This Boston Circus Guild Halloween spectacular is not for the kiddies, it’s a macabre and tasteless night of circus, music and gore. And I have a pair of tickets to give away for Halloween Night, 10/31! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win. Oberon TheatreCambridge, MA, –.more
Win: Nightmare New England
Nightmare New England claims to be the biggest haunted attraction in New England, and I have two pairs of VIP tickets to give away! Email editor@eventsinsider.com to win. Litchfield, NH, –.more
Win: Canobie Lake Screemfest
One of the most popular Halloween attractions in Salem! Guess what? I have tix for this! Email editor@eventsinsider.com to win! Canobie Lake ParkSalem, NH, –.more
Win: Terror in Rhode Island
Terror in RI feat 3 different haunted attractions. Do you dare to enter them all? I have two pairs of VIP tickets to give away. Email editor@eventsinsider.com to win! Cranston, RI, –.more
Events INSIDER Corn Maze Guide
I also track 42 cornfield mazes in New England, many of which have events at night! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more
Events INSIDER Halloween Guide
Love Halloween? I’ve got you covered! I list more attractions and more non-bar events than anyone! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more
Johnny’s Picks
Southern New England Weather Conference
This one has a lot of lectures related to the weather. In past years they had interactive workshops, singing kite flying. MeditechCanton, MA, .more
Boston ALS Walk
Walking a bit never hurt anyone. In fact, at this one yoy help people fight ALS. 10am. DCR Carson BeachBoston, MA, .more
Extinct Car Day
Where was Greenpeace when these cars went extinct? Enjoy a day with cars that are no longer produced. 10am-2pm. Larz Anderson Auto MuseumBrookline, MA, .more
Edgar Allan Poe’s Funny Bone
Edgar Allan Poe was a funny guy, you know? A re-enactor will show you the not-so-dark side of this writer. 3:30-5pm. Mount Auburn CemeteryCambridge, MA, .more
Studebaker Day at Larz Anderson Museum
The last car show at Larz Anderson for the season is dedicated to Studebakers, the car that Fozzie drives in The Muppet Movie. 10am-3pm. Larz Anderson MuseumBrookline, MA, .more
Great Pumpkin Float
Think of this as a Halloween Waterfire event for kids. I bet the pumpkins look beautiful as they float in Davenport Creek. 5:30pm. Pope John Paul ll Park, Gallivan Blvd.Boston, MA, .more
Battle of The Red Horse Tavern
Come to the historic Wayside Inn for an experience like never before. Start the day by listening to colonial music, talking with re-enactors, visiting sutlers, observing cannon firing demonstrations and more. Then watch as the Colonial and British armies battle for control of the Red Horse Tavern. All day. Hartwell Tavern, Rt. 2ALincoln, MA, .more
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Halloween
Halloween Pet Parade
Did you know there’s another pet parade happening at the same time and REALLY cose to this one? Why don’t you just celebrate together? 12-3pm. Faneuil Hall MarketplaceBoston, MA, .more
Frightful Fridays: Ghost Stories in the Mansion
Guided tours of this historical site, with a spooky twist. It’s Halloween season, and Gore Place knows it. Fridays 7 and 8:30pm. Gore PlaceWaltham, MA, –.more
Halloween Night Walk
Be led through the spooky forest, explore the old stone ruins, and hike over hill & dale under the moonlight. Costumes and strollers not recommended. Wear sneakers. 7pm. Valley Gates Parking Lot, Franklin ParkBoston, MA, .more
Halloween Pet Parade Faneuil Hall
Even pets love Halloween. Calling all pooches to come down to Dick’s Last Resort at Faneuil Hall Marketplace for the 2013 Halloween Pet Parade. We don’t usually promote bars, but this sounds fun. There will be a pumpkin carving contest, too. Dick’s Last Resort, Faneuil Hall MarketplaceBoston, MA, .more
Voices of the Night: Death and Mourning
Park Rangers lead you on spirited house tours on the night before Halloween. To meet some really literate ghosts I imagine. 6-8pm. Longfellow HouseCambridge, MA, .more
HAZMAT Horror Movie Screening
Massachusetts Independent Film Festival and Somerville Horror Movie Fans Meetup present ‘HAZMAT,’ written, produced and directed by Lou Simon, Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013 at the Somerville Theater Microcinema room, 8 p.m.Seating is extremely limited with 6 spots left! Somerville TheatreSomerville, MA, .more
Halloween Celebration
I’m a big fan of kite-related events. This one’s great because happens at night and kites are lit! Dusk. Pope John Paul II ParkBoston, MA, .more
Harvard Coop Halloween Carnival
What happens when you remove the tricks from ‘trick or treat’? This event, with face-painting, games and candy. 1-3pm. Harvard CoopCambridge, MA, .more
Harry Potter Halloween Party
Think of these guys as Hogwarts Quincy Campus. They feature a whole day dedicated to Harry Potter’s world. 1pm. Tickets always sell out! ChurchQuincy, MA, .more
Halloween Dog Costume Parade
Is that pumpkin barking at me? Costumes for dogs are highly encouraged at this event. 12-2pm. Fiedler FieldBoston, MA, .more
Halloween Night Walk at Franklin Park
A night walk where no flashlights are allowed? Sounds like lots of fun! 7-8pm. It’s free! Franklin ParkBoston, MA, .more
Franklin Park Zoo’s Zoo Howl for kids
They’ll have hay rides, treats for kids and more. Going to the zoo just got better! 11am-3pm. Boston, MA, –.more
Spooky Skate at MIT
Come dressed as your favorite Halloween character and skate! They’ll set up a skating rink, and will also hold a costume contest. 8-11:59pm. With candies, food and more! MITCambridge, MA, .more
Night of the Living Dead
This is a spooky theatre event where they act out an old radio broadcast. I’ve been twice and, well, the acting is ‘local theatre’ but the concept is really unique and worth seeing. This year they are presenting ‘Nigh of the Living Dead’ and also a show with a DJ spending the night at a haunted house! Responsible Grace ChurchSomerville, MA, –.more
Halloween Graveyard Tour
Join this walking tour and talk to long-departed Lexington residents. Spooky! 6:30-8pm. Departs from the Depot buildingLexington, MA, .more
Burlington Halloween Spooktacular
Put on your Halloween costume and celebrate the season with games, food and crafts. 3:30-6pm. Simonds ParkBurlington, MA, .more
Halloween Party and Parade
This celebration comes with a giant bubble show, puppets, a parede and games for kids. 4:30pm. Boston Common Frog PondBrighton, MA, .more
Revere Family Fright Night
Enjoy a day of all things Halloween. They will have a parede, costume party, a moon bounce and food! 4:30-7pm. City HallRevere, MA, .more
Superhero 5K Road Race
Come dressed as The Flash and the race is yours… It’s a 5k run by people in full costume (with prizes). 9am. Central SquareCambridge, MA, .more
SoWa Market of the Living Dead
A flea market with South End prices. Come look at vendors while enjoying live music and pumpkin carving. Prizes for best costumes. 10am-4pm. SoWa MarketBoston, MA, .more
Lion’s Club Halloween Parade
Here’s another great Halloween festival. They claim that 80,000 people attend. A bunch of floats and several bands will also be present! 1pm. Rain or shine. Woburn Cinema, Rt. 38 and I-95Woburn, MA, .more
