Events INSIDER: Oct 14-22, 2013

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Win: Terror at the Village
This is a terrifying attraction in the capital of Halloween. Running weekends in October and Halloween night, of course. I have two tickets for this! Email editor@eventsinsider.com to win. Win: Terror at the VillageForest River Park Salem, MA, –.
Win: Nightmare New England
Nightmare New England claims to be the biggest haunted attraction in New England, and I have two pairs of VIP tickets to give away! Email editor@eventsinsider.com to win. Win: Nightmare New England Litchfield, NH, –.
Win: Terror in Rhode Island
Terror in RI feat 3 different haunted attractions. Do you dare to enter them all? I have two pairs of VIP tickets to give away. Email editor@eventsinsider.com to win! Win: Terror in Rhode Island Cranston, RI, –.
Win: Canobie Lake Screemfest
One of the most popular Halloween attractions in Salem! Guess what? I have tix for this! Email editor@eventsinsider.com to win! Win: Canobie Lake ScreemfestCanobie Lake Park Salem, NH, –.
Win: King Richard’s Faire
Oh yea! I’m giving away 2 more pairs of tickets this week to @KRFaire Renaissance faire. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com! Win: King Richard's Faire Carver, MA, –.
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Johnny’s Picks
Orionids Meteor Shower
Look at the stars, look how they shine for you… And for the rest of us too! Take a friend and head out to see these meteor showers. It’s better if you go someplace without street lighting, like a large park or a pond. Orionids Meteor ShowerJust Look Up All Over, , .
North Adams Open Studios
Go meet artists and buy their art! It’s a nice excuse to visit the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (Mass MoCA), the nearby museum of awesomeness. North Adams Open StudiosVarious Locations North Adams, MA, –.
Full Moon Twilight Hike & Bonfire
Walk for an hour under the moonlight. Then, enjoy live music and a bonfire. 7pm. Full Moon Twilight Hike & BonfireHilltop Orchards Richmond, MA, .
Fort Point Open Studios
I’ve walked this one. The art is good and you get to interact with real artists, not just merchants. Buy something and help fund their dream jobs. Fri 4-7pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-6pm. Fort Point Open StudiosVarious Locations Boston, MA, –.
Dorchester Open Studios
It’s not just a walk through artists studios. They will have poetry readings and live music. Dorchester Open StudiosVarious Locations Dorchester, MA, –.
Head of the Charles Regatta
This is the largest rowing competition in the world. Just go to the Boston or Cambridge side of the Charles River and watch people who are not you sweat and grunt. Head of the Charles RegattaCharles River Boston, MA, –.
Field Day at Robbins Park
It’s not super original, but at least has outdoorsy games such as 3-legged races and nature scavenger hunts. 1-5pm. Field Day at Robbins ParkRobbins Park Arlington, MA, .
Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade
Make and decorate a paper lantern. Then walk with 4,000 people around Jamaica Pond and float the lanterns. It’s serene, fulfilling, and beautiful to watch the lamps as the sun goes down. 6pm-9pm. Jamaica Pond Lantern ParadeJamaica Pond, Perkins St Jamaica Plain, MA, –.
Japanese Car & Motorcycle Day at Larz Anderson Museum
No, it’s not a gathering of toy Yodas (although that would be cool). Bring your Japanese car to this show. 10am-2pm. Japanese Car & Motorcycle Day at Larz Anderson MuseumLarz Anderson Museum Brookline, MA, .
Life Technologies presents Ion World 2013
It’s a gathering of scientific leaders, discussing the usual stuff, like cutting-edge Ion semiconductor sequencing. Interesting, informative and high tech. 11:30am. Life Technologies presents Ion World 2013The Westin Boston Waterfront Boston, MA, .
Sudbury Open Studios
Meet real artists, and buy from them as you visit their work places. It’s a good excuse to walk around Sudbury! Sudbury Open StudiosVarious Locations Sudbury, MA, –.
Acton Open Studios
Acton’s doing an Open Studios too. Free. Because you seriously need more pastel landscape paintings. Acton Open StudiosVarious Locations Acton, MA, –.
Natick Open Studios
They have artists in Natick? I mean of course they do! Instead of going for New England’s mecca of malls, visit Natick to meet real artists in their homes and work studios. Natick Open StudiosVarious Locations Natick, MA, –.
National Chemistry Week
If Walter White has taught us anything, is that you can do pretty much anything with Chemistry. Enjoy a week full of chemistry-related activities at this great museum. National Chemistry WeekThe Discovery Museum Acton, MA, –.
Colonial Harvest Festival
This festival allows you to experience life, 18Th Century Style. You’ll find music, displays, crafts and food. 2013:12-4pm. Colonial Harvest FestivalSmith’s Castle North Kingstown, RI, .
Rockport HarvestFest
Rockport HarvestFest emphasizes local food. This time, they bring The Buddy Walker Band, a legendary 65 years old Polish polka band. 2:30-5:30pm. Rockport HarvestFestDowntown Rockport, MA, .
Halloween
MonsterMashed UP
This is what I’m talking about: Music and entertainment on two stages, a costume parade, walking cemetery touurs and hay rides. 12:30pm. MonsterMashed UPSomerville Avenue Somerville, MA, .
Frightful Fridays: Ghost Stories in the Mansion
Guided tours of this historical site, with a spooky twist. It’s Halloween season, and Gore Place knows it. Fridays 7 and 8:30pm. Frightful Fridays: Ghost Stories in the MansionGore Place Waltham, MA, –.
Tour de Somerville
There’s no better way to get to know your community than on a bike, and this tour will take you all around the perimeter of Somerville. 10am-1pm. Tour de SomervilleSeven Hills Park, behind the Holland Street Red Line entrance in Davis Square Somerville, MA, .
Boo at the Zoo
Halloween at a zoo sounds pretty awesome! They’ll have a haunted maze, a trick-or-treat trail, and ‘creature encounters’. It’s aimed at kids, but they’ll have animal lectures and demos. 11am-3pm. Boo at the ZooZoo New England, One Franklin Park Road Boston, MA, –.
Comicazi Halloweeniversary party
Hey, these guys are celebrating their anniversary, and Halloween too! They will have prizes, music and a lot of food. 8pm-12am. Comicazi Halloweeniversary partyGeorge Dilboy VFW Somerville, MA, .
Scarecrow Contest
Bring your friends and make a scarecrow during this 20-day contest. Are there any prizes? That’s for you to find out! Scarecrow Contest Onset, MA, –.
Pumpkin Festival
They will have non-spooky hay rides, with Disney characters. So, basically just for kids. Pumpkin FestivalSmolak Farms North Andover, MA, –.
Monsterbash at NARA Park
Play a Pumpkin Broom Hockey match, or carve your own pumpkin. There will be music and hay rides too. 7-9:30pm. Monsterbash at NARA ParkNARA Park Acton, MA, .
Westwood PumpkinFest
These tiny events can be fun sometimes. You will find a newborn animal display, moonwalks and games for kids. 10am-2pm. Westwood PumpkinFestChurch Westwood, MA, .
Weston Pumpkin Festival
I’ve been to a version of this festival. You can carve a pumpkin, there’s live music, and they light thousands of them at nightfall. It’s surprisingly impressive! Weston Pumpkin FestivalWeston Town Green Weston, MA, .
Salem Haunted Happenings
Salem is ready for Halloween. They probably have more ‘haunted happenings’ than any other town. Check their website for a full list of spooky stuff! Salem Haunted HappeningsAll over Salem, MA, –.
Spirits of the Gables
