. Bridgeport, CT. event website on twitter on facebook

Hogwarts Weekend at the Blackstone Memorial Library	Connecticut Sat 10/29 – Sun 10/30
Nice! This library has separate parties, for kids and for adults. Dress up as your favorite Hogwarts character. 758 Main St, Branford, CT. primary website another on twitter on facebook

Niantic Village Halloween Parade	Connecticut Sun 10/30
The chamber of commerce invites you to shop. Um, we mean, it’s a parade. Yea… That’s the ticket! Come parade down to our shops! trick-or-treat 1pm, parade 2pm. East Lyme, CT. event website

Fall-o-Ween Fest at the Mystic Aquarium	Connecticut Thu 10/27 – Sun 10/30
There’s never a bad time to visit the aquarium, and if you go this weekend they’ll have carnival games, a haunted house, scavenger hunt, sounds fun! Mystic, CT.860-572-5955 x641. event website on twitter on facebook

Danbury Halloween on the Green	Connecticut Sat 10/29
Costume parade & pumpkin decorating, outdoors, where a Halloween fest should be. Magician, music, costume prizes. 2-4pm. Danbury, CT.203-792-1711. event website on twitter on facebook

Storyteller Jonathan Kruk performs The Legend of Sleepy Hollow	Connecticut Tue 10/25 – Wed 10/26
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow was set in New York, but the Mark Twain House is seriously the closest I ever want to get to New York, because New England is so awesome I never want to leave it. So go hear this storyteller. 7:30pm. 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT.860-247-0998. event website on twitter on facebook

Museum After Dark & Costume Party	Connecticut Fri 10/28
Here’s a costume dance party in a museum. DJ and “performances” by “Beat City Beauties”. What kind of performances? 8-11:30pm. New Britain Museum of American Art, New Britain, CT. event website on twitter on facebook

Phantom of the Opera Silent Movie with Live Music	Connecticut Fri 10/28
A Halloween celebration for all ages. Wear your creepiest costume and watch this silent film with live organ accompaniament! 7:30pm. Christ School Church of the Arts, 78 Washington St, Norwich, CT.860-425-0663. event website on facebook

Witchcraft Trial of Mary Barnes & Haunted Whitman Inne	Connecticut Fri 10/28 – Sat 10/29
This historic home is doing a spooky free play about a local accused witch, plus a haunted house. Reserve in advance. Old State House, Hartford, CT. primary website another

Hobgoblin Fair	Connecticut Sat 10/29
I don’t really get this event, but it seems to be another not-so-scary Halloween woods walk for kids where you meet park rangers in costume who talk about woodland creatures. Kids crafts, cider. Two programs, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton, CT.860-693-0263. event website

Wadsworth Haunted Mansion Costume Bash	Connecticut Sat 10/29
Dancing, food, cocktails, your usual costume ball. I’m sickened to see that they are doing “palm readings”. You guys know that’s bullshit for money, right? 421 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT.860-347-1064. primary website another on facebook

Bloody Movies, Bloody Marys	Connecticut Sat 10/29
Ooh! More silent films with live music: “Faust”, “Phantom of the Opera”, “Dracula”, etc. New Haven, CT. event website on twitter on facebook

Halloween Parade & Pumpkin Party	Connecticut Sat 10/29
10am-5pm. Fairy tale trail, parade at 11am. Treats, crafts, for kids only. Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT.860-434-5542. event website on twitter on facebook

Mysteries of Halloween	Connecticut Sat 10/29
Natural history museums are basically fancy zoos where most of the animals are dead. (Ssh! Don’t tell anyone I said that.) 10am-3pm. Come see a puppet show, live birds of prey, and spooky animal demos. Peabody Museum of Natural History, New Haven, CT. event website on twitter on facebook

Evenings at Hale: Ghost Stories	Connecticut Fri 10/28
Special spooky tours and stories abound at this historic home. Plus 18th century courting practices and tavern life. Tours at 6pm and at 8pm. Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St, Coventry, CT.860-742-6917. event website

Mad Monster March and Scarecrow Kingdom	Connecticut Sat 10/29
Wow! This name sounds awesome, but then you learn it’s basically decorate a scarecrow (12pm) and march them to the shopping district for trick-or-treating (2pm). Danielson, CT. event website

Food for the Dead: On the Trail of New England’s Vampires	Connecticut Sun 10/30
Where do vampires come from? Does New England have its own variation of the vampire story? Come find out in this tour of the ancient burying ground (2:15pm), followed by a lecture (3pm). 211 Main St, Wethersfield, CT.860-529-0612. event website on facebook

Spooky Woodstock	Vermont Sat 10/29
Gee, this looks fantastic. Events include a showing of the horror film “Ghost Story” (filmed in Woodstock 30 years ago), scary stories around the bonfire, and special museum exhibits that feature local “vampire” lore, death masks, epitaphs, a mysterious grave marker, and much more. Pay what you can. 5-8 pm. Woodstock History Center, 26 Elm St, Woodstock, VT.802-457-1822. event website

Halloween Organ Concert	Vermont Mon 10/31
Favorite spooky pieces for organ accompanied by Lighting Artist Rachael Bischoff and singers from the University Concert Choir and Catamount Singers. Costumes encouraged but not necessary. 7:30-9pm. Free. University of Vermont’s Ira Allen Chapel, 26 University Place, Burlington, VT. event website

Family Halloween at Billings Farm & Museum	Vermont Sun 10/30
Horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin carving, “not so scary” storytelling, and costume parades round out this event. 10am-5pm. Woodstock, VT. event website on facebook

Also Fun

Boston Tea Party – Japanese Tea Ceremony	Boston Metro Sun 10/30
And you thought the British liked tea! Here’s a demonstration of what happens in a country that’s made up entire ceremonies based on caffeine, um, I mean tea. Register in advance. Showa Boston, 420 Pond St, Boston, MA.617.522.0080. event website