Trick or Treat to the Beat
A musical Halloween is in store for children who visit the New School of Music, where families are welcome to trick-or-treat in music studios, try an instrument in the petting zoo and join a family sing-a-long. It’s free. 5-6:30pm. New School of MusicCambridge, MA, .more
Brattle Halloween Celebration
If you want to not give candy to trick-or-treaters you can go to the Brattle to watch The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari or Night of the Living Dead. The Brattle TheatreCambridge, MA, –.more
Haunted Attic Tour at the Old Manse
Previously untold and true stories of the Old Manse on this special Halloween guided tour in both day and night. I love this event because they reassure us that it’s going to be educational and fun, not paranomal ghost hunting idiocy. 7-8pm. Call to reserve in advance. Old ManseConcord, MA, .more
Tales of the Night at Drumlin Farm
Find haunted hayrides, cider and face painting. Their main event is somethign called the Nursery Rhyme Trail. 5:15-9:30pm. Drumlin FarmLincoln, MA, –.more
Halloween party at Roller Kingdom (Tyngsboro)
Two Halloween parties on roller skates! There will be contests, and top prize is a year free admission! 10/25 & 10/27 7-11pm. Roller KingdomTyngsborough, MA, –.more
Pumpkins in the Park
They will have Halloween games for kids and a pumpkin decorating contest. 5-7pm. Free. Francis William Bird ParkWalpole, MA, .more
Haunted Halloween Stories
I hope the ghosts of Framingham are good storytellers. Join this haunted walk, and learn about the town’s past. 4pm. Old Burying Ground, Main StreetFramingham, MA, .more
Pumpkin Walk at Choate Park
Join the free Halloween walk or make a scarecrow to win prizes. 7-10pm. Choate ParkMedway, MA, .more
Spookapella
It’s a live performance of Boston’s highest profile a cappella group, joined a by a couple more groups. They will sing Halloween favorites. 8pm. Center for the ArtsNatick, MA, .more
Walpole Halloween Parade
It’s a Halloween parade + party combo. They will have a costime parade too! 10:30am. Blackburn HallWalpole, MA, .more
Creepy Crawlies
Here’s your chance to meet some Halloweeny animals like tarantulas cockroaches and snakes. 1-2pm. Broadmoor Wildlife SanctuaryNatick, MA, .more
Carve a Pumpkin and Halloween Prowl
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. 6:15-8pm. Moose Hill Wildlife SanctuarySharon, MA, .more
Howl-o-ween Canine Costume Parade
Let your pets enjoy Halloween too. This is a costume parade for dogs! 1-3pm. North Easton, MA, .more
Salem Haunted Happenings
Salem is ready for Halloween. They probably have more ‘haunted happenings’ than any other town. Check their website for a full list of spooky stuff! All overSalem, MA, –.more
Spirits of the Gables
Different Hawthorne’s characters will haunt the hallways of this mansion. Weekends in October, and 10/31. Shows every 5 minutes. House of the Seven GablesSalem, MA, –.more
Legacy of the Hanging Judge
Be warned: If you come to this, you will be interrogated by magistrate John Hathorne, and might be found guilty! Weekends in October, and 10/31. Shows every 5 minutes. House of the Seven GablesSalem, MA, –.more
The Haunted Salem Scavenger Hunt
The Haunted Salem Scavenger Hunt is a ‘spirited’ search for the ghosts and historic highlights of Salem. Grab your flashlight and head into the night where you’ll learn the tales of the restless souls you disturb. 5-7:30pm. Salem ArmorySalem, MA, .more
Gedney Glows
Explore Gedney House by the glow of lantern light & discover that this is not your typical historic tour. 5:15-6:00pm and 6:00-6:45pm. Gedney HouseSalem, MA, .more
Central Scare in Lynn
All of the houses in the City of Sin are scary, but they’ll be having a special haunted house in the Black Box Theater. They will have goody bags for those brave enough to enter. 5-8pm. DowntownLynn, MA, .more
Rocky Horror in Newburyport
Can you imagine a Halloween without the Rocky Horror Picture show? I’m sure the guys at the Firehouse Center can’t. 11pm. Firehouse Center, Market SquareNewburyport, MA, .more
Official Salem Witches’ Halloween Ball
This might be the world’s most magical Halloween party! They will have belly dancers, ritual drummers and much more. 7:30pm. Hawthorne Hotel,18 Washington Square WSalem, MA, .more
Trick or Treat Hayrides
A corn maze with a hay ride that stops for candy? How could I not mention this. 10am-5pm. Marini Farm Corn maze 259 Linebrook RoadIpswich, MA, .more
Hawthorne Hotel Halloween Ball
Whoa, another big Halloween event at this hotel. This one is 21+ only, and costumes are highly encouraged. 8pm-12am. Hawthorne HotelSalem, MA, .more
Devil’s Chase 6.66 Mile Run
Come dressed as your favorite monster/demon and run ‘like hell’. The event also features a zombie flash mob. 6:30. Soccer Field, Salem WillowsSalem, MA, .more
Kids’ Halloween Party
Guests are encouraged to come in costume for a haunted house, scary stories, scarecrow building, crafts, snacks, a costume parade. 3:30-5pm. Ipswich MuseumIpswich, MA, .more
Halloween Happenings at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
It’s great to see so many outdoor Halloween events. Here’s one with a guided wlak through a ‘magical’ forest. 6-7:30pm. Ipswich RiverTopsfield, MA, .more
Zombie Prom at Vic’s Boathouse
Here’s your chance to relive your prom as if your entire high school were zombies! Dancing, live music, prom photos. Right in Salem, America’s Halloween City. 9-11:59pm. No cover! Pickering WharfSalem, MA, .more
Ed Emberley Halloween Program
This year the museum is holding an event for kids. Costumes encouraged, but not much else. 1-3pm. Wenham MuseumWenham, MA, .more
Fireworks and Costume Party at Witch’s Woods
I did not give Witch’s Woods a good rating as a Halloween attraction, but I’m a sucker for a good costume party and fireworks. Fireworks at 10pm. Costume party at The Outlook restaurant. Nashoba SkiWestford, MA, .more
Horribles Parade
A Halloween parade for kids, who will receive treats along the way, they say. Leaves the Public Safety Building at 4:30pm to the High School Cafeteria. (Or go direct to the cafeteria if rain.). Town HallWilmington, MA, .more
UN-scary Halloween Celebration
Its a non-scary Halloween celebration with stories, rhymes and songs. C’,mon people! Where are the monsters? 10:30am. Pollard Memorial LibraryLowell, MA, .more
Spooktacular Halloween Carousel Ride
It may be too cold to go to the beach, but its still warm enough to dress up for a Halloween bash at a carousel. SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY! 12-3 pm. ‘Parade of Costumes’ at 2 pm. Hot dogs, pop corn, cider, coffee, ice cream and lots of fun. Paragon CarouselHull, MA, .more
Halloween Carnival & Horse Show
Fall Fest promises ghoulish games, freaky fun, and frightening food! Also carnival games, arts & crafts, hayrides, trick-or-treating, bake sale items, and more. Costumes encouraged. 4-6 PM. The Bridge CenterBridgewater, MA, .more
Monster Dash 5K Run / Walk
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 (and 5k’s are always fun). 10am. Proceeds to benefit Marshfield Hockey. Geen HarborMarshfield, MA, .more
Pumpkins Aglow!
