Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Burlington 2026

33 family-friendly fall activities near Burlington

Topsfield Fair

Oct 2 – Oct 12

Boston 15 mi

Features agricultural exhibits, midway rides, and the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off.

Illustration of costumed children and a cat walking a leafy sidewalk past glowing jack-o'-lanterns and cozy houses at dusk (Halloween at Boston Children's Museum)

Halloween at Boston Children's Museum

Oct 14 – Nov 1

Boston 13 mi

Features Halloween pinball machines, singing jack-o'-lanterns, and a pumpkin scavenger hunt

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Halloween at Fort Independence)

Halloween at Fort Independence

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Boston 15 mi Free

Free all-ages Halloween fun fest inside historic fort walls.

Boo at the Zoo - Stone Zoo

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Stoneham 6 mi

Glowing pumpkin displays and towering sculptures up to 18 feet tall.

Illustration of clay kid characters, paper bats, cotton ghosts and pumpkins on a craft table with paint pots and bunting (North Shore Children's Museum Halloween Costume Party)

North Shore Children's Museum Halloween Costume Party

Sat, Oct 17

Peabody 14 mi $

Features festive crafts and a Tiny Troupers performance of Skeleton Kid.

Illustration of a fall festival street with big pumpkins in front, striped booths, and small figures under orange trees (Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival 2026)

Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival 2026

Fri, Oct 16

Boston 12 mi Free

Free Halloween festival with haunted maze and slides

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a red wheelbarrow, hay and a wooden farm stand (Smolak Farms Fall Festival - Pirates Theme)

Smolak Farms Fall Festival - Pirates Theme

Sep 26 – Oct 4

North Andover 14 mi

Features hop-on hayrides, apple picking, an animal playground, and cider donuts.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins with two small farmers, red wheelbarrows and a farm stand (Krochmal Farms Pumpkin Festival)

Krochmal Farms Pumpkin Festival

Sep 19 – Oct 25

Tewksbury 7 mi Free

Draft-horse hayrides, corn maze, and free farm admission in Tewksbury.

Illustration of a red tractor pulling a wooden wagon of small costumed figures past pumpkins and autumn trees near a red barn (Fall-o-ween on the Farm)

Fall-o-ween on the Farm

Sat, Oct 24

Lincoln 10 mi $

Hayrides, live music, a Hay Play area, and animal encounters.

PruBoo 2026

Sun, Oct 25

Boston 12 mi Free

Trick-or-treating at participating shops plus magic shows and crafts.

Illustration of a town square fall festival with striped pumpkin booths, costumed figures, and orange autumn trees (Fall Falladays Festival at Arsenal Yards)

Fall Falladays Festival at Arsenal Yards

Wed, Sep 23

Watertown 10 mi Free

Free seasonal celebration featuring carnival games, aerial performances, and live music.

Illustration of a giant pumpkin on a stand in a grassy field near striped booths with small figures and pumpkins (Shindig, The Food Project's Harvest Festival Fundraiser)

Shindig, The Food Project's Harvest Festival Fundraiser

Sat, Sep 26

Lincoln 9 mi $$

Harvest festival fundraiser featuring pumpkin picking, music, dancing, and cider.

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (Pumpkin Carving at Aeronaut Brewing Company)

Pumpkin Carving at Aeronaut Brewing Company

Sun, Oct 18

Somerville 10 mi $

Carve a Wilson Farm pumpkin while sipping craft beer at the taproom.

Illustration of two costumed figures in a festive autumn street at dusk with pumpkins, string lights and a glowing bonfire (Villari's Martial Arts 2nd Annual Fall Festival)

Villari's Martial Arts 2nd Annual Fall Festival

Sat, Sep 26

Somerville 10 mi Free

Free community gathering featuring martial arts classes, prizes, and seasonal treats.

Boston Landing Fall Festival

Sat, Sep 19

Boston 11 mi Free

Western-themed celebration with line dancing, pony rides, and live music

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (October Weekly Pumpkin Carving at Lansdowne Pub)

October Weekly Pumpkin Carving at Lansdowne Pub

Oct 7 – Oct 28

Boston 12 mi $$

Includes a pumpkin, carving kit, and paint with fall cocktails available.

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Aeronaut's Halloween Scavenger Hunt)

Aeronaut's Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Oct 31

Somerville 10 mi $

A Union Square scavenger hunt awarding commemorative glassware to finishers.

