Oct 9-16, 2012: Corn Maze & Halloween season

10/09/12 by Johnny Monsarrat

Giveaways & Features

Win Edgar Allan Poe: Cemetery Tour

Cambridge, MA
Sat 10/27

Trust me: SEE THIS! Edgar Allan Poe will appear to tell tales like The Tell-Tale Heart at Mount Auburn Cemetery and talk about Longfellow, who is buried there! I have seen Rob Vellela perform and he is fantastic. And I have a pair of tickets to give away! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win. 6pm.,
Cambridge, MA

, Sat 10/27

Win Canobie Lake Park

Salem, NH
Mon 10/1–Sun 10/28

Hey! I have tickets to give away for any Friday or Sunday in October to Canobie Lake Park, with their Oktoberfest & Screeemfest! To win, visit http://bostonevents.org/s/ and email johnny@eventsinsider.com about how you’ve helped spread the word about Events INSIDER. (And thank you!).,
Salem, NH

, Mon 10/1–Sun 10/28

Win Davis MegaMaze & Farmland

Sterling, MA
Sat 9/1–Sat 11/3

I have more tickets to give away to my favorite family farm and my favorite cornfield maze! To win, visit http://bostonevents.org/s/ and email johnny@eventsinsider.com with how you’ve helped spread the word about Events INSIDER! Note, tix are daytime only.,
Sterling, MA

, Sat 9/1–Sat 11/3

Win Beantown Social

Boston, MA
Tue 10/16

Business networking can often feel stuffy and chaotic. Here’s an event that’s truly social, with a laid back approach to meeting high energy people! I have two tickets to give away. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win!,
Boston, MA

, Tue 10/16

Win Remembering the ’40s

Waltham, MA
Sat 10/13

I have 2 pairs of tickets to give away for this tribute to 1940s musicals, radio shows, and Big Band! Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win.,
Waltham, MA

, Sat 10/13

Win King Richard’s Faire

Carver, MA
Sat 9/1–Sun 10/21

Some are giving up and there’s FAR less competition now for my remaining tickets to give away for King Richard’s Faire, the Renaissance/medieval festival with stage acts for adults and kids, jousting, circus acts, and more! To win, visit http://bostonevents.org/s/ and email johnny@eventsinsider.com with how you’ve helped spread the word about Events INSIDER!,
Carver, MA

, Sat 9/1–Sun 10/21

Get the 2012 New England Guide

All Over
Thu 3/1–Mon 12/31

Mention my website to friends and get my 2012-2013 New England Guide, with 700 off-beat destinations including dinosaur footprints, zoos, ziplines, where to go stargazing, and where to find an indoor water park in December!,
All Over,

Thu 3/1–Mon 12/31

Magic Boston – our interview

Boston, MA
Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

Magic has a home now in Boston as part of this ongoing series of Sundays. Click for my interview!,
Boston, MA

, Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

EntreTech Forum: Company Valuation Metrics

Waltham, MA
Tue 10/16

Whether you are giving or receiving investment, the winners are companies with low risk and high potential. Learn how to “value” a small business at this business forum!,
Waltham, MA

, Tue 10/16

Boston’s Largest High-Tech / Business Calendar

All Over
Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

Do you network? Find Boston’s largest calendar of high-tech and business networking events in my free mobile app!,
All Over,

Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

Johnny’s Picks

Revere Beach Pumpkin Festival

Revere, MA
Sat 10/13

This is a small festival, but anything on Revere Beach is lovely. You’ll find music, the ubiquitous face painting, farmers market. Free pumpkins to children under 12 while supplies last. 11am-2pm.,
Revere, MA

, Sat 10/13

Roslindale Day Parade

Roslindale, MA
Sun 10/14

Roslindale is having a parade which doesn’t seem to be affiliated with a festival. You can vote for who gets to march as mayor in the parade by contributing a dollar! They are having a pet contest, and two years ago they had a road race but i don’t see a mention of that this year. 1pm.,
Roslindale, MA

, Sun 10/14

40th Anniv. at Longfellow House

Cambridge, MA
Sat 10/13

Let’s party like its 1775 and meet militia men headquartered with General Washington. 10am-4pm.,
Cambridge, MA

, Sat 10/13

Arlington Open Studios

Arlington, MA
Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Instead of meeting vendors, meet real artists! The Arlington Open Studios is your excuse to stroll around a new area, and the artists generally offer refreshments and good conversation. Help them out by buying their art. 12-5pm.,
Arlington, MA

, Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Stargazing at Boston Nature Center

Mattapan, MA
Mon 10/15

Although I list a lot of stargazing events, few are accessible by subway. Here’s one at the Boston Nature Center! 6-7:30pm.,
Mattapan, MA

, Mon 10/15

Autumnal Astronomy

Lincoln, MA
Sat 10/13

And here’s another just one town west of Waltham. 6:30-9:30pm.,
Lincoln, MA

, Sat 10/13

Pumpkin Chucking Fest

Amesbury, MA
Sun 10/14

Oh no, the carnival’s not coming — how are we going to run this festival? All we have is this catapult… And 500 pumpkins! 1-5pm.,
Amesbury, MA

, Sun 10/14

Harry Potter Day at Escobar’s Corn Maze

Portsmouth, RI
Sat 10/13

What’s better than a cornfield maze? A corn maze with Harry Potter Day! I see that you’re already dressed as a geek. What, that’s not a costume? 12-4pm.,
Portsmouth, RI

, Sat 10/13

New Hampshire TechFest

Windham, NH
Sat 10/13

This science fair is meant for kids, but they’ve incldued an “angry balloons” trebuchet contest. That means catapult! Aaaaah! I really have to see this. I really need to clone myself. 10am-4pm.,
Windham, NH

, Sat 10/13

Corn mazes!

All Over
Thu 8/2–Wed 10/31

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.,
All Over,

Thu 8/2–Wed 10/31

See Halloween events!

