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Boston lights up Halloween 2025 near the Freedom Trail and Fenway Park with supernatural celebrations, haunted walks, and spooky events across historic neighborhoods. Popular attractions feature spooky entertainment, fall festivals, and Halloween attractions including ghost tours, pumpkin markets, and family trick-or-treating.
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Top Halloween In and Around Boston
- Ghosts & Gravestones Nightwalk Tour
- Boston Ghosts Haunted Walking Tours
- Official Boston Halloween Bar Crawl
- Boston Faneuil Hall Official Halloween Bar Crawl
- Boston Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl
- Head Of The Charles Regatta
- PruBoo Halloween Event at Prudential Center
- Spooky Science Sunday
- Community Pumpkin Stroll + Family Halloween Fun at Boston Public Market
- Crawl-O-Ween 2025: Boston's Official Halloween Bar Crawl
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Boston Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Get ready for a spooktacular time at Prudential Center's 31st annual PruBoo event! This family-friendly Halloween celebration features trick-or-treating at over 30 participating stores and restaurants. Kids can enjoy face painting, Halloween crafts, captivating magic shows, and a lively musical performance. Visitors are encouraged to donate to Boston Children's Hospital to receive a special trick-or-treat bag.
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Experience a thrilling Halloween celebration at the Museum of Science with Spooky Science Sunday. This all-ages event features a costume dance party with DJ Ooch, engaging hands-on activities, and captivating live science presentations. Discover the wonders of chemistry, meet live animals, and explore the science behind electricity and robotics in a fun, festive atmosphere.
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Join the Boston Public Market for a delightful Community Pumpkin Stroll and Family Halloween Fun event. This festive day includes a scavenger hunt for colorful pumpkins along The Greenway, leading to the Market where giant pumpkins await. Families can enjoy free activities like Halloween crafts and themed cookie decorating, making it a perfect seasonal outing.
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Fall into frightful fun at Boston Children's Museum this October! Explore the 'Pumpkin Patch of Play' with themed activities, talking Jack-o'-Lanterns, and a Monster Mash Jam. Don't miss the 6th annual 'Halloween Spooktacular' after-hours event, featuring trick-or-treating, games like Zombie Bowling, and character meet-and-greets.
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Get ready for a spooktacular time at the second annual BARKTOBER: Halloween Pup Party & Parade! Dogs can strut their stuff in their best costumes for a chance to win great prizes. The event features a fun pup social, a lively parade, and a costume contest. Attendees can also enjoy vendor booths with treats and activities, all while supporting the Muddy Water Initiative.
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Join the City of Boston for the annual Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival at the Boston Common Frog Pond. This free event encourages families to wear costumes and enjoy a spooky good time with a haunted zombie maze, pumpkin slide, trackless train rides, and field games. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, and treats add to the festive atmosphere.
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Bring your furry friends to The Anchor for a spooktacular Yappy Hour! This Halloween-themed event features a 'Howl-o-Ween Pup Pageant' costume contest with prizes for the best-dressed dogs. Enjoy live music, complimentary pup cups, free swag, and delicious treats in a pet-friendly, open-air courtyard with stunning views of Boston.
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Bring the little ones for a spooktacular Halloween brunch at Pazza on Porter! Kids can showcase their costumes while enjoying sweet treats and a family-friendly atmosphere. Adults can savor seasonal drink specials alongside a full brunch menu available a la carte. Capture memories at the festive photo corner.
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Join the annual Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival for a frightfully fun evening! This free event offers a 'monster mash' of activities, including arts and crafts, treats, and exciting games. Kids can enjoy rides on a trackless train, explore a 'Haunted Zombie Maze,' and play in a 'Glow in the Dark Park' with LED attractions. Live entertainment, including music and dancing, adds to the festive atmosphere.