BMW Day at the Larz Anderson Museum	Boston Metro Sun 10/30
It’s awesome to have a major automobile museum in our metro area. Here’s a great indoor/outdoor event for fall weather, a car show of BMWs. 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA.617-522-6547. event website on twitter on facebook

Concord Festival of Authors	Metro West Thu 10/20 – Sun 11/6
These author talks include a Halloween kids party Oct 30, poetry reading, and “Mystery Night”. Plus Anita Hill is speaking, the lawyer who accused a Supreme Court nominee of harassment in 1991. The truth was never known but there are “believers” on both sides insisting that whatever your heart feels is more important than facts. Concord, MA.978-369-9763. event website

NESBA Marching Band Competition	Lowell Sun 10/30
This looks pretty interesting! I’m not into football, but marching bands, especially the good ones, have so much talent. 10am. Lawrence Veterans Stadium, 240 Osgood St, Lawrence MA. event website

South Shore Model Railway Club Show	South Shore Sat 10/29 – Sun 10/30
I’m not sure how big this will be, but hobby enthusiasts have great, er, enthusiasm, and that’s infectious. See lots of tiny trains zipping around. Bare Cove Park – Building 51, 19 Fort Hill St, Hingham, MA. event website

Archaeology Day at Myles Standish State Forest	Southeast Mass Sat 10/29
You get to help in a real archaeological dig! This is awesome. Bring a lunch. 10am-4pm. Stop by for an hour or for the whole day. 194 Cranberry Rd, Carver, MA. event website on facebook

Life in the Universe: Are We Alone?	Boston Metro Tue 10/25 – Tue 11/29
Let’s do some science lectures now. Here’s a series running for a month about scientists’ best guesses about whether life could exist beyond Earth. MIT Museum, Cambridge, MA. event website on twitter on facebook

Autumn Colors: A Mystery Revealed at the Arnold Arboretum	Boston Metro Tue 10/25
Here’s a science talk about why leaves change colors in the fall. It takes place at Arnold Arboretum, which is sort of a zoo for trees and plants. Did you know that the paths at the Arnold Arborteum are plowed all winter long? And they have bonzais. It’s lovely but pretty much looks like other parks. Arnold Arboretum, Hunnewell Building Lawn, Boston, MA. event website

Emergent Forest of New England	Boston Metro Thu 10/27
Forests come and go based on bugs, drought, fires, and lumberjacks. In this lecture, learn about New England’s forests and how they’ve changed over time. 6pm. Free! Harvard Museum of Natural History, 24 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA.617-495-3045. event website on facebook

Hiking the Appalachian Trail Show

Boston Metro

Thu 10/27

I thought “Hiking the Appalachian Trail” was code for visiting your mistress in Argentina? This author tells a hilarious and engaging story about his own walk with great photography and a philosophy of stopping to enjoy the roses. 6:30pm. Free. Hear hair raising animal encounters of sleeping with a skunk, being charged by a bear, chased by a bull, wild ponies, moose, mice, and many more. REI Boston, 401 Park Dr, Boston, MA.617-236-0746. event website

Boston Vegetarian Festival	Boston Metro Sat 10/29 – Sun 10/30
Although this is a commercial event, with lots of vendors, there will also be lectures and a lot of education if you’re curious (or already into) the vegetarian lifestyle. Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont St, Boston, MA.617-424-8846. event website

Superhero 5K Road Race	Boston Metro Sun 10/30
Yet another charity walk. Um, run. But everyone dresses in costume! Yay! 10am. Central Square, Cambridge, MA. event website

Enchanted Owl Eve	Boston Metro Sat 10/29
Yes, I do intend to list basically all the night hikes I can find, especially when it’s not summer. There just aren’t that many outdoor night events in New England, so thank goodness for the parks! 5:30-8:30pm. Blue Hills Trailside Museum, 1904 Canton Ave, Milton, MA.(617) 333-0690. event website on twitter on facebook

The Life of a Leader with Gilad Sharon	Boston Metro Thu 10/27
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s youngest son gives a talk about Israel, and talks about his father’s policies and private diplomatic discussions. 6:30-8 pm. Free. C. Walsh Theater, Suffolk University, 55 Temple St, Boston, MA.617-557-2007. event website on twitter

Worcester Sharks Hockey Halloween game	Worcester Sat 10/29
I’m not into sports myself, but this hockey event lets you go trick or treating on the concourse, and they will also have a kids’ Halloween costume parade on the ice! DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester, MA.508-929-0500. event website on twitter on facebook

Fall Foliage Hiking

Worcester

Wed 10/5 – Tue 11/15

Fall foliage is going strong in the Berkshires. Where’s a good place to go to see Fall Foliage closer to Boston? The closest is the Blue Hills in Canton, MA, Wachusett Mountain Reservation (which is the same mountain but a separate entrance from Mt. Wachusett Ski Resort), and the Berkshires. Or go north to Mount Monadnock in southern NH. Don’t have a car? Try the Middlesex Fells which you can get to on the subway. Various, Various. primary website another another on twitter

Life, Language and the Pursuit of Happiness: Ernest Hemingway Alive!	Berkshires Tue 11/1
If you like Ernest Hemingway, here’s your big chance to see a true historian do a live re-enactment where you can “meet” him! 7pm. Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, MA.508-869-6749. event website

National Novel Writing Month	Boston Metro Tue 11/1 – Wed 11/30
Do you want to write a book? Join other procrastinators and break through by doing it all in just one month. (Don’t worry, you can revise it later.) They’ll have several local events for writers to meet each other, be inspired, and even work side-by-side in a “you can do it” environment. Check Their Slow Website, Everywhere. primary website another on twitter on facebook

Performance

Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom – our review	Boston Metro Thu 10/20 – Sat 10/29
Teens playing a zombie videogame discover… that it’s becoming real! What a spooky & creative Halloween idea. Click for my review — 4 out of 5 stars! 8pm. The Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont St, Boston, MA. primary website my review! another on facebook