All Over
Mon 10/1–Wed 10/31

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.,
All Over,

Mon 10/1–Wed 10/31

Halloween at the Boston Public Library

Boston, MA
Wed 10/10–Wed 10/31

Type “Halloween” into the BPL’s website and you can find lots of cool events for kids. For example, there will be lessons on making a spooky movie (10/10 in Uphams Corner), Halloween crafts (10/22 and 10/29 in Hyde Park, 10/23, 10/26, 10/29 and 10/30 in North End, 10/17 and 10/25 in Allston), spooky stories (10/19 and 10/30 in Faneuil, 10/30 in North End, 10/30 in Allston, 10/27 Hyde Park), and a Halloween parade (10/27 Faneuil). There will also be special events throughout the BPL on 10/31.,
Boston, MA

, Wed 10/10–Wed 10/31

Tour de Somerville

Somerville, MA
Sat 10/13

There’s no better way to get to know your community than on a bike, and this tour will take you all around the perimeter of Somerville. meet at 10am.,
Somerville, MA

, Sat 10/13

Salem Common Family Fun Day

Salem, MA
Sat 10/6–Sun 10/28

Salem is great fun to stroll around in this time of year, even if you don’t go to their attractions. Just on the street there will be inflatables, games, entertainers, fun foods, contests, and more! Mostly weekends. Check calendar.,
Salem, MA

, Sat 10/6–Sun 10/28

Witch Hunter at Pioneer Village

Salem, MA
Sat 10/13–Sat 10/27

Pioneer Village is re-enactment village in Salem, and it’s spooky at night — I’ve been! Now they’re staging a witch hunt. Tours 6pm to close, every 16 minutes.,
Salem, MA

, Sat 10/13–Sat 10/27

Witch City Cruise and Glow Car Show

Salem, MA
Fri 10/12

They’re going to dress their cars in costumes? Another excuse to draw you to Salem this week. 6-8pm.,
Salem, MA

, Fri 10/12

Caps, Capes, and Characters

Salem, MA
Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

The Peabody Essex Museum is worth a visit, and so is Salem — especially during Halloween! These hat-themed events are icing on the cake.,
Salem, MA

, Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Haunted Movies on Salem Common

Salem, MA
Sat 10/6–Sat 10/27

Halloween is made for movies, especially outdoors where it’s spooky! Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Oct. 6), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Oct 13), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Oct 20) and Hocus Pocus (Oct 27). Free! 6:30 PM.,
Salem, MA

, Sat 10/6–Sat 10/27

Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade

Salem, MA
Mon 10/1–Wed 10/31

And Salem is holding tons of other activities, too.,
Salem, MA

, Mon 10/1–Wed 10/31

Howl-O-Ween Pet Walk and Costume Parade

Danvers, MA
Sun 10/14

Frisbee catching dogs? I have to see this! This is some kind of dog walk for charity, with a costume contest, and an obedience competition. 10am.,
Danvers, MA

, Sun 10/14

Halloween Hike at Boo Meadow Brook

Worcester, MA
Fri 10/12–Sat 10/13

This is more of a guided nature walk at night than a haunted forest event, but I went once and it was awesome. Although it’s designed for kids, adults will get a big kick out the live actors portraying forest creatures. It’s not-so-spooky and totally charming. You’ll learn about nature, too. 6:30-8:30pm.,
Worcester, MA

, Fri 10/12–Sat 10/13

Rock and Shock Horror Convention

Worcester, MA
Fri 10/12–Sun 10/14

Danny Trejo and a former drummer from KISS will attend this horror film convention. They’ll have a movie marathon, with a costume contest, vendors room, and celebrities from Aliens, The Walking Dead, Saw, and a Nightmare on Elm Street. It sounds awesome but I still prefer outdoor events.,
Worcester, MA

, Fri 10/12–Sun 10/14

Halloween Family Fun Free-for-All

Newburyport, MA
Sun 10/14

Spooky sea stories for kids, a nature treasure hunt, storytelling, creepy animal demos. 10am-3pm.,
Newburyport, MA

, Sun 10/14

Halloween Lecture and Readings

North Adams, MA
Sat 10/6–Sat 10/27

Unfortunately, it’s indoors, but that’s spooky enough for smaller kids, I guess. It’s a park event which is also indoors, will have readings about Gobekli Tepe (10/6), the Mayan Calendar (10/13), UnNatural History of Halloween (10/20) and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (10/27). 3pm.,
North Adams, MA

, Sat 10/6–Sat 10/27

Dancin’ at the Mansion @ Halloween Party

Lenox, MA
Sat 10/13

I’m not big on indoor Halloween events, but this historic home is sure to host a great one!,
Lenox, MA

, Sat 10/13

World Zombie Day

Pittsfield, MA
Thu 10/11–Sun 10/14

World Zombie Day is October 13 and to celebrate, there will be all kinds of fun things to do in Pittsfield. Unfortunately, this includes a pub crawl (pub crawls get my vote for stupidest event concept ever), but also art shows, a zombie prom, movies, and donating food for charity. (Especially brains.).,
Pittsfield, MA

, Thu 10/11–Sun 10/14

Poe in the Afternoon: A Program for the YA and Adult Audience

Providence, RI
Sun 10/14

An afternoon of horror through films inspired by Edgar Allen Poe. The YA category is people ages 12 to 21, but parents can determine if the films showing are appropriate for their pre-teen children. 1 pm.,
Providence, RI

, Sun 10/14

Pumpkin Party

Milton, NH
Sat 10/13

Everything pumpkin. Pick ’em, carve ’em, bake ’em, dry ’em, roll ’em, hear pumpkin stories and roast seeds over the campfire, and pumpkin games for kids. 10am-3pm.,
Milton, NH

, Sat 10/13

Hudson PumpkinFest

Hudson, NH
Fri 10/12–Sun 10/14

So what is “cow pie bingo”? With a carnival and fireworks, this one claims to be the largest outdoor crafts fair in Southern New Hampshire! It includes a car show, petting zoo, a giant slide, and the ubiquitous face painting.,
Hudson, NH

, Fri 10/12–Sun 10/14

Fireworks at Six Gun City Ghost Town

Jefferson, NH
Sat 10/6–Wed 10/31

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!,
Jefferson, NH

, Sat 10/6–Wed 10/31

North Adams Open Studios

North Adams, MA
Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Go meet artists and buy their art! It’s a nice excuse to visit the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA), the nearby museum of awesomeness.,
North Adams, MA

, Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Tutto Lite

Brookline, MA
Sun 10/14

Ayyyy! It’s a day of Italy at this world-class auto museum. 10am-2pm.,
Brookline, MA

