October 3-11, 2011: Renaissance & Scottish Faires, Columbus Day Parades, Guy Fawkes Bonfire, Giant Pumpkin Boats, Zombie Walk, WWII Air Show, & Halloween!
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If you like short lines, this is your chance to get in on the Halloween attractions while the season is still slow. I list more than 150 ongoing attractions plus dozens of individual Halloween events and cornfield mazes, all lovingly updated for 2011 and annotated with opening dates and ratings. Click through to see it all!
I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!
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| Edgar Allan Poe: Cemetery Tour | Boston Metro
Thu 10/6 |
 What’s better than a re-enactment of Edgar Allan Poe by historical maestro Rob Vellela? Hearing Edgar Allan Poe recite The Tell-Tale Heart at Mount Auburn Cemetery and talk about Longfellow, who is buried there — during Halloween season! I have seen Rob perform — you really owe it to yourself and to supporting local artists to see this! I have a pair of tickets to give away! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. 6pm. Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA. event website event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Davis MegaMaze – ticket giveaway | Worcester
Thu 8/11 – Sun 11/13 |
 This is the last weekend at Davis MegaMaze before the Halloween decorations. It’s my favorite corn field maze, and if you have kids you can go across the street to petting zoo with hayrides, go carts, and apple picking. You absolutely have to see it, and I have tickets to give away! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com. 145 Redstone Hill, Sterling, MA. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| The King & I – tix giveaway – our review | North Shore
Tue 9/27 – Sun 10/9 |
 2011:The King & I is a hit! An English schoolteacher travels to a Thailand that needs to ally with Western Civilization before enemies crowd closer. Click for our review and I have another 2 pairs of tickets to give away for the Fri 10/7 at 8pm show! Email johnny@eventsINSIDER. 62 Dunham Rd, Beverly, MA.978-232-7200. event website our review on twitter on facebook |
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| King Richard’s Faire – ticket giveaway | South Shore
Sat 9/3 – Sun 10/23 |
 Fifty actors on the South Shore have hooked up a time machine to a fun machine and they call it King Richard’s Faire! I have yet more tickets to give away, good any weekend through Oct 23. Email johnny@eventsINSIDER.com to win tickets for their Renaissance Faire’s live music, comedy, circus acts, and jousting. 235 Main St, Carver, MA.508-866-5391. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Medeival Faire | Western Mass
Sun 10/9 |
 King Richard’s Faire is larger, but this Western Mass renaissance faire features an old mansion and museum as well as the usual vendors, performers, and demonstrations of horseriding and medeival combat. Ventfort Hall, 104 Walker Street, Lenox, MA.413-637-3206. event website |
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| Fenway Cultural Festival (Opening Our Doors!) | Boston Metro
Mon 10/10 |
 Fenway is surrounded by music, theatre, and arts venues, and they’re all open for free — and there’s a trolley to take you around from spot to spot! Most of it’s performance, but interactive events include a kite workshop, a kids parade, a walking tour, and collaborative drawing. Fenway area, Boston, MA. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Battle for the Airfield – WWII Reenactment | Metro West
Sat 10/8 – Sun 10/9 |
 It doesn’t get much better than an air show that’s close to Boston and has air flights that include a mock WWII battle! Also some WWII veterans will be speaking. You really need to see this. No reservation needed. 137 Barton Road, Stow, MA.978-562-9182. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Salem Zombie Walk | North Shore
Sat 10/8 |
 Do you like zombies? Do you like walking? Dress up and go on a fake rampage! I’ve been to such events and they are always crazy fun. You’re basically entertaining bystanders, and in Salem they really “get it”. 3pm, with an afterparty until 1am. Collins Cove, Collins St., Salem, MA. event website on facebook |
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| Guy Fawkes Bonfire | Rhode Island
Sun 10/9 |
 Another WTF moment is… a bonfire, live music, burning an effigy, and a re-enactment of an old British execution! Who wouldn’t pay to see that… but it’s FREE, and comes with the former lead singer of the Moody Blues and a Monty Python-esque performance. Rain date the next day. Andrea Hotel, 89 Atlantic Ave, Misquamicut Beach, RI. event website event website event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Columbus Day Parade | Boston Metro
Sun 10/9 |
 Don’t take it too bad, Native Americans. Christopher Columbus thought he was invading INDIA! There’s a parade for the controversial Man About Town, and the Rest of the Planet, and you’re invited. For kids, they’ll have unspecified “lawn games”, a magician, and a puppet show. East Boston, MA. event website event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Columbus Day Scavenger Hunt | Metro West
Mon 10/10 |
 Columbus was an explorer. Do your own exploring at this historic mansion in Waltham, which is holding a scavenger hunt that will lead you all over their 45 acres. No, it is not related to Al Gore, but rather to the former governor of Massachusetts. 10am-3pm. 52 Gore Street, Waltham, MA.781-894-2798. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Columbus Day Weekend Festival | Rhode Island
Sat 10/8 – Mon 10/10 |
 Providence’s famous Italian neighborhood is celebrating Columbus, a man who left Italy and worked for Spain. The weekend includes a parade, live music, and last year they mentioned carnival rides. Federall Hill, Atwells Ave, Providence, RI.401-743-5327. event website |
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| Columbus Day Parade | Rhode Island
Sun 10/9 |
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And here’s another parade, followed by a huge, communal pasta supper. Mamma mia! 1pm. Rain date the next day. Westerly, RI. event website |
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| Milford Pumpkin Festival | New Hampshire
Fri 10/7 – Sun 10/9 |
 Fireworks, or a pumpkin catapult — which is more awesome? I can’t decide! This festival has both, plus a haunted woods walk, a talent show, two music stages, and one of those stupid hypnosis shows. Oy. Milford, NH. event website on facebook |
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| Harvest Moon Fall Festival with Fireworks | New Hampshire
Sat 10/8 – Sun 10/9 |