Different Hawthorne’s characters will haunt the hallways of this mansion. Weekends in October, and 10/31. Shows every 5 minutes. Spirits of the GablesHouse of the Seven Gables Salem, MA, –.
Legacy of the Hanging Judge
Be warned: If you come to this, you will be interrogated by magistrate John Hathorne, and might be found guilty! Weekends in October, and 10/31. Shows every 5 minutes. Legacy of the Hanging JudgeHouse of the Seven Gables Salem, MA, –.
The Witch House
It’s the only structure in Salem with direct ties to the Witchcraft Trials of 1692, and they are having haunted tours and dark re-enactments! The Witch House Salem, MA, –.
Halloween Howl
I’ve been to this one, and it’s highly recommended! They do a wolf presentation every weekend. You hear a lecture about wolves and get to howl along with them. 6:30pm. Halloween HowlWolf Hollow Ipswich, MA, .
Children’s Halloween Parade & Costume Party
Another fun kiddie event for Halloween in Salem is this parade, and they’ll have an indoor location if it rains. 12-3pm. Children's Halloween Parade & Costume PartyEssex Street to Derby Square. Salem, MA, .
Martin’s Pond Children’s Haunted Playground
Here’s a haunted park tour for kids, with a scavenger hunt, magic show, and parade. 5:30-9pm. Martin's Pond Children's Haunted PlaygroundClarke Park North Reading, MA, .
Pumpkin Day
Enjoy the pumpkin carving, pie eating contests and cider pressing. Or take a wagon ride and choose your jack-o’-lantern. 11am-4pm. Pumpkin DayCogswell’s Grant Essex, MA, .
Festival of the Dead
Celebrate the afterlife with food, dancing, ritual, live music, free psychic readings, and prizes where the dead cavort with the living and powerful spells are cast for the Witches’ new year! Festival of the Dead Salem, MA, –.
Halloween Family Fun Free-for-All
Spooky sea stories for kids, a nature treasure hunt, storytelling, creepy animal demos. 10am-3pm. Halloween Family Fun Free-for-AllJoppa Flats Education Center Newburyport, MA, .
Haunting of Barrett Park
These guys guarantee you’ll have a terrifying time! Is that good, or bad? Haunting of Barrett ParkBarret Park Leominster, MA, –.
Double-Take Fringe Festival
It’s an arts event that offers performance opportunities for regional theater groups and artists to showcase and explore what is possible in theater and performing arts. Double-Take Fringe FestivalVarious Locations Greenfield, MA, .
Pumpkins Aglow!
Come to this park for a walk through areas that very few people know. Enjoy the train rides and the enchanted stroll. Pumpkins Aglow!Edaville, USA Carver, MA, –.
Pumpkin Carving
This free pumpkin carving is really a set up for the Spooktacular at Attleboro Springs. 6-8pm. Pumpkin CarvingOak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary Attleboro, MA, .
Spooktacular at Attleboro Springs
Halloween does not need to be just about candy. Visitors will be guided through pumpkin lit trails and greeted by forest inhabitants who share the history of the sanctuary along with natural history facts through fun skits, and stories. 6-9pm. Spooktacular at Attleboro SpringsOak Knoll Wildlife Sanctuary Attleboro, MA, .
Halloween Family Spooktacular
Highlights of the evening include special Halloween craft activities, a spooky Trail Hike and even stone pumpkin painting. 2-4pm. Halloween Family SpooktacularStone Barn Farm Dartmouth, MA, .
Fright Nights at Davis Farm
If there’s anything better than a corn maze, that would be a haunted corn maze. Fright Nights at Davis FarmDavis Farmland & Davis Mega Maze Sterling, MA, –.
Factory of Terror
There will never be enough factories of terror around. Here’s one in Worcester that will make you screeeeeeam! Factory of TerrorFactory of Terror Worcester, MA, –.
Rock and Shock Horror Convention
They’ll have a movie marathon, video game tourney, vendors and more. Also, the director of Sharknado will attend! Rock and Shock Horror ConventionDCU Center & Palladium Worcester, MA, –.
Great Pumpkin Nights at Worcester Ecotarium
Hundreds of carved pumpkins are lit after dark. They will also have free hay rides and planetarium shows! Great Pumpkin Nights at Worcester EcotariumWorcester Ecotarium Worcester, MA, .
Halloween Night Hike and Hayride
This one’s both a hayride and a night hike. With Halloween craft making, it’s suitable for kids but not just for kids. 6-8pm. Halloween Night Hike and HayrideWachusett Meadow Princeton, MA, .
Tales from Haunted New England
A storyteller will show you the darker side of New England history. 7-8pm. Tales from Haunted New England West Springfield, MA, .
Zombie Walk
I wonder how much time a zombie would need to finish a 5K race. Anyways, this is just a walk, with costume contests and music! 3-6pm. Zombie WalkStearns Square, Worthington Street Springfield, MA, .
Monster Mash
This is the Halloween version of Pittsfield’s 3rd Thursdays. There will be music, a kids parade… and a monster? Monster MashUpstreet Pittsfield Pittsfield, MA, .
Fortress of Nightmares – Fort Adams
This time, the nightmare is bigger, better, and scarier. 6:30pm. Fridays and Saturdays. Ghost Hunts begin at 10:30pm. Fortress of Nightmares - Fort AdamsFort Adams Newport, RI, –.
RI Int’l Horror Film Festival
Sure, they have 56 films ready to scare you emotionally for life. They will also have talks, parties, and the famous HP Lovecraft Literary Walking Tour. RI Int'l Horror Film FestivalVarious Locations Providence, RI, –.
Giant Pumpkin Championship
Who says size doesn’t matter? At this competition, top prize is $400 for largest pumpkin. Ugliest pumpkin takes $25 home. Giant Pumpkin ChampionshipWachusett Mountain Ski Area Westminster, MA, .
A Perfect Pumpkin Party
What? No pumpkin bowling this year? Well, you will find pumpkin ring toss and other fun activities. 9am-5pm. A Perfect Pumpkin PartyAudubon Environmental Education Center Bristol, RI, .
Return of the Pumpkin People
Who are the Pumpkin People? Why are they back? I’m scared! Return of the Pumpkin PeopleAll over Jackson, NH, –.
Six Gun City Haunted: A Ghost Town Spooktacular Adventure
This amusement park is going berserk with the Halloween stuff. It’s spooky during the day and it becomes much darker at night. Six Gun City Haunted: A Ghost Town Spooktacular AdventureSix Gun City Jefferson, NH, –.
Hudson PumpkinFest
So what is ‘cow pie bingo’? Here’s a festival with fireworks and carnival rides, face painting, food, music and a free petting zoo. They claim this is the largest outdoor crafts fair in Southern New Hampshire. Hudson PumpkinFestTown Fairgrounds Hudson, NH, –.
Pumpkin Smash
Come smash some pumpkins… It’s like going to the psychologist, but much cheaper and definitely more fun! 8am-1pm. Rain date 7 days later. Pumpkin SmashCity Hall Portsmouth, NH, .
Halloween at Santa’s Village
Even Santa celebrates Halloween! You’ll find his helpers dressed in spooky costumes, and there will be haunted happenings all over. Halloween at Santa's VillageSanta’s Village, Route 2 Jefferson, NH, –.
Pumpkin Party
Everything pumpkin. Pick ’em, carve ’em, bake ’em, dry ’em, roll ’em, hear pumpkin stories and roast seeds over the campfire, and pumpkin games for kids. 10am-3pm. Sat 19 and 26. Pumpkin PartyNew Hampshire Farm Museum, White Mountain Hwy Milton, NH, –.
Keene Pumpkin Festival
Or you can come to this one, that features more than 20,000 carved, lit pumpkins! It’s quite a sight, and includes a road race, pumpkin bowling, and more. 12-8:30pm. Keene Pumpkin Festival Keene, NH, .
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