Come to this park for a walk through areas that very few people know. Enjoy the train rides and the enchanted stroll. Edaville, USACarver, MA, –.more
Halloween Costume Parade at Taunton
Halloween Costume Parade for kids runs from Sunday. 10-11 am. No details are given. Taunton, MA, .more
Norton Halloween Parade
Norton’s 21st Annual Halloween Parade with kids in costume kicks off. 12pm. Attleboro/Norton line and follows Route 123 until St. Mary’s ChurchNorton, MA, .more
Pumpkin Fest
Let’s carve pumpkins! You bring your own pumpkin and they’ll supply some patterns, safe carving tools, and expert guidance. After carving, there will be pumpkin games, pumpkin treats, and the lighting of the jack-o-lanterns. 6:30-8:30pm. Stony Brook Wildlife SanctuaryNorfolk, MA, .more
Mother Nature’s Halloween Hike
Mother Nature’s Halloween Hike promises a fun-filled, fright-free Halloween celebration (for kids who don’t like to be terrified, I guess). 5:30pm. Caratunk Wildlife RefugeSeekonk, MA, .more
Factory of Terror
There will never be enough factories of terror around. Here’s one in Worcester that will make you screeeeeeam! Factory of TerrorWorcester, MA, –.more
Fright Nights at Davis Farm
If there’s anything better than a corn maze, that would be a haunted corn maze. Davis Farmland & Davis Mega MazeSterling, MA, –.more
Haunted Higgins
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. Higgins Armory MuseumWorcester, MA, .more
Art in the Orchard Halloween
It’s Art! In an apple orchard! Walking along a trail 25 sculptures on a fall day sounds pretty cool. Park Hill OrchardEasthampton, MA, .more
Halloween Boo Blast at Holyoke Merry-Go-Round
In terms of scary Halloween events, this is at the low-end of the scale. But some people may like that. And hey! It’s a carousel! Heritage State ParkHolyoke, MA, –.more
Halloween Sing-A-Long
A Sing-A-Long for children by local performer Roger Tincknell is aimed at the children of Springfield. 6:45pm. Mittineague ParkWest Springfield, MA, .more
Haunting of Barrett Park
These guys guarantee you’ll have a terrifying time! Is that good, or bad? Barret ParkLeominster, MA, –.more
Leominster Halloween Parade
Yet another merchant driven trick-or-treating event for children in Downtown Leominster. 1:30pm. LCU Parking LotLeominster, MA, .more
Halloween Costume Pizza Dance Party
Halloween costumes, live music, dancing… and pizza! Where do I sign in for this? 6pm. Leominster Elks ClubLeominster, MA, .more
Visit with the Night Watchman
They describe this as a Haunted Halloween event. Well, guided tours of old houses tend to be scary. 6pm. The Falmouth Historical SocietyFalmouth, MA, .more
Scarecrow Contest
Bring your friends and make a scarecrow during this 20-day contest. Are there any prizes? That’s for you to find out! Onset, MA, –.more
Ghost Town
Not everything is dancing and partying in P-town. Here’s a haunted attraction you should check out. Aquarium MallProvincetown, MA, –.more
Haunted Forest
Yay for night walks! This one is in Wellfleet. Wear a Costume! Walks depart every 15 minutes from 6:00pm to 7:45pm. Wellfleet Bay Wildlife SanctuarySouth Wellfleet, MA, .more
Halloween Family Fun Nights at Heritage Museum and Gardens
Museums become really fun during Halloween seaso. This one will have a maze, a vintage carousel, hay rides and a dance party. 5:30-8:30pm. Heritage Museums & GardensSandwich, MA, –.more
Halloween Week
Halloween is a super fun season to visit P-town! They will have multiple dance parties, costume contests, Mystery Dinners and much more! 10 days of spooky fun. All overProvincetown, MA, –.more
Green Halloween at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
Intended for kids, this museum event includes a costume parade, scavenger hunt, a trail of treats and other kiddie-centric activities. 3-6pm. Cape Cod Museum of Natural HistoryBrewster, MA, .more
Thriller Zombie Re-enactment
This is your chance to show your deadly dance moves. Gather with your friends and dance to the beat of MJ’s Thriller! 9pm. All Over, , .more
Pittsfield Halloween Parade
It’s a Halloween parade with zombies, ghouls, goblins, superheroes. I’ve heard there might be Halloween floats as well! 7pm. Tyler StreetPittsfield, MA, .more
Horribles Parade
‘Horribles Parade’ sounds like fun to me, given that’s it’s got trick or treating afterward. Wickford Village, Brown StNorth Kingstown, RI, .more
Field of Screams
If their website is any indicator, this could be good! Good looking special effects and costumes, anyway. How can you go wrong with a Haunted Insane Asylum? West Greenwich, RI, –.more
Fortress of Nightmares – Fort Adams
This time, the nightmare is bigger, better, and scarier. 6:30pm. Fridays and Saturdays. Ghost Hunts begin at 10:30pm. Fort AdamsNewport, RI, –.more
Charlie the Butler’s Ghost Party
The MC for this event is neither a psychic nor a magician, but he performs and ‘reads your mind’, or something like that. He will try to contact a ghost too! 7pm. Governor Sprague MansionCranston, RI, .more
Halloween Party at Knight Memorial LIbrary
They don’t have much info for this year’s event, but Library parties are usually fod kids only. 1-4pm. Knight Memorial LibraryProvidence, RI, .more
Creepy, Crawly Family Fun Weekend
Some museums come up with really great stuff for Halloween. The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium is one of them. Check out their ‘haunted museum vault tour.’. Museum of Natural History + Planetarium, Roger Williams ParkProvidence, RI, –.more
Halloween Iron Pour at the Steel Yard
Expect lots of wonderful sparks and live music. I’ve seen an event like this, and it’s awesome. They usually pour molten iron onto scarecrows, wooden sculptures, and larger-than-life masquerade masks. 6pm. The Steel YardProvidence, RI, .more
Halloween party at Escobar’s Corn Maze
This is a party really designed for kids, but it features a cornfield maze. If you come dressed in costume, you’ll get $1 off! 11am-4pm. Escobar’s Corn MazePortsmouth, RI, .more
Six Gun City Haunted: A Ghost Town Spooktacular Adventure
This amusement park is going berserk with the Halloween stuff. It’s spooky during the day and it becomes much darker at night. Six Gun CityJefferson, NH, –.more
Nashua Fright Night
Run by the parks department, they’ll have haunted hay rides, a haunted maze, and bounces houses!. 6:30-8:30pm. Greeley ParkNashua, NH, .more
Halloween Masquerade Ball Cruise
Finally, something for the adults. A 21+ costumed cruise around Lake Winnipesaukee that includes a dinner buffet and live entertainment. 7-10pm. Weirs BeachLaconia, NH, .more
Ghosts of the Winter Street Cemetery
If your town has a cemetery, it’s a good bet that there will be some kind of ghost tour during Halloween. Come meet people that used to live in Exeter! 3pm or 4:30pm. American Independence Museum, One Governors LaneExeter, NH, .more
Pumpkin Party
Just as last week: Enjoy farm tours and pumpkin stories, pumpkin rolling races and games for kids. 10am-3pm. New Hampshire Farm Museum, White Mountain HwyMilton, NH, .more
Ghosts on the Banke
They will have an outdoor movie screening, ‘safe’ trick & treating and wandering werewolves. Strawberry Banke MuseumPortsmouth, NH, –.more
Pickpockets, Rogues and Highwaymen
The seedier side of the 18th century comes to life at the Fort this weekend. It’s surely a good diversion from Halloween overload! Charlestown, NH, .more
Haunted Happenings at Settlers’ Green
Activities include a Zombie Dance Floor with DJs, movie screenings, and Green Screen Special Effects! 11am-3pm, 5-9pm. Settlers’ GreenNorth Conway, NH, .more
Not So Spooky Spectacular
A wacky scientist will perform for kids, and they will have a spooky bat-cave. 10am-3pm. Children’s Museum of New HampshireDover, NH, .more
Pumpkin Patch
A cute event for cute kids, who get to decorate their own mini pumpkins. Adults can enjoy the trolley ride. Weekends 11am-4pm. Shoreline Trolley MuseumEast Haven, CT, –.more
Haunted History Lantern Tour
One night every year, this cemetary opens after dark. You’ll encounter long gone residents who will share spooky stories. 6-9:30. Reservations required. Cedar Hill CemeteryHartford, CT, .more
A Hempsted Halloween
You will hear about colonial myths & superstitions while walking around a really old house, lit by candles. 6-9pm. Hempsted HousesNew London, CT, .more
Things that Go Bump in the Night
This is a walking tour at the famous Nathan Hale Homestead. The place was recently featured on the TV show ‘Ghost Hunters’! 6-8pm. Nathan Hale HomesteadCoventry, CT, –.more
Haunted Happenings
They will have non-scary hay rides for kids, and scary walks for the brave ones. 6:45pm. Hebron Lions FairgroundsHebron, CT, .more