 I wouldn’t normally top-list a festival of arts & crafts vendors. I mean, they’re just friggin’ merchants. But this takes place at a beach and they’ll have fireworks Sat at dusk! 10am-6pm rain or shine. Hampton Beach, 83 Ocean Blvd, Hampton Beach, NH.603-926-8717. event website event website |
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| Irish Heritage Festival | Boston Metro
Sun 10/9 |
 I think I’d rather go to the Irish Festival, which seems to be small, but Joshua Tree is performing. Gallivan Blvd at Adams St, Dorchester, MA. event website on facebook |
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| Transporterfest / Volkswagen Day | Boston Metro
Sun 10/9 |
 Most of the big stuff this week is outside Boston, but in the metro area, check out the Larz Anderson, having yet another auto show on the lawn at the Museum of Transporation. See a bunch of old Volkswagen bugs that were so popular in the 1970s, and more. Larz Anderson Museum of Transportation, Brookline, MA.617-522-6547. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Greenfest at Larz Anderson Museum of Transportation | Boston Metro
Mon 10/10 |
 And this one has all the green energy electric cars, solar cars, bicycles, and motorcycles. The indoor museum is wonderful as well. 15 Newton St, Brookline, MA. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Revere Beach Pumpkin Festival | Boston Metro
Sat 10/8 |
 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 across from Kelly’s Roast Beef. Rain date 7 days later. Revere, MA.617-686-7194. event website |
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| His Majesty`s First Regiment, Foot Guards | Metro West
Sat 10/8 – Sun 10/9 |
 My favorite national park doesn’t disappoint this week, with a re-enactment of what it was like to be on the Other Side, the British side! They’ll have a fife & drum corps, too. It’s a wicket awesome way to learn youse some hist’ry! 10am-5pm. Hartwell Tavern, Rt. 2A, Lincoln, MA. event website on facebook |
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| Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Literary Festival | Lowell
Thu 10/6 – Mon 10/10 |
 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. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Dead Poets Remembrance Day in New England | Lowell
Fri 10/7 |
 What is Dead Poets Day? It’s an attempt in just one day to zip around to a bunch of cemeteries and honor poets who have passed. It looks very creative and features some re-enactors as well. Follow the whole tour or check out just one of their stops. Various Places.207-449-8122. event website |
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| Topsfield Fair | North Shore
Fri 9/30 – Mon 10/10 |
 The Topsfield Fair is the largest and best of Massachusetts agricultural fairs, with a giant pumpkin contest, blacksmith shop, cider mill, parades, a carnival, pig racing, a petting farm, and demos of milking, bee keeping, and wood carving. Fireworks Sat Oct 1 at 9pm. Topsfield Fairgrounds, Topsfield, MA. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Singles Night at Connors Farm Corn Maze | North Shore
Fri 10/7 |
 I think if you’re single, skip the speed dating and try this outdoorsy nighttime adventure: navigating a cornfield maze. What a great idea! Read to the bottom of every issue for the largest list of cornfield mazes in New England! 6-11pm. 30 Valley Road (Rt. 35), Danvers, MA.978-777-1245. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Massachusetts Cranberry Harvest Festival | Southeast Mass
Sat 10/8 – Sun 10/9 |
 This one’s not at an amusement park, but they’ll have juggling, pony rides, live owls, lots of vendors, and tours of a real bog. Watch out for bogey men! A. D. Makepeace, 158 Tihonet Road, Wareham, MA.508-747-7525. event website event website |
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| Cranberry Festival | Southeast Mass
Sat 10/8 |
 Bog tours also happen on Nantucket Island, plus hay rides and sheep shearing demonstrations. Do I get to hold the clippers? Where’s my Purell? 11am-4pm. Nantucket Island, MA. event website |
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| [SENSE]ation Day: Clay, Fire, and Fun | Southeast Mass
Mon 10/10 |
| Continuing down the state, the Fuller Museum is having their annual celebration with lots of FREE interactive art workshops. Don’t be fooled by its location way out in Brockton. I’ve been and it’s a world-class museum well worth the trip! 12-4pm. 455 Oak Street, Brockton, MA.508-588-6000. event website on facebook | |
| Autumnfest | Rhode Island
Sat 10/8 – Mon 10/10 |
 If you think that I’ll write about anything with a parade, carnival, or fireworks, you’re right. This one has all three! World War II Memorial Park, Woonsocket, RI. event website |
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| Waterfire: Scavenger Hunt | Rhode Island
Sat 10/8 |
 And Waterfire involves a burning river and music. It sounds like, “AAAAH! I’m a river and I’m BURRRRRNING!” Except, more soothing. Providence, RI. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Full Moon Canoe, Campfire, Halloween Hike | Boston Metro
Tue 10/11 |
 This evening paddle and campfire also combines water with burning. It sounds very peaceful. 6pm. Hale Reservation, 80 Carby St, Westwood, MA. event website |
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| New Hampshire Fall Festival | New Hampshire
Sat 10/8 |
 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. Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH.603-422-7514. event website on facebook |
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| Yarmouth Seaside Festival | Cape Cod
Sat 10/8 – Mon 10/10 |
 While you won’t want to go swimming, maybe this is your chance to visit Cape Cod when it’s not too cold, but not mobbed with tourists either. This festival will feature a parade, sand sculpting, a small carnival, and fireworks. Mac Arthur Elementary School, 1175 Rt. 28, South Yarmouth, MA. event website on facebook |
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| Salem Haunted Happenings Grand Parade | North Shore
Thu 10/6 |
 The Halloween season kicks off slowly this week, and I bet this parade is the cutest thing ever! It’s a kids parade, all in costume. 6:30-8pm. Shetland Park to Salem Common, Salem, MA.978-744-0004. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Bootiful Pet Halloween Contest | North Shore
Sat 10/8 |
 People will dress up their pets in costume. That’s not abuse, right? What’s cuter, dressed-up kids or pets? Register your pet at noon for this contest. 12-2pm. Salem Common, Salem, MA.978.744.2615. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Spooky: Odds Bodkin’s Halloween Show | New Hampshire
Sun 10/9 |