All the Faire is a big stage with jousting knights, armored combat, belly dancers, fire eaters, acrobats, musicians, and many other shows! The Connecticut Renaissance Faire Norwich, CT, –.
Pumpkin Patch
A cute event for cute kids, who get to decorate their own mini pumpkins. Adults can enjoy the trolley ride. Weekends 11am-4pm. Pumpkin PatchShoreline Trolley Museum East Haven, CT, –.
Haunted Miniature Golf
If it’s tiny, it won’t be scary… right? It’s 18 holes of Halloween fun, and a fund raiser too. Haunted Miniature GolfFarmington Miniature Golf Farmington, CT, –.
Seaport Sights & Frights
You’ll find haunted walks, creepy re-enactors, storytellers, costume contestes and more. Too bad the really scary activities are indoors only. Seaport Sights & FrightsMystic Seaport Mystic, CT, –.
Lantern Light Tours
Be prepared: This lantern tour around Wethersfield comes with ‘encounters’, creepy encounters. Lantern Light ToursKeeney Memorial Cultural Center Wethersfield, CT, –.
Spooky Nights
They will have a haunted house, spooky hay rides, a bonfire, food vendors and more. Spooky NightsTown Fairgrounds Brooklyn, CT, –.
Fall-o-Ween Fest at the Mystic Aquarium
Don’t miss the underwater pumpkin carving show. They will have scavenger hunts, entertainment for kids and Halloween crafts. Sat and Sunday only. 9am-4pm. Fall-o-Ween Fest at the Mystic AquariumMystic Aquarium Mystic, CT, –.
Witchcraft and Tombstone Tours!
Take a tour of this historic home and cemetery, where a witch used to live. Learn more about the old days and what happened when you were accused of being a witch. Too bad the tours aren’t at night! Witchcraft and Tombstone Tours!Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum Wethersfield, CT, –.
Pumpkin Hayrides and Bison
It’s a wagon ride to see the bison, and pumpkin decorating afterwards. Happening Saturdays and Sundays. Pumpkin Hayrides and BisonCreamery Brook Bison Brooklyn, CT, –.
Masquerade Weekend
Costume contests for kids and adults. They have a ‘safe trick-or-treat’ area for kids, so that parens can spend the night shopping for stuff. Masquerade Weekend Hebron, CT, –.
Great Pumpkin Festival
It is a GREAT FESTIVAL all over town. You’ll find robotic demos, live music, games for kids and more. 10am-4pm. Great Pumpkin FestivalDowntown Putnam, CT, .
Pumpkin Festival
Make sure you take part of the Hay Bale Rolling Races! They will have tractor displays, music, and a pumpkin carving contest. 4-8pm. Pumpkin FestivalTown Green Prospect, CT, .
Owl Prowl
It’s an outdoor event with owls on display. There will be hot drinks, and craft-making for kids. 6:30-8:30pm. Owl Prowl Ashford, CT, .
BACK TO THE FOREST: Twisted Tales
A storyteller will give you the goosebumps with stories that would have appealed to Mark Twain. 2pm. BACK TO THE FOREST: Twisted TalesThe Mark Twain House & Museum Hartford, CT, .
Night Terror Haunted Woods Walk
They have themed weekends, so it’s totally OK to come to this more than once. You won’t get bored. 6:30-10pm. Night Terror Haunted Woods Walk Kittery, ME, –.
Fright at the Fort
Some say this is easily the best Halloween experience in Maine. Well, you can check it out and tell me how it went! Fright at the FortFort Knox State Historic Site Prospect, ME, –.
HalloweenFest
Yay! Here’s a park that is open and still planning on holding a Halloween event. Find Haunted Hay Rides, Games, Contests and more. HalloweenFestMaine Wildlife Park Gray, ME, –.
Pumpkin Hayrides at Wolfe’s Neck Farm
Take a hay ride to the pumpkin field, or walk around the property. Farm animals will be on display too. Saturdays and Sundays in October. Pumpkin Hayrides at Wolfe's Neck FarmWolfe’s Neck Farm Freeport, ME, –.
Ghostport Festival
These guys will catapult pumpkins into the river and will also have a Chili Cook-Off and fireworks. It seems Bucksport got a winner here! 10am-10pm. Ghostport FestivalVarious Locations Bucksport, ME, .
Ghostly Bangor Tour
This walking tour goes from spooky to crazy paranormal. You don’t believe in ghosts, do you? Ghostly Bangor TourThomas A. Hill House Bangor, ME, –.
Longfellow’s Haunted House
This tour will feature re-enactors of people who lived and died in the Wadsworth-Longfellow. Longfellow's Haunted House Portland, ME, –.
Townshend Pumpkin Festival
Townshend is also having a Pumpkin Festival. They’ll have a costume parade, and other small towny stuff. Townshend Pumpkin FestivalTownshend Common, Rt 30 Townshend, VT, .
Also Fun
Pittsfield CityJazz Festival
Jazz here, jazz there, jazz everywhere. Enjoy multiple performances at different venues around downtown. Pittsfield CityJazz FestivalVarious venues around downtown. Pittsfield, MA, –.
Berkshire Drum & Dance Fest
I don’t know much about this, but it seems there will be lots of drumming and dancing! 7:30pm. Berkshire Drum & Dance FestBerkshire Community College Boland Theater Pittsfield, MA, .
Canstruction: Build Out Day
It’s a charity competition where people construct unique, colossal structures made entirely from canned goods. Not bad at all! Canstruction: Build Out DayBSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Suite 200 Boston, MA, –.
Taste of Roslindale
Multiple restaurants tempt you with $40 specials. You get to talk to the chefs and enjoy live entertainment at different spots. 6:30am-9pm. Taste of RoslindaleSt. Nectarios Church Roslindale, MA, .
Boston Book Festival
More than 150 world class presenters will attend, and mos of their panels will be free! Comes with live music, workshops and more. Boston Book FestivalCopley Square Boston, MA, –.
Bostonians Behaving Badly
There’s no city more riotous than Boston, or so they say! Come to this historic tour and let your inner rebel out. 6pm. Bostonians Behaving BadlyAtlantic Wharf Boston, MA, .
Boston Winter Film Festival
Is it winter yet? At this festival you’ll find films nothing but snow, ski and snowboard films. Boston Winter Film FestivalRevere Hotel Boston, MA, –.
Castle of Comedy
These guys are not buffoons, but will present a royal comedy show, for sure. 8:30-10:30pm. Castle of ComedyThe Center for Arts at the Armory Somerville, MA, .
A Biennial Celebration of Massachusetts Book Awards
The Massachusetts Center for the Book connects 21st century readers with books and their authors in libraries, bookstores, and literary heritage sites. Here’s their gala with winners from this and past years. 2-4pm. A Biennial Celebration of Massachusetts Book AwardsMassachusetts State House Boston, MA, .
The Boston Palestine Film Festival
It’s not only Palestine-related cinema, narratives. They also feature concerts by Palestinian musicians and art exhibits by or about Palestinians. The Boston Palestine Film FestivalVarious Locations Boston, MA, –.
ComedySportz
ComedySportz is improv comedy played as a sport. Two teams of comedians engage in a variety of games, and they compete for audience laughter. Keep doing this guys, and it might become an Olympic Sport! ComedySportzMystery Cafe Boston, MA, .
Archaeology Fair
They will have interesting activities such as flintknapping, which is making tools out of stones. Archaeology FairMuseum of Science Boston, MA, –.
Newton Harvest Fair
The enthusiasm of small festivals like this one is infectious. You’ll find live entertainment, ethnic food, games for kids and more. Newton Harvest FairNewton Centre Green, Langley St and Centre St Newton, MA, –.
Neponset Pedal Poker River Run
Walk, bike, run… and play poker to win prizes. It’s a fundraiser event, with no entry fee. 12:30pm. Neponset Pedal Poker River RunPope Park Dorchester, MA, .
A Capella Fest at Faneuil Hall
