Unique & Unusual Halloween Events Near Manchester 2026

20 unique & unusual Halloween events near Manchester

Goffstown Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off & Regatta

Oct 17 – Oct 18

Goffstown 8 mi

Costumed paddlers race hollowed-out giant pumpkins on the river.

Illustration of a Halloween town at twilight with glowing houses, jack o lanterns, ghosts, and a witch flying past the moon (Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley 5K)

Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley 5K

Sat, Oct 10

Milford 15 mi $$

5K run/walk and kids fun run benefiting local youth programs.

Illustration of a young guide holding a lantern on a cobblestone street with ghosts in house windows under a full moon (Historic Portsmouth Legends and Ghost Walk)

Historic Portsmouth Legends and Ghost Walk

Portsmouth 36 mi $$

Visit 13 of downtown Portsmouth's most active haunted locations.

Illustration of a row of food trucks topped with pumpkins at dusk, with string lights, steam, and people at picnic tables (Warner Fall Foliage Festival)

Warner Fall Foliage Festival

Oct 9 – Oct 11

Warner 27 mi

Annual community festival featuring midway rides, live music, and woodsmen competitions.

Illustration of a guide raising a lantern before a small group on a foggy cobblestone street as a ghost appears in a window (The Ghosts of Portsmouth Haunted Tour)

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The Ghosts of Portsmouth Haunted Tour

Portsmouth 36 mi $

Ghostly guide and app-led exploration of haunted Portsmouth.

Harvest Moon Glow

Fri, Oct 16

North Andover 26 mi $$

Instructor-led canvas painting class with BYOB drinks and snacks.

Illustration of white ghosts floating over houses with glowing windows and pumpkins, with a witch flying past a full moon (Enchanted Autumn Forest)

Enchanted Autumn Forest

Fri, Oct 2

North Andover 26 mi $$

Instructor-led canvas painting class with bring-your-own food and drinks.

A Haunted Night

Sat, Oct 3

North Andover 26 mi $$

Instructor-led canvas painting class with bring-your-own food and drinks.

Me and My Boo

Sat, Oct 3

North Andover 26 mi $$

Instructor-led Halloween canvas painting class with BYOB drinks and food.

Festival of the Dead

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Salem 43 mi $$

Exploration of death's mysteries through diverse rituals and events

Illustration of a witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards on a round table among pumpkins, candles and a fireplace (Witch Pix Halloween Photo Experience)

Witch Pix Halloween Photo Experience

Salem 44 mi

Costumed witch photography sessions in a historic Salem saltbox house.

Illustration of a vampire and costumed friends at a Halloween party with glowing jack-o'-lanterns and orange string lights (Vampire Ghost Adventures Walking Tour)

Vampire Ghost Adventures Walking Tour

Salem 44 mi

Salem ghost tour led by a vampire visiting Chambers of Terror.

Illustration of three costumed clay children and little ghosts at a table with pumpkins and decorated cookies in autumn light (Horror SPFX Workshop by Dead Puppy Studios)

Horror SPFX Workshop by Dead Puppy Studios

Fri, Oct 16

Salem 43 mi $$$

Hands-on horror special effects workshop with a take-home FX kit.

Illustration of a Halloween parade on a town street at dusk with a giant smiling pumpkin float and costumed children (29th Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade)

29th Annual Haunted Happenings Grand Parade

Thu, Oct 1

Salem 43 mi

Kicks off Salem's Halloween season with an Old-School Halloween theme.

Illustration of a clay witch in a pointed hat laying out tarot cards at a small round table inside a candlelit tent (Halloween (Samhain) Circle & Meditation)

Halloween (Samhain) Circle & Meditation

Dracut 22 mi

Ritual and meditation honoring ancestors

Illustration of a giant pumpkin float rolling down a town street past costumed figures, with orange balloons and confetti (Woburn Halloween Parade)

Woburn Halloween Parade

Woburn 38 mi Free

Over 70 years of community tradition and festive Halloween spirit.

Trick or Treat Yo'self Bazaar

Lowell 26 mi Free

Halloween-themed self-care pop-up marketplace

Salem Zombie Walk

Salem 43 mi Free

FREE, family-oriented zombie walk

Spirits of Salem Museum

Salem 43 mi

Immersive historical journey narrated by spirits.

Black Cat Tours

Salem 43 mi Free

Award-winning ghost tours with true tales of Salem

Unique & Unusual Halloween Events this weekend Oct 16–18

Fri16Oct Harvest Moon GlowNorth Andover

Fri16Oct Horror SPFX Workshop by Dead Puppy StudiosSalem

Sat17Oct Goffstown Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off & RegattaGoffstown

thru31Oct Festival of the DeadSalem

Other Halloween categories near Manchester

Illustration of costumed children and two witches on a lawn with pumpkins, a small tent and orange autumn trees

ManchesterFamily-Friendly Fall Activities37 family events

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

ManchesterHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties6 parties & tastings

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

ManchesterHaunted Experiences22 haunted attractions

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

ManchesterHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment3 shows & screenings

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