October Events in the Boston Area
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There are many October events for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of October events and activities happening in the Boston area.
Halloween – Salem Haunted Happenings 2026
Thu, October 1, 2026 – Sat, October 31, 2026
You’re invited to Salem’s annual Halloween Festival! It happens every year during October in the bewitching seaport of Salem, Massachusetts. Nobody celebrates Halloween quite like Salem.
Jack-O’-Lantern Nights at Stone Zoo
Thu, October 1, 2026 – Sat, October 31, 2026
Experience the magic of autumn after dark at Stone Zoo’s Jack-O’-Lantern Nights, a brand-new Halloween experience transforming the zoo into a glowing wonderland filled with hundreds of illuminated pumpkins.
Ghosts and Gravestones Ghost Tour 2026
Thu, October 1, 2026 – Sat, October 31, 2026
Walk amongst the dead in burying grounds nearly four hundred years old, hear stories of those whose mortal remains lie beneath your feet, and listen to tales of many of the sordid practices that went along with them.
Brick-Or-Treat – Kid’s Halloween Event at LEGO Discovery Center Boston
Thu, October 1, 2026 – Sat, October 31, 2026
The Minifigure Monsters are taking over LEGO® Discovery Centers and they’re bringing a frightfully fun Halloween adventure with them this October!
Topsfield Fair 2026
Fri, October 2, 2026 – Mon, October 12, 2026
Enjoy America’s oldest and finest agricultural fair w/ New England‘s largest carnival midway, cool demos (ranging from beekeeping to miniature trains), a Grange Museum, pumpkin weigh-offs, live entertainment and more.
Somerville Fall Festival
Sat, October 3, 2026
Fall Festival is bringing ALL the vibes. Join us on Saturday, Sept. 13th from at Conway Park– FREE! Grab your friends to celebrate the event of the season that you don’t want to miss!
Milford Pumpkin Festival, NH
Fri, October 9, 2026 – Sun, October 11, 2026
Join us for 3 fun, festive, & flavorful days at our annual pumpkin festival. Enjoy musical entertainment, vendor booths, pumpkin carving, community lighting, and a great pumpkin weigh-in.
Allison Green
Boston Tutoring Services