New England Jazz Banjofest	Metro West Fri 10/28 – Sun 10/30
I don’t normally list concerts, but who doesn’t love old time jazz and dixieland banjo music! If you play, come along and jam with them. Unfortunately, they haven’t posted their schedule yet. Hmm. Doubletree Hotel, 44 Middlesex Tpk, Bedford, MA.781-275-5500. primary website another

John Mellencamp at the Wang Theatre	Boston Metro Tue 10/25
Now you can be part of the tour, in this concert that starts off with a documentary on John Mellencamp touring with Bob Dylan, and ends with a concert that’s rockabilly, acoustic, and rock & roll. Click for our interview with the band! Wang Theatre, Boston, MA. our interview! event website on twitter on facebook

Travel

State Archeologist Bellantoni to Discuss Connecticut Vampires	Connecticut Thu 10/27
Are there vampires in Connecticut? Here’s a local archaeologist who will talk all about spooky topics. Old Town Hall, Route 66 at Route 85, Hebron, CT. event website

An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe	Connecticut Sun 10/30
You really need to see Edgar Allan Poe. This re-enactor, Michael G. Sayers, will read selected classic stories and poems, and they’ll show “The Raven” a film by Connecticut resident Peter Bradley. Lyric Hall, New Haven, CT.203-915-9971. event website on facebook

Re-enactment of Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird	Connecticut Fri 10/28
Here’s that re-enactor doing the fictional dad lawyer from To Kill a Mockingbird. No doubt he’ll educate you about the civil rights movement way before it got moving. 1:30pm. East Granby Senior Center, East Granby, CT.508-869-6749. event website

L. L. Bean Pumpkin Festival	Maine Fri 10/28 – Sat 10/29
Carve pumpkins and light them at night for charity. The pumpkins are lit Friday at 5pm if you just want to see them, and the real festival with Pumpkin Derby Races and a costume parade, is Saturday 12-8pm. Freeport, ME. event website on facebook

Model Engineering Show at Vermont	Vermont Sat 10/29
This is a model engineering show. You know, model trains and more. 9am-5pm. Windsor, VT. event website

