The pumpkin spice latte returned to coffee shops in August. Halloween candy entered the stores in September. If you’ve been anticipating the additional ways to celebrate Halloween, the wait is over! Here’s a list of family-friendly Halloween events in and around Boston that will let you and your kids celebrate for the entire month of October!
October 5–28
Not So Spooky Halloween at Edaville Theme Park :: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Carver)
October 5–November 4
Jack O’Lantern Journey at Franklin Park Zoo :: 6–10 p.m. (Boston)
October 6
Pumpkinfest at the Boston Nature Center :: 1–4 p.m. (Mattapan)
October 12–14, 19–21, and 26–28
Great Pumpkin Nights at the Ecotarium :: 6–9 p.m. (Worcester)
October 13
Fall Family Festival at UMass Dartmouth :: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. (Dartmouth)
Pumpkin Fest at 75 Chestnut: 12–3 p.m. (Boston)
Halloween Spooktacular at Attleboro Springs Wildlife Sanctuary :: 4:30–8:30 p.m. (Attleboro)
October 19–20
Halloween Happenings at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary :: 6–9 p.m. (Ipswich)
October 19
Pumpkin Float at the Frog Pond :: 5–8 p.m. (Boston)
October 20
Trick or Treat at the Street Chestnut Hill :: 12–3 p.m. (Chestnut Hill)
October 20–21
Boo at the Zoo at the Stone Zoo :: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (Stoneham)
October 25
All Treats, No Tricks at the Shops at Chestnut Hill :: 4:30–6 p.m. (Chestnut Hill)
October 26
Pumpkin Decorating at the Belmont Public Library :: 3–5 p.m. (Belmont)
The Enchanted Forest at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary :: 5:30–7 p.m. (Barnstable)
Halloween Prowl at Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary :: 6:15–7:45 p.m. (Sharon)
Friday Fright Night at Hill House :: 7:30 p.m. (Boston)
October 27–28
Zoo Howl at the Franklin Park Zoo: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. (Boston)
Pumpkin Palooza at the Lawn on D: 12–11 p.m. (Boston)
Halloween Celebration on Castle Island: 12–4 p.m. (Boston)
October 27
Spooktacular on the Natick Common :: 12 p.m. (Natick)
Faneuil Hall Pet Parade :: 12–2 p.m. (Boston)
Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm :: 12–2 p.m. (Hingham)
Pumpkinfest at Volante Farms : 1–6 p.m. (Needham)
Ghouls in the Garden :: 4–6 p.m. (Jamaica Plain)
Dress Up And Dance Halloween Bash :: 4-5:30 p.m. (Newton)
October 28
Pru Boo — Trick or Treating at the Prudential Center :: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. (Boston)
October 30
Halloween Boo Bash at Legacy Place :: 4:30–6:30 p.m. (Dedham)
Did we miss anything? Let us know! And happy Halloween, my little ghosts and goblins!