, Sun 10/14

Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Literary Festival

Lowell, MA
Wed 10/10–Sun 10/14

Jack Kerouac is that biker dude who wrote “On The Road”, encouraging wanderlust, and he was born in Lowell, Massachusetts. So this festival celebrates him with tours, a marathon book reading, music, poetry readings, social mixers, and Dead Poets Day.,
Lowell, MA

, Wed 10/10–Sun 10/14

New Hampshire Fall Festival

Portsmouth, NH
Sat 10/13

Strawbery Banke is one of the re-enactment villages in New England. I’ve been and it’s worth seeing, but only if you’ll be doing something else in the area also. This week they’re having a harvest festival, with demonstrations of sheep dogs, oxen teams, and historic manufacturing techniques. 10am-5pm.,
Portsmouth, NH

, Sat 10/13

Stone Age & Primitive Skills Celebration

Deerfield, MA
Sat 10/13

Let’s go Cave Man! At this free event, you can see and learn to use the bola, archery, ice age art, spear throwing, and anthropologically accurate/best-guess cave man music. And you can take the “charging beast challenge” and play ancient hoops. 10am-5pm.,
Deerfield, MA

, Sat 10/13

Jurassic Roadshow

Greenfield, MA
Sat 10/13

Did you know that Western Mass is a hot spot to find real dinosaur footprints and fossils? Here’s an opportunity for you to meet scientists and see fossils. Bring in any rocks you have for their appraisal. 10am-3pm.,
Greenfield, MA

, Sat 10/13

Fall Free-For-All! at Coggeshall Farm Museum

Bristol, RI
Sat 10/13

Free admission is always a good thing, especially when its to a cool museum like Coggeshall Farm Museum. Carve pumpkins & squish apples into cider.,
Bristol, RI

, Sat 10/13

Watch the VP debate at Suffolk

Boston, MA
Thu 10/11

Do you love politics? Come for a discussion and to watch the vice presidential debate. 8pm.,
Boston, MA

, Thu 10/11

Johnny’s nice pranks website

All Over
Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

My friends and I like to play nice pranks. Now I have them all up on a website! Check it out and please blog about it.,
All Over,

Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

Johnny trapped on a mountain at night

All Over
Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

Once I was trapped on a mountain at night, with 90 minutes before complete darkness would leave me blind. How did I survive? Check out my new website and please blog about it!,
All Over,

Sun 1/1–Mon 12/31

E.E. Cummings Celebration

Jamaica Plain, MA
Sun 10/14

The famous poet buried in JP gets a celebration, including a poetry reading with visual effects. (But does it involve a cemetery tour?) 2pm.,
Jamaica Plain, MA

, Sun 10/14

Sudbury Open Studios

Sudbury, MA
Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

An open studios is a great excuse to walk/drive around town meeting real artists (and buying their stuff!) not just vendors.,
Sudbury, MA

, Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Rocktober at NARA Park

Acton, MA
Sat 10/13

An outdoor concert with kids games? Sounds great.,
Acton, MA

, Sat 10/13

Artists Ball at Eliot Hall at Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain, MA
Sat 10/13

Every bar has a “Halloween” event with no creativity that goes like: “We won’t decorate or perform, but if youse guyse want to dress in costume, you might win $50. Come get drunk! That’s living life to the fullest!” Makes me sick. So, I’m not going to list many bar events, but this masquerade ball seems classy and inexpensive.,
Jamaica Plain, MA

, Sat 10/13

October Salon: Public space! and public fun!

Somerville, MA
Wed 10/10

Flash mobs! Pranks! This night of lectures about creative stunts will really get you thinking. 7:30-9:30pm.,
Somerville, MA

, Wed 10/10

Juvenile Diabetes Walk

Boston, MA
Sat 10/13

I don’t know why I list charity walks. There are a ton of them and they all sort of seem generic. But at least it’s outdoors and I’m sure a nice excuse to walk and help people. 10:30am but register earlier.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 10/13

Out of the Darkness

Brighton, MA
Sat 10/13

This is a charity walk to help suicide prevention. Afterwards they’ll have live music and kids activities. Probably uplifting. 10am-12pm.,
Brighton, MA

, Sat 10/13

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

Boston, MA
Sun 10/14

This would be my pick, though, because it involves two of my favorite topics.,
Boston, MA

, Sun 10/14

Neponset Pedal Poker River Run

Dorchester, MA
Sat 10/13

In this fundraiser, as you walk, bike, or run, they give you playing cards and then you play poker with them to win prizes. It’s a fundraiser.,
Dorchester, MA

, Sat 10/13

Light the Night

Boston, MA
Thu 10/11

I always put charity walks to the bottom, because they seem SO UNORIGINAL, but this one takes place at nighttime. Unfortunately, it consists of lapping Boston Common twice, which is hardly a serious walk. So basically it’s one of these things where you nag all your friends to donate, and then you walk less than an hour.,
Boston, MA

, Thu 10/11

Light the Night Walk – Worcester

Worcester, MA
Sun 10/14

Hopefully this charity walk will be more substantive. At least it’s at night. That’s pretty cool. 6:30pm but check in earlier.,
Worcester, MA

, Sun 10/14

Oktoberfest 5K Walk/Run and Kids Fun Run

Acton, MA
Sat 10/13

So basically, you walk and get to meet other people who didn’t want to go to this week’s 6 charity walks. I guess that could be nice. 8:30-11am.,
Acton, MA

, Sat 10/13

Millbury Bicentennial Sock Hop

Millbury, MA
Sat 10/13

I don’t know much about this, but — sock hop! Those of us born after the 1950s can “relive” it.,
Millbury, MA

, Sat 10/13

Ocean Spray Fall Harvest Celebration

Foxborough, MA
Sat 10/13

I wonder how commercial this will be well, I’d love to see pumpkin carving or take a hay ride!,
Foxborough, MA

, Sat 10/13

The Politics of Love by the Humanist Community at Harvard

Cambridge, MA
Sun 10/14

Humanists compare themselves to gay activists fighting for equality. Are they right? Find out at this discussion.,
Cambridge, MA

