Halloween Events in Boston
🎃 City Guide · MA · 2026 Season
Looking for Halloween events in Boston? We’ve rounded up 12 verified Halloween events across Boston for the 2026 season — haunted houses, parties, pumpkin patches, parades, and family fun, each with dates, tickets, and directions.
Top Halloween Events in Boston for 2026
Zoo Event
Boston Lights
FAMILY FRIENDLY TICKETED
Trick-or-treat through the zoo at Boston's glowing Halloween night event.
Día de los Muertos
Day of the Dead at Boston Pops
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Honor and celebrate at Boston's Day of the Dead festival, free and open to all.
Parade
Doggone Halloween Pet Parade
ALL AGES FREE ENTRY
Free Halloween parade through Boston — floats, bands, and epic costumes.
Haunted House
Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Boston's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Haunted House
Ghosts and Gravestones Ghost Tour 2026
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
A premier haunted attraction in Boston with intense scares, live actors, and cinematic sets.
Haunted House
Haunted Hotel – A Halloween Ball
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Boston's must-visit haunt for 2026 — extreme scares for brave souls 13 and up.
Halloween Event
Murders, Morgues, and Memories: Halloween Walking Tour
ALL AGES TICKETED
Halloween fun in Boston — seasonal event for the 2026 season.
Pumpkin Patch
Pru Boo 2026
FAMILY FRIENDLY PAID ADMISSION
Boston's go-to fall destination — pumpkins, kid zones, and autumn treats.
Halloween Event
Spirits in the Stacks
ALL AGES TICKETED
Halloween fun in Boston — seasonal event for the 2026 season.
Pumpkin Patch
Sunken Pumpkins
FAMILY FRIENDLY PAID ADMISSION
Boston's go-to fall destination — pumpkins, kid zones, and autumn treats.
Bar Crawl
Trick or Drink: Halloween Bar Crawl
21+ ONLY TICKETED
A ticketed Halloween bar crawl across Boston's best bars — drink deals, no covers.
Haunted Christmas
Krampusfest
13+ RECOMMENDED TICKETED
Dark holiday frights in Boston: Krampus, twisted Christmas, winter horror.
💡 Local Tips for Halloween in Boston
🎃 🎃 Book haunts on weeknights — Friday and Saturday crowds in Boston are intense; Sunday–Thursday means shorter lines and often cheaper tickets.
🎃 🎃 Check dates before you drive — most Boston Halloween events run select nights only; confirm the 2026 schedule on the event page first.
🎃 🎃 Layer up — October evenings in Boston cool off fast; a jacket over your costume beats shivering in line.
🎃 🎃 Plan parking early — popular Boston venues fill their lots by 8 PM on October weekends; rideshare or arrive early.
❓ Boston Halloween FAQ
What are the best Halloween events in Boston for 2026?
The top picks for 2026 include Boston Lights, Day of the Dead at Boston Pops, Doggone Halloween Pet Parade. Browse the full list above — every event includes dates, tickets, and directions.
When is trick-or-treat in Boston in 2026?
Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and most Boston neighborhoods trick-or-treat that evening, roughly 6–9 PM. Check your city's official page for any local guidance.
Where can I find Boston Halloween events near me?
Right here — this guide lists 12 verified Halloween events across Boston for the 2026 season, each with full details, updated as organizers announce schedules.
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