Dover Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Dover and surrounding areas
Dover builds toward spooky season with costume parties, trick or treat events, and kids Halloween events filled with autumn atmosphere. Annual Apple Harvest Day offers a festive daytime outing, while Coppal House Farm Corn Maze & Wagon Rides brings classic harvest activities and glowing lights. Haunted Overload is the choice for visitors seeking a much bigger scare. Around downtown Dover and the nearby countryside, families can enjoy pumpkins, costumes, and seasonal entertainment before heading into the darker side of Halloween.
Find the best Dover Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Dover by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Hundreds of curated vendors in Salem's Halloween celebration.
Haunted Experiences
Over 1,500 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns on a woodland trail.
Food, Drink, and Parties
Immersive 'Cult Classics' themed Halloween gala experience
Unique & Unusual
Explore exclusive haunted locations and hear untold stories.
Editor's Picks
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Ghosts of the Howard Street Cemetery Tour
(Salem)
Explore exclusive haunted locations and hear untold stories.
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Salem Witch Museum
(Salem)
Immersive stage sets depicting the 1692 witch trials.
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Salem Haunted Happenings Merchant Marketplace
(Salem)
Hundreds of curated vendors in Salem's Halloween celebration.
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Festival of the Dead
(Salem)
Salem's annual exploration of death's mysteries and rituals.
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Haunted Happenings Grand Parade
(Salem)
Grand parade kicking off Halloween season
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Halloween on the Hill
(Beverly)
Over 1,500 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns on a woodland trail.
Dover Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