A Capella choirs will be competing for cash prizes. These guys usually are very enthusiastic, so it’s worth watching, and listening to. A Capella Fest at Faneuil HallFanueil Hall Marketplace Boston, MA, –.
South End House Tours
South End Houses come with bragging rights. It’s the season of the year when rich people show off their houses because they want to educate you or impress you. 10am-5pm. South End House ToursVarious Locations Boston, MA, .
Revere Beach Fall Festival and Kite Day
They will fly kites at night. with lights! Are you going to miss that? Dusk. Revere Beach Fall Festival and Kite Day Revere, MA, .
Arlington Open Studios
Don’t let them say there are no artists in Arlington. Mpore than 80 talented people will showcase their work all around town. Arlington Open StudiosArlington Center for the Arts Arlington, MA, –.
Bonsai at The Arnold Arboretum
This bonsai collection is turning 100 years old, but it has never felt so alive. Come say ‘happy brithday’. 2-3pm. Bonsai at The Arnold ArboretumThe Arnold Arboretum Boston, MA, .
Haine Sq Fall Festival 5K
It’s one of those 5K that fundraise for a good cause. This one goes against diabetes. 8:30am. Haine Sq Fall Festival 5KHaines Sq Medford, MA, .
Smoke This! Rib Fest
Who’s got the best ribs in town? Maybe you can help this town decide! 12-4pm. Smoke This! Rib Fest Cambridge, MA, .
Neponset Trail and Mother Brook Bike Ride
Some people like to get up early on Sundays and ride their bikes through a park. As for me, I’ll watch you from my sleep. 10am. Neponset Trail and Mother Brook Bike RideHyde Park, Fairmount Ave & Truman Pkwy Boston, MA, .
Old Time Music Party
Join a jam led by local fiddlers. Old time music does not age, I’m telling you! 7-10pm. Old Time Music PartyThe Center for Arts at the Armory Somerville, MA, .
Women’s Week
Spend a fun week by joining any of the activities planned for this event. No dudes allowed! Women's WeekVarious Locations Provincetown, MA, –.
Provincetown Dance Festival
There’s always something cool going on in Provincetown. This time, it’s a 2-night dance festival with multiple performers. Provincetown Dance FestivalThe Provincetown Theatre Provincetown, MA, –.
Wellfleet Oysterfest
You know who do not like this fest? Oysters… The rest of us can enjoy a weekend full of hometown flavor and big time fun! Wellfleet OysterfestVarious Locations Wellfleet, MA, –.
Fantasia Fair
Come to this fair for a fantasy week with live music, keynotes, workshops and more. Fantasia FairVarious Locations Provincetown, MA, –.
Mass Cruisers at Patriot Place
It’s an event with night fish feeding, vendors, car races and auto-related camaraderie. Mass Cruisers at Patriot PlacePatriot Place Foxborough, MA, .
Concord Festival of Authors
It’s a series of workshops, talks, panels and book readings with your favorite authors. Bring your book and get it signed. Concord Festival of AuthorsVarious Locations Concord, MA, –.
Public Sculpture Park Tour
An experienced guide will take you through this amazing sculpture museum. 1-2pm. Free with museum admission. Public Sculpture Park TourdeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Road Lincoln, MA, .
Full Moon Cruise
Costumes are highly encouraged. Enjoy a cruise and howl at the moon, or just dance. It’s you call. 9-11pm. Full Moon CruiseSalem Sound Salem, MA, .
Ipswich Chowder Fest
Background live music will add flavor to 12 different chowder variants, provided by local restaurants. 2013:. Ipswich Chowder FestIpswich Riverwalk Ipswich, MA, .
Marblehead Octoberfest
Seriously? This seems like one of those Oktoberfest variants with nothing but alcohol. Hopefully, it won’t be that way. 7pm. Marblehead OctoberfestCorinthian Yacht Club Marblehead, MA, .
Model Rocket Launch at Amesbury
You know a model rocket launch is going to be fun when certification and permissions are mandatory. 10am-4pm. Model Rocket Launch at AmesburyWoodsom Farm Park Amesbury, MA, .
Wakefield ALS Walk
Here’s a walk that fund raises to fight ALS. Every step counts! Wakefield ALS WalkLake Quannapowitt Wakefield, MA, .
Cape Ann Restaurant Week
A commercial event that allows restaurant to show off their ‘high culinary standards’. Cape Ann Restaurant WeekVarious Locations Rockport, MA, –.
Tully Lake Triathlon
I’ll sit this one out, but you can run, paddle and bike 17 miles. Tully Lake TriathlonTully Lake Campground Royalston, MA, .
Greater Boston Antiques Festival
This event is commercial rather than artistic. If you’d like to stroll around pay extra because stuff is old, go for it. Greater Boston Antiques FestivalShriner’s Auditorium Wilmington, MA, –.
Public Stargazing
When you look at the stars, do they look back at you? Come to public stargazing events, every Friday in September and October! 6pm. Public StargazingFrosty Drew Nature Center & Observatory Charlestown, RI, –.
Olde Colony Civil War Round Table Jubilee Dinner
I’m not exactly sure what a jubilee dinner is, but I guess it’s a dinner with speakers talking about the Civil War, with exhibits and people in costume. Olde Colony Civil War Round Table Jubilee DinnerLombardo’s Randolph, MA, .
Ocean Spray Fall Harvest Celebration
The New England Patriots Cheerleaders will put on a show, there will be a DJ and also hay rides. Sounds like fun! 10am. Ocean Spray Fall Harvest CelebrationPatriot Place Foxborough, MA, .
Franklin County Pumpkinfest
This one will have 4 stages for live performances. Unfortunately, it seems there will be lots of beer around. 12-9pm. Franklin County PumpkinfestAvenue A Turners Falls, MA, .
New England Applefest
Their signature event is the apple Pie Contest, but they will also have a Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off and live music all weekend long. New England ApplefestWachusett Mountain Ski Area Westminster, MA, –.
Performance
Good Night, Captain White
It’s 1830. ‘All friends and well wishers are invited to attend’ the retirement party of Captain Joseph White’s favorite ship, the Caroline. But this magnanimous invitation lures a host of enemies and ill-wishers into the perfect opportunity to murder the rich, old captain. Good Night, Captain White Salem, MA, –.
Halloween Extravaganza
Different stories will be presented to the audience through hand, rod and shadow puppets. Halloween ExtravaganzaPuppet Showplace Theatre Brookline, MA, –.
CD Release Concert & All-Star Jam
It’s a music show + 3-course dinner filled with good vibes (It’s a tribute to Bob Marley). 8pm. CD Release Concert & All-Star JamThe Regent Theatre Arlington, MA, .
Ice: Dance
It’s an ice skating show, choreographed by dance legend Edward Villella. Ice just got hot! 7:30pm. Ice: DanceThe Skating Club of Boston Boston, MA, .
Chris Thile
It’s a live bluegrass, classical, rock and jazz performance, with a mandolin. 7pm. Chris ThileSanders theater Cambridge, MA, .
I Sebastiani
O, you lucky people! Truly you are blessed amongst the living, for into your lives has come i Sebastiani, the Greatest Commedia del’Arte Troupe in the Entire World! 2pm. Admission to the performance is included with the price of a ticket to the Museum. I SebastianiCharles River Museum of Industry & Innovation Waltham, MA, .
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Wake up in the Barnyard
You get to help with farm chores: Hunt for eggs, brush the cows, and turn out the turkeys while finding out what makes Coggeshall Farm’s animals so special. 9am. Every Saturday in October. Wake up in the BarnyardCoggeshall Farm Museum, Poppasquash Road Bristol, RI, –.
Waterfire Celebration
