Methuen Family-Friendly Fall Activities 2026

31 family-friendly fall activities in Methuen and nearby

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Canobie Lake Park

May 16 – Oct 31

Salem 6 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 21 mi

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

Topsfield Fair

Oct 2 – Oct 12

Boston 14 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 20 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 23 mi

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

Howl-o-ween Pet Parade

Sat, Oct 10

Salem 21 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 21 mi Free

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

Boo at the Zoo - Stone Zoo

Oct 1 – Oct 31

Stoneham 19 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 19 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 6 mi

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

Marini Farm Corn Maze

Sat, Sep 12

Ipswich 15 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 9 mi Free

Draft-horse hayrides, corn maze, and free farm admission in Tewksbury.

Hallow-Marini Party

Oct 12 – Oct 25

Ipswich 15 mi $$

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

Sweet Halloween

Oct 17 – Oct 25

Amesbury 17 mi

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

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Thu, Oct 29

Beverly 20 mi Free

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

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 23 mi $

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

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 21 mi Free

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

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 22 mi $$

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

On-Site Pumpkin Lettering!

Oct 9 – Oct 16

Amesbury 17 mi

Personalized pumpkin hand-lettering by Sage & Oak Creative.

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 24 mi $

Carve a Wilson Farm pumpkin while sipping craft beer at the taproom.

Aeronaut's Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Sat, Oct 31

Somerville 24 mi $

A Union Square scavenger hunt awarding commemorative glassware to finishers.

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 Free

Community trunk-or-treat event

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 22 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 (Revere Beach Partnership Pumpkin Dash)

Revere Beach Partnership Pumpkin Dash

Revere 24 mi $$

Flat and fast beachside 5K with a fall festival

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 24 mi Free

Pet Costume Contest and community block party

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 15 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 7 mi $

Annual pumpkin festival with farm fun and scarecrow contest

COA Halloween Party

Everett 23 mi $

Costume contest with prizes and DJ music

Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Merrimack Annual Halloween Party)

Merrimack Annual Halloween Party

Merrimack 18 mi Free

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

Illustration of a pumpkin patch with many orange pumpkins on curling vines, a red wheelbarrow, and a small wooden farm stand (Cider Hill Farm Fall Festival)

Cider Hill Farm Fall Festival

Amesbury 17 mi $$

New England's premier fall farm experience with pick-your-own and live music.

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

Fri23Oct Hallow-Marini PartyIpswich

Fri23Oct Sweet HalloweenAmesbury

Sat24Oct Fall-o-ween on the FarmLincoln

thru31Oct Canobie Lake ParkSalem

thru25Oct Krochmal Farms Pumpkin FestivalTewksbury

thru1Nov Salem Haunted Happenings MarketplaceSalem

Other Halloween categories in Methuen

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

MethuenHalloween Food, Drink, and Parties11 parties & tastings

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

MethuenHaunted Experiences21 haunted attractions

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

MethuenHalloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment9 shows & screenings

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MethuenUnique Halloween Events27 unique events

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31 family-friendly fall activities in Methuen and nearby

Family-Friendly Fall Activities this weekend Oct 23–25

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