Boston Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Get ready for Boston's most thrilling Halloween bar crawl, hitting the vibrant Faneuil Hall district. This event promises a night of spooky fun with exclusive access to top bars, killer drink specials, and electrifying music from live DJs. Don your most creative costume for a chance to win epic prizes in the costume contests. It's the ultimate way to celebrate Halloween in Boston, packed with dancing, themed cocktails, and unforgettable energy.
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Get ready for the ultimate Halloween celebration in Boston! This official bar crawl on October 31st, 2025, invites you to explore multiple top venues, enjoy exclusive drink specials, and join hundreds of costumed revelers for a night of spine-chilling fun. Don't miss the Halloween event of the year!
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Get ready for Boston's most epic Halloween celebration, Crawl-O-Ween 2025! This massive bar crawl invites over 25,000 attendees to explore more than 50 exclusive venues across key Boston neighborhoods. Enjoy cover-free entry, live music, DJs, and dedicated after-parties. Free party trolleys will shuttle you between districts, making it easy to experience the best of Boston's nightlife.
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Join the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition for their 28th Annual Lesbians & Friends LGBTQIA+ Dance, a Halloween Bash for a Cause. This vibrant celebration supports the mission to prevent environmental causes of breast cancer. Enjoy dancing, community connection, and an exclusive VIP party with a dance lesson.
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Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween night at Hurricanes in Boston's West End! This spookiest spot will be transformed into a Halloween playground with ghoulish décor and chilling surprises. Compete in a costume contest for a chance to win big, dance to a live DJ spinning spooky classics and hot tracks, and sip on specially crafted Halloween cocktails. It's the ultimate hair-raising night out for ghouls and goblins alike.
Boston Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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Experience the magic of Disney's 'Hocus Pocus' like never before as the Boston Pops orchestra performs the film's iconic score live. This special Halloween event brings the tale of the Sanderson sisters to life on screen with a captivating musical accompaniment, creating a memorable night of spooky fun.
Boston Other Halloween Activities
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Journey into Boston's shadowy past on the Ghosts & Gravestones Nightwalk Tour. Led by costumed guides, this 90-minute walking tour delves into gruesome murders, paranormal encounters, and the city's most haunted locations. Explore historic burial grounds and infamous sites after dark for a truly chilling experience.
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Uncover Boston's chilling history on a guided ghost tour, exploring haunted landmarks and hearing tales of the city's most notorious figures. From the spirits of the Founding Fathers in Granary Burying Ground to the lingering presences in Boston Common, this tour delves into the city's dark past. Choose from various experiences, including a haunted pub crawl or a true crime adventure, for a spine-tingling journey through Beantown's spectral side.
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Uncover Boston's most chilling secrets on the Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl. This adults-only tour guides you through historic pubs, sharing dark tales of the city's past while you enjoy a drink. Hear stories of spectral encounters and visit famously haunted locations like Boston Common and the Omni Parker House Hotel.
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The Head Of The Charles Regatta is a premier three-day rowing competition held annually on the Charles River, drawing over 12,000 athletes and tens of thousands of spectators. Since 1965, it has been a world-renowned event for elite rowers. Visitors can enjoy various hospitality options, shop exclusive merchandise, and witness top-tier athletic performances.
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Immerse yourself in Boston's vibrant art scene at the 45th annual Fort Point Open Studios. This celebrated event invites you to explore over 110 artists' studios, discover diverse artworks, and enjoy live music and free workshops. It's a unique opportunity to connect with creators and purchase original art directly from the source.
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Experience the breathtaking beauty of autumn from the water on a 90-minute Fall Foliage Cruise along the Charles River. Glide past the vibrant foliage lining the Esplanade and soak in stunning panoramic views of both Boston and Cambridge. This scenic journey offers a unique perspective of the city's iconic skyline and natural autumn splendor.
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Step into the shadows of Beacon Hill for a chilling Halloween walking tour. For over 30 years, this event has uncovered the neighborhood's dark legacy of mystery and murder. Hear true, morbid tales of serial killers, apparitions, and infamous residents like Dr. George Parkman. Experience Beacon Hill's transformation with elaborate decorations and discover its secrets after dark.
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