This is probably the biggest waterfire of the year. It’s their annual celebration, with silent auctions, music and more. 6-10pm. Waterfire CelebrationThe Basin Stage at Waterplace Park Providence, RI, .
Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival
Here’s the deal: You keep eating, they keep bringing seafood and playing music. Bowen's Wharf Seafood FestivalBowens Wharf Newport, RI, –.
Children’s Fall Festival
An event for children, with face painting, sand art and pumpkin decorating. Where’s the fun for the young of heart? 12:30-3:30pm. Children's Fall FestivalOld Mountain Field South Kingstown, RI, .
Johnny Cake Festival
Listen to live music, visit with the animals, meet special guests and historians. There will be food, games and more! Johnny Cake FestivalWashington County Fairgrounds Richmond, RI, –.
HopArts Studio Trail
If you’re into the art scene, you may want to join this Open Studios. It’s a good excuse to visit Richmond and enjoy the Johnny Cake Fest as well. HopArts Studio Trail Richmond, RI, –.
West Bay Open Studio
It’s a free self-guided tour of studios located in East Greenwich, Warwick, Exeter, North Kingstown, and Saunderstown. That’s a busy schedule! West Bay Open Studio East Greenwich, RI, –.
Anthony’s Fort Adams Dog & Pony Show
Non-stop music through the day, with pets allowed and pony rides! Food and drinks will be available for purchase. 11am-5pm. Anthony's Fort Adams Dog & Pony ShowFort Adams State Park Newport, RI, .
Run for the Pumpkins 5K
Run just for the heck of it. This one does not seem to fund raise, but it’s professionally timed. 10am. Run for the Pumpkins 5KCimalore Field Westerly, RI, .
NH Film Festival
It’s good to see a film festival includes film-making workshops, panels and parties to their schedule. NH Film FestivalVarious Locations Portsmouth, NH, –.
Leaf Peeper’s Craft Show
You know I’m not a big fan of craft markets, especially when there’s nothing else to do. But hey, these guys are at least honest about it. Leaf Peeper's Craft ShowNorth Conway Community Center, Route 16 and Main Street North Conway, NH, –.
Autumn Express
This is the last Notch Train excursion of the year. Kinds under 13 ride for free when accompanied by a paying adult. 11am-4pm. Autumn ExpressConway Scenic Railroad North Conway, NH, .
Another Anime Convention
This is Another Anime Convention, but not just another anime convention. What? This Japanese animation festival has panels, workshops, movies and a Moonlight Masquerade Ball. Another Anime ConventionRadisson Hotel Manchester, NH, –.
Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Regatta
Pumpkin boat racing? I’m in! You will literally find tons of pumpkins at this festival. Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off and Regatta Goffstown, NH, –.
River Fire at Northern Forest Heritage Park
A river fire event is pretty cool by itself, but this one’s even better ’cause it has a haunted village, costume parade and hay rides. 2pm. River Fire at Northern Forest Heritage ParkNorthern Forest Heritage Park Berlin, NH, .
Art After Dark: Green Tea
This tea you cannot drink. It’s live music and food at the Mystic Arts Center. 6-8:30pm. Art After Dark: Green TeaMystic Arts Center Mystic, CT, .
West Haven Restaurant Week
This is purely commercial, but I guess you can take advantage of the ‘specials’ they offer during this week. West Haven Restaurant WeekVarious Locations West Haven, CT, –.
City-wide Open Studios
The talented people of New Haven will leave their doors open during October. It’s your chance to say hi to them! City-wide Open StudiosAll over New Haven, CT, –.
Walktober
Whoa! It’s 100 different walking tours for you to choose. That’s a lot of walking! WalktoberConnecticut All Over, , –.
Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Come get your pumpkins, you’re going to need them for Halloween! 9am-5:30pm. Pumpkin Harvest FestivalEllsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm Sharon, CT, –.
Wee Faerie Village in the Land of Picture Making
Is this a walking tour? Is this a fairy tale? It’s BOTH! 2013:. Wee Faerie Village in the Land of Picture MakingFlorence Griswold Museum Old Lyme, CT, –.
Apple Harvest Festival
Apples! Apples! Come get your fresh apples! Pick your own to bring home. 9am-5:30pm. Apple Harvest FestivalEllsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm Sharon, CT, –.
Step the Masts of the Charles W. Morgan
Stepping the masts is an extensive process, but tyou will be able to witness an historic event as the first mast gets lifted into position. Step the Masts of the Charles W. MorganMystic Seaport Mystic, CT, .
Apple Harvest Festival
Come get your apples before they’re gone! Enjoy the carnival powered by Fiesta shows too. Apple Harvest FestivalRiverfront Park Glastonbury, CT, –.
Ye Olde Lebanon Towne Militia
An ‘encampment’ is when military re-enactors from old timey days camp outside both for fun and to educate visitors. Check it out! Ye Olde Lebanon Towne MilitiaFoster Family Farm South Windsor, CT, –.
Downtown Culinary Tours
Stephen Fries will take you through different restaurants, so you get a taste of New Haven. 10:45am. Downtown Culinary ToursDowntown New Haven, CT, .
Open Studio Tour
Here’s another walking tour in Connecticut. This one is related to arts. Open Studio TourVarious Locations Granby, CT, –.
Full Moon Hike at Denison Pequotsepos
A full moon just before Halloween means a fun walking tour at Cogan’s Farm. 5:30pm. Full Moon Hike at Denison PequotseposCoogan Farm Mystic, CT, .
Rocky Hill Fallfest w/ Fireworks
Halloween gets better wheen there are outdoor activities. Here, you will find a dog parade, carnival rides, food, music and more. 3-8pm with fireworks at dusk. Rocky Hill Fallfest w/ FireworksVarious Locations Rocky Hill, CT, .
Hooker Day Parade
It’s not what you’re thinking. This fun parade celebrates Hartford’s founder, Thomas Hooker. 2pm. Hooker Day ParadeDowntown Hartford, CT, .
West Hartford Harvest Fair
This is basically a craft market organized by a church. With games, but not much else going on. 9am-2pm. West Hartford Harvest FairWest Hartford United Methodist Church West Hartford, CT, .
Harvestfest / Kidsfest
As well as the usual food, 150+ vendors, and kids stuff. This year they have live music and pumpkin decorating. Harvestfest / KidsfestBAy Street & Church street York, ME, –.
Maine Earth Science Day
Visit the Museum on Maine Earth Science Day to learn more about lightning, GIS mapping, renewable energy, the cement industry in Maine, and much more!v9am-3pm. Maine Earth Science DayMaine State Museum Augusta, ME, .
Vermont International Film Festival
I’m not a big fan of indoor events, but this film festival has some panels and events to compensate for that. Vermont International Film FestivalVarious locations Burlington, VT, –.
Cabot Apple Pie Festival
It seems that apples refuse to go! You’ll find a craft market, a pie contest and games for kids. 9am-3pm. Cabot Apple Pie FestivalCabot Historical Society, Rte. 215 Cabot, VT, .
Autumn Wagon Ride Weekend
Take a wagon ride through the property. A guide will narrate the tour. 10am-5pm. Autumn Wagon Ride WeekendBillings Farm & Museum, Route 12 & River Road Woodstock, VT, –.
Opera House Talent Show
There are people who sing opera, and people who think they can sing opera. You’ll probably find both at this event. 7pm. Opera House Talent ShowOpera House Enosburg Falls, VT, .
Halloween Attractions
 Halloween Attractions – click map above to set region Tue 10/15 Wed 10/16 Thu 10/17 Fri 10/18 Sat 10/19 Sun 10/20 Mon 10/21 Tue 10/22
The Haunted Ship aboard the USS SalemQuincy, MA

