Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Dracut 2026

36 family-friendly fall activities near Dracut

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Canobie Lake Park

May 16 – Oct 31

Salem 9 mi $$

New England's family amusement park with five haunted houses for Screeemfest.

Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Salem Haunted Happenings Marketplace)

Salem Haunted Happenings Marketplace

Sep 26 – Nov 1

Salem 23 mi

A walkable downtown Salem circuit featuring curated artisan makers and food.

Topsfield Fair

Oct 2 – Oct 12

Boston 18 mi

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

Illustration of glowing carved jack o'lanterns, candles, and small figures with tools on a wooden table under string lights (_Hocus Pocus_ Decorations at Ropes Mansion)

_Hocus Pocus_ Decorations at Ropes Mansion

Salem 23 mi Free

Exterior _Hocus Pocus_ movie-themed decorations at historic Ropes Mansion.

Illustration of a pumpkin patch full of orange pumpkins on curling vines, with small figures, a wheelbarrow and a farm stand (Milford Pumpkin Festival)

Milford Pumpkin Festival

Oct 9 – Oct 11

Milford 20 mi

Features giant pumpkin weigh-offs, catapult launches, live music, and family crafts.

Howl-o-ween Pet Parade

Sat, Oct 10

Salem 23 mi $

Costumed pet parade led by the Dog Mayor race winner.

Illustration of clay figures in costumes mingling among striped market tents and pumpkin displays under orange autumn trees (Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair Halloween Edition)

Haunted Biz Baz Street Fair Halloween Edition

Oct 3 – Oct 4

Salem 23 mi Free

Outdoor artisan market featuring over 80 local vendors on Salem Common.

Boo at the Zoo - Stone Zoo

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Stoneham 18 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 22 mi $

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

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 12 mi

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

Marini Farm Corn Maze

Sat, Sep 12

Ipswich 21 mi $$

Seven-acre interactive dinosaur scavenger hunt maze with 18 game stations.

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 8 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 18 mi $

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

Hallow-Marini Party

Oct 12 – Oct 25

Ipswich 21 mi $$

Kid-friendly Halloween celebration with a character dance party and candy drop.

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Thu, Oct 29

Beverly 23 mi Free

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

Sweet Halloween

Oct 17 – Oct 25

Amesbury 24 mi

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

Illustration of costumed figures near striped booths and pumpkin displays on a grassy town square with orange autumn trees (Beaver Brook's Fall Festival)

Beaver Brook's Fall Festival

Sat, Sep 26

Hollis 16 mi Free

Features an artisan market, nature scavenger hunt, and food trucks.

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 23 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 17 mi $$

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

Illustration of small clay figures carving glowing jack-o'-lanterns on a wooden table with candles under string lights (Pumpkin Carving at Aeronaut Brewing Company)

Pumpkin Carving at Aeronaut Brewing Company

Sun, Oct 18

Somerville 22 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 23 mi Free

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

Boston Landing Fall Festival

Sat, Sep 19

Boston 23 mi Free

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

On-Site Pumpkin Lettering!

Oct 9 – Oct 16

Amesbury 24 mi

Personalized pumpkin hand-lettering by Sage & Oak Creative.

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Aeronaut's Halloween Scavenger Hunt)

Aeronaut's Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Oct 31

Somerville 22 mi $

A Union Square scavenger hunt awarding commemorative glassware to finishers.

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 30 mi

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

Moo Moo’s Halloween Party

Oct 17 – Oct 31

Sterling 27 mi $$

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

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, curling vines, a wheelbarrow and a small farm stand at dusk (Mack's Apples Fall Harvest Corn Maze)

Mack's Apples Fall Harvest Corn Maze

Londonderry 12 mi $

Expansive fall harvest corn maze

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 21 mi Free

Treasure map guides kids to treats in Malden Square

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins, a scarecrow, a wheelbarrow, a fence and a red barn at sunset (Honey Pot Hill Orchards Fall Festival)

Honey Pot Hill Orchards Fall Festival

Stow 21 mi $$

Family-run orchard with over 90 years of history

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a street with a smiling pumpkin float, costumed children and orange balloons overhead (Halloween Block Party & Pet Spooktacular)

Halloween Block Party & Pet Spooktacular

Somerville 23 mi Free

Pet Costume Contest and community block party

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 6 mi Free

Community trunk-or-treat event

Illustration of a small figure walking a path between tall golden cornstalks toward a red flag, with pumpkins nearby (Connors Farm Fall Activities)

Connors Farm Fall Activities

Danvers 19 mi $$

Expansive 'Bee Happy Corn Maze' with a unique theme

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with orange pumpkins, a red wheelbarrow, a wooden farm stand and two scarecrow figures (Chris' Farm Stand Pumpkin Festival)

Chris' Farm Stand Pumpkin Festival

Haverhill 14 mi $

Annual pumpkin festival with farm fun and scarecrow contest

COA Halloween Party

Everett 22 mi $

Costume contest with prizes and DJ music

Merrimack Annual Halloween Party

Merrimack 16 mi Free

33rd Annual community Halloween party with free games and activities.

Fall Fun at the Farm

Waltham 21 mi $

Hands-on fall farm activities for families.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Hallow-Marini PartyIpswich

Fri23Oct Sweet HalloweenAmesbury

Fri23Oct Moo Moo’s Halloween PartySterling

Sat24Oct Fall-o-ween on the FarmLincoln

Sat24Oct Pick or Treat Halloween Family FunNorthborough

thru31Oct Canobie Lake ParkSalem

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DracutHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties11 parties & tastings

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DracutHaunted Experiences22 haunted attractions

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DracutHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment9 shows & screenings

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DracutUnique Halloween Events27 unique events

About Family-Friendly Fall Activities near Dracut

Dracut families have a wealth of Halloween experiences to choose from, with over two dozen local events planned.

From the larger attractions like Canobie Lake Park to more intimate community gatherings, there are many ways to celebrate the season, including free trick-or-treat opportunities in surrounding towns.

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36 family-friendly fall activities near Dracut

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

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