Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Beverly 2026

27 unique & unusual Halloween events near Beverly.

Beverly hosts 18 Halloween happenings this year, offering diverse ways to celebrate the season. From ticketed tours of historic haunted sites to free family activities, there's a treat for every preference.

Consider the acclaimed Haunted Happenings Grand Parade in nearby Salem for a large-scale spectacle, or for a local, perhaps more intimate, experience, look to Halloween Events at Off Cabot Comedy & Events right here in Beverly.

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Family-Friendly Fall Activities

1 of 30 Downtown Trick-or-Treat Beverly

Costumed trick-or-treating along a pedestrian-only stretch of Cabot Street.

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Food, Drink, and Parties

1 of 19 Boston Halloween Bar Crawl Boston

Multi-venue crawl featuring waived covers, costume contests, and drink specials.

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Haunted Experiences

1 of 14 Salem Witch Museum October Events Salem

Timed presentations and exhibits explore the 1692 Salem witch trials.

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Movies, Theater, and Entertainment

1 of 8 Witches Amongst Us: A 1692 Experience Salem, MA

Immersive, comical retelling of the Salem Witch Trials with audience interaction

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the parking strategy for festivals and big community events in Beverly?

Big festivals fill official lots by late morning, so arrive early, use the event's posted satellite lots and shuttles rather than gambling on street parking, and drop a pin on your car the moment you park. Neighborhood streets near events often carry event-day restrictions that generate real tickets. Leaving 20 minutes before the closing act beats sitting in the exit crawl.

Should we book a private or public ghost tour in Beverly for our group?

Public tours are cheaper per person and fine for one to four people, but the math flips around six-plus: a private booking often costs about the same as individual tickets while letting you set pace, route emphasis, and scare level, and questions flow freely without strangers. Private slots on October weekends book out weeks ahead, so decide early.

How long do ghost tours and walking events in Beverly typically last?

The standard is 90 minutes covering about a mile at a stop-and-story pace; extended versions run two-plus hours and add interior visits. The pace is slower than a normal walk but heavy on standing, which tires people more than distance does. Plan the parking meter and babysitter around a hard two hours, and take the pre-tour restroom stop seriously, since routes rarely include one.

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