Illustration of a small Ferris wheel, striped tents and a decorated booth with pumpkins on a grassy fairground in autumn (Boston Fall Festivals and Events)

Boston Fall Festivals and Events

Oct 2 – Oct 4

Boston 12 mi Free

Autumn gathering featuring food, music, and local entertainment in Boston.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Little Artists: Pumpkins & Paint)

Little Artists: Pumpkins & Paint

Sat, Sep 26

Boston 13 mi Free

Free pumpkin painting, kids' crafts, and lawn games alongside Boston Women’s Market.

Illustration of glowing jack-o'-lanterns, candles and scattered seeds on a wooden table under string lights at dusk (Global Programs Mini Pumpkin Decorating)

Global Programs Mini Pumpkin Decorating

Wed, Oct 21

Boston 11 mi Free

Paint and take home your own mini pumpkin with refreshments.

Sweet Halloween

Oct 17 – Oct 25

Amesbury 29 mi

Trick-or-treat farm trails, tractor rides, and costume contests for families.

Illustration of a sunny autumn lawn with pumpkins, hay bales, a small tent, a witch and costumed children under orange trees (Pick or Treat Halloween Family Fun)

Pick or Treat Halloween Family Fun

Oct 24 – Oct 25

Northborough 27 mi

Costumed trick-or-treating and apple picking along an orchard walking route.

Moo Moo’s Halloween Party

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Sterling 28 mi $$

Trick-or-treat costume parades and pumpkin painting for young children.

On-Site Pumpkin Lettering!

Oct 9 – Oct 16

Amesbury 29 mi

Personalized pumpkin hand-lettering by Sage & Oak Creative.

Illustration of two costumed trick or treaters with candy buckets on a dusk street of glowing houses and carved pumpkins (16th Annual Trick or Treat in Malden Square)

16th Annual Trick or Treat in Malden Square

Malden 8 mi Free

Treasure map guides kids to treats in Malden Square

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Revere Beach Partnership Pumpkin Dash)

Revere Beach Partnership Pumpkin Dash

Revere 12 mi $$

Flat and fast beachside 5K with a fall festival

Illustration of a giant grinning jack-o'-lantern float and costumed marchers parading along a tree-lined park path at dusk (Halloween Block Party & Pet Spooktacular)

Halloween Block Party & Pet Spooktacular

Somerville 10 mi Free

Pet Costume Contest and community block party

Spooky Science Sunday

Boston 11 mi $

Halloween-themed science fun for all ages

Illustration of smiling ghost figures and a small costumed child beside pumpkins and paint cups on a wooden table (Community Pumpkin Stroll + Family Halloween Fun at Boston Public Market)

Community Pumpkin Stroll + Family Halloween Fun at Boston Public Market

Boston 12 mi Free

Community pumpkin stroll ending with giant pumpkins at the market.

Illustration of cars with open trunks decorated with pumpkins and balloons, with a child figure beside an orange car at dusk (Trunk or Treat at the Y)

Trunk or Treat at the Y

Methuen 14 mi Free

Community trunk-or-treat event

Connors Farm Fall Activities

Danvers 15 mi $$

Expansive 'Bee Happy Corn Maze' with a unique theme

COA Halloween Party

Everett 10 mi $

Costume contest with prizes and DJ music

Fall Fun at the Farm

Waltham 9 mi $

Hands-on fall farm activities for families.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Sweet HalloweenAmesbury

Fri23Oct Moo Moo’s Halloween PartySterling

Sat24Oct Halloween at Fort IndependenceBoston

Sat24Oct Fall-o-ween on the FarmLincoln

Sat24Oct Pick or Treat Halloween Family FunNorthborough

Sun25Oct PruBoo 2026Boston

Other Halloween categories near Burlington

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

BurlingtonHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties30 parties & tastings

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

BurlingtonHaunted Experiences8 haunted attractions

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

BurlingtonHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment9 shows & screenings

Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon

BurlingtonUnique Halloween Events21 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Burlington

Planning family Halloween outings in Burlington? Consider the Halloween at the Boston Children's Museum for indoor exploration, or the Fort Independence Halloween Event for a dose of outdoor adventure.

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33 family-friendly fall activities near Burlington

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