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9 unique & unusual Halloween events near Chicopee.
As Halloween approaches, Chicopee and surrounding towns are hosting a number of events. From parades further afield to haunted attractions, there's a mix of ticketed and free activities. Consider the renowned Pittsfield Halloween Parade if you're looking for a major spectacle, or explore more local, potentially family-friendly gatherings as the season progresses.
Free trick-or-treating at participating mall businesses plus a costume contest.
Explore 15+ downtown bars with drink specials and a costume contest
Haunted Mini Golf with live scare actors
American premiere of Morgan Lloyd Malcolm's reimagining of the gothic tale.
See all the unique and unusual Halloween events in one place.
The standard kit: costume parades with all-winners ribbons, craft stations, cookie decorating, face painting with a line worth budgeting 20 minutes for, candy stops, and a not-scary story corner. They're compact, usually two to three hours, so arrive at the start when supplies are full, since craft tables and candy famously run out early. Free almost always, donations welcome.
At most public community celebrations, respectful participation is welcomed, and many events offer face painting on site, which is the best signal that joining in is invited. Treat it as tribute rather than costume: skip zombie or horror mashups, keep the look traditional, and pair it with genuine participation. When events are hosted by cultural organizations, follow their posted guidance.
Match events to their natural weekend: farms and festivals shine in the calm first half of October, haunted attractions and big parties peak the final two weekends, and Día de los Muertos events land October 31 through November 2. Book anything sellable, tours, shows, timed tickets, in September. One anchor event per weekend beats cramming three into the last Saturday.