, Sun 10/14

Children’s Day

Salem, MA
Sat 10/13

This is a kids festival on Salem Common. 10am-5pm. The good news: you’ll find a costume parade and live music. The bad news: it’s run by a religious outreach group, so watch out for pamphlets.,
Salem, MA

, Sat 10/13

Cogswell’s Grant Pumpkin Day

Essex, MA
Sat 10/13

Horse-drawn wagon rides, pumpkin pie eating contest, decorate pumpkins, “craft activities and games”, and try your hand at pressing cider. 11am-4pm.,
Essex, MA

, Sat 10/13

Rockport HarvestFest

Rockport, MA
Sat 10/13

Nearby is a festival Rockport of little interest, but I’m sure it’s completely authentic New Englandy goodness if you just want a relaxing small town experience. It’s something more to do while you’re visiting the North Shore. 10am-6pm.,
Rockport, MA

, Sat 10/13

Weir River Farm Fall Festival

Hingham, MA
Sat 10/13

As usual, these pony rides will be just for kids, *pout pout*. I guess I can enjoy the live music and live livestock. 10am-2pm.,
Hingham, MA

, Sat 10/13

Discover Holyoke Day

Holyoke, MA
Sat 10/13

Nifty! This is like “first night”, where you get admission to dozens of performance venues and activities like workshops and tours.,
Holyoke, MA

, Sat 10/13

Pumpkin Festival and Great Pumpkin Day

Wilbraham, MA
Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

But this one comes with a bbq festival, with live music, hayrides, games, and baking and costume contests! Take a hay ride and go trick or treating, and carve a pumpkin with the pumpkin fairy. (Please let this be a giant gay man dressed as a lumberjack.).,
Wilbraham, MA

, Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Birthday Trail Race & Mountain Fun Walk

Monson, MA
Sun 10/14

Here’s more walking and running unrelated to bugging your friends to donate to charity. 10am.,
Monson, MA

, Sun 10/14

Falmouth Cranberry Harvest and Farm Festival

East Falmouth, MA
Mon 10/8–Sun 10/14

This event was canceled last year and the website has not been updated for this year. However, other sources say ITS ON.,
East Falmouth, MA

, Mon 10/8–Sun 10/14

Wellfleet Oysterfest

Wellfleet, MA
Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

No, that’s not “Taste the Terror”, although that’s certainly what I think of when I contemplate eating an entire oyster, including its digestive tract. “Terroir” means something in French. Something like, “Hey, oysters! Let’s eat some!”.,
Wellfleet, MA

, Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Ballard Park Pumpkin Tour

Newport, RI
Sat 10/13

What a nice excuse to walk through a nature preserve. In this non-scary event, you walk through the woods and find 1,000 carved and decorated pumpkins. 4:30-9pm.,
Newport, RI

, Sat 10/13

Crotched Mountain Center Family Day

Greenfield, NH
Sat 10/13

Learn to fly a kite! 10am-3pm.,
Greenfield, NH

, Sat 10/13

Somersworth Pumpkin Festival

Somersworth, NH
Sat 10/13

Did you say PUMPKIN CATAPULT? And pumpkin bowling, pumpkin smashing, and tons more for kids? Also, they only charge $12 for kids. Adults are FREE! I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before. 10am-4:30pm.,
Somersworth, NH

, Sat 10/13

The New England Amateur Radio Festival

Deerfield, NH
Fri 10/12–Sat 10/13

Yes, little Billy, they have made radios from ham. Now they celebrate, and dance!,
Deerfield, NH

, Fri 10/12–Sat 10/13

Bedford NH Olde Towne Day

Bedford, NH
Sat 10/13

These small towny events can be quite warm and relaxing. No idea the activities, but it’s not hard to guess music, kids stuff vendors right. Wait, what’s this about frogs dropping from the sky??,
Bedford, NH

, Sat 10/13

New England Chili Classic

Manchester, NH
Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Do I want chili? Do I? Yes! Yes I do want chili! How about you?,
Manchester, NH

, Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Regatta

Goffstown, NH
Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Pumpkins by the quantity or quality? Come see the eerily oversized pumpkins.,
Goffstown, NH

, Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Two Rivers Habitat for Humanity Treasure Hunt

Colebrook, NH
Sat 10/13

Hmm this looks suspiciously like one of those scavenger hunts where they send you to retail locations so that you can buy stuff. Oh well. Might be fun. I guess it’s for charity.,
Colebrook, NH

, Sat 10/13

New England Fringe Festival

Roxbury, MA
Sat 9/15–Sat 10/13

This ‘festival’ is really a series of performances, but they seem really creative! They present dance, theatre, storytelling, physical comedy, and even magic. I went once and it was artistically interesting but poorly attended. So help get the word out.,
Roxbury, MA

, Sat 9/15–Sat 10/13

Boston Palestine Film Festival

Boston, MA
Fri 10/5–Sat 10/13

This film festival seems to truly be a festival, not just a series of screenings. It’s still not as cool as going to outdoor events, but they’ll have an opening reception and a few filmmakers appearing to present some of the showings.,
Boston, MA

, Fri 10/5–Sat 10/13

Boston Bike Film Festival

Arlington, MA
Fri 10/12

Bike people are active. That’s why this film fest includes a bicycle trek and social activities, not just sitting in dark rooms.,
Arlington, MA

, Fri 10/12

Harvest Festival and Perennial Divide

Mattapan, MA
Sat 10/13

My first thought seeing this event was, they have events in Mattapan? And greenery? And I almost didn’t list it but I noticed they’ll have a bee-keeping demonstration. OoOoo!! 10am-2pm.,
Mattapan, MA

, Sat 10/13

Green Buildings Open House

All Over
Sat 10/13

And a ton of private homes with green technology are opened to the public, too. Buildings all across New England are open for tours to show off renewable energy and energy conservation features. 10am.,
All Over,

Sat 10/13

Boston Winter Film Festival

Boston, MA
Sat 10/13

Do you fantasize about snowboarding stunts? This is the fest for you! Involves charity somehow.,
Boston, MA

, Sat 10/13

Newton Harvest Fair

Newton, MA
Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

I’ll always pick Halloween events over harvest festivals, but even the small harvest festivals are run by enthusiastic locals and that enthusiasm is infectious.,
Newton, MA

, Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

The Raven’s Trail: A Walking Tour of Poe’s Boston

Boston, MA
Sun 10/14

Edgar Allen Poe, a Bostonian by birth, will be the subject of this walking tour presented by Paul Lewis, Boston College English professor and vice president of the Poe Studies Association. 1pm.,
Boston, MA

, Sun 10/14

Is The International Criminal Court Succeeding?