The Haunted Whitman Inne
They say the Whitman Inne is haunted! There’s only one way to find out for sure… 6:30-8:30pm. Stanley-Whitman HouseFarmington, CT, .more
Spooktacular Science Weekend
This weekend, it’s all about Halloween. They will have crafts, gamesm food and more! Connecticut Science CenterHartford, CT, –.more
Edgar Alan Poe: Cemetery Tour
Rob Velella is a great historian and Poe re-enactor. Here’s one of his shows you can attend! 7:30-9pm. Main & Gold StreetsHartford, CT, .more
Zombie Mountain Challenge
Aren’t mountains supposed to be zombie-free areas? Here’s an fun and deadly obstacle race. 4pm. Lost Valley Ski AreaAuburn, ME, .more
Haunted Happenings at Shelburne Museum
Haunted Happenings promises a day of Family Fun, but since there’s no explanation, we don’t know if its The Manson Family or the Waltons. Shelburne MuseumShelburne, VT, .more
Ben & Jerry’s Halloween Festival
The website for Ben & Jerry’s factory here in Waterbury lists only a Halloween Festival with no details, but I suspect it involves some pretty tasty ice cream.11am-4pm. Waterbury, VT, .more
Rutland Halloween Parade
Pre-Parade Party features rock climbing, a bounce house for kids, and free hot chocolate and popcorn. 4-6 pm. Madison StreetRutland, VT, .more
Haunted Forest
The Haunted Forest combines outdoor theater, special effects, the magic of the night forest, and the spirit of Halloween for audiences of all ages. Performances are at the Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston, Vermont. Catamount Outdoor Family CenterWilliston, VT, .more
Family Halloween at Billings Farm and Museum
Horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin carving, ‘not so scary’ storytelling, and costume parades round out this event. 10am-5pm. Route 12 & River RoadWoodstock, VT, .more
Also Fun
Gore Farm Autumn Fest
This wagon ride is meant for little kids. Come with a costume and be not-so-spooky! Live music, stories, refreshments. 1-4pm. Gore PlaceWaltham, MA, .more
Cosmic Loops: Music Beneath the Stars
Man, this looks cool. Live music (cello and acoustic guitar) as you soar through nebulas, galaxies, and star systems in a comfy chair in the charles Hadyn Planetarium. Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, MABoston, MA, .more
Canstruction: Build Out Day
It’s a charity competition where people construct unique, colossal structures made entirely from canned goods. Not bad at all! BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Suite 200Boston, MA, –.more
Alfred Russel Wallace Day
Explore the HMNH galleries and see a one-day-only display of Wallace-related specimens and objects from the Museum’s zoological collections. 11am-4pm. Harvard Museum of Natural HistoryCambridge, MA, .more
Boston Film Festival
Although I’m no big fan of indoor events, the Boston Film Festival draws several celebrities and directors, and comes with afterparties. This year, Andy Garcia, Vinessa Shaw and Angela sun will attend. Revere HotelBoston, MA, –.more
Boston Arm Wrestling Dames
Watch funny female characters fight for the ultimate arm wrestling championship. 7pm. Club OberonCambridge, MA, .more
Arlington International Film Festival
This film fest comes with socializing and filmmaker Q&As. Not bad for an indoor event. Regent TheatreArlington, MA, –.more
Boston Asian American Film Festival: Ideas in Motion
I’m not a big fan of sitting in the dark, but festivals with actors, directors and Q&A sessions make them worth a look. And this year, special guest, Ang Lee, on Oct. 24th at Brattle Theatre. Ang Lee, Academy Award and Oscar winning director (Life of Pi, Brokeback Mountain, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon), will be on hand to introduce his Oscar and Golden Globe nominated film The Wedding Banquet! Various LocationsCambridge, MA, –.more
Boston Vegetarian Festival
Enjoy the vegetarian delicacies they will give you. There will be talks, and even cooking lessons. Reggie Lewis Athletic CenterBoston, MA, –.more
SuperGroup: A great night for recovery!
It’s Right Turn’s benefit concert featuring Joan Osborn and Paula Cole. Yay? 7pm. RoyaleBoston, MA, .more
The Zombie Maker!
Learn how to become a better zombie. I mean, a better looking zombie, we all know the undead have no manners! 5pm. The Center for Arts at the ArmorySomerville, MA, .more
Boston Kidney Walk
Another great reason to get out of bed early on a Sunday morning is a walk to support the National Kidney Foundation. Walk begins at 9:30am. Canal ParkCambridge, MA, .more
Halloween Horror Movie Marathon
Can you survive watching 7 horror films one after another? Challenge accepted! Midnight. The Coolidge TheatreBrookline, MA, .more
Wagon Rides at the Gore Farm Autumn Fest
Gore Place will have scarecrows on display, hay rides, and live music. Mostly for kids, but everyone can enjoy Halloween. 1-4pm. Gore PlaceWaltham, MA, .more
National Chemistry Week Celebration
Multiple Chemistry related events will be helpd at this museum. Creating a battery is on of them! 1-5pm. Museum of ScienceBoston, MA, .more
Central SCARE Window Painting Contest!
Come paint windows in Central Square businesses. Basic paint colors will be provided for painters and all paintings must have a fun and family-friendly, all age ‘Halloween’ theme. Windows of Participating Central
Square BusinessesCambridge, MA, –.more
An Evening with Seth Goldman
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T) welcomes Seth Goldman, co-founder and TeaEO of Honest Tea and Harvard College alum, to discuss his new business book in comic format, Mission in a Bottle @ The Honest Guide to Doing Business Differently @ and Succeeding,. The Loeb Drama CenterCambridge, MA, .more
5K Walk for the Blind
What can I say? It’s a nother walk that fund raises for a good cause. This one fights blindness. 9am. Artesani ParkBrighton, MA, .more
Murder Mystery Train
Where’s Mr. Holmes when we need him Well, I guess you’ll have to solve this murder on your own! Conway Sceninc RailroadNorth Conway, NH, –.more
Tolkien Walk in the Woods
Tolkien was the author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books. This is a guided tour with book readings. 1-3pm. Ravenswood ParkGloucester, MA, .more
Essex Clamfest
They better have a really really good clam chowder ‘casue I’m not convinced by ther generic ‘entertainment’ announcement. 11am-4pm. Shepard Memorial ParkEssex, MA, .more
Stargazing at Notchview
Outdoor astronomy events are great! Make this one your excuse to visit the Berkshires for an entire weekend. Dusk-11pm. Notchview Visitor’s CenterWindsor, MA, .more
Provincetown Dance Festival
I love how P-town always has multiple fun and entertaining events. Here’s a 2-day dance festival you can attend. The Provincetown TheaterProvincetown, MA, –.more
Public Stargazing
When you look at the stars, do they look back at you? Come to public stargazing events, every Friday in September and October! 6pm. Frosty Drew Nature Center & ObservatoryCharlestown, RI, –.more
Bring Your Own Improv
Les Misrables at the Ocean State Theatre thru 11/2; Comedy Zone at Showcase in Warwick every Saturday. Warwick Museum of ArtWarwick, RI, .more
South Shore Arts and Craft Festival
South Shore Arts and Craft Festival promises specialty foods and music, but it doesn’t elaborate. But you can’t beat the price: $7 bucks gets you a two day pass, so there must be a lot of stuff to see. South Shore Expo Center, Natalie WayPlymouth, MA, .more
Newport Food Truck Festival
The Food Truck Festival is rolling into to the Newport Yachting Center o6 Saturday, 11am-5pm with everything from the Happy Taco, Shuckin’ Truck and Garbo Lobstah to the The Whoo(pie) Wagon! Newport Yachting CenterNewport, RI, .more
Deep Energy Retrofit Workshop
This isn’t a festival, but it sounds like an interesting opportinuty to learn about the green buildings of the future. 8am-4:30pm. Rhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI, .more
Halloween Hike
This is the season for night hikes. In Rhode Island there will be a night hike up to a cemetery to see the full moon just before Halloween. Spooky. 6-8pm. Fisherville Brook Wildlife RefugeExeter, RI, .more
Braintree Pumpkin Festival
Free Pumpkins! Make a Difference Day means you should also donate ‘gently used’ clothing. Apparently that means no rugby uniforms. Braintree, MA, .more
The Great New England BBQ Fest at Wachusett Mountain
What is a good BBQ fest without an oyster shucking competition? Luckily, Wachusett’s will have both, along with crafts, a chili competition, music, and other festival stuff. 10/26,27, 10am-5pm. Wachusett MountainPrinceton, MA, –.more