 This is an afternoon of spooky stories and songs for kids, by a master musician and storyteller. It takes place outdoors in a sculpture garden. 3-4:15pm. 236 Hopkinton Road, Concord, NH. event website on facebook |
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| Zooarchaeology Lab Open House | Boston Metro
Mon 10/10 |
| Let’s say you find a bone while walking through the forest. Somebody’s lunch or dinosaur pelvis? Although this is meant for kids… *I* sort of want to know, myself! 12-4pm. Peabody Museum, Cambridge, MA. event website on twitter on facebook | |
| MFA Fall Open House | Boston Metro
Mon 10/10 |
 As part of the Fenway Cultural Festival, the MFA offers free admission, where as well as the regular exhibits, you can dance, listen to lectures or make a clay pendant. Because nothing says Christmas to Mom like, “Look! I made you a clay pendant! It is a blob of clay on a string and I made it myself! 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Fall Foliage Hiking | Worcester
Wed 10/5 – Tue 11/15 |
 Where’s a good place to see fall foliage close to Boston? The Blue Hills in Canton, MA, Wachusett Mountain Reservation (the park is a separate entrance from the ski resort), and the Berkshires. Or go north to Mount Monadnock in southern NH. Don’t have a car? Try the Middlesex Fells which you can get to on the subway. Various, Various. event website event website event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Warner Fall Foliage Festival | New Hampshire
Fri 10/7 – Sun 10/9 |
 The look of this website is tiny, but actually, they have a pretty creative schedule, with a pie-eating contest, two parades, a woodman’s contest, “dog agility”, and a ‘midway’ which must be a carnival, right? Warner, NH.603-456-9775. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Pumpkin Day at Bourne Farm | Cape Cod
Sat 10/8 |
 This fest has a petting zoo, hay rides, pumpkin picking, canoeing, paddle boats, unspecified “crafts”, and the ubiquitous face-painting. Bourne Farm, 6 North Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth, MA.508-548-8484. event website |
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| Sandwich Fair | Cape Cod
Sat 10/8 – Mon 10/10 |
 Agricultural festivals come and go, but this one has not just a carnival but a dog-catching frisbee show, live owls, sheep shearing, tractor pull, and magic and clown shows. Oh, and Shakespeare. Because nothing says county fair like Shakespeare. Sandwich, MA. event website on facebook |
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| Somersworth Pumpkin Festival | New Hampshire
Sat 10/8 |
 This one looks pretty lame until you notice… they have a CATAPULT! And a bunch of other fun stuff, poorly marketed. Also, they only charge $10 for kids. Adults are FREE! I don’t think I’ve ever seen that before. 10am-4:30pm. Somersworth, NH. event website on facebook |
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| Cowboy Rendezvous at Stepping Stone Ranch | Rhode Island
Fri 10/7 – Sun 10/9 |
 Hmm. This is not so much a rodeo as a camping weekend for people who own horses — but you don’t have to own a horse to attend! They’ll have horse versatility contests, line dancing, and talent shows. Stepping Stone Ranch, 201 Escoheag Hill Road, West Greenwich, RI.401-397-3725. event website |
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| International Oktoberfest | Rhode Island
Sat 10/8 – Mon 10/10 |
 Also in Rhode Island, here’s an event which features “German food, music, and culture”. And by culture they mean food and music. And by food they mean bratwurst and beer. Personally I’m always put-off by beer events, like all a festival needs to do to entertain you is get you drunk. Oh, and make sure to drive and bring your kids. Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Southern New England Giant Pumpkin Championship | Rhode Island
Sat 10/8 |
 How awesome is this: the farmers with the largest pumpkins compete! Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be live music or anything else going on besides the pumpkins, so I didn’t top-list it. Frerichs Farm, Warren, RI.401-245- 8245. event website |
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| Full Moon Hike at Nasketucket Bay State Reservation | Southeast Mass
Tue 10/11 |
 I’ve always wanted to go on one of these nighttime guided forest tours. 6-7:15pm. Wear boots and bring a flashlight. Brandt Beach Road, Mattapoisett, MA.508-272-9376. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Evening at the Beaver Ponds | Western Mass
Thu 10/6 |
 There are a ton of state park events, but I only bring you the most creative and awesome, like this one which is at night! 472 West Mountain Road, Lenox, MA.617-983-8500. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Dutch Visit In the English Village | South Shore
Sat 10/8 – Mon 10/10 |
 Get this. America’s 17th century Pilgrim Plantation got a diplomatic visit from the Netherlands. So they’re going to re-enact it with a ceremony, military exercise, sports, and entertainment – plus negotiations. Native Americans will visit, too, and the Europeans will wink at each other and conspire. Happy Columbus Day! 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA.508-746-1622. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Wampanoag Immigration Booth | South Shore
Sat 10/8 – Sun 10/9 |
 And if you visit the nearby Mayflower ship (a recreation, of course), there’s a novel concept — Native Americans work the immigration booth in a political commentary on both today’s policies , which are severe, and those of yesterday, which included “Thanks for the beads, take Manhattan. Mayflower II, Plymouth, MA.508-746-1622. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Smoke This! A Rib Fest | Boston Metro
Sun 10/9 |
 This street festival is a “culinary showdown”, by which I assume they mean that 20 chefs attend and only one will survive. There will be non-rib meals served, too. 12-4pm. Cambridge St at Fifth St, Cambridge, MA. event website |
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| Fall Festival Pig Roast & BBQ | New Hampshire
Sat 10/8 – Sun 10/9 |
 This festival has food, competitions, and a few inflatable amusements, but the real draw is the skyride. The skyride is just a skilift they run when there’s no snow! Bring your skis! Wait, don’t. Newbury, NH. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Flames of Hope | Rhode Island
Fri 10/7 – Sun 10/9 |
 What’s so interesting about this breast cancer fundraiser is that they’re so busy dragging in volunteers on their website that they’ve forgotten to DESCRIBE the event. But whatever. They light up the RI state capitol so that’s interesting, I guess. Providence, RI. event website event website |