Cambridge, MA
Wed 10/10

Here’s a serious lecture on an important topic. Hard for me to be flippant about that. 12-1pm.,
Cambridge, MA

, Wed 10/10

Jos Andrs at Harvard

Cambridge, MA
Mon 10/15

Chefs and food experts want to learn youse some culinary knowledge! 7pm.,
Cambridge, MA

, Mon 10/15

Canstruction

Boston, MA
Mon 10/15–Fri 11/2

What does Food Bank, the charity, have a lot of? Canned food! What can you do with cans? Build lots of towers! Engineers & architects compete to build buildings and sculptures. It sounds way more original than yet another charity walk.,
Boston, MA

, Mon 10/15–Fri 11/2

Tully Lake Triathlon

Royalston, MA
Sat 10/13

As if a marathon isn’t enough! Bike and paddle as well. (I’d go just to watch.).,
Royalston, MA

, Sat 10/13

Pittsfield CityJazz Festival

Pittsfield, MA
Thu 10/4–Sat 10/13

Beep Boop Ooo Wap. That’s me singing a jazzy tune. For a week though, Pittsfield will have real musicians.,
Pittsfield, MA

, Thu 10/4–Sat 10/13

Infinite Possibilities from Finite Space

Cambridge, MA
Fri 10/12–Sun 10/14

Shapeless but comforting, these photographs are the feature of a reception that is also a studio’s grand opening.,
Cambridge, MA

, Fri 10/12–Sun 10/14

Homesick and Happy: How Time Away From Parents Can Help a Child Grow

Waltham, MA
Wed 10/10

This free talk about parenting is part of a new lecture series that one of our Events INSIDERs asked me to mention. 7pm.,
Waltham, MA

, Wed 10/10

Westwood PumpkinFest

Westwood, MA
Sat 10/13

These tiny events can be fun sometimes. 10am-2pm.,
Westwood, MA

, Sat 10/13

Performance

Macbeth – our review

Medford, MA
Sat 10/6–Sun 11/4

It’s Shakespeare. It’s a tragedy. Click to read our interview!,
Medford, MA

, Sat 10/6–Sun 11/4

Blood Rose Rising – our review

Cambridge, MA
Fri 10/5–Sun 11/18

Most theatre shows are the same thing every time. This is more like an ongoing TV series, not improvised but written, done live. Click for our review!,
Cambridge, MA

, Fri 10/5–Sun 11/18

The Revenants: a Zombie Play…with Brains!

Boston, MA
Thu 10/11–Sat 10/20

When starvation comes, does love die? ROWRRR!!,
Boston, MA

, Thu 10/11–Sat 10/20

Gaslight

Winchester, MA
Fri 10/5–Sun 10/14

It’s “the Victorian Thriller”! I wish I had kept the press release as detaisl are not listed on the website.,
Winchester, MA

, Fri 10/5–Sun 10/14

Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival

Plymouth, MA
Fri 10/12–Sun 10/14

This “festival” seems to be purely performance. But hey, it’s comedy.,
Plymouth, MA

, Fri 10/12–Sun 10/14

Travel

The Connecticut Renaissance Faire

Hebron, CT
Sat 9/29–Sun 10/28

As if you need an excuse to go to New England’s oldest rennaisance fair. If you do though, Harvest Fest can be it.,
Hebron, CT

, Sat 9/29–Sun 10/28

Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia

South Windsor, CT
Mon 10/15–Tue 10/16

An “encampment” is when military re-enactors from old timey days camp outside both for fun and to educate visitors. Check it out!,
South Windsor, CT

, Mon 10/15–Tue 10/16

Fall Festival Tyme at Blue Slope Museum

Franklin, CT
Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Remember the good ol’ 1800s? Witness demonstrations by working draft horses, steer and donkeys; spinning, weaving and blacksmithing; crafts displays, a pie eating contest, wagon rides, antique cars, tractors, engines, and trucks, jewelry making, cow milking, apple pie and butter making.,
Franklin, CT

, Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Glastonbury Apple Harvest Festival

Glastonbury, CT
Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Pie-eating contest, carnival rides, pony rides, and the usual vendors and live music at this “Best of Hartford” event.,
Glastonbury, CT

, Sat 10/13–Sun 10/14

Men on the Tor (Sherlock Holmes Club)

Hamden, CT
Sun 10/14

I have fantasies that this club is like Mensa, except AWESOME and they solve crimes.,
Hamden, CT

, Sun 10/14

Halloween Tea Party with the Countess

Hartford, CT
Sat 10/27

The good news? A spooky reading & performance. The bad news: this one’s definitely just for kids.,
Hartford, CT

, Sat 10/27

Promise of Freedom – a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation

Fairfield, CT
Sat 9/22–Fri 2/24

This is just cool. You can see copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and Thirteenth Amendment signed by Lincoln himself. 6:30pm.,
Fairfield, CT

, Sat 9/22–Fri 2/24

Kennebunk HarvestFest

Kennebunk, ME
Sat 10/13

Not only is there a Kennebunk, there’s a Kennebunkport. Stop adding “port” to your town names, Maine! It’s just lazy naming. Anyway, this street fest comes with hay rides, a costume parade, live music, and a “fireman’s muster”, which I’m pretty sure is a fireman-themed stripper show.,
Kennebunk, ME

, Sat 10/13

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Bucksport, ME
Fri 10/12–Sat 10/13

Come support spooky theatre. :).,
Bucksport, ME

, Fri 10/12–Sat 10/13

One Sky One World

South Portland, ME
Sun 10/14

Kiters are great people. Come to learn to fly a kite with two strings – a “stunt kite”!,
South Portland, ME

, Sun 10/14

Scavenger Hunt at the Ethan Allen Homestead

Burlington, VT
Sat 10/13

This just says it’s a historical scavenger hunt for parents and their children. How about us non-breeders? Can we join in? I am very good at running. I can run faster than most small children out there! And I hold my own solving puzzles.,
Burlington, VT

, Sat 10/13

Model Engineering Show at Vermont

Windsor, VT
Sat 10/13

This is a model engineering show. You know, model trains and more. 9am-5pm.,
Windsor, VT

, Sat 10/13

It’s my birthday!