Performance
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet to Club Caf
A modern Romeo & Juliet, a political drama told alongside contemporary pop music. This 90-minute version cuts the script down while leaving the remaining words unaltered, and sets the show to pop music. Club CafeBoston, MA, –.more
Right Turn’s Benefit Concert SUPERGROUP
The 8th Annual 2013 SuperGroup Concert to benefit Right Turn Addiction Services October 27th at The Royal features 3 Grammy winners: Trombone Shorty, Joan Osborne, Paula Cole along with Evan Dando of The Lemonheads w/ many more and hosted by Boston Comedy Legend Steve Sweeney. RoyaleBoston, MA, .more
West Musical Performance
Here’s a live musical performance at this popular sculpture museum. It will be followed by a brief artist talk and light refreshments. 5:30pm. deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond RdLincoln, MA, .more
Travel
Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Come get your pumpkins, you’re going to need them for Halloween! 9am-5:30pm. Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry FarmSharon, CT, –.more
West Haven Restaurant Week
This is purely commercial, but I guess you can take advantage of the ‘specials’ they offer during this week. Various LocationsWest Haven, CT, –.more
City-wide Open Studios
The talented people of New Haven will leave their doors open during October. It’s your chance to say hi to them! All overNew Haven, CT, –.more
Apple Harvest Festival
Apples! Apples! Come get your fresh apples! Pick your own to bring home. 9am-5:30pm. Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry FarmSharon, CT, –.more
Walktober
Whoa! It’s 100 different walking tours for you to choose. That’s a lot of walking! ConnecticutAll Over, , –.more
Wee Faerie Village in the Land of Picture Making
Is this a walking tour? Is this a fairy tale? It’s BOTH! 2013:. Florence Griswold MuseumOld Lyme, CT, –.more
Silent Movie Concert
A Halloween celebration for all ages. Wear your creepiest costume and watch this silent film with live organ accompaniment! 7:30pm. Christ School Church of the ArtsNorwich, CT, .more
FurFright
It’s one of the weirdest conventions I’ve seen. People come dressed as furry animals and party for 3 days. It’s also a fund raiser for actual furry animals. Crowne Plaza CromwellCromwell, CT, –.more
Wadsworth Haunted Mansion Costume Bash
Dancing, food, cocktails, your usual costume ball to raise money for this cool old estate. 7-11:59pm. Tickets not sold at the door. Middletown, CT, .more
Hobgoblin Fair
It’s a non-scary walk for kids 3-8. Park rangers will dress as furry animals and there will be food. Two programs, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm. Roaring Brook Nature CenterCanton, CT, .more
Salem Apple Festival
Not a fan of Halloween? Don’t worry, here’s an Apple fest for you to enjoy. 9am. Congregational Church of SalemSalem, CT, .more
Spooky Nature Trail
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 CenterMystic, CT, –.more
Museum After Dark and Costume Party
Here’s a costume dance party in a museum with a DJ. They will have collaborative art projects too! 8-11pm. New Britain Museum of American ArtNew Britain, CT, .more
Danbury Halloween on the Green
There’s not much information on this year’s Halloween spectacular, but in the past there were costume parades & pumpkin decorating, magicians, music, costume prizes. 2-4pm. Town GreenDanbury, CT, .more
Mad Monster March and Scarecrow Kingdom
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) or see a haunted house (6:30-10pm). Davis ParkDanielson, CT, .more
Niantic Village Halloween Parade
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. Hole-in-the-WallNiantic, CT, .more
5K Pumpkin Run & Kid’s Fun Run
It’s a 5K race with face painting, and a costume contest. It’s cool that this is not an early morning event, too. 12:15pm. Higganum Center Old Fire HouseHigganum, CT, .more
Black Rock Halloween Parade
Gather at 4:30pm at Ellsworth Field and then parade to the library for treats and storytelling ‘for all ages’, which I have learned means ‘for kids ages only’… *pout*. Bridgeport Public Library-Black Rock BranchBridgeport, CT, .more
Harvest on the Harbor Food and Wine Festival
With so many fun outdoor events this week, I don’t know why one would attend to this just to get hammered. Portland, ME, –.more
All Souls’ Walk
I thought souls floated! Well, join this walk and hear the fascinating and sometimes tragic tales of Kennebunk residents from the past. 1-4pm. Brick Store MuseumKennebunk, ME, .more
OgunquitFest
Although this festival is ‘fall’ themed, they do have a haunted house, costume parade, and ghost tours as well as a car show and pumpkin decorating booth. Ogunquit, ME, –.more
Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Fest
This has a great Halloween bundle: Pumpkin carving, a costume parade, live music, treats for kids and games! 12-8pm. L.L. BeanFreeport, ME, .more
Chili & Chowder Cook-off
Feed me Chili now! This cook-off benefits a clean water project in Africa. Speaking of water, you’re probably going to need some at this event. 12-2pm. Bridgton Community Center, Depot StreetBridgton, ME, .more
Great Maine Apple Day
Not only you get to eat apples and drink cider. They will also have educational workshops and talks. 10am-4pm. Common Ground Education CenterUnity, ME, .more
Wake up in the Barnyard
You get to help with farm chores: Hunt for eggs, brush the cows, and turn out the turkeys while finding out what makes Coggeshall Farm’s animals so special. 9am. Every Saturday in October. Coggeshall Farm Museum, Poppasquash RoadBristol, RI, –.more
LEGO Contest & Exhibit
Weekend-long Lego Exhibition featuring Contest Winners! Oct 25-27th Submissions due 10/23. Brattleboro MuseumBrattleboro, VT, –.more
Pumpkins in the Park
How quaint, a pumpkin carving party in the park for children. Bring a pumpkin to carve, a little imagination and a lot of carving enthusiasm. The carvers, stencils, markers, and decorations will be supplied. The evening will end with a lighting of the pumpkins. 6-8pm. Dorset Park, Swift Street Ext.South Burlington, VT, .more
Spooky Woodstock
Woodstock Vermont is not where the music festival was held (sorry). But, they are holding a Halloween festival with a cemetery tour, organ music, and movie clips, and much more! time TBA. Woodstock History CenterWoodstock, VT, .more
Pinhole Camera Workshop
Build your own pinhole camera and learn how to develop your images in the two day workshop over two weekends. 10am-12pm. Artistree CenterWoodstock, VT, –.more
Halloween Attractions
Halloween Attractions – click map above to set region
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The Haunted Ship aboard the USS SalemQuincy, MA
7-10pm. After 10pm, only with reservation. Haunted house on a submarine! Also less scary “Family Days” on 10/19, 10/20, 10/16, 10/27. Inexpensive and great location, but the actors aren’t trying that hard, and the décor is only OK. 739 Washington Street, 617-479-7900.
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Haunted Hayride at Wilson FarmLexington, MA
It’s a spooky but never scary daytime Halloween hay ride for kids. Weekends: 10:30AM to 4:30PM, Mondays & Fridays: 3PM to 4:45PM, Thursdays: 12:30PM to 4:45PM. 10 Pleasant St., 781-862-3900.
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Frightful Fridays!Waltham, MA
This historic mansion has tours that get spooky with Halloween stories. 7pm, 8:30pm. 52 Gore Street, 781-894-2798.
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Zombie Invasion! with Nerf toysBurlington, MA
What the hell is this? Soft boffer weapons, a zombie holocaust, sounds fun! 7-9pm. Register. Two events this yeer. 103 Terrace Hall Ave, 781-270-4800.
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Haunted HayridesBrookline, MA
Not so scary rides for little kids. One night only. Must pre-register! 6pm. Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course
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Pru Boo at the Prudential CenterBoston, MA
11am-1pm. One day event. With a magician, kids stuff and kids can trick or treat which means “visit our stores”. Kids Concert with Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys at 2pm. 800 Boylston Street, 800-SHOP-PRU.
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The 7-1-5 Haunted HouseCanton, MA
hours not specified. The Village shoppes Canton, 95 Washington Street
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Hanson’s Farm Haunted Farm & HayrideFramingham, MA
Fri & Sat, 7-10pm. 20 Nixon Rd, 508-877-3058.