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| Monadnock Open Studios Art Tour | New Hampshire
Sat 10/8 – Sun 10/9 |
 Although you’ll need a car to get around, this open studios tour reveals the private homes and professional studios of real artists you can talk with while considering buying their stuff, rather than just merchants. Throughout nearby towns, Jaffrey, NH.603-924-3886. event website |
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| Paradise City Arts Festival (Northampton) | Western Mass
Sat 10/8 – Mon 10/10 |
 And finally, another merchant event. It’s in Western Massachusetts. Rent a hot tub while you’re in town, from http://eastheaven.com. 3 county fairgrounds, Rt 9 at Old Ferry Rd, Northampton, MA. event website on facebook |
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| Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women | Boston Metro
Mon 10/10 |
 And this one’s apparently for women. (Is there a men’s health walk?). Boston Common, Boston, MA. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| 5K Walk for the Blind | Worcester
Sat 10/8 |
 I hope that seeing-eye dogs are allowed on this walk. You know what I’d pay money to see? A charity *race* for the blind! They have little sonar things for blind runners, right? Hopkinton, MA. event website |
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| Young Frankenstein – our review | Worcester
Fri 9/30 – Sun 10/2 |
 The Mel Brooks movie has been transformed into an award-winning Broadway musical! Click for our review. 554 Main St, Worcester, MA. event website our review on facebook |
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| Performance: Ernest Hemingway | Southeast Mass
Sun 10/9 |
 While this is not exactly a re-enactment, as it takes place on stage, this is the closest you’ll ever get to meeting famous author and bad boy Ernest Hemingway. Just don’t call him Ernie. Nantucket Atheneum, Nantucket Island, MA. event website on facebook |
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| Twelfth Night | Boston Metro
Tue 9/27 – Sat 10/22 |
| Shakepeare. A Shipwreck. Love. Laughter. It’s all at the Boston Center for the Arts, and click for our review! Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts, Boston, MA.617-933-8600. event website our review on twitter on facebook | |
| Jimmy Tingle’s American Dream: Live on Stage | Boston Metro
Fri 10/7 – Sun 10/9 |
| Jimmy Tingle is perhaps Boston’s most famous local comedian who has not moved away elsewhere, and he’s doing a Q&A and a live comedy performance to celebrate his new film, which mixes political commentary with humor. Brattle Theatre, Cambridge, MA.617-876-6837. event website event website on twitter on facebook | |
| Scotland Connecticut Highland Games | Connecticut
Sun 10/9 |
 I love Scottish festivals. You find enormous energy and pride, live music & dance, a parade, a sheepdog demonstration, and strange competitions like log throwing and “bonnie knees”. This one’s so Scottish that it’s held in a town called Scotland, CT! Edward Waldo Homestead, Waldo Road, Scotland, CT.860 423-9634. event website |
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| The Connecticut Renaissance Faire – Fall | Connecticut
Sat 9/24 – Sun 10/16 |
 I’ve heard that this renaissance faire is better and bigger than King Richard’s, and it’s not too far: just 1.5 hrs from Boston. It’s just across the border into Connecticut. Raine or shine. Weekends & holidays, 11am-6pm. Woodstock, CT.860-923-0454. event website |
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| Columbus Day Weekend Fun | Connecticut
Sat 10/8 – Mon 10/10 |
 Tethered hot air balloon rides, a cornfield maze, a story slam, and a free concert. Thompson, CT. event website on facebook |
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| Walking Weekend Night Hike | Connecticut
Sun 10/9 |
 A walk in the night, the moon peering through the clouds… almost wrote “peeing”. Is that a haiku? 7pm. 218 Day Rd, Pomfret Center, CT.860-928-4948. event website on facebook |
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| Kings & Rapscallions: Storytelling for Grown-Ups by Tom Lee | Connecticut
Sun 10/9 |
 Storytelling” is done by performers not sophisticated enough to call it a “one man show”. Intended for grown-ups, not kids, come hear one of Grimm’s fairytales. 351 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT.860-247-0998. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Fall Down Festival | Connecticut
Fri 10/7 – Sun 10/9 |
 This outdoor music festival includes the Michael Jackon Thriller costume dance party. And lit pumpkins. (The pumpkins are lit up, they aren’t actually alight. See, you carve them and put a candle inside, because pumpkins don’t burn well.). Camp Farnam, Durham, CT. event website on facebook |
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| National Freedom From Religion Foundation | Connecticut
Fri 10/7 – Sun 10/9 |
 If you’re an atheist, or person of any faith who wants the shouty religious to back the freak away from courthouses, this convention is for you, even though they obviously should have brought it to Boston. Marriott Hartford Downtown, 200 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT. event website |
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| Wife Carrying Championship | Maine
Sat 10/8 |
 Wife carrying” is a genuine tradition with origins in Finland. Brigands would snatch people’s wives, apparently. And we are celebrating this why? Because it’s stupid fun, I suppose! People run a footrace carrying other people, and it’s okay for a woman to race carrying a man if preferred. Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry, ME. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta | Maine
Thu 10/6 – Mon 10/10 |
 You can build an entire boat out of a giant pumpkin. They’ll have an obstacle course, underwater pumpkin carving, a pumpkin drop, a pumpkin hunt, and even a pumpkin derby, where you turn a pumpkin into a racing car. Damariscotta Harbor, Damariscotta, ME. event website on facebook |
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| Fryeburg Fair | Maine
Sun 10/2 – Sun 10/9 |
 This is the largest agricultural fair in Maine, with a carnival, a whoopie pie contest, live music, animal contests, and an “Open Pig Scramble” which is apparently children trying to chase down and bag small pigs! Fryeburg ME. event website on facebook |
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| Sam Mazza’s Giant Pumpkin Weigh-In | Vermont
Sat 10/8 |
 And here’s another giant pumpkin fest. Colchester, VT. event website |
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| Giant Pumpkin Regatta & Festival | Vermont
Sun 10/9 |
