Halloween Events Near Amherst 2026

Your guide to the best Halloween events near Amherst

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Amherst carries spooky season through its neighborhoods with trick or treat traditions, Halloween happenings, and lively Halloween parties. Halloween BOO-k Bash gives families a playful place to gather, with storybook activities, costumes, and seasonal lights. Around Amherst Common and the University of Massachusetts area, pumpkin displays and harvest events add a warm autumn feeling, while evening tours offer a little extra mystery for adults. From silly contests to community celebrations, Amherst makes Halloween approachable, creative, and fun for all ages.

Editor's Picks

  1. Westfield PumpkinFest 2026 · Westfield
    Family festival featuring free pumpkin carving, games, and trunk-or-treat.
  2. 13th World Fright Park · Palmer
    Haunted attraction featuring five haunted houses, a midway, and burial simulator.
  3. Mall-O-Ween at Holyoke Mall · Holyoke
    Free trick-or-treating at participating mall businesses plus a costume contest.
  4. Spooky Safari at The Zoo in Forest Park · Springfield
    Family-friendly Halloween event with animal encounters and a trick-or-treat trail.
  5. Holyoke Mall Fall-A-Palooza · Holyoke
    Features a Gothic Teen character visit, crafts, and a dance party.
  6. DementedFX Haunted House · Holyoke
    20,000 sq ft of giant monsters and immersive horror.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 36 Westfield PumpkinFest 2026 Westfield

Family festival featuring free pumpkin carving, games, and trunk-or-treat.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 27 13th World Fright Park Palmer

Haunted attraction featuring five haunted houses, a midway, and burial simulator.

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Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 3 The Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick - 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour Torrington

50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour with original star Barry Bostwick

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Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 2 Worcester Halloween Bar Crawl Worcester

Multi-venue Worcester bar crawl with drink vouchers and an after party.

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Unique & Unusual Halloween Events

1 of 9 Pittsfield Halloween Parade Pittsfield

Long-running annual parade celebrating 80 years with futuristic-themed community floats.

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Halloween in Nearby Cities

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