Halloween Attractions	grade	Mon 10/24	Tue 10/25	Wed 10/26	Thu 10/27	Fri 10/28	Sat 10/29	Sun 10/30
Boston MetroBoston, MAPru Boo at the Prudential Center	C							S
This heavily commercial event has some kids stuff and kids can trick or treat. 2011: 11am-1pm. , 800-SHOP-PRU. more
Boston MetroBoston, MAGhosts and Gravestones Tour (in Boston)	?	M	T	W	R	F	S	S
7 nights a week. 1.5 hour tour. Claim to be grounded, not “paranomal” weirdness. 100% moneyback guarantee. Evening tours hourly. Reserve way ahead for late October. , 617-908-8230. more
Boston MetroBoston, MASpookyWorld’s The Fear at Fenway	C					F	S	S
2011: 5-11pm. While heavily advertised, Spooky World generally has the least creative exhibits and the least well-trained performers. Kids matinees on Saturdays & Sundays. Fenway Park more
Boston MetroBurlington, MAZombie Invasion! with Nerf toys	?					F	S
What the hell is this? Soft boffer weapons, a zombie holocaust, sounds fun! 2011: 7-9pm. Register. 103 Terrace Hall Ave, 781-270-4800. more
Boston MetroQuincy, MAThe Haunted Ship aboard the USS Salem	B-				R	F	S	S
Haunted house on a submarine. Also less scary “Family Days”. Inexpensive and convenient, great location, but the actors aren’t trying that hard, and the décor is only OK. 2011: 6:30-9:30pm. Do me a favor and avoid the hokey “ghost tours” run by wackos who think ghosts are really real. 739 Washington Street, 617-479-7900. more
Boston MetroLexington, MAHaunted Hayride at Wilson Farm	?	M			R	F	S	S
It’s a spooky but never scary daytime Halloween hay ride for kids. 2011: Weekends 10:30-4:30pm, Mon & Fri 3-4:45pm, Thu 12:30-4:45pm. 10 Pleasant St., 781-862-3900. more
Boston MetroWaltham, MAFrightful Fridays!	?					F
This historic mansion has tours that get spooky with Halloween stories. 52 Gore Street, 781-894-2798. more
Metro WestFoxboro, MAOrpheum House of Horrors	?					F	S	S
Haunted house. 2011: Fri, Sat 7-10pm. Sundays kid-friendly 1-3pm. Was “The Haunted Theatre”. Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St, 508-543-2787 ×4. more
Metro WestSharon, MAHalloween Prowl at Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary	?					F	S	S
Non-scary forest walk and campfire. Early evenings. Pre-register. 293 Moose Hill Street, 781-784-5691. more more more
Metro WestFramingham, MAHanson’s Farm Haunted Farm & Hayride	?					F	S
2011: Fri & Sat, 7-10pm. 20 Nixon Rd, 508.877.3058. more
North ShoreHaverhill, MACataclysmic Castle of Fear	A-					F	S	S
Winnekenni Castle in Haverhill with one big attraction, 3 attractions of the “traveling carnival” variety, and a small carnival with one impressive ride for adults. Special less scary days for small children some Sundays. 2011: 6:30-11pm. Combine with a trip to Kimball Farm’s Haunted Corn Maze, also in Haverhill. 347 Kenoza Avenue, 978-521-1686. more
North ShoreGloucester, MAGothic Vampires at Hammond Castle	B					F	S
Huge lines, arrive early! Drive to offsite parking lot at Stage Fort Park, not the castle. Haunted House. I want to recommend this badly because I know it will be awesome, but the huge lines will be even worse this year, when they have dropped dates. 2011: Fri & Sat 7-11pm. 80 Hesperus Ave, 978-283-2080. more
North ShoreSalem, MAGulu’s Monster Movie Madness Month	?		T
2011: Spooky movies every Tuesday at 8pm. Walter Sickert and the Army of Toys on Halloween. 247 Essex St, 978-740-8882. more
North ShoreSalem, MACarnival on Derby Street	?	M	T	W	R	F	S	S
Fiesta Shows’ traveling carnival comes to Salem this month. Derby Street more
North ShoreSalem, MANightmare Factory	B	M	T	W	R	F	S	S
2011: The website is terrible but I confirmed by phone that this is open, and location is surprisingly good. Daily. Museum Place Mall, 2 East India Square, 508-904-6251. more
North ShoreSalem, MAHaunted Movie Series on Salem Common	?						S
Outdoor movies! Bring a blanket. 2011: 6:30pm. Oct 8: Monsters, Inc. Oct 15: Casper, Oct 22: Hocus Pocus, Oct 29: Beetlejuice. Free! Salem Common more more
North ShoreSalem, MASalem Halloween Happenings & Year-Round Attractions	C+	M	T	W	R	F	S	S
Haunted houses. Frankenstein’s Laboratory, The Haunted Witch Village (Salem Witch Village). more
North ShoreSalem, MAEerie Evenings at the Witch House	?					F	S
Ghost stories. 2011: Every 20 minutes from 6pm to 10pm. Corwin House, 310 Essex Street, 978-744-8815. more
North ShoreSalem, MALegacy of the Hanging Judge & Spirit of the Gables (re-enactment)	A						S	S
2011: 7:30-9:30 thru Oct 9:30pm thereafter 7:15-11pm, except to 10pm on 10/31. Salem Witch Trials re-enactment/performance. Buy tix in advance. 7 Derby St., 978-744-0991 x104. more
North ShoreSalem, MAChambers of the Cursed	A					F	S	S
Live actors tell tales of murder and betrayal as you walk through Old Town Hall. 2011: 7:30pm, 8:30pm, and 9:30pm. Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square more more
North ShoreSalem, MAHaunted Salem Village	?						S	S
Nightime outdoors at 17th century re-enactment village. 2011: 6-9pm. Pioneer Village more
North ShoreSalem, MAWitch Mansion Haunted House	?	M	T	W	R	F	S	S
2011: Oct 1-6, 12-7pm. Then 12-9pm. Museum Place Mall, 2 East India Square, 978-825-1300. more
South ShoreAbington, MABarrett’s Haunted Mansion	A+	M	T	W	R	F	S	S