 And another. 1 College St, Burlington, VT.802-951-8849. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Scavenger Hunt at the Ethan Allen Homestead | Vermont
Sat 10/8 |
 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.802-864-1848. event website on twitter on facebook |
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| Oktoberfest Weekend at Folk Arts Center of New England | Vermont
Fri 10/7 – Mon 10/10 |
 You have to drive all the way to Vermont for a folk dance or a harvest festival? Well… Make it your excuse to spend a whole weekend there. Fairlee, VT. event website |
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| Halloween Attractions | grade | Mon 10/3 | Tue 10/4 | Wed 10/5 | Thu 10/6 | Fri 10/7 | Sat 10/8 | Sun 10/9 | |
| Boston MetroBoston, MAGhosts and Gravestones Tour (in Boston) | ? | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | |
| 7 nights a week. 1.5 hour tour. Claim to be grounded, not “paranomal” weirdness. 100% moneyback guarantee. Evening tours hourly. Reserve way ahead for late October. , 617-908-8230. more |
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| Boston MetroQuincy, MAThe Haunted Ship aboard the USS Salem | B- | F | S | S | |||||
| Haunted house on a submarine. Also less scary “Family Days”. Inexpensive and convenient, great location, but the actors aren’t trying that hard, and the décor is only OK. 2011: 6:30-9:30pm. Do me a favor and avoid the hokey “ghost tours” run by wackos who think ghosts are really real. 739 Washington Street, 617-479-7900. more |
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| Metro WestLexington, MAHaunted Hayride at Wilson Farm | ? | M | R | F | S | S | |||
| It’s a spooky but never scary daytime Halloween hay ride for kids. 2011: Weekends 10:30-4:30pm, Mon & Fri 3-4:45pm, Thu 12:30-4:45pm. 10 Pleasant St., 781-862-3900. more |
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| Metro WestWestford, MAWitch’s Woods | C | R | F | S | S | ||||
| Haunted house. Hayrides. 2011: Costume Ball and Fireworks 10/29. Rt 2W to Rt. 2A/119, 6mi to Powers Rd. 2011: 6:30pm-10:30pm. Nashoba Ski, 978-692-3033. more |
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| Southern MassFall River, MAAsylum of Horror | A- | F | S | S | |||||
| Haunted house. See website for coupons. 2011: 7-10pm but to 11pm most nights. Anawan St., 508-324-7709. more |
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| Southern MassFall River, MAFactory of Terror | B | F | S | S | |||||
| Haunted house. Rt 195E to exit 5. Left off exit. Behind Dunkin Donuts. See website coupon. 2011: M-R 6:30-10pm, FS 6:30-11pm. 18 Pocasset Street more |
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| LowellHaverhill, MACataclysmic Castle of Fear | A- | F | S | S | |||||
| Winnekenni Castle in Haverhill with one big attraction, 3 attractions of the “traveling carnival” variety, and a small carnival with one impressive ride for adults. Special less scary days for small children some Sundays. 2011: 6:30-11pm. Combine with a trip to Kimball Farm’s Haunted Corn Maze, also in Haverhill. 347 Kenoza Avenue, 978-521-1686. more |
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| North ShoreSalem, MAHaunted Harbor Cruise | ? | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | |
| 90 minute cruise with spooky stories. 2011: 5 trips a day from 11am to 7pm. Pickering Wharf, 978-825-0001. more |
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| North ShoreSalem, MAGulu’s Monster Movie Madness Month | ? | T | |||||||
| 2011: Spooky movies every Tuesday at 8pm. Walter Sickert and the Army of Toys on Halloween. 247 Essex St, 978-740-8882. more |
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| North ShoreSalem, MANightmare Factory | B | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | |
| 2011: The website is terrible but I confirmed by phone that this is open, and location is surprisingly good. Daily. Museum Place Mall, 2 East India Square, 508-904-6251. more |
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| North ShoreSalem, MAHaunted Movie Series on Salem Common | ? | S | |||||||
| Outdoor movies! Bring a blanket. 2011: 6:30pm. Oct 8: Monsters, Inc. Oct 15: Casper, Oct 22: Hocus Pocus, Oct 29: Beetlejuice. Free! Salem Common more more |
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| North ShoreSalem, MASalem Halloween Happenings & Year-Round Attractions | C+ | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | |
| Haunted houses. Frankenstein’s Laboratory, The Haunted Witch Village (Salem Witch Village). more |
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| North ShoreSalem, MALegacy of the Hanging Judge & Spirit of the Gables (re-enactment) | A | S | S | ||||||
| 2011: 7:30-9:30 thru Oct 9:30pm thereafter 7:15-11pm, except to 10pm on 10/31. Salem Witch Trials re-enactment/performance. Buy tix in advance. 7 Derby St., 978-744-0991 x104. more |
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| North ShoreSalem, MAWitch Mansion Haunted House | ? | M | T | W | R | F | S | S | |
| 2011: Oct 1-6, 12-7pm. Then 12-9pm. Museum Place Mall, 2 East India Square, 978-825-1300. more |
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| South ShoreAbington, MABarrett’s Haunted Mansion | A+ | F | S | S | |||||
| Rt 3S to Rt 18S. Great! See website coupon or get one at the restaurant next door. 2011: 7-10:30pm. Special not-so-scary “lights on” matinees on Saturdays. 1235 Bedford St, 781-871-4573. more |
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| Southeast MassFoxboro, MAOrpheum House of Horrors | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Haunted house. 2011: Fri, Sat 7-10pm. Sundays kid-friendly 1-3pm. Was “The Haunted Theatre”. Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St, 508-543-2787 ×4. more |
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| Southeast MassNorton, MAFriendly Haunted Woods at Winslow Farm | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Haunted walks both for kids and adults. $10. 2010: Fri & Sat 7-9pm, Sat & Sun 12-4pm. 37 Eddy Street, 508-285-6451. more |
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| Northern MassFitchburg, MAHaunted Mansion at Halloween Costume World | B+ | F | S | ||||||
| Haunted house. Next to the largest costume store in New England. Excellent actors, some good props, location is not large and not overly spooky (a warehouse). The store itself is truly amazing: they have everything. 2011: 7-9pm. 480 Water St, 978-343-6666. more |
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| SpringfieldMonson, MAEcho Hill Orchards Haunted Hayrides | ? | F | S | ||||||
| 2011: 6:30pm thru 9pm or 10pm. Somewhat kid-friendly. Not super spooky. 101 Wilbraham Road, 413-267-3303. more |
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| Western MassAgawam, MAFright Fest at Six Flags New England | ? | S | S | ||||||