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Halloween Prowl at Moose Hill Wildlife SanctuarySharon, MA
Non-scary forest walk and campfire. Early evenings. Pre-register. 293 Moose Hill Street, 781-784-5691.
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Witch Mansion Haunted HouseSalem, MA
Open daily at 11am. Extended hours during October. Museum Place Mall, 2 East India Square, 978-825-1300.
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Count Orlok’s Nightmare GallerySalem, MA
Daily 10am-6pm. Special happenings from 10/11 to 10/13. 285 Derby Street, 978-740-0500.
Fridays and Saturdays 8-Midnight, Sundays and Halloween Night 6:30-10pm. Forest River Park
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Haunted Movie Series on Salem CommonSalem, MA
Outdoor movies! Bring a blanket. 6:30pm. Free! Salem Common
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Cry Innocent!Salem, MA
Performance. Loved it. Shows mostly Mon-Sun 1:30pm and 2:30pm. Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, 978-867-4767.
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Legacy of the Hanging Judge & Spirit of the Gables (re-enactment)Salem, MA
7:30-9:30 thru Oct 11, then 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.
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Eerie Evenings at the Witch HouseSalem, MA
Ghost stories. Every 20 minutes from 6pm to 10pm. Corwin House, 310 Essex Street, 978-744-8815.
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Carnival on Derby StreetSalem, MA
Step right up to Fiesta Shows while visiting Salem and act your age somewhere else! Games, rides and all the fun rolled up in one! Mon-Fri 2-9pm, Weekends 12pm-10pm. Derby Street, 978.741.3252.
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Haunting of Hammond CastleGloucester, MA
Huge lines, arrive early! Park free 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. Fri & Sat 7-11pm. 80 Hesperus Ave, 978-283-2080.
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Crescent Farms Haunted Corn MazeHaverhill, MA
10/25 Hayride, 10/26 & 10/27 Corn field maze haunted with actors. 140 Willow Avenue, 978-914-3158.
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Central ScareLynn, MA
6-8pm. One night only. Lynn Arts, 25 Exchange Street, 781-598-5244.
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Salem Halloween Happenings & Year-Round AttractionsSalem, MA
Haunted houses. Frankenstein’s Laboratory, The Haunted Witch Village (Salem Witch Village).
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Witch’s WoodsWestford, MA
Haunted house. 6:30-10:30pm. Hayrides at 7:00pm. Nashoba Ski, 978-692-3033.
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Barrett’s Haunted MansionAbington, MA
Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6:00 pm. Monday-Thursday 6:30 pm Blackout events on 10/16 and 10/22. 1235 Bedford St, 781-871-4573.
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Braintree Haunted HouseBraintree, MA
Haunted house. 6-10pm. And “Not so scary” night Oct 24, 6-9pm. 26 Plain Street, 781-848-6582.
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Pumpkins Aglow at Edaville RailroadCarver, MA
Haunted train ride. Non-spooky for kids. 4-9pm. Edaville Railroad, Pine Street, 508-866-8190.
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Zombie ApocalypseAbington, MA
A 25,000 square foot city infested with zombies. 7-11:30pm. 1437 Bedford Street, 781-878-1093.
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Factory of TerrorFall River, MA
Haunted house. Rt 195E to exit 5. Left off exit. Behind Dunkin Donuts. See website coupon. Mostly Fri-Sat 6:30-11pm. Flashlight nights scarier with much lower lighting! 18 Pocasset Street
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Asylum of HorrorFall River, MA
Haunted house. See website for coupons. 7-10pm but to 11pm most nights. Anawan St., 508-324-7709.
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Ghoulie ManorTaunton, MA
Haunted house in a mall. Silver City Galleria Mall, 2 Galleria Mall Drive, 508-591-3327.
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Lakeville Haunted HouseLakeville, MA
Haunted house. 6:30pm, last tickets sold 10pm. Rain or shine. Walking tours start at 7pm. 28 Precinct Street, 508-923-0053.
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Haunted Rail YardFall River, MA
Haunted house. Admission $5. Fri & Sat 6-10pm, Sun 6-9pm. Fall River, MA, 508-674-9340.
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Friendly Haunted Woods at Winslow FarmNorton, MA
Haunted walks both scary for adults and non-scary for kids. $10. Mostly Fri 6-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 12-9pm. 37 Eddy Street, 508-285-6451.
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Spooky Acres Haunted HayrideMillbury, MA
7-10pm. Haunted Hayride. 23 Herricks Lane, 774-276-2241 or 508-865-5061.
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Haunt for HungerBlackstone, MA
12-6 p.m. and 7-11 p.m. Haunted walking trail, bake sale. One night only. 181 Elm St.
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Factory of TerrorWorcester, MA
Fri & Sat 6:30-11pm, Thur & Sun 6:30-9:30pm. 344 Franklin Street
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Fright Fest at Six Flags New EnglandAgawam, MA
Haunted house as part of largest amusement park in New England. Sat-Sun 12-10pm, Sun 12-9pm, Fri 6-11pm. 1623 Main Street, 413-786-9300.
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Echo Hill Orchards Haunted HayridesMonson, MA
6:30pm thru 9pm or 10pm. Somewhat kid-friendly. Not super spooky. 101 Wilbraham Road, 413-267-3303.
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Haunted Hay Rides at McCray’s FarmSouth Hadley, MA
Haunted train ride. It’s just for kids. Look Park, 300 North Main Street, 413-584-5457.
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Trick or Treat HayridesWilbraham, MA
2013 Pumpkin Festival Oct 13. Ride is haunted but non-scary for kids. Smolak Farms, 315 S. Bradford St, 413-599-0010.
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Haunted House at Camp ShepardWestfield, MA
They will have an event for kids event then Haunted House. Two nights only. No info on the web, so I called to confirm. 370 Northwest Road, 413-568-8631 x322.
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The Haunting of Barrett ParkLeominster, MA
7-11pm. Last tickets sold at 10pm. $10/person. Barrett Park, 40 Barrett Parkway, 978-534-7529.
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Fright Tours at Edith Wharton’s The MountLenox, MA
Fridays at 5:45pm and 7pm. Bring a flashlight. Partly outdoors. 2 Plunkett St, 413-551-5111.
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13 Nights at JiminyHancock, MA
At a ski resort. Is a ski lift ride included? 6:30-10:30pm. Jiminy Peak, 37 Corey Rd, 413-738-5500.
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Village Mire Yard HauntSouth Yarmouth, MA
This is just a private yard display, not a real haunted house, but they have actors on 10/31. 43 Captain Daniel Rd
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Halloween KidsFestEast Falmouth, MA
It’s not a haunted house anymore. They have Hallowwen related events, though. Tony Andrews Farm, 394 Old Meeting House, 508-527-0189.
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Harvest of HorrorsEast Falmouth, MA
Not a haunted house anymore. It’s hay rides now. 6:30-9pm. $10. Tony Andrews Farm, 394 Old Meeting House, 508-563-3378.
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Ghost TownProvincetown, MA
A haunted attraction with a selection of horror topics. 7-11pm. Aquarium Mall, 207 Commercial Street, 508-487-9601.
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Haunted LabyrinthCranston, RI
Open 7:00pm until the last person screams. Admission: $10.00. Rejoice in Hope Youth Center, 804 Dyer Avenue, 401-942-6571 or 401-943-8686.
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Haunted Hill at Diamond Hill State ParkCumberland, RI
Fri & Sat 7-10pm. Sun 7-9pm. 4097 Diamond Hill, 401-728-2400 or 401-334-9996.
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Scary AcresHope, RI
Haunted corn field maze at a local farm. Friday-Sunday, dusk to 10pm. Confreda’s Greenhouses and Farm, 2150 Scituate Av, 401-827-5000.
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Trails to TerrorWakefield, RI
Haunted hayride and forest trail. Ticket sales 6:30-10pm. 4235 Tower Hill Rd (Rt 1), 401-792-8188.