All Over
Wed 10/10–Sat 10/20

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All Over,

Wed 10/10–Sat 10/20

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All Over
Thu 3/1–Mon 12/31

Need a website? I just built the official website for Liv Tyler’s new film. Hire me to build yours on the cheap! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com.,
All Over,

Thu 3/1–Mon 12/31

Please support Johnny’s Big Diet

All Over
Sat 5/5–Mon 12/31

I’m employing peer pressure to help me with a new diet. I figure if I post my weight to the blog every week I’ll be too embarassed to cheat. In early May, I weighed 354.6, last week I was 288, and now I’m down to 285. My goal? 210. (I’m 6’4″, so that’s slim.).,
All Over,

Sat 5/5–Mon 12/31

Halloween Attractions

Halloween Attractions – click map above to set region	Mon 10/8	Tue 10/9	Wed 10/10	Thu 10/11	Fri 10/12	Sat 10/13	Sun 10/14	Mon 10/15
The Haunted Ship aboard the USS SalemQuincy, MA Haunted house on a submarine! Also less scary “Family Days”. Inexpensive and great location, but the actors aren’t trying that hard, and the décor is only OK. 739 Washington Street, 617-479-7900.					F	S	S
Haunted Hayride at Wilson FarmLexington, MA It’s a spooky but never scary daytime Halloween hay ride for kids. Sat-Sun 10:30am-4:30pm, Mon & Fri 3-4:45pm, Thu 12:30-4:45pm. 10 Pleasant St., 781-862-3900.	M			R	F	S	S	M
Frightful Fridays!Waltham, MA This historic mansion has tours that get spooky with Halloween stories. 52 Gore Street, 781-894-2798.					F
Orpheum House of HorrorsFoxboro, MA Haunted house. Fri-Sat 7-10pm. Sun kid-friendly 1-3pm. Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St, 508-543-2787 ×4.					F	S	S
Haunted HayrideStoughton, MA 7-9:30pm. Haunted hayride. Rain date next week. Just one day. Bring canned food for food drive. Cedar Hill, 1137 Park Street, 781-801-5468.						S
Hanson’s Farm Haunted Farm & HayrideFramingham, MA Fri & Sat, 7-10pm. 20 Nixon Rd, 508-877-3058.					F	S
Monster Mini-GolfDanvers, MA Tue-Thu, 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8pm. 10 Newbury St, 978-762-4800.		T	W	R	F	S	S
Cataclysmic Castle of FearHaverhill, MA Small “traveling carnival” with one impressive ride and one haunted house. Special less scary days for kids. Combine with a trip to Kimball Farm’s Haunted Corn Maze, also in Haverhill. 7pm. 347 Kenoza Avenue, 978-521-1686.					F	S	S
Count Orlok’s Nightmare GallerySalem, MA Daily 10am-7pm or much later. 285 Derby Street, 978-740-0500.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Haunted Harbor CruiseSalem, MA 90 minute cruise with spooky stories. 5 trips a day from 1pm to 9pm. Pickering Wharf, 978-825-0001.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Carnival on Derby StreetSalem, MA Fiesta Shows’ traveling carnival comes to Salem this month. Derby Street, 978.741.3252.					F	S	S	M
Haunted Movie Series on Salem CommonSalem, MA Outdoor movies! Bring a blanket. 6:30pm. Free! Salem Common						S
Salem Halloween Happenings & Year-Round AttractionsSalem, MA Haunted houses. Frankenstein’s Laboratory, The Haunted Witch Village (Salem Witch Village).	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Eerie Evenings at the Witch HouseSalem, MA Ghost stories. Every 20 minutes from 6pm to 10pm. Corwin House, 310 Essex Street, 978-744-8815.					F	S
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.					F	S
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.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Witch \| Hunter at Pioneer VillageSalem, MA Nightime outdoors at 17th century re-enactment village. 6-10pm. Pioneer Village						S
Witch Mansion Haunted HouseSalem, MA Oct 1-8, 12-7pm. Then 12-9pm or whenever the crowds. Museum Place Mall, 2 East India Square, 978-825-1300.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Barrett’s Haunted MansionAbington, MA Rt 3S to Rt 18S. Great! See website coupon or get one at the restaurant next door. 7-10:30pm. Special not-so-scary “lights on” matinees on Saturdays. 1235 Bedford St, 781-871-4573.	M				F	S	S
Witch’s WoodsWestford, MA Haunted house. Hayrides. 6:30-10:30pm. Nashoba Ski, 978-692-3033.				R	F	S	S
Asylum of HorrorFall River, MA Haunted house. See website for coupons. 7-10pm but to 11pm most nights. Anawan St., 508-324-7709.					F	S	S
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	M				F	S	S
Haunted Rail YardFall River, MA Haunted house. Admission $5. Fri & Sat 6-10pm, Sun 6-9pm. Fall River, MA, 508-674-9340.					F	S	S
Lakeville Haunted HouseLakeville, MA Haunted house. 6pm, last tickets sold 10pm. Rain or shine. Walking tours start at 7pm. 28 Precinct Street, 508-923-0053.					F	S
Friendly Haunted Woods at Winslow FarmNorton, MA Haunted walks both scary for adults and non-scary for kids. $10. Outdoor movies! Mostly Fri 6-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 12-9pm. 37 Eddy Street, 508-285-6451.	M				F	S	S
Harvest of HorrorsEast Falmouth, MA Cape Cod’s biggest haunted house. 6:30-9pm. $10. Tony Andrews Farm, 394 Old Meeting House, 508-563-3378.					F	S
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	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Echo Hill Orchards Haunted HayridesMonson, MA 6:30pm thru 9pm or 10pm. Somewhat kid-friendly. Not super spooky. 101 Wilbraham Road, 413-267-3303.					F	S
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 5-10pm. 1623 Main Street, 413-786-9300.	M				F	S	S
Haunted Hay Rides at McCray’s FarmSouth Hadley, MA Hayrides: kids 5pm+, adults 7pm+. Animal farm, ice cream, & mini-golf. 55 Alvord Street, 413-533-0775.					F	S	S