617-479-7900, 10/4/2013.
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Haunted Hayride at Wilson FarmLexington, MA

781-862-3900, 10/5/2013.
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Frightful Fridays!Waltham, MA

781-894-2798, 10/11/2013.
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Zombie Invasion! with Nerf toysBurlington, MA

781-270-4800, 10/19/2013.
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The 7-1-5 Haunted HouseCanton, MA

, 10/18/2013.
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Hanson’s Farm Haunted Farm & HayrideFramingham, MA

508-877-3058, 10/4/2013.
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Tractor of Terror: Haunted Hay RideStoughton, MA

781-801-5468, 10/19/2013.
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Witch Mansion Haunted HouseSalem, MA

978-825-1300, 7/1/2013.
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Count Orlok’s Nightmare GallerySalem, MA

978-740-0500, 9/1/2013.
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Monster Mini-GolfDanvers, MA

978-762-4800, 9/24/2013.
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Haunted Harbor CruiseSalem, MA

978-825-0001, 9/28/2013.
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Connors Farm Haunted CornfieldDanvers, MA

978-777-1245, 10/4/2013.
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Terror at the VillageSalem, MA

, 10/4/2013.
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Haunted Movie Series on Salem CommonSalem, MA

, 10/5/2013.
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Cry Innocent!Salem, MA

978-867-4767, 10/5/2013.
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Legacy of the Hanging Judge & Spirit of the Gables (re-enactment)Salem, MA

978-744-0991 x104, 10/11/2013.
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Eerie Evenings at the Witch HouseSalem, MA

978-744-8815, 10/11/2013.
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Carnival on Derby StreetSalem, MA

978.741.3252, 10/18/2013.
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Haunting of Hammond CastleGloucester, MA

978-283-2080, 10/18/2013.
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Maudslay is HauntedNewburyport, MA

978-465-2572, 10/19/2013.
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Witch’s WoodsWestford, MA

978-692-3033, 10/4/2013.
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Barrett’s Haunted MansionAbington, MA

781-871-4573, 9/20/2013.
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Alden Haunted HouseDuxbury, MA

781-934-9092, 10/19/2013.
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Pumpkins Aglow at Edaville RailroadCarver, MA

508-866-8190, 10/1/2014.
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Zombie ApocalypseAbington, MA

781-878-1093, 9/20/2013.
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Factory of TerrorFall River, MA

, 9/21/2013.
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Asylum of HorrorFall River, MA

508-324-7709, 10/4/2013.
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Ghoulie ManorTaunton, MA

508-591-3327, 9/27/2013.
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Lakeville Haunted HouseLakeville, MA

508-923-0053, 10/4/2013.
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Haunted Rail YardFall River, MA

508-674-9340, 10/11/2013.
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Friendly Haunted Woods at Winslow FarmNorton, MA

508-285-6451, 10/4/2013.
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Spooky Acres Haunted HayrideMillbury, MA

774-276-2241 or 508-865-5061, 10/4/2013.
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Factory of TerrorWorcester, MA

, 10/4/2013.
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Fright Fest at Six Flags New EnglandAgawam, MA

413-786-9300, 9/21/2013.
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Echo Hill Orchards Haunted HayridesMonson, MA

413-267-3303, 10/4/2013.
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Haunted Hay Rides at McCray’s FarmSouth Hadley, MA

413-533-0775, 10/4/2013.
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Haunted TrainFlorence, MA

413-584-5457, 10/18/2013.
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Trick or Treat HayridesWilbraham, MA

413-599-0010, 10/19/2013.
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The Haunting of Barrett ParkLeominster, MA

978-534-7529, 10/11/2013.
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Fright Tours at Edith Wharton’s The MountLenox, MA

413-551-5111, 9/6/2013.
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13 Nights at JiminyHancock, MA

413-738-5500, 9/28/2013.
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Village Mire Yard HauntSouth Yarmouth, MA

, 10/1/2013.
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Halloween KidsFestEast Falmouth, MA

508-527-0189, 10/5/2013.
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Harvest of HorrorsEast Falmouth, MA

508-563-3378, 10/6/2013.
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Haunted LabyrinthCranston, RI

401-942-6571 or 401-943-8686, 9/27/2013.
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Haunted Hill at Diamond Hill State ParkCumberland, RI

401-728-2400 or 401-334-9996, 9/27/2013.
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Scary AcresHope, RI