| Haunted house as part of largest amusement park in New England. 1623 Main Street, 413-786-9300. more |
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| Western MassLenox, MAFright Tours at Edith Wharton’s The Mount | ? | F | |||||||
| 2011: Fridays at 6pm and 7pm. Bring a flashlight. Partly outdoors. 2 Plunkett St, 413-551-5111. more |
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| Western MassSouth Hadley, MAHaunted Hay Rides at McCray’s Farm | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Hayrides: kids 5pm+, adults 7pm+. Animal farm, ice cream, & mini-golf. 55 Alvord Street, 413-533-0775. more |
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| Western MassSpringfield, MAFaces of Phobia | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| 2011: Fri Sat 7-11pm, Sun 7-10pm. Indoor haunted house. 53 Turnbull St, 413-313-4207. more more |
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| New HampshireCandia, NHHarvest of Horror at Chamingfare Farm | ? | F | S | ||||||
| 4 different attractions, viewed from a horse-drawn wagon. 2011: tours 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm. 774 High Street, 603-483-5623. more |
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| New HampshireEpping, NHHaunted Acres | A | F | S | S | |||||
| Rt 93N to ex 7, Rt 101E, ex 8, left off exit. Dragway straight ahead.Three attractions & forest walk. Rain or shine. 2011: 6pm-10pm, but Fri & Sat to 11pm. 272 Exter Road, 603-679-1666. more |
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| New HampshireGilford, NHMorbid Mountain | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Haunted Houses at the grounds of ski area Gunstock Mountain. 2011: 7-10:30pm. 719 Cherry Valley Road, 603-293-4341 x164. more |
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| New HampshireJefferson, NHGhost Town Spooktacular Adventure | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Day and nights at this amusement park. 2011: Fireworks Oct 29. 1492 Presidential Highway, 603-586-4592. more |
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| New HampshireLitchfield, NHSpooky World / Nightmare New England | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| 2011: Ticket sales 6-10:30pm, or 6-11pm Fri/Sat. Four attractions. Looks great, but I’m told the lines are impossibly long, so arrive early. 454 Charles Bancroft Highway (RT 3A), 603-424-2292. more |
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| New HampshireMilford, NHThe Haunted Trail at Emerson Park | ? | F | S | ||||||
| Haunted woods walk. 2011: 6:30-9:30pm. Emerson Park, 603-672-4567. more |
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| New HampshireNashua, NHFright Kingdom | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| You can pay extra to skip to the front of the line. 2010: 6:30-12am except Sunday 10pm. Kids matinee Sunday 10/23. “Haunted Circus” performances. 12 Simon Street more |
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| New HampshireNorth Conway, NHGhoullog Halloween Haunted Chairlift Ride | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Board the ski lift for a Halloween experience on the ride up and on the peak! $25. 2011: 6-10pm. 1 Skimobile Rd, 603-356-5544. more |
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| New HampshireSalem, NHCanobie Lake Screeemfest | A | F | S | S | |||||
| Canobie Lake Park is the 2nd biggest amusement park in New England, and while its attractions aren’t top-rate (Merriment: B, Dead Shed B-, The Village C), being at a giant carnival at night is glorious, thus the “A”! 2011: Fri, Sat to 11pm, Sun to 9pm. Lines close before the park closes. So come early. They have this great innovation where you can buy a “glowing charm” for your kids and the actors playing the monsters know to not be so scary. 85 North Policy Street, 603-893-3506 or 617-653-5959. more |
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| Rhode IslandCranston, RIHaunted Labyrinth | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| 2011: 7pm until the last person screams. Pro FM radio personalities on Fridays. See website coupon. Rejoice in Hope Youth Center, 804 Dyer Avenue, 401-943-8686. more |
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| Rhode IslandHope, RIScary Acres | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Haunted corn field maze at a local farm. 2011: 6-10pm. Confreda’s Greenhouses and Farm, 2150 Scituate Av, 401-827-5000. more |
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| Rhode IslandPawtucket, RIDaggett Farm Haunted Tunnel | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| 2011: 6:30pm-8:30pm. 137 Roosevelt Avenue, 401-728-0500 x252. more |
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| Rhode IslandProvidence, RIJack O’ Lantern Spectacular at Roger Wiliams Park Zoo | ? | R | F | S | S | ||||
| Trick-or-treating and mainly kids Halloween stuff. Kids in costume get in 1/2 price. 2011: Ticket sales 6-10pm. Closes 11pm. 1000 Elmwood Avenue, 401-785-3510. more |
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| Rhode IslandValley Falls, RIHaunted Hill at Diamond Hill State Park | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Forest walk. Rt 95S to Rt 295N to ex 11. Right off exit, go 2 mi. Fri & Sat 7-10pm. Sun 7-9pm. 190 Pine Swamp Road, 401-728-2400 or 401-334-9996. more |
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| Rhode IslandWakefield, RITrails to Terror | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Haunted hayride and forest trail. 2011: Ticket sales start at 6:30pm. 4235 Tower Hill Rd (Rt 1), 401-792-8188. more |
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| Rhode IslandWest Greenwich, RIField of Screams | ? | R | F | S | S | ||||
| 2011: Thu & Sun, 6:30-9pm, Fri & Sat, 6:30-10pm. 3 attractions. Website coupon. Outdoors, call if bad weather. , 401-884-7369. more |
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| Rhode IslandWesterly, RIBates Haunted Motel | ? | R | F | S | S | ||||
| 2011: 6-11pm. 149 Atlantic Avenue, 401-596-5616. more |
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| ConnecticutBristol, CTThe Haunted Graveyard | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Six haunted houses and a graveyard! 2011: Fri & Sat, dusk to 12am, Sun dusk to 10pm. Lake Compounce, 822 Lake Avenue, 860-583-3300. more |
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| ConnecticutEast Windsor, CTRails to the Darkside | ? | F | S | ||||||
| Haunted trolley ride. 2011: 7-9:30pm. Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Rd, 860-627-6540. more |
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| ConnecticutHebron, CTHalloween Knights at CT Renaissance Faire | ? | S | |||||||