Rt 3S to Rt 18S. Great! See website coupon or get one at the restaurant next door. 2011: 7-10:30pm. Special not-so-scary “lights on” matinees on Saturdays. 1235 Bedford St, 781-871-4573. more
LowellWestford, MAWitch’s Woods	C				R	F	S	S
Haunted house. Hayrides. 2011: Costume Ball and Fireworks 10/29. Rt 2W to Rt. 2A/119, 6mi to Powers Rd. 2011: 6:30pm-10:30pm. Nashoba Ski, 978-692-3033. more
South ShoreWest Bridgewater, MABerwick’s Boys Foundation House of Horrors	?				R	F	S	S
2011: 6:30-10pm. Rt 24S to ex 16B, Rt 106W. Right at lights after Charlie Horse onto Manley. See website coupon. 335 West Street, 508-586-0059. more
South ShoreCarver, MAGhost Train at Edaville Railroad	?						S	S
Haunted train ride. 2011: 5:30pm, 6pm, & 8pm. Edaville Railroad, Pine Street, 877-EDAVILLE. more
Southeast MassFall River, MAAsylum of Horror	A-				R	F	S	S
Haunted house. See website for coupons. 2011: 7-10pm but to 11pm most nights. Anawan St., 508-324-7709. more
Southeast MassFall River, MAFactory of Terror	B		T	W	R	F	S	S
Haunted house. Rt 195E to exit 5. Left off exit. Behind Dunkin Donuts. See website coupon. 2011: M-R 6:30-10pm, FS 6:30-11pm. 18 Pocasset Street more
Southeast MassFall River, MAHaunted Rail Yard	?					F	S	S
Haunted house. Admission $5. 2011: Fri & Sat 6-10pm, Sun 6-9pm. Fall River, MA, 508-674-9340. more
Southeast MassLakeville, MALakeville Haunted House	?					F	S
Haunted house. 2011: Gates open 6pm, last tickets sold 10pm. Rain or shine. Walking tours start at 7pm. 28 Precinct Street, 508-923-0053. more
Southeast MassMansfield, MAMansfield Haunted Hollows	?					F	S
Haunted house. 2011: Gates open 7, last tix sold 10pm. Rain or shine. 60 Maple Street more
Southeast MassNorton, MAFriendly Haunted Woods at Winslow Farm	?					F	S	S
Haunted walks both scary for adults and non-scary for kids. $10. 2010: Fri & Sat 6-8:30pm, Sat & Sun 12-4pm. 37 Eddy Street, 508-285-6451. more
WorcesterMillbury, MASpooky Acres Haunted Hayride	?					F	S
2011: 7-10pm. Haunted Hayride. 23 Herricks Lane, 774-276-2241 or 508-865-5061. more
Cape CodEast Falmouth, MAHarvest of Horrors	?					F	S
Cape Cod’s biggest haunted house. 2011 6:30-9pm. $10. Tony Andrews Farm, 394 Old Meeting House, 508-563-3378. more
Northwest MassFitchburg, MAHaunted Mansion at Halloween Costume World	B+					F	S
Haunted house. Next to the largest costume store in New England. Excellent actors, some good props, location is not large and not overly spooky (a warehouse). The store itself is truly amazing: they have everything. 2011: 7-9pm. 480 Water St, 978-343-6666. more
SpringfieldMonson, MAEcho Hill Orchards Haunted Hayrides	?					F	S
2011: 6:30pm thru 9pm or 10pm. Somewhat kid-friendly. Not super spooky. 101 Wilbraham Road, 413-267-3303. more
SpringfieldAgawam, MAFright Fest at Six Flags New England	?					F	S	S
Haunted house as part of largest amusement park in New England. 1623 Main Street, 413-786-9300. more
SpringfieldSouth Hadley, MAHaunted Hay Rides at McCray’s Farm	B-					F	S	S
Hayrides: kids 5pm+, adults 7pm+. Animal farm, ice cream, & mini-golf. 55 Alvord Street, 413-533-0775. more
SpringfieldWilbraham, MATrick or Treat Hayrides	?					F	S
2011: Oct 28 & 29 is Harry Potter Weekend with Animal Adventures. Oct 15 & 16 is Pumpkin Festival. Ride is haunted but non-scary, for kids. Smolak Farms, 315 S. Bradford St, 413-599-0010. more
SpringfieldFlorence, MAHaunted Train and Halloween Light Displays	?					F	S	S
Haunted train ride. It’s just for kids. Look Park, 300 North Main Street, 413-584-5457. more
SpringfieldSpringfield, MAFaces of Phobia	?					F	S	S
2011: Fri Sat 7-11pm, Sun 7-10pm. Indoor haunted house. 53 Turnbull St, 413-313-4207. more more
BerkshiresLenox, MAFright Tours at Edith Wharton’s The Mount	?					F
2011: Fridays at 6pm and 7pm. Bring a flashlight. Partly outdoors. 2 Plunkett St, 413-551-5111. more
New HampshireConcord, NHHaunted House	?						S
They say they have a haunted house in a 6000 square foot building, but the event is free (bring a food donation) and poorly advertised. Probably small. 1 Fisher Ave, 603-753-4455. more
New HampshireCandia, NHHarvest of Horror at Chamingfare Farm	?					F	S	S
4 different attractions, viewed from a horse-drawn wagon. 2011: tours 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm. 774 High Street, 603-483-5623. more
New HampshireEpping, NHHaunted Acres	A				R	F	S	S
Rt 93N to ex 7, Rt 101E, ex 8, left off exit. Dragway straight ahead.Three attractions & forest walk. Rain or shine. 2011: 6pm-10pm, but Fri & Sat to 11pm. 272 Exter Road, 603-679-1666. more
New HampshireGilford, NHMorbid Mountain	?					F	S
Haunted Houses at the grounds of ski area Gunstock Mountain. 2011: 7-10:30pm. 719 Cherry Valley Road, 603-293-4341 x164. more
New HampshireJefferson, NHGhost Town Spooktacular Adventure	?					F	S
Day and nights at this amusement park. 2011: Fireworks Oct 29. 1492 Presidential Highway, 603-586-4592. more
New HampshireLee, NHHaunted Overload	?				R	F	S	S
Haunted house. Empty house day haunts. Must buy tix in advance. Corn Maze & farm. 2011: 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9pm. Oct 20 & 27 are not-so-scary kids nights. DeMeritt Hill Farm, 66 Lee Road, 603-868-2111. more
New HampshireLitchfield, NHSpooky World / Nightmare New England	?					F	S	S
2011: Ticket sales 6-10:30pm, or 6-11pm Fri/Sat. Four attractions. Looks great, but I’m told the lines are impossibly long, so arrive early. 454 Charles Bancroft Highway (RT 3A), 603-424-2292. more