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Field of ScreamsWest Greenwich, RI
Thursday & Sunday: 6:30PM – 9:00PM Friday & Saturday: 6:30PM – 10:00PM. 3 attractions. Website coupon. Outdoors, call if bad weather. 179 Plain Meeting House Road, 401-884-7369.
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Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular at Roger Wiliams Park ZooProvidence, RI
5,000 pumpkins, kid stuff. Kids in costume get in 1/2 price. Ticket sales 6-10pm. Closes 11pm. They stay open for 1 extra hour on Saturdays. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, 401-785-3510.
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Daggett Farm Haunted TunnelPawtucket, RI
Fri-Sat, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Slater Park, 401 Newport Avenue, 401-728-0500 x252.
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Terror in Rhode IslandCranston, RI
It’s a Halloween party on 10/4 Then, Fri & Sat 6-11 pm , Sun 6-10pm, Kids events on 10/20 & 10/27. LIGHTS OUT on 11/2. Mulligan’s Island, 1000 New London Avenue
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Fortress of Nightmares at Fort AdamsNewport, RI
Haunted house at an old military fort, 2 haunted attractions. 6pm-10pm with Ghost Hunts beginning at 10:30pm. Fort Adams State Park, 1 Lincoln Drive, 401-841-0707.
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Ghost Town Spooktacular AdventureJefferson, NH
Day and nights at this amusement park. Admission is $19.95. 1492 Presidential Highway, 603-586-4592.
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Fright KingdomNashua, NH
Haunted woods walk. Fri-Sat 7pm-midnight. Sun 7-10pm. 12 Simon Street
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Harvest of Horror at Chamingfare FarmCandia, NH
4 different attractions, viewed from a horse-drawn wagon. tours 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm. 774 High Street, 603-483-5623.
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Haunted OverloadLee, NH
Haunted house. Empty house day haunts. Must buy tix in advance. 12-5pm. Then 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9pm. DeMeritt Hill Farm, 66 Lee Road, 603-868-2111.
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Spooky World / Nightmare New EnglandLitchfield, NH
Ticket sales 6-10pm, but 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.
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Morbid MountainGilford, NH
Haunted Houses at the grounds of ski area Gunstock Mountain. 7-10:30pm. Morbid 5k Race on 10/13 at 8am. 719 Cherry Valley Road, 603-293-4341 x164.
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Haunted AcresCandia, NH
Rt 93N to ex 7, Rt 101E, ex 8, left off exit. Dragway straight ahead.Three attractions & forest walk. Rain or shine. 9/28 – 10/12 6-11pm, Then 6/10pm. Liquid Planet, 446 Raymond Road, 603-483-2200.
Board the ski lift for a Halloween experience on the ride up and on the peak! 6:30-11pm. 1 Skimobile Rd, 603-356-5544.
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Canobie Lake ScreeemfestSalem, NH
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”! Fri, Sat to 11pm. 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.
Ghosts on the Banke at Strawbery BankePortsmouth, NH
Aimed mainly at kids, at this re-enactment village. 6-8pm. Marcy Street, 603-422-7514.
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Pumpkintown USAEast Hampton, CT
Hayride through “town” of pumpkin dioramas, Daily,10am-5pm. Looks small but adorable. 93 East High Street, 860-267-0143.
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Haunted Isle at the Shore Line TrolleyEast Haven, CT
7-10pm. Last ride leaves at 10pm. Trolley carries you through haunted woods. 17 River St, 203-467-6927.
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Stew Leonard’s Halloween HayrideDanbury, CT
M-F 3pm-dusk, SS 10:30am-dusk. Not-so-scary, for kids. Stew Leonard’s Danbury Store, 99 Federal Road, 203.790.8030.
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Halloween Hay Bale TheaterDanbury, CT
5:45pm. Movie starts at 6pm. Stew Leonard’s Danbury Store, 99 Federal Road, 203.790.8030.
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Witches Dungeon Classic Movie MuseumBristol, CT
It’s not a haunted house, but it’s seasonsal – a wax museum of horror movie icons! 7-10pm. 90 Battle St, 860-583-8306.
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Dark ManorBaltic, CT
Thu-Sat 6:30pm-12am, Sun 6:30pm-11pm. Matinees 10/14, 10/19, 10/25. 25 Main St, 860-822-TOMB.
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The Haunted GraveyardBristol, CT
Multiple scenarios (including a graveyard!) Fri, Sat & Sun 5pm to unknown. Lake Compounce, 822 Lake Avenue, 860-583-3300.
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Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at the Mark Twain HouseHartford, CT
Haunted tours of the Mark Twain Museum at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm. Reserve well in advance. 351 Farmington Avenue, 860-247-0998.
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Haunted Hay Rides at Fairview Tree FarmShelton, CT
7-10pm. 484 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, 203-944-9090.
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The Trail of TerrorWallingford, CT
Outdoor woods halloween attraction. Speed Pass tix available. Fri-Sat 7-11pm, Sun 7-10pm. Arrive early, may sell out early. 60 North Plains Highway
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Haunted Miniature GolfFarmington, CT
Timing varies. Some daytimes. Not very scary, but it’s mini-golf, and they have ice cream! October 17, 18, 24 & 25 4pm-9pm, October 19 & 26 from 11am-9pm, October 20 & 27 11am-8pm. 1048 Farmington Ave, 860-677-0118.
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Haunted Zipline ToursMiddletown, CT
Zipline through the trees at dark with spooky sound & light effects. Reserve in advance. 6:30pm. 2011 South Main St, 860-638-4754.
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Howl-O-Ween & Boo at the Zoo at Beardsley ZooBridgeport, CT
This zoo adds a haunted hayride and other such Halloweeny events. For kids. 6:30-10pm. 1875 Noble Ave, 203-394-6565.
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Sights & FrightsMystic, CT
Storytelling for kids, but separate storytelling for adults. Scary locations in this 19th century village. 6-9:30pm. Costume parade daily 7:30pm. Mystic Seaport 75, Greenmanville Ave, 860-572-0711.
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Flamig Farm Halloween HayridesWest Simsbury, CT
7:00 – 9:30 pm on Friday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm on Saturday Must buy tix in advance. Flamig Farm, 7 Shingle Mill Road, 860-658-5070.
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Woodbury Lions Club Haunted HayrideWoodbury, CT
7pm. Haunted hayride. 14 School Street, 203-263-4314.
Educational cemetery tour with live re-enactors. Or ARE they alive? Every 15 minutes, 10/9, 10/25, 10/27, tours will leave from 6-8:45 p.m. (Sunday 5-7:45). North Cemetery, North Main Street, 860-521-5362.
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A Haunting at Mill HillNorwalk, CT
This lantern tour is most likely historic as well as spooky! Tours 6pm, 7:30pm, 9pm. Mill Hill Park, 2 East Wall Street, 203-846-0525.
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Nightmare on Wolcott StreetWaterbury, CT
Haunted House wit 55 rooms of terror. Fri 6pm-1am, Sat 5pm-1am, Sun 5pm-12am. 1058 Wolcott St, 203-754-5000.
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Children’s Halloween VillageNaugatuck, CT
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. 5:30-7:30pm. Naugatuck Park Department, 203-720-7071.
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New London Halloween TownNew London, CT
6-10pm. One night only. 28 State St
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The Gauntlet Night RideMechanic Falls, ME
Dusk to 11pm. 125 Pigeon Hill Rd, 207-998-3259.
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Haunted Grandview ManorSanford, ME
7-9pm. Kids non-scary night Oct 17 & 24. 13 Grandview Ave
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Destination HauntLebanon, ME
Cemetery, trail, and two buildings. Time varies. Check their calendar. 249 Lord Rd, 207-351-5443.
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Night Terrors Haunted Woods WalkKittery, ME
Haunted trail with featured themes ever weekend. 6:30-10pm. 506 Blue Start Memorial Highwa, 207-451-9279.
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The Junkins Haunted EstateKittery, ME
6:30-9pm. Private home, not an “attraction”, but they claim it’s the largest on the east coast. Adult must be present for kids to attend. Free. 87 Wilson Road
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The HauntingParsonsfield, ME
6:30-9:30pm. 504 North Road, 603-539-5233.
