Bedford Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026

19 unique & unusual Halloween events in Bedford and nearby

Goffstown Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off & Regatta

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Goffstown 7 mi

Costumed paddlers race hollowed-out giant pumpkins on the river.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley 5K)

Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley 5K

Sat, Oct 10

Milford 10 mi $$

5K run/walk and kids fun run benefiting local youth programs.

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (Historic Portsmouth Legends and Ghost Walk)

Historic Portsmouth Legends and Ghost Walk

Portsmouth 39 mi $$

Visit 13 of downtown Portsmouth's most active haunted locations.

Illustration of a row of food trucks topped with pumpkins at dusk, with string lights, steam, and people at picnic tables (Warner Fall Foliage Festival)

Warner Fall Foliage Festival

Oct 9 – Oct 11

Warner 28 mi

Annual community festival featuring midway rides, live music, and woodsmen competitions.

Illustration of a guide raising a lantern before a small group on a foggy cobblestone street as a ghost appears in a window (The Ghosts of Portsmouth Haunted Tour)

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The Ghosts of Portsmouth Haunted Tour

Portsmouth 39 mi $

Ghostly guide and app-led exploration of haunted Portsmouth.

Harvest Moon Glow

Fri, Oct 16

North Andover 26 mi $$

Instructor-led canvas painting class with BYOB drinks and snacks.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Enchanted Autumn Forest)

Enchanted Autumn Forest

Fri, Oct 2

North Andover 26 mi $$

Instructor-led canvas painting class with bring-your-own food and drinks.

A Haunted Night

Sat, Oct 3

North Andover 26 mi $$

Instructor-led canvas painting class with bring-your-own food and drinks.

Me and My Boo

Sat, Oct 3

North Andover 26 mi $$

Instructor-led Halloween canvas painting class with BYOB drinks and food.

Festival of the Dead

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Salem 43 mi $$

Exploration of death's mysteries through diverse rituals and events

Illustration of small clay figures in costumes and ghosts painting pumpkins at a long table under bunting at dusk (Make it Tuesday: Paperback Pumpkin Craft)

Make it Tuesday: Paperback Pumpkin Craft

Tue, Sep 22

Framingham 43 mi

Transform discarded paperback books into decorative autumn pumpkins.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Horror SPFX Workshop by Dead Puppy Studios)

Horror SPFX Workshop by Dead Puppy Studios

Fri, Oct 16

Salem 43 mi $$$

Hands-on horror special effects workshop with a take-home FX kit.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a town street at dusk with a giant smiling pumpkin float and costumed children (29th Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade)

29th Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade

Thu, Oct 1

Salem 43 mi

Kicks off Salem's Halloween season with an Old-School Halloween theme.

Illustration of a clay witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards at a small round table inside a candlelit tent (Halloween (Samhain) Circle & Meditation)

Halloween (Samhain) Circle & Meditation

Dracut 20 mi

Ritual and meditation honoring ancestors

Trick or Treat Yo'self Bazaar

Lowell 23 mi Free

Halloween-themed self-care pop-up marketplace

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Woburn Halloween Parade)

Woburn Halloween Parade

Woburn 36 mi Free

Over 70 years of community tradition and festive Halloween spirit.

Salem Zombie Walk

Salem 43 mi Free

FREE, family-oriented zombie walk

Spirits of Salem Museum

Salem 43 mi

Immersive historical journey narrated by spirits.

Black Cat Tours

Salem 43 mi Free

Award-winning ghost tours with true tales of Salem

Other Halloween categories in Bedford

Illustration of costumed clay children and a witch playing among pumpkins, hay bales and tents on an autumn lawn

BedfordFamily-Friendly Fall Activities37 family events

Illustration of clay figures in costumes and a floating ghost at a Halloween party with a punch bowl and glowing pumpkins

BedfordHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties5 parties & tastings

Illustration of a small cottage with glowing windows, ghosts, jack o'lanterns and a black cat among bare trees at twilight

BedfordHaunted Experiences17 haunted attractions

Illustration of a small character with arms raised on a stage with red curtains, glowing lanterns and a pumpkin audience

BedfordHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment4 shows & screenings

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Bedford offers Halloween happenings throughout the region, from Salem's well-known Salem Ghosts to nearby family events.

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