New HampshireNashua, NHFright Kingdom	?				R	F	S	S
You can pay extra to skip to the front of the line. 2010: 6:30-12am except Sunday 10pm. Kids matinee Sunday 10/23. “Haunted Circus” performances. 12 Simon Street more
New HampshireNorth Conway, NHGhoullog Halloween Haunted Chairlift Ride	?				R	F	S
Board the ski lift for a Halloween experience on the ride up and on the peak! $25. 2011: 6-10pm. 1 Skimobile Rd, 603-356-5544. more
New HampshirePortsmouth, NHGhosts on the Banke at Strawbery Banke	?					F	S
Aimed mainly at kids, at this re-enactment village. 2011: 6-8pm. Marcy Street, 603-422-7514. more
New HampshireSalem, NHCanobie Lake Screeemfest	A					F	S	S
Canobie Lake Park is the 2nd biggest amusement park in New England, and while its attractions are bad (Merriment: C+, Dead Shed C, The Village C, Cannibal Lake C-, Demons of Darkness D), being at a giant carnival at night is glorious, thus the “A”! 2011: Fri, Sat to 11pm, Sun to 9pm. Lines close before the park closes. So come early. They have this great innovation where you can buy a $5 “glowing charm” for your kids and the actors playing the monsters know to not be so scary. 85 North Policy Street, 603-893-3506 or 617-653-5959. more
Rhode IslandCranston, RIHaunted Labyrinth	?					F	S	S
2011: 7pm until the last person screams. Pro FM radio personalities on Fridays. See website coupon. Rejoice in Hope Youth Center, 804 Dyer Avenue, 401-943-8686. more
Rhode IslandCoventry, RIFree Haunted Halloween Trail!	?					F	S	S
Seems to be a private home with a haunted trail walk. Monsters on Halloween eve only. 7 Hickory Road more
Rhode IslandHope, RIScary Acres	?					F	S	S
Haunted corn field maze at a local farm. 2011: 6-10pm. Confreda’s Greenhouses and Farm, 2150 Scituate Av, 401-827-5000. more
Rhode IslandJohnston, RISpooky Walk at Johnston War Memorial Park	?					F	S
2011: 6-9:30pm. Johnston Memorial Park, 401-272-3460. more
Rhode IslandNewport, RIThe Haunted Shipyard	?				R	F	S	S
2011: A haunted guided tour, 6:30-9:30pm, but to 10:30pm Fri, Sat. Simply Spooky Wharf for kids, 5-8pm, but to 9pm Fri, Sat. , 401-846-1600. more
Rhode IslandNewport, RIFortress of Nightmares at Fort Adams	?					F	S	S
Haunted house at an old military fort, 2 haunted attractions. 2011: buy tix 6-9pm then goes until everyone’s been through. Fort Adams State Park, 1 Lincoln Drive, 401-841-0707. more
Rhode IslandPawtucket, RIDaggett Farm Haunted Tunnel	?					F	S
2011: 6:30pm-8:30pm. 137 Roosevelt Avenue, 401-728-0500 x252. more
Rhode IslandPortsmouth, RINaval Station Newport’s Haunted Trail	?					F	S
Haunted trail, pirate hayride, live music, chainsaw sculpting. 2011: 6-9pm except Oct 29, 5-9pm. Carr Point Recreation Area, Burma Road at Defense Highway, 401-841-3127. more
Rhode IslandProvidence, RIJack O’ Lantern Spectacular at Roger Wiliams Park Zoo	?	M	T	W	R	F	S	S
Trick-or-treating and mainly kids Halloween stuff. Kids in costume get in 1/2 price. 2011: Ticket sales 6-10pm. Closes 11pm. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, 401-785-3510. more
Rhode IslandCumberland, RIHaunted Hill at Diamond Hill State Park	?					F	S	S
Forest walk. Rt 95S to Rt 295N to ex 11. Right off exit, go 2 mi. Fri & Sat 7-10pm. Sun 7-9pm. 4097 Diamond Hill, 401-728-2400 or 401-334-9996. more
Rhode IslandWakefield, RITrails to Terror	?				R	F	S	S
Haunted hayride and forest trail. 2011: Ticket sales start at 6:30pm. 4235 Tower Hill Rd (Rt 1), 401-792-8188. more
Rhode IslandWest Greenwich, RIField of Screams	?				R	F	S	S
2011: Thu & Sun, 6:30-9pm, Fri & Sat, 6:30-10pm. 3 attractions. Website coupon. Outdoors, call if bad weather. , 401-884-7369. more
Rhode IslandWesterly, RIBates Haunted Motel	?	M	T	W	R	F	S	S
2011: 6-11pm. 149 Atlantic Avenue, 401-596-5616. more
ConnecticutBristol, CTThe Haunted Graveyard	A+					F	S	S
Six haunted houses and a graveyard! 2011: Fri & Sat, dusk to 12am, Sun dusk to 10pm. Lake Compounce, 822 Lake Avenue, 860-583-3300. more
ConnecticutEast Windsor, CTRails to the Darkside	?					F	S
Haunted trolley ride. 2011: 7-9:30pm. Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Rd, 860-627-6540. more
ConnecticutEssex, CTFright Train	?					F	S	S
2011: Train rides at 6:30pm and 8pm. Essex Steam Train, One Railroad Ave, 860-767-0103. more
ConnecticutFarmington, CTHaunted Miniature Golf	?				R	F	S	S
Timing varies. Some daytimes. Not very scary, but it’s mini-golf, and they have ice cream! 1048 Farmington Ave, 860-677-0118. more
ConnecticutBridgeport, CTHowl-O-Ween & Boo at the Zoo at Beardsley Zoo	?					F	S	S
This zoo adds a haunted hayride and other such Halloweeny events. For kids. 2011: 6-9pm. 1875 Noble Ave, 203-394-6565. more
ConnecticutBridgeport, CTTrails from the Crypt	?					F	S	S
Indoors plus outdoor haunted trail. Fri-Sat dusk-11pm, Sun dusk-10pm. 4450 Park Ave, 203-888-6204. more
ConnecticutNaugatuck, CTChildren’s Halloween Village	?					F	S	S
This one’s just for kids, so it probably isn’t very high production. Admission is free but bring a non-perishable food item as a donation. 2011: 5:30-7:30pm. Naugatuck Park Department, 203-720-7043. more
ConnecticutGoshen, CTAction Wildlife Haunted Hayride	?						S