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Fright at The FortProspect, ME
5:30 to 9pm. Last ticket 8:30pm. Same time as nearby Ghostport event. Fort Knox, 711 Fort Knox Road, 207-469-6553.
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Ghost Train at Boothbay Railway VillageBoothbay, ME
Haunted steam train rides in the evening. 586 Wiscasset Road, 207 633-4727.
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Halloween Haunted HouseSkowhegan, ME
6:30-8:30pm. Is this the same as the haunted hayride?? Skowhegan Municipal Building, 207-474-6901.
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United Volunteers of Maine Haunted HouseAugusta, ME
Haunted house. 6:30-8:30pm or later. The Augusta Marketplace Mall, 781-749-7800.
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Ghosts of Freeport’s PastFreeport, ME
Walking tours with ghost stories! 6-8pm. Cemetery at West Street, 207-627-4471.
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Kenduskeag Haunted HouseHaunted Grandview Manor
7pm-12am. Rain or shine. Galen Cole Memorial Ball Field, Levant Road, 207-991-3236 or 207-884-7140 or 207-991-3533 or 207-852-6271.
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Haunted WalksMexico, ME
They moved the event to the Rec Center, and they have planned to make it even better! River Valley Recreation Center, 207-364-7971.
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The Haunted ForestWilliston, VT
Forest walk with 1,000 lit pumpkins. Evening shows hourly Thu 7-9pm, Fri 7-10pm, Sat 6-10pm. Kids matinee Oct 26. Kick-off party 9/27. Catamount Family Center, 592 Governor Chittenden Rd, 802-238-0923.
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Throckmorton Manor Haunted Hay Ride and Spook WalkFerrisburgh, VT
6pm to whenever. Right off Route 7 near Rokeby Museum, 802-373-9322, 802-375-4680.
Mon-Fri 3pm-Dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-Dusk. Night MAze in OCtober til 9pm. 92 Route 2, 860-886-MAZE.
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Plasko’s Farm Corn MazeTrumbull, CT
Daily 9am-6pm, Reservations by school groups during weekdays. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 670 Daniels Farm Rd, 203-268-2716.
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Foster Family Farm Corn MazeSouth Windsor, CT
9/14-10/31 Sep weekends, then weekdays during October.10am-6pm Night begins 9/20 Fri-Sat 10am-9:30pm. Last ticket 9pm. Bring a flashlight. 90 Foster Street, 860-648-9366.
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Fair Weather Acres Corn MazeRocky Hill, CT
Fridays 2-6 pm Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm. Last ticket sold at 4:30pm. Fair Weather Acres, 1146 Cromwell Ave, 860-529-6755.
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Castle Hill Farm Corn MazeFairfield, CT
Corn Maze: 9/21, 9/22, 9/28 & 9/29. Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze: October 4th to 31st, Weekends: 10am to 6pm, Week Days: 1pm to 5pm. Castle Hill, 25 Sugar Lane, 203-426-5487.
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Jones Family Farm Corn MazeShelton, CT
Open for pumpkin picking daily. No mention of the maze on their site yet. They confirmed they will have it ready before the pumpkin season, though. Daily 10:00am – 5:30pm. 606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, 203-929-8425.
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Scantic Valley Farm Corn MazeSomers, CT
11am-dusk. 327 Ninth District Rd, 860-749-3286.
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Ekonk Hill Corn MazeSterling, CT
Sept-Oct Fri 3pm-dusk; Sat 11am – 10pm, Sun 11am-dusk, Columbus Day 11am – dusk. 227 Ekonk Hill Rd, 860-564-0248.
Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Ends 10/27/2013 Thr and Fr are for gropu reservations. 185 Newport Rd. Rt. 7/11, 207-278-3708.
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Pumpkin Land at Harvest Hill FarmsMechanic Falls, ME
Weekends 10am-6pm. Night Maze opens Friday Night October 4th. Last Ticket Sold at 9:30pm for Night Maze. 125 Pigeon Hill Rd, 207-998-3259.
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Sandy River Farms Corn MazeFarmington, ME
10am-4pm. The Corn Maize will cost $8.00 for adults and children over age 10 and $4.00 for children younger than 10. Children under 3 will be free. Fee includes hayrides and petting zoo. 560 Farmington Falls Rd, 207-778-3835.
9/21-11/2 Sat-Sun, plus Columbus Day (10/14) 10am-6pm. Last ticket sold 5pm. Union Falls Rd, 207-929-4545.
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Schartner Farms Corn MazeBolton, MA
Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Daytimes only. 211 West Berlin Road, 978-779-0212.
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Corn Maze at Hanson’s FarmFramingham, MA
Open 9:00am- 6:00pm 7 Days a week from July to November. 20 Nixon Rd, 508.877.3058.
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Beans & Greens Farm Corn MazeGilford, NH
9am-6pm They stay open until the end of the year! Night mazes are not confirmed yet. 245 Intervale Road, 603-293-2853.
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Moulton Farm Corn MazeMeredith, NH
Daily 8am-6pm. No nights. $6. Trivia questions in the maze. 18 Quarry Road, 603-279-3915.
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Lake Knoll Farm Corn MazeAlton, NH
2013 Weekends Only 11am-5pm. Fridays open only for groups with reservation. 55 Prospect Mountain Rd, 603.776.4830.
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Trombley Gardens Corn MazeMilford, NH
2013: Open daily 9am 6pm. Night mazes during all of October. 9:30pm. 150 North River Road, 603-620-5785.
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Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH
Daily 11am-dusk. 8/1-10/31. No nights. 107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828.
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Coppal House Farm Night MazeLee, NH
8/24 & 25: 10 am to 5 pm. 8/31 9/1: 10 am to 5 pm. 9/2 10 am to 5pm. September: Wed-Fr 12pm to 5pm. Sat-Sun 10 am to 5pm. October: All week. Mo-Fr 12 pm to 5 pm. Sat-Sun 10 am to 5 pm. 9/21 , 10/12 & 10/25 6pm to 8 pm. 118 North River Road (Route 155), 603.659.3572.
Daily 9/7 – 11/3. 30 Valley Road (Rt. 35), 978-777-1245.
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Haunted Cornfield at Connors Farm Corn MazeDanvers, MA
10/4-11/2 Fri, Sat plus Sun 10/13, Thurs 10/31. Dark-11pm. 30 Valley Road (Rt. 35), 978-777-1245.
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Escobar’s Highland Farm Corn MazePortsmouth, RI
8/23-9/2 Everyday, Fri 3:30pm-dusk,Sat 10am-dusk, sun 11am-dusk until 11/3. 251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444 or manager @401-864-1064.
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Sauchuk Farm Corn MazePlympton, MA
Sat & Sun 10am to 6pm. 10/10 & 10/14 10am to 6pm. 10/19 & 10/26 6pm to 9pm. 234 Center Street, 781-585-1522.
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Mike’s Maze at Warner FarmSunderland, MA
10am-5pm. Last ticket sold at 5pm. South Main Street, 413-665-8331.
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Hathaway Farm Corn MazeRutland, VT
Largest in VT. 2013: Sun, Mon, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-9pm. Nights aren’t “haunted”. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 741 Prospect Hill Road, 802.775.2624.
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Gaines Farm Haunted Hayride and Haunted MazeGuilford, VT
Daytime Maze Sat, Sun 11am-5pm; Twilight Maze (non-scary) $7 Sat evenings 9/14-10/5; Haunted Maze $8, 6:30-10PM. Haunted hayride after 10/11. 6343 Coolidge Hwy, 802-257-0409.
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Sam Mazza’s Corn MazeColchester, VT
9/2-10/31, Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 10-5pm. 277 Lavigne Road, 802-655-3440.
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Davis MegaMazeSterling, MA
8/8-11/10 (weather permitting) Thurs-Sun. 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! Flashlight Maze Fridays and Sat starting 9/13. 145 Redstone Hill, 978-422-8888.
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West End Creamery Corn MazeWhitinsville, MA
12am-6pm No nights. 481 Purgatory Road, 508-234-2022.