There’s Still Time To Get Into The Halloween Spirit At These 5 Events In MA

MASSACHUSETTS — Halloween is on a Friday this year, which means celebrations will stretch into the weekend in Massachusetts. Adding to the fun, Halloween won’t fall on a Friday again until 2031.

Between heading to Salem, celebrating at a Harvest festival, taking in October-themed movies or attending a celebration in Boston, there are plenty of upcoming events.

Below, we’ve rounded up five Halloween events to appeal to a variety of tastes.

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• Ocean Spray's 15th Annual Fall Harvest Celebration at Patriot Place, Oct. 18
• Halloweek at The Street, Oct. 17-25
• Play It By Fear at The Seaport, Oct. 17
• Wicked Haunt Fest, Charlestown
• Fall Movie Nights on the Greenway, Boston

Plus so many events in Salem.

Are the crowds the spookiest part? Maybe, but Salem in October has a certain charm to it.
From "Hocus Pocus" cast events to "Nosferatu" live performances and, of course, the parade, which has upped safety protocols for 2025, there's so much to do this year in Salem.

See Also

• 10 Things To Do With Your Kids This Fall In MA
• Here's Why Salem Is One Of The Top 20+ Places To Celebrate Halloween
• This MA Orchard Made List Of Country's Best
• MA Ghost Tour Makes List Of Best In The Country
• Your Complete Guide To October Fun In MA