2011: Oct 22 & 29, starts at 6pm. Seemed strangely unconcerned on the phone when I informed them that their website was down. I guess it’ll be down for a long, long time. 337 Torrington Road, 860-482-4465. more
ConnecticutHartford, CTGraveyard Shift Ghost Tours at the Mark Twain House	?				R	F
2011: Haunted tours of the Mark Twain Museum at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm. Reserve well in advance. 351 Farmington Avenue, 860-247-0998. more
ConnecticutMystic, CTNautical Nightmares: The Mark of Four	?					F	S
It’s a 70-minute play in the 19th century that takes place in each room throughout the museum, educational, spooky. Mystic Seaport Museum, 860-572-5322. more
ConnecticutNew London, CTHaunted Eagle at Fort Trumbull State Park	?					F	S	S
2011: kid-friendly 5-7pm, then for adults to 10pm. Old-timey ship replica transformed into haunted ship. 1st day military families only. more
ConnecticutMystic, CTSights & Frights + Fireworks Night	?					F	S
Storytelling for kids, but separate storytelling for adults. Scary locations in this 19th century village. 2011: Oct 21, 22, 29, 5-9pm. Oct 28, 5-8pm. Costume parade daily 7:30pm. more
ConnecticutEast Hampton, CTPumpkintown USA	?	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Hayride through “town” of pumpkin dioramas, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-5pm. Looks small but adorable. 93 East High Street, 860-267-0143. more
ConnecticutEast Haven, CTHaunted Isle at the Shore Line Trolley	?					F	S
2011: 7-10pm. Last ride leaves at 10pm. Trolley carries you through haunted woods. 17 River St, 203-467-6927. more
ConnecticutBaltic, CTDark Manor	?			W	R	F	S	S
Plenty of matinees for kids. 25 Main St, 860-822-TOMB. more
ConnecticutShelton, CTHaunted Hay Rides at Fairview Tree Farm	?					F	S
2011: 7-10pm. 484 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, 203-944-9090. more
ConnecticutPlantsville, CTSpooky Kingdom	?						S	S
2011: 7-9pm. Free. Benefits Alzheimer’s Association. 14 Lovley Drive more
ConnecticutThompson, CTHalloween Fun Weekend at Fort Hill Farms	?						S	S
Pumpkin painting, pumpkin toss, pumpkin hunts! 260 Quaddick Rd, 860-923-3439. more
ConnecticutPortland, CTBrownstone Halloween Extravaganza	?						S	S
Weekends 12-9pm. Launch pumpkins, zipline costume contest, rock climb. Haunted peninsula, pumpkin smash. 161 Brownstone Ave, 866-860-0208. more
ConnecticutMiddletown,CTHaunted Zipline Tours	?			W	R	F	S	S
Zipline through the trees at dark with spooky sound & light effects. Reserve in advance. 2011 South Main St, 860-622-8726. more
ConnecticutWallingford, CTThe Trail of Terror	B+					F	S	S
Outdoor woods halloween attraction. Speed Pass tix available. 2011: 7pm+. 60 North Plains Highway more
ConnecticutWest Hartford, CTWest Hartford Hauntings	?					F	S
Educational cemetery tour with live re-enactors. Or ARE they alive? 2011: Every 15 minutes, 6-8:30pm. more
ConnecticutWoodbury, CTWoodbury Lions Club Haunted Hayride	?					F	S
2011: 7pm. Haunted hayride. more
MaineAugusta, MEUnited Volunteers of Maine Haunted House	?				R	F	S	S
Haunted house. 2011: 6:30 to last ticket, usually 8:30pm. May have a matinee? The Augusta Marketplace Mall more
MaineLebanon, MEDestination Haunt	?				R	F	S	S
Cemetery, trail, and two buildings. 2011: Thu 6:30-9pm, Fri & Sat 6:30-10pm. Sunday matinees for kids, 4:30-9pm. Check website for rain cancellations. , 207.351.5443. more
MaineNewfield, MEHistorical Haunted Halloween at Willowbrook	?						S
This is a 19th century re-enactment village with live actors! Hear stories of the past. 2011: 6-9pm. 70 Elm St, 207-793-2784. more
MaineKenduskeag, MEKenduskeag Haunted House	?					F	S
2011: 7pm-12am. Rain or shine. Rec Field, Levant Road, 207-884-7140 or 207-991-3533. more
MaineKittery, METhe Junkins Haunted Estate	?					F	S	S
2011: 6-9pm. Private home, not an “attraction”, but they claim it’s the largest on the east coast. You can’t have blood or wear anything demonic when you go? Adult must be present for kids to attend. Free. Early hours Oct 30 5-6pm for kids. more
MaineBoothbay, MEGhost Train at Boothbay Railway Village	?					F	S
Haunted steam train rides. 586 Wiscasset Road, 207 633.4727. more
MaineProspect, MEFright at The Fort	?					F	S
2011: 5:30 to 9pm. Last ticket 8:30pm. Same time as nearby Ghostport event. Fort Knox, 711 Fort Knox Road, 207-469-6553. more more
MaineScarborough, MEAcres of Horror Haunted Hayrides	?				R	F	S	S
2011: Hay rides start at 6:30pm, no set close time. , 207-885-5935. more
VermontDanby, VTHaunted Orchard	?					F	S
2011: 6-9pm. Haunted path through fields and an orchard. Ends with hot cocoa. Silas Griffith Inn, 178 South Main St, 802-293-5567. more
VermontWilliston, VTThe Haunted Forest	?				R	F	S
Forest walk with 1,000 lit pumpkins. See calendar for pumpkin carving events, too. 2011: Evening shows hourly Thu 7-9pm, Fri 7-10pm, Sat 6-10pm. Kids matinee Oct 29. Catamount Family Center, 592 Governor Chittenden Rd, 802-238-0923. more
VermontProctor, VTHaunted Castle at Wilson Castle	?					F	S
Haunted house. West Proctor Road, 802-773-3284. more
VermontSouth Burlington, VTNightmare Vermont	?				R	F	S
Haunted house. 22 Picard Circle more
New YorkUlster Park, NYHeadless Horseman	A				R	F	S	S
Haunted house. Outside New England but a “Top Ten in USA” haunted house according to the industry magazine. more