Trick or Treat HayridesWilbraham, MA 2012 Pumpkin Festival Oct 13-14. Ride is haunted but non-scary for kids. Smolak Farms, 315 S. Bradford St, 413-599-0010.						S	S
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.					F
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.						S	S
Haunted AcresEpping, NH Rt 93N to ex 7, Rt 101E, ex 8, left off exit. Dragway straight ahead.Three attractions & forest walk. Rain or shine. Sun-Thu 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm. 272 Exter Road, 603-679-1666.					F	S	S
Morbid MountainGilford, NH Haunted Houses at the grounds of ski area Gunstock Mountain. 7-10:30pm. 719 Cherry Valley Road, 603-293-4341 x164.					F	S
Ghost Town Spooktacular AdventureJefferson, NH Day and nights at this amusement park. 1492 Presidential Highway, 603-586-4592.						S
Haunted OverloadLee, NH Haunted house. Empty house day haunts. Must buy tix in advance. Farm. 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9pm. Oct 18 is not-so-scary kids night. DeMeritt Hill Farm, 66 Lee Road, 603-868-2111.					F	S
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.	M				F	S	S
Fright KingdomNashua, NH Haunted woods walk. 7-10pm, but Fri-Sat 7pm-midnight. Kid-friendly show Oct 28, 1-4pm. 12 Simon Street				R	F	S	S
Ghoullog Halloween Haunted Chairlift RideNorth Conway, NH Board the ski lift for a Halloween experience on the ride up and on the peak! $25. 6-11pm. 1 Skimobile Rd, 603-356-5544.					F	S
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, 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.					F	S	S
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.					F	S	S
Ballard Park Pumpkin TourNewport, RI 4:30-9pm. 1,000 pumpkins carved by local groups. Free. Ballard Park						S
Fortress of Nightmares at Fort AdamsNewport, RI Haunted house at an old military fort, 2 haunted attractions. 20112 buy tix 6-10pm then goes until everyone’s been through. Fort Adams State Park, 1 Lincoln Drive, 401-841-0707.					F	S
Daggett Farm Haunted TunnelPawtucket, RI Fri-Sat, 6:30pm-8:30pm. No website but called to confirm. Slater Park, 401 Newport Avenue, 401-728-0500 x252.					F	S
Naval Station Newport’s Haunted TrailPortsmouth, RI Haunted trail, pirate hayride, live music, chainsaw sculpting. 6-9pm. Hay ride and non-scary stuff for little kids, too. Carr Point Recreation Area, Burma Road at Defense Highway, 401-841-3127.						S
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. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, 401-785-3510.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
Haunted Hill at Diamond Hill State ParkCumberland, RI Forest walk. Fri & Sat 7-10pm. Sun 7-9pm. 4097 Diamond Hill, 401-728-2400 or 401-334-9996.					F	S
Trails to TerrorWakefield, RI Haunted hayride and forest trail. Ticket sales 6:30-10pm. 4235 Tower Hill Rd (Rt 1), 401-792-8188.					F	S	S
Field of ScreamsWest Greenwich, RI Thu & Sun, 6:30-9pm, Fri & Sat, 6:30-10pm. 3 attractions. Website coupon. Outdoors, call if bad weather. , 401-884-7369.	M				F	S	S
Bates Haunted MotelWesterly, RI 6-11pm. 149 Atlantic Avenue, 401-596-5616.					F	S	S
The Haunted GraveyardBristol, CT Six haunted houses and a graveyard! Fri & Sat, 5pm to unknown. Lake Compounce, 822 Lake Avenue, 860-583-3300.					F	S	S
Dark WalkAndover, CT Lantern Tour And Haunted Woods Walk. Every half hour from 6pm to 9:45pm. Reservations required. 73 Times Farm Road, 860-742-CAMP.					F	S
Rails to the DarksideEast Windsor, CT Haunted trolley ride. 7-9:30pm. Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Rd, 860-627-6540.					F	S
Cemetery Lantern TourEast Hartford, CT A tour of a cemetery where live actors talk about history. Very historic, not paranormal. Just one day. Tours every 15 minutes starting from 6:30pm. Just $10. Center Cemetery, 944 Main St, 860-643-5652.						S
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.					F	S
Halloween Knights at CT Renaissance FaireHebron, CT Jousting, zombie walk, costume contest. 6-9pm. 347 Gilead St, 860-572-0711.						S
Haunted Trail & Costume Ball at River Bend CampgroundOneco, CT No times given. , 860-564-3440.	M
Pumpkintown USAEast Hampton, CT Hayride through “town” of pumpkin dioramas, Daily,10am-5pm. Looks small but adorable. 93 East High Street, 860-267-0143.	M	T	W	R	F	S	S	M
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.					F	S
Dark ManorBaltic, CT Thu-Sat 6:30pm-12am, Sun 6:30pm-11pm. Sunday matinees for kids 12-5pm. 25 Main St, 860-822-TOMB.	M				F	S	S
Haunted Hay Rides at Fairview Tree FarmShelton, CT 7-10pm. 484 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, 203-944-9090.					F	S
Bash the Monster at Brownstone ParkPortland, CT Weekends 12-9pm. Launch pumpkins, zipline costume contest, rock climb. Haunted peninsula, pumpkin smash. 161 Brownstone Ave, 866-860-0208.						S	S
Haunted Zipline ToursMiddletown, CT Zipline through the trees at dark with spooky sound & light effects. Reserve in advance. Runs thru Nov 11. 2011 South Main St, 860-638-4754.		T	W	R	F	S	S
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					F	S	S
Destination HauntLebanon, ME Cemetery, trail, and two buildings. 6:30-9pm but to 11pm most Fri-Sat. 249 Lord Rd, 207-351-5443.	M				F	S	S
Acres of Horror Haunted HayridesScarborough, ME Hay rides start at 6:30pm, no set close time. Scarborough Downs, 90 Payne Road, 207-885-5935.				R	F	S	S
Dead North at The Great Vermont Corn MazeDanville, VT Wagon ride, corn maze, and 3 haunted buildings. 7:30pm. , 802-748-1399.					F	S
Headless HorsemanUlster Park, NY Haunted house. Outside New England but a “Top Ten in USA” haunted house according to the industry magazine.					F	S	S