401-827-5000, 9/27/2013.
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Trails to TerrorWakefield, RI

401-792-8188, 9/27/2013.
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Field of ScreamsWest Greenwich, RI

401-884-7369, 9/27/2013.
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Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular at Roger Wiliams Park ZooProvidence, RI

401-785-3510, 10/3/2013.
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Daggett Farm Haunted TunnelPawtucket, RI

401-728-0500 x252, 10/4/2013.
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Terror in Rhode IslandCranston, RI

, 9/27/2013.
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Fortress of Nightmares at Fort AdamsNewport, RI

401-841-0707, 10/11/2013.
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Naval Station Newport’s Haunted TrailPortsmouth, RI

401-841-3127, 10/12/2013.
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Ghost Town Spooktacular AdventureJefferson, NH

603-586-4592, 10/11/2013.
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Fright KingdomNashua, NH

, 10/4/2013.
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Harvest of Horror at Chamingfare FarmCandia, NH

603-483-5623, 10/11/2013.
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Haunted OverloadLee, NH

603-868-2111, 10/12/2013.
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Spooky World / Nightmare New EnglandLitchfield, NH

603-424-2292, 9/27/2013.
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Morbid MountainGilford, NH

603-293-4341 x164, 9/28/2013.
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Haunted AcresCandia, NH

603-483-2200, 9/28/2013.
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Ghoullog Halloween Haunted Chairlift RideNorth Conway, NH

603-356-5544, 9/27/2013.
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Canobie Lake ScreeemfestSalem, NH

603-893-3506 or 617-653-5959, 9/27/2013.
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Zombie Walk Hunt of the UndeadLee, NH

603-765-9852, 10/12/2013.
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RiverFire HorrorfestBerlin, NH

603-752-6060, 10/19/2013.
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Haunted Lone TreeKingston, NH

603-642-4581, 10/19/2013.
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Haunted HouseConcord, NH

603-753-4455, 10/19/2013.
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Pumpkintown USAEast Hampton, CT

860-267-0143, 9/21/2013.
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Haunted Isle at the Shore Line TrolleyEast Haven, CT

203-467-6927, 9/27/2013.
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Stew Leonard’s Halloween HayrideDanbury, CT

203.790.8030, 9/28/2013.
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Halloween Hay Bale TheaterDanbury, CT

203.790.8030, 10/4/2013.
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Witches Dungeon Classic Movie MuseumBristol, CT

860-583-8306, 10/4/2013.
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Dark ManorBaltic, CT

860-822-TOMB, 10/4/2013.
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The Haunted GraveyardBristol, CT

860-583-3300, 10/4/2013.
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Rails to the DarksideEast Windsor, CT

860-627-6540, 10/4/2013.
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Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at the Mark Twain HouseHartford, CT

860-247-0998, 10/4/2013.
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Haunted Hay Rides at Fairview Tree FarmShelton, CT

203-944-9090, 10/4/2013.
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The Trail of TerrorWallingford, CT

, 10/4/2013.
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Dark WalkAndover, CT

860-742-CAMP, 10/11/2013.
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Haunted Miniature GolfFarmington, CT

860-677-0118, 10/17/2013.
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Timeless Tales of Fairview CemeteryNew Britain, CT

860-826-3360, 10/17/2013.
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Haunted Zipline ToursMiddletown, CT

860-638-4754, 10/18/2013.
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Howl-O-Ween & Boo at the Zoo at Beardsley ZooBridgeport, CT

203-394-6565, 10/18/2013.
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Spooky Nights Haunted Haywagon RideBrooklyn, CT

860-774-5464, 10/18/2013.
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Sights & FrightsMystic, CT

860-572-0711, 10/18/2013.
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Flamig Farm Halloween HayridesWest Simsbury, CT

860-658-5070, 10/18/2013.
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Masquerade WeekendHebron, CT

860-572-0711, 10/19/2013.
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Woodbury Lions Club Haunted HayrideWoodbury, CT

203-263-4314, 10/19/2013.
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Spooky KingdomPlantsville, CT

, 10/19/2013.
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West Hartford HauntingsWest Hartford, CT

860-521-5362, 10/19/2013.
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Northwest Creatures of the Night WalkWindsor, CT

860-285-1886, 10/19/2013.
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Nightmare on Wolcott StreetWaterbury, CT

203-754-5000, 10/4/2013.
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The Gauntlet Night RideMechanic Falls, ME

207-998-3259, 10/4/2013.
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Haunted Grandview ManorSanford, ME

, 10/4/2013.
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Destination HauntLebanon, ME

207-351-5443, 10/4/2013.
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Night Terrors Haunted Woods WalkKittery, ME

207-451-9279, 10/13/2013.
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Halloweenfest at Maine Wildlife ParkGray, ME

207-287-8000, 10/18/2013.
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The Junkins Haunted EstateKittery, ME

, 10/18/2013.
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The HauntingParsonsfield, ME

603-539-5233, 10/18/2013.
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Fright at The FortProspect, ME

207-469-6553, 10/18/2013.
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United Volunteers of Maine Haunted HouseAugusta, ME

781-749-7800, 10/11/2013.
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Throckmorton Manor Haunted Hay Ride and Spook WalkFerrisburgh, VT

802-373-9322, 802-375-4680, 10/19/2013.
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Haunted Castle at Wilson CastleProctor, VT

802-773-3284, 10/18/2013.
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Headless HorsemanUlster Park, NY

, 9/21/2013.
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Cornfield Mazes
 Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region Mon 10/14 Tue 10/15 Wed 10/16 Thu 10/17 Fri 10/18 Sat 10/19 Sun 10/20 Mon 10/21
Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze AdventureThompson, CT

8/9-10/31 11am-9pm daily. Last ticket sold 7:30pm, BYO flashlights for night time hunts!
260 Quaddick Road, 860-923-3439. more
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Buttonwood Farm Corn MazeGriswold, CT

2013: Fri 3pm-dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-dusk thru 10/27. Some nights but you have to call to confirm. 860-608-9530.
471 Shetucket Turnpike, 860-376-4081. more
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Spookfest at Hayes Corn MazeNorth Granby, CT

Fridays 4:00 – 9:00pm, Saturdays 12:00 – 9:00pm, Sundays 12:00 – 6:00pm. Holidays 12:00 – 4:00pm.
Hayes Dairy, 151 East St, 860-653-4157. more
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Preston Farm Corn MazePreston, CT

Mon-Fri 3pm-Dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-Dusk. Night MAze in OCtober til 9pm.
92 Route 2, 860-886-MAZE. more
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Plasko’s Farm Corn MazeTrumbull, CT

Daily 9am-6pm, Reservations by school groups during weekdays. Last ticket sold one hour before close.
670 Daniels Farm Rd, 203-268-2716. more
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Foster Family Farm Corn MazeSouth Windsor, CT

9/14-10/31 Sep weekends, then weekdays during October.10am-6pm Night begins 9/20 Fri-Sat 10am-9:30pm. Last ticket 9pm. Bring a flashlight.
90 Foster Street, 860-648-9366. more
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Fair Weather Acres Corn MazeRocky Hill, CT

