Boston Halloween Parties, Events and Parades in 2024

Halloween Pet Parade - Boston, MA - Oct 26, 2019
Head to the West End for the annual Halloween Pet Parade and Costume Contest! Dress up your pet and parade around Faneuil Hall Marketplace then walk the red carpet in front of a panel of judges!

Halloween Crawl in Boston - Boston, MA - Nov 2, 2019

Boston Costume Dash - Boston, MA - Sep 2 to Nov 1, 2021
Virtual for 2021. Normally: Grab your craziest costume, lace up your running shoes and get ready for some spooky fun, because the Boston Costume Dash is returning with an all-new course on the Charles River Esplanade, an afternoon start time and awesome after party, the revamped event will be can’t-miss

Salem Haunted Happenings - Salem, MA - Oct 1 to Nov 5, 2022
Salem’s haunted happenings will keep you busy in the days leading up to Halloween, with something for everyone. Check out the full event listings on their website.

Boo at the Zoo – Stone Zoo - Stoneham, MA - Oct 22 to Oct 23, 2022
Children throughout New England are invited to trick-or-treat among the animals at Stone Zoo. Thrills, chills, and animals lurk around every corner on the trick-or-treat trail, while other haunted happenings include creepy crafts, ghoulish games, costume contests, and a haunted maze! Throughout the day, guests can learn about the importance of enrichment as they watch many of the animals receive pumpkins.

Halloween Pubcrawl - Boston, MA - Oct 22 to Oct 31, 2022
Roam the city of Boston on the most exciting night of the year with your entire squad and create those memorable moments that people won’t believe! With three days of crawling, Boston will surely not disappoint. Grab your friends, put on your wildest costumes, and enjoy fright night!

Festival of the Dead - Salem, MA - Oct 25 to Oct 31, 2022
A host of Halloween offerings in Salem, MA, including a ball, seance readings, witches market, and more.

Halloween Party at Howl – Boston - Boston, MA - Oct 27, 2022
Howl at the Moon Boston hosts another Halloween party with drink specials, games, and a costume contest.

Halloween Party at Howl - Foxborough, MA - Oct 28, 2022
Howl at the Moon Foxborough hosts another Halloween party with drink specials, games, and a costume contest.

Salem Witches’ Halloween Ball - Salem, MA - Oct 28, 2022

Zoo Howl - Boston, MA - Oct 29 to Oct 30, 2022
Children throughout New England are invited to trick-or-treat among the animals at the Franklin Park Zoo. Throughout the day, guests can learn about the importance of enrichment as they watch as many of the animals receive pumpkins as enrichment items.

Halloween Horror Movie Marathon - Brookline, MA - Oct 29, 2022
Watch classic Halloween movies at Coolidge Corner Theatre

Tricks and Treats at the Waterworks: Not-So-Spooky Crawlies - Chestnut Hill, MA - Oct 30, 2022
Head to the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum for a family friendly Halloween event for a ghoulishly good time where you can learn the science behind magic tricks and special effects while collecting candy. Also enjoy carnival games, face painting, a visit to the Allis Pumps in the basement, and more! Costumes encouraged. Free to all