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LowellDunstable, MAGoss Farm Corn Maze	?					N	N
There’s no Halloween theme this year, but is a corn maze open some nights! Days Sat Sun 10am-5pm. 14 15 21 22 28 29. 446 Pleasant St, 978-649-7688. more
Metro WestBolton, MASchartner Farms Corn Maze	?						D	D
2011: Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. 211 West Berlin Road, 978-779-0212. more
Metro WestFramingham, MACorn Maze at Hanson’s Farm	?	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Days only. 2011: 9am-6pm. 20 Nixon Rd, 508.877.3058. more
North ShoreIpswich, MAMarini Farm Corn Maze Flashlight Nights	?	D			D	N	N	D
2011: Mon Thu Fri 3-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm. Some nights, bring your own flashlight, 6-10pm. 259 Linebrook Rd, 978 471-9203. more
North ShoreDanvers, MAHaunted Cornfield at Connors Farm Corn Maze	?	D	D	D	D	N	N	D
2011: Daily 9am-6pm. See website for coupon. Halloween night maze some nights. Singles night Oct 8. Halloween Kids Day Oct 31. 30 Valley Road (Rt. 35), 978-777-1245. more
North ShoreHaverhill, MAKimball Farm Haunted Maze	B+	D	D	D	D	N	N	N
2011: Daily, mainly 10am-6pm. Some nights to 8:30pm. October nights, costumed actors chase you around a maze cut into a corn field at night! Small but combine it with a visit to the Castle of Fear, also in Haverhill. 780 East Broadway, 978-521-3990. more
South ShorePlympton, MASauchuk Farm Corn Maze	?						N	D
2011: Days 10am-6pm. Last admission 1 hour before close. Some nights. Bring a flashlight. 234 Center Street more
SpringfieldSunderland, MAMike’s Maze at Warner Farm	?						D	D
2011: 10am-5pm. Last ticket sold at 5pm. No nights. South Main Street, 413-665-8331. more
WorcesterSterling, MADavis MegaMaze Halloween Fright Nights	A					N	N	D
My favorite corn field maze is across the street from a big petting zoo with hayrides, go carts, and apple picking. It’s the best!! They have night mazes with telescopes and Halloween nights with monsters! 145 Redstone Hill more
WorcesterWhitinsville, MAWest End Creamery Corn Maze	?					N	N	N
2011: 12-6pm. Some flashlight nights. 481 Purgatory Road, 508-234-2022. more
Rhode IslandPortsmouth, RIEscobar’s Highland Farm Corn Maze	?	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
2011: 10am-dusk except Fri (3:30pm), Sun (11am). No nights. Pumpkin Fest 9/24. Harry Potter 10/15. Halloween Party 10/29. 251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444. more
Rhode IslandCharlestown, RIRiverside Farm Corn Maze	?						D	D
2011: Pumpkin slingshot! Days 11am-4pm. Burdickville Rd, 401-364-TREE. more
New HampshireEast Conway, NHMaze Massacre at Sherman Farm	?					N	N	D
2011: 10am-5pm (to 4pm after 10/15). Haunted nights, 7-9pm. Some dates non-scary for kids. , 603-939-2412. more
New HampshireGilford, NHBeans & Greens Farm Corn Maze	?	D	D	D	D	N	N	D
2011: Days 10am-5pm. Some nights but not haunted, 8-10pm. 245 Intervale Road, 603.293.2853. more
New HampshireLee, NHCoppal House Farm Night Maze	?	D	D	D	D	N	D	D
2011: Weekdays 12-5pm, Sat Sun 10am-5pm. Some nights 7-9pm. Bring a flashlight. Not “haunted”. Huge bonfire. Free cider & donuts. 118 North River Road (Route 155), 603.659.3572. more
New HampshireHopkinton, NHBeech Hill Farm & Ice Cream Stand	?	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Daily 11am-dusk. No nights. 107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828. more
New HampshireMeredith, NHMoulton Farm Corn Maze	?	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
2011: 8am-6pm. No nights. $5. Trivia questions in the maze. 18 Quarry Road, 603-279-3915. more
New HampshireMilford, NHTrombley Gardens Corn Maze	?	D	D	D	D	D	N	D
Days to 6pm. Saturdays in October haunted maze to 9:30pm. 150 North River Road, 603-620-5785. more
ConnecticutGriswold, CTButtonwood Farm Corn Maze	?					D	D	D
2011: Fri 3pm-dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-dusk. 471 Shetucket Turnpike, 860-376-4081. more
ConnecticutMiddlefield, CTLyman Orchards Corn Maze	?			D	D	D	D	D
Corn maze but also a SUNFLOWER maze! 4 acres. Trivia challenges. 2011: Wed-Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. No nights. Routes 147 & 157, 860-349-6015. more
ConnecticutNorth Granby, CTSpookfest at Hayes Corn Maze	?					N	N
2011: Website says 2010 but I called to confirm dates. Fri 4-9pm, Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. Bring a flashlight. Hayes Dairy, 151 East St, 860-653-4157. more
ConnecticutSomers, CTScantic Valley Farm Corn Maze	?						D	D
2011: 11am-dusk. 327 Ninth District Rd, 860-749-3286. more
ConnecticutSouth Windsor, CTFoster Family Farm Corn Maze	?	D	D	D	D	N	N	D
Sun-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9:30pm. Last ticket 9pm. Bring a flashlight. 90 Foster Street, 860-648-9366. more
ConnecticutSterling, CTEkonk Hill Corn Maze	?					N	N	D
Fri 3pm-dusk, Sat-Sun 11am-dusk. Some nights to 11pm. 227 Ekonk Hill Rd, 860-564-0248. more
ConnecticutThompson, CTFort Hill Farms Corn Maze Adventure	?	D	D	D	D	N	N	D
2011: Sun-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm. Bring a flashlight. more
ConnecticutTrumbull, CTPlasko’s Farm Corn Maze	?					D	D	D
2011: Fri 3-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 670 Daniels Farm Rd, 203-268-2716. more
MaineYork, MEZack’s Corn Maze Flashlight Tag	?					N	N
2011: Fri-Sun 12-6pm. Nights Fri-Sat, 7-10pm. Play flashlight tag! 7 Colby Turner Rd, 207-475-7857. more
MaineDayton, MEPumpkin Valley Farm Corn Maze	?					N	D	D
2011: Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Some nights, last admission 8pm. Union Falls Rd, 207-929-4545. more
MaineFarmington, MESandy River Farms Corn Maze	?					N	N	D
2011: Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Haunted maze nights 6-9pm. 560 Farmington Falls Rd, 207-778-3835. more
MaineCorinna, METhunder Farm Road Corn Maze	?					N	N
2011: Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Nights 6:30pm-10pm with haunted hayrides! 185 Newport Rd. Rt. 7/11, 207-278-3708. more
VermontColchester, VTSam Mazza’s Corn Maze	?	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
2011: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. No nights. Last ticket sold one hour before close. , 802-655-3440. more
VermontGuilford, VTGaines Farm Haunted Hayride and Haunted Maze	?					N	N
2011: Daytimes 11am-5pm, plus some nights 6:30-10pm. Twilight maze Saturdays thru Oct 8. Haunted hayride and corn maze after Oct 8. 6343 Coolidge Hwy, 802-257-0409. more
VermontRutland, VTHathaway Farm Corn Maze	?	D		D	D	D	N	D
2011: Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu 10am-6pm, 5pm last admission. Nights every Saturday to 11pm with fire pit. Claim to be the largest in VT. 741 Prospect Hill Road, 802.775.2624. more
VermontWeybridge, VTWeybridge Gardens Haunted Corn Maze	?				N	N	D
2011: Days Fri 12-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Some nights, 7pm to last admission at 10pm. Non-scary for kids during daytimes. Haunted dates fall on Sundays?? Think that’s a leftover from 2010. 181 Thompson Hill Rd, 802-545-2306. more

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