Cornfield Mazes

Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region	Mon 10/8	Tue 10/9	Wed 10/10	Thu 10/11	Fri 10/12	Sat 10/13	Sun 10/14	Mon 10/15
Schartner Farms Corn MazeBolton, MA Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Daytimes only. 211 West Berlin Road, 978-779-0212.	D					D	D
Corn Maze at Hanson’s FarmFramingham, MA voice mesg says “in September. 20 Nixon Rd, 508.877.3058.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Goss Farm Corn MazeDunstable, MA Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. No Halloween theme this year, but is a corn maze open some nights! 446 Pleasant St, 978-649-7688.	D					D	D
Marini Farm Corn Maze Flashlight NightsIpswich, MA Mon, Thu, Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Some nights, bring a flashlight, 6-10pm. 259 Linebrook Rd, 978 471-9203.	D			D	B	B	D	D
Haunted Cornfield at Connors Farm Corn MazeDanvers, MA 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.	D	D	D	D	B	B	D	D
Kimball Farm Haunted MazeHaverhill, MA Daily 9am-6pm. Some nights to 10pm. October, Haunted. Small but visit nearby Castle of Fear. 780 East Broadway, 978-521-3990.	D	D	D	D	B	B	B	D
Sauchuk Farm Corn MazePlympton, MA Days 10am-6pm. Last admission 1 hour before close. Some nights. Bring a flashlight. 234 Center Street	D					D	D
Davis MegaMaze Halloween Fright NightsSterling, MA 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	D				N	B	D
West End Creamery Corn MazeWhitinsville, MA Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm. No nights. 481 Purgatory Road, 508-234-2022.	?					D	D
Mike’s Maze at Warner FarmSunderland, MA 10am-5pm. Last ticket sold at 5pm. Nights 6:30-10pm. South Main Street, 413-665-8331.	D				N	B	D
Riverside Farm Corn MazeCharlestown, RI Pumpkin slingshot! Days 11am-4pm. Burdickville Rd, 401-364-8733.						D	D
Escobar’s Highland Farm Corn MazePortsmouth, RI 10am-dusk except Fri (3:30pm), Sun (11am). No nights. Pumpkin Fest 9/29. Harry Potter 10/13. Halloween Party 10/27. Often themaize.com is updated earlier than the main website. 251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444.	D				D	D	D
Lake Knoll Farm Corn MazeAlton, NH Weekends. “Check back for Halloween hours. 55 Prospect Mountain Rd, 603.776.4830.	?					D	D
Maze Massacre at Sherman FarmConway, NH 10am-5pm. Haunted nights, 7-9pm. Some dates non-scary for kids. , 603-939-2412.	D				N	N	D
Beans & Greens Farm Corn MazeGilford, NH Days 10am-5pm, Nights by reservation only, 8-11pm. 245 Intervale Road, 603-293-2853.	D	D	D	D	B	B	D	D
Coppal House Farm Night MazeLee, NH Daily 10am-5pm in August. Then Wed-Fri 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.	D					B	D
Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH Daily 11am-dusk. No nights. 107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Trombley Gardens Corn MazeMilford, NH Days to 6pm. Pumpkin throwing machine. Saturdays in October haunted maze to 9:30pm. 150 North River Road, 603-620-5785.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Buttonwood Farm Corn MazeGriswold, CT Fri 3pm-dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-dusk thru 10/31. Some nights. 860-608-9530. 471 Shetucket Turnpike, 860-376-4081.	?				D	D	D
Lyman Orchards Corn MazeMiddlefield, CT Corn maze but also a SUNFLOWER maze! 4 acres. Trivia challenges. Wed-Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. No nights. Routes 147 & 157, 860-349-6015.			D	D	D	D	D
Spookfest at Hayes Corn MazeNorth Granby, CT Website says 2011 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.	D				B	B	D
Preston Farm Corn MazePreston, CT Mon-Fri 3pm-Dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-Dusk. No nights. 92 Route 2, 860-886-MAZE.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Scantic Valley Farm Corn MazeSomers, CT 11am-dusk. No nights. 327 Ninth District Rd, 860-749-3286.						D	D
Foster Family Farm Corn MazeSouth Windsor, CT Sep weekends, then night begins 9/21. Oct Sun-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9:30pm. Last ticket 9pm. Bring a flashlight. 90 Foster Street, 860-648-9366.	D	D	D	D	B	B	D	D
Ekonk Hill Corn MazeSterling, CT Fri 3pm-dusk; Sat-Sun 11am-dusk. Check back for October night schedule. 227 Ekonk Hill Rd, 860-564-0248.	?				D	D	D
Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze AdventureThompson, CT 11am-9pm daily. Last ticket sold 7:30pm, BYO flashlights for night time hunts! , 860-923-3439.	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
Plasko’s Farm Corn MazeTrumbull, CT Fri 3-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. School groups can come weekdays. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 670 Daniels Farm Rd, 203-268-2716.					D	D	D
Zack’s Corn Maze Flashlight TagYork, ME Fri-Sun 12-6pm. Nights Fri-Sat, 7-10pm. Play flashlight tag! 7 Colby Turner Rd, 207-475-7857.					B	B	D
Pumpkin Valley Farm Corn MazeDayton, ME Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Some nights 6-9pm. Last ticket sold one hour before close. Union Falls Rd, 207-929-4545.						D	D
Thunder Farm Road Corn MazeCorinna, ME Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Nights 6:30pm-10pm with haunted hayrides! 185 Newport Rd. Rt. 7/11, 207-278-3708.	D					D	D
The Great Vermont Corn MazeDanville, VT Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Some haunted nights, starting 7:30pm. Haunted attraction has 3 buildings not just the corn maze. 1404 Wheelock Road, 802-748-1399.	D	D	D	D	B	B	D	D
Gaines Farm Haunted Hayride and Haunted MazeGuilford, VT 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.	?				B	B	D
Hathaway Farm Corn MazeRutland, VT Largest in VT.” Sun, Mon, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-9pm. Nights aren’t “haunted”. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 12-acre maze! 741 Prospect Hill Road, 802.775.2624.	D		D	D	D	B	D	D

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