| Jousting, zombie walk, costume contest. 2011: 6-8pm. 347 Gilead St more |
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| ConnecticutEast Hampton, CTPumpkintown USA | ? | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | |
| Hayride through “town” of pumpkin dioramas, Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun, 10am-5pm. Looks small but adorable. 93 East High Street, 860-267-0143. more |
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| ConnecticutEast Haven, CTHaunted Isle at the Shore Line Trolley | ? | F | S | ||||||
| 2011: 7-10pm. Last ride leaves at 10pm. Trolley carries you through haunted woods. 17 River St, 203-467-6927. more |
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| ConnecticutBaltic, CTDark Manor | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Plenty of matinees for kids. 25 Main St, 860-822-TOMB. more |
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| ConnecticutShelton, CTHaunted Hay Rides at Fairview Tree Farm | ? | F | S | ||||||
| 2011: 7-10pm. 484 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, 203-944-9090. more |
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| ConnecticutPortland, CTBrownstone Halloween Extravaganza | ? | S | S | ||||||
| Weekends 12-9pm. Launch pumpkins, zipline costume contest, rock climb. Haunted peninsula, pumpkin smash. 161 Brownstone Ave, 866-860-0208. more |
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| ConnecticutMiddletown,CTHaunted Zipline Tours | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Zipline through the trees at dark with spooky sound & light effects. Reserve in advance. 2011 South Main St, 860-622-8726. more |
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| ConnecticutWallingford, CTThe Trail of Terror | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| Outdoor woods halloween attraction. Speed Pass tix available. 2011: 7pm+. 60 North Plains Highway more |
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| MaineAugusta, MEUnited Volunteers of Maine Haunted House | ? | F | S | ||||||
| Haunted house. 2011: 6:30 to last ticket, usually 8:30pm. May have a matinee? The Augusta Marketplace Mall more |
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| MaineLebanon, MEDestination Haunt | ? | F | S | ||||||
| Cemetery, trail, and two buildings. 2011: Thu 6:30-9pm, Fri & Sat 6:30-10pm. Sunday matinees for kids, 4:30-9pm. Check website for rain cancellations. , 207.351.5443. more |
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| MaineScarborough, MEAcres of Horror Haunted Hayrides | ? | F | S | S | |||||
| 2011: Hay rides start at 6:30pm, no set close time. , 207-885-5935. more |
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| VermontDanville, VTDead North at The Great Vermont Corn Maze | ? | F | S | ||||||
| Wagon ride, corn maze, and 3 haunted buildings. 2011: 7:30pm. , 802-748-1399. more |
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| New YorkUlster Park, NYHeadless Horseman | A | F | S | S | |||||
| Haunted house. Outside New England but a “Top Ten in USA” haunted house according to the industry magazine. more |
| Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night) | grade | Mon 10/3 | Tue 10/4 | Wed 10/5 | Thu 10/6 | Fri 10/7 | Sat 10/8 | Sun 10/9 | |
| WorcesterSterling, MADavis MegaMaze Halloween Fright Nights | A | D | D | ||||||
| My favorite corn field maze is across the street from a big petting zoo with hayrides, go carts, and apple picking. It’s the best!! They have night mazes with telescopes and Halloween nights with monsters! 145 Redstone Hill more |
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| Metro WestBolton, MASchartner Farms Corn Maze | ? | D | D | ||||||
| 2011: Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. 211 West Berlin Road, 978-779-0212. more |
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| Metro WestFramingham, MACorn Maze at Hanson’s Farm | ? | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | |
| Days only. 2011: 9am-6pm. 20 Nixon Rd, 508.877.3058. more |
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| North ShoreIpswich, MAMarini Farm Corn Maze Flashlight Nights | ? | D | D | N | N | D | |||
| 2011: Mon Thu Fri 3-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm. Some nights, bring your own flashlight, 6-10pm. 259 Linebrook Rd, 978 471-9203. more |
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| North ShoreDanvers, MAHaunted Cornfield at Connors Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | D | N | N | D | |
| 2011: Daily 9am-6pm. See website for coupon. Halloween night maze some nights. Singles night Oct 8. Halloween Kids Day Oct 31. 30 Valley Road (Rt. 35), 978-777-1245. more |
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| LowellDunstable, MAGoss Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | ||||||
| There’s no Halloween theme this year, but is a corn maze open some nights! Days Sat Sun 10am-5pm. 14 15 21 22 28 29. 446 Pleasant St, 978-649-7688. more |
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| Northern MassHaverhill, MAKimball Farm Haunted Maze | B+ | D | D | D | D | N | N | N | |
| 2011: Daily, mainly 10am-6pm. Some nights to 8:30pm. October nights, costumed actors chase you around a maze cut into a corn field at night! Small but combine it with a visit to the Castle of Fear, also in Haverhill. 780 East Broadway, 978-521-3990. more |
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| South ShorePlympton, MASauchuk Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | |||||
| 2011: Days 10am-6pm. Last admission 1 hour before close. Some nights. Bring a flashlight. 234 Center Street more |
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| WorcesterWhitinsville, MAWest End Creamery Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | |||||
| 2011: 12-6pm. Some flashlight nights. 481 Purgatory Road, 508-234-2022. more |
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| Western MassSunderland, MAMike’s Maze at Warner Farm | ? | D | D | ||||||
| 2011: 10am-5pm. Last ticket sold at 5pm. No nights. South Main Street, 413-665-8331. more |
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| Rhode IslandPortsmouth, RIEscobar’s Highland Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | |
| 2011: 10am-dusk except Fri (3:30pm), Sun (11am). No nights. Pumpkin Fest 9/24. Harry Potter 10/15. Halloween Party 10/29. 251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444. more |
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| Rhode IslandCharlestown, RIRiverside Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | ||||||
| 2011: Pumpkin slingshot! Days 11am-4pm. Burdickville Rd, 401-364-TREE. more |