Fridays 2-6 pm Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm. Last ticket sold at 4:30pm.
Fair Weather Acres, 1146 Cromwell Ave, 860-529-6755. more
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Castle Hill Farm Corn MazeFairfield, CT

Corn Maze: 9/21, 9/22, 9/28 & 9/29. Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze: October 4th to 31st, Weekends: 10am to 6pm, Week Days: 1pm to 5pm.
Castle Hill, 25 Sugar Lane, 203-426-5487. more
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Jones Family Farm Corn MazeShelton, CT

Open for pumpkin picking daily. No mention of the maze on their site yet. They confirmed they will have it ready before the pumpkin season, though. Daily 10:00am – 5:30pm.
606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, 203-929-8425. more
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Scantic Valley Farm Corn MazeSomers, CT

11am-dusk.
327 Ninth District Rd, 860-749-3286. more
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Ekonk Hill Corn MazeSterling, CT

Sept-Oct Fri 3pm-dusk; Sat 11am – 10pm, Sun 11am-dusk, Columbus Day 11am – dusk.
227 Ekonk Hill Rd, 860-564-0248. more
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Kimball Farm Haunted MazeHaverhill, MA

Daily 10am-7pm. Moon Nights 7-10pm. Haunted Maze (10/4-11/2) 7-10pm.
780 East Broadway, 978-521-3990. more
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Thunder Farm Road Corn MazeCorinna, ME

Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Ends 10/27/2013 Thr and Fr are for gropu reservations.
185 Newport Rd. Rt. 7/11, 207-278-3708. more
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Pumpkin Land at Harvest Hill FarmsMechanic Falls, ME

Weekends 10am-6pm. Night Maze opens Friday Night October 4th. Last Ticket Sold at 9:30pm for Night Maze.
125 Pigeon Hill Rd, 207-998-3259. more
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Sandy River Farms Corn MazeFarmington, ME

10am-4pm. The Corn Maize will cost $8.00 for adults and children over age 10 and $4.00 for children younger than 10. Children under 3 will be free. Fee includes hayrides and petting zoo.
560 Farmington Falls Rd, 207-778-3835. more
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Zack’s Corn Maze Flashlight TagYork, ME

9/14-10/31 Fri-Sun 11-6pm. Starting 10/5 Nights 7-10pm. Play flashlight tag!
7 Colby Turner Rd, 207-475-7857. more
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Pumpkin Valley Farm Corn MazeDayton, ME

9/21-11/2 Sat-Sun, plus Columbus Day (10/14) 10am-6pm. Last ticket sold 5pm.
Union Falls Rd, 207-929-4545. more
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Schartner Farms Corn MazeBolton, MA

Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm. Daytimes only.
211 West Berlin Road, 978-779-0212. more
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Corn Maze at Hanson’s FarmFramingham, MA

Open 9:00am- 6:00pm 7 Days a week from July to November.
20 Nixon Rd, 508.877.3058. more
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Beans & Greens Farm Corn MazeGilford, NH

9am-6pm They stay open until the end of the year! Night mazes are not confirmed yet.
245 Intervale Road, 603-293-2853. more
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Moulton Farm Corn MazeMeredith, NH

Daily 8am-6pm. No nights. $6. Trivia questions in the maze.
18 Quarry Road, 603-279-3915. more
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Lake Knoll Farm Corn MazeAlton, NH

2013 Weekends Only 11am-5pm. Fridays open only for groups with reservation.
55 Prospect Mountain Rd, 603.776.4830. more
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Trombley Gardens Corn MazeMilford, NH

2013: Open daily 9am 6pm. Night mazes during all of October. 9:30pm.
150 North River Road, 603-620-5785. more
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Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH

Daily 11am-dusk. 8/1-10/31. No nights.
107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828. more
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Coppal House Farm Night MazeLee, NH

8/24 & 25: 10 am to 5 pm. 8/31 9/1: 10 am to 5 pm. 9/2 10 am to 5pm. September: Wed-Fr 12pm to 5pm. Sat-Sun 10 am to 5pm. October: All week. Mo-Fr 12 pm to 5 pm. Sat-Sun 10 am to 5 pm. 9/21 , 10/12 & 10/25 6pm to 8 pm.
118 North River Road (Route 155), 603.659.3572. more
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Maze Massacre at Sherman FarmConway, NH

Corn Maze 10am-5pm. Haunted nights 7-9pm.
2679 East Conway Road, 603-939-2412. more
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Marini Farm Corn Maze Flashlight NightsIpswich, MA

9/7-11/2 Mon, Thu, Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun, holidays 10am-6pm. Fri, sat starting 9/20 bring a flashlight, 6-10pm.
259 Linebrook Rd, 978 471-9203. more
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Connors Farm MazeDanvers, MA

Daily 9/7 – 11/3.
30 Valley Road (Rt. 35), 978-777-1245. more
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Haunted Cornfield at Connors Farm Corn MazeDanvers, MA

10/4-11/2 Fri, Sat plus Sun 10/13, Thurs 10/31. Dark-11pm.
30 Valley Road (Rt. 35), 978-777-1245. more
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Escobar’s Highland Farm Corn MazePortsmouth, RI

8/23-9/2 Everyday, Fri 3:30pm-dusk,Sat 10am-dusk, sun 11am-dusk until 11/3.
251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444 or manager @401-864-1064. more more
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Sauchuk Farm Corn MazePlympton, MA

Sat & Sun 10am to 6pm. 10/10 & 10/14 10am to 6pm. 10/19 & 10/26 6pm to 9pm.
234 Center Street, 781-585-1522. more
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Mike’s Maze at Warner FarmSunderland, MA

10am-5pm. Last ticket sold at 5pm.
South Main Street, 413-665-8331. more
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Hathaway Farm Corn MazeRutland, VT

Largest in VT. 2013: Sun, Mon, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-9pm. Nights aren’t “haunted”. Last ticket sold one hour before close.
741 Prospect Hill Road, 802.775.2624. more
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Gaines Farm Haunted Hayride and Haunted MazeGuilford, VT

Daytime Maze Sat, Sun 11am-5pm; Twilight Maze (non-scary) $7 Sat evenings 9/14-10/5; Haunted Maze $8, 6:30-10PM. Haunted hayride after 10/11.
6343 Coolidge Hwy, 802-257-0409. more
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The Great Vermont Corn MazeDanville, VT

2013:Everyday in Aug 10-5pm,Sept-Oct 20 Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Haunted nightsOct 4,5,11,12, starting 7:30pm.
1404 Wheelock Road, 802-748-1399. more
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Sam Mazza’s Corn MazeColchester, VT

9/2-10/31, Mon-Sat 10-6pm, Sun 10-5pm.
277 Lavigne Road, 802-655-3440. more
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Davis MegaMazeSterling, MA

8/8-11/10 (weather permitting) Thurs-Sun. My favorite corn field maze is across the street from a big petting zoo with hayrides, go carts, and apple picking. It’s the best!! They have night mazes with telescopes and Halloween nights with monsters! Flashlight Maze Fridays and Sat starting 9/13.
145 Redstone Hill, 978-422-8888. more
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West End Creamery Corn MazeWhitinsville, MA

12am-6pm No nights.
481 Purgatory Road, 508-234-2022. more
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