Melrose Halloween & Things to Do 2026
Your complete guide to the best halloween in Melrose and surrounding areas
Melrose salutes the Halloween season with Halloween events that bring spooky entertainment to the downtown area and surrounding neighbourhoods. Malden Chamber of Commerce 21st Annual Trick or Treat offers a familiar community tradition, while ghost tours and atmospheric walks provide a more mysterious evening activity. Trick or treat events, glowing lights, costumes, and seasonal displays make the streets inviting for families and visitors alike. For a slower pace, combine local treats with a relaxed stroll and enjoy Melrose’s warm, storybook October character.
Find the best Melrose Halloween happenings this year!
Browse Halloween Near Melrose by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Special Trick or Treat Treasure Map for kids
Haunted Experiences
Immersive historical presentation on the Salem witch trials
Food, Drink, and Parties
Boston's largest Halloween bar crawl with multiple venues.
Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
50th Anniversary tour with original star Barry Bostwick
Unique & Unusual
Explore Boston's haunted history after dark with costumed guides.
Editor's Picks
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Ghosts & Gravestones Nightwalk Tour
(Boston)
Explore Boston's haunted history after dark with costumed guides.
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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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2025 Official Halloween Bar Crawl Boston
(Boston)
Boston's largest Halloween bar crawl with multiple venues.
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The Salem Night Faire
(Salem)
Enchanting outdoor magick and wonder in a historic pioneer village.
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Vampire Ghost Adventures Walking Tour
(Salem)
Guided walking tour with a vampire guide and access to a haunted building.
Melrose Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