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| New HampshireEast Conway, NHMaze Massacre at Sherman Farm | ? | N | N | D | |||||
| 2011: 10am-5pm (to 4pm after 10/15). Haunted nights, 7-9pm. Some dates non-scary for kids. , 603-939-2412. more |
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| New HampshireGilford, NHBeans & Greens Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | D | N | N | D | |
| 2011: Days 10am-5pm. Some nights but not haunted, 8-10pm. 245 Intervale Road, 603.293.2853. more |
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| New HampshireLee, NHCoppal House Farm Night Maze | ? | D | D | D | D | D | N | D | |
| 2011: Weekdays 12-5pm, Sat Sun 10am-5pm. Some nights 7-9pm. Bring a flashlight. Not “haunted”. Huge bonfire. Free cider & donuts. 118 North River Road (Route 155), 603.659.3572. more |
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| New HampshireHopkinton, NHBeech Hill Farm & Ice Cream Stand | ? | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | |
| Daily 11am-dusk. No nights. 107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828. more |
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| New HampshireMeredith, NHMoulton Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | |
| 2011: 8am-6pm. No nights. $5. Trivia questions in the maze. 18 Quarry Road, 603-279-3915. more |
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| New HampshireMilford, NHTrombley Gardens Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | D | D | N | D | |
| Days to 6pm. Saturdays in October haunted maze to 9:30pm. 150 North River Road, 603-620-5785. more |
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| ConnecticutCoventry, CTHaunted Corn Maze at Nathan Hale Homestead | ? | D | D | D | |||||
| Days Fri-Sat 12-4pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Some evenings Haunted Maze 7-9pm. 2299 South St, 860-742-6917. more |
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| ConnecticutGriswold, CTButtonwood Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | |||||
| 2011: Fri 3pm-dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-dusk. 471 Shetucket Turnpike, 860-376-4081. more |
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| ConnecticutMiddlefield, CTLyman Orchards Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | D | D | |||
| Corn maze but also a SUNFLOWER maze! 4 acres. Trivia challenges. 2011: Wed-Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. No nights. Routes 147 & 157, 860-349-6015. more |
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| ConnecticutNorth Granby, CTSpookfest at Hayes Corn Maze | ? | N | N | D | |||||
| 2011: Website says 2010 but I called to confirm dates. Fri 4-9pm, Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. Bring a flashlight. Hayes Dairy, 151 East St, 860-653-4157. more |
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| ConnecticutSomers, CTScantic Valley Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | ||||||
| 2011: 11am-dusk. 327 Ninth District Rd, 860-749-3286. more |
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| ConnecticutSouth Windsor, CTFoster Family Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | D | N | N | D | |
| Sun-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9:30pm. Last ticket 9pm. Bring a flashlight. 90 Foster Street, 860-648-9366. more |
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| ConnecticutSterling, CTEkonk Hill Corn Maze | ? | N | N | N | |||||
| Fri 3pm-dusk, Sat-Sun 11am-dusk. Some nights to 11pm. 227 Ekonk Hill Rd, 860-564-0248. more |
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| ConnecticutThompson, CTFort Hill Farms Corn Maze Adventure | ? | D | D | D | D | N | N | D | |
| 2011: Sun-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm. Bring a flashlight. more |
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| ConnecticutTrumbull, CTPlasko’s Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | |||||
| 2011: Fri 3-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 670 Daniels Farm Rd, 203-268-2716. more |
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| MaineYork, MEZack’s Corn Maze Flashlight Tag | ? | N | N | N | |||||
| 2011: Fri-Sun 12-6pm. Nights Fri-Sat, 7-10pm. Play flashlight tag! 7 Colby Turner Rd, 207-475-7857. more |
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| MaineDayton, MEPumpkin Valley Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | ||||||
| 2011: Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Some nights, last admission 8pm. Union Falls Rd, 207-929-4545. more |
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| MaineFarmington, MESandy River Farms Corn Maze | ? | D | D | ||||||
| 2011: Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Haunted maze nights 6-9pm. 560 Farmington Falls Rd, 207-778-3835. more |
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| MaineCorinna, METhunder Farm Road Corn Maze | ? | D | D | ||||||
| 2011: Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Nights 6:30pm-10pm with haunted hayrides! 185 Newport Rd. Rt. 7/11, 207-278-3708. more |
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| VermontDanville, VTThe Great Vermont Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | D | N | N | D | |
| 2011: 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. more |
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| VermontColchester, VTSam Mazza’s Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | |
| 2011: Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. No nights. Last ticket sold one hour before close. , 802-655-3440. more |
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| VermontGuilford, VTGaines Farm Haunted Hayride and Haunted Maze | ? | N | D | ||||||
| 2011: Daytimes 11am-5pm, plus some nights 6:30-10pm. Twilight maze Saturdays thru Oct 8. Haunted hayride and corn maze after Oct 8. 6343 Coolidge Hwy, 802-257-0409. more |
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| VermontRutland, VTHathaway Farm Corn Maze | ? | D | D | D | D | N | D | ||
| 2011: Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu 10am-6pm, 5pm last admission. Nights every Saturday to 11pm with fire pit. Claim to be the largest in VT. 741 Prospect Hill Road, 802.775.2624. more |
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| VermontWeybridge, VTWeybridge Gardens Haunted Corn Maze | ? | N | N | D | |||||
| 2011: Days Fri 12-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Some nights, 7pm to last admission at 10pm. Non-scary for kids during daytimes. Haunted dates fall on Sundays?? Think that’s a leftover from 2010. 181 Thompson Hill Rd, 802-545-2306. more |
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