Gloucester Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Gloucester and nearby
Gloucester welcomes spooky season with haunted houses, family Halloween events, and ghost tours shaped by its coastal history. Around the harbor and Stage Fort Park, harbor lights and autumn scenery frame costume activities, seasonal food, and storytelling. The Madness Within the Abbadia Mare: Inspired by the Tales of Edgar Allan Poe offers a dramatic highlight for literature and horror fans.
Families can choose gentle daytime celebrations, while ghost tours and haunted attractions build suspense after dark. Gloucester makes Halloween events feel distinctive, atmospheric, and closely connected to its historic waterfront.
Browse Halloween Near Gloucester by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
A walkable downtown Salem circuit featuring curated artisan makers and food.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Story-driven comedy vampire quest across four Malden locations.
Haunted Experiences
Timed presentations and exhibits explore the 1692 Salem witch trials.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Screening in 4K with a live shadow cast and original cast appearances.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Exploration of death's mysteries through diverse rituals and events
Editor's Picks
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Salem Haunted Happenings Marketplace
· Salem
A walkable downtown Salem circuit featuring curated artisan makers and food.
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Festival of the Dead
· Salem
Exploration of death's mysteries through diverse rituals and events
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Salem Witch Museum October Events
· Salem
Timed presentations and exhibits explore the 1692 Salem witch trials.
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The Salem Haunted Magic Show: HYSTERIA: The Ghost Psychic!
· Salem
Live haunted magic, mind reading, and ghost stories in Salem.
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The Salem Night Faire
· Salem
Lantern-lit paths filled with artisans, performers, and curious oddities.
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Topsfield Fair
· Boston
Features agricultural exhibits, midway rides, and the Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off.
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Gloucester Halloween Events Map
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