Events INSIDER: October 15-23: 2012

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Giveaways & Features
Win Magic Boston tix
Magic has a home now in Boston as part of this ongoing series of Sundays. Click for my interview! Win Magic Boston tixMedieval Manor Theatre Boston, MA, .
Win Canobie Lake Park
Hey! I have tickets to give away to Screeemfest at Canobie Lake Park! To win, visit http://bostonevents.org/s/ and email johnny@eventsinsider.com about how you’ve helped spread the word about Events INSIDER. (And thank you!). Win Canobie Lake ParkCanobie Lake Park Salem, NH, –.
Win Davis MegaMaze & Farmland
I have more tickets to give away to my favorite family farm and my favorite cornfield maze! To win, visit http://bostonevents.org/s/ and email johnny@eventsinsider.com with how you’ve helped spread the word about Events INSIDER! Note, tix are daytime only. Win Davis MegaMaze & FarmlandDavis Mega Maze Sterling, MA, –.
Win Grimm & Twisted
Storytelling for adults is like a one-man or one-woman theatre show, and this week MassMouth is doing it Halloween style! I have 2 pairs of tickets to give away. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com. Win Grimm & TwistedThe Puppet Showplace Theatre Brookline, MA, .
Win Double Indemnity
First the film noir. Then the play! And I have 2 pairs of tickets to give away. Email johnny@eventsinsider.com to win! Win Double IndemnityStoneham Theatre Stoneham, MA, .
Get the 2012 New England Guide
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Business Feature
Come hear my speech at Co-Founders Lab!
Starting a company? Come hear my speech to Co-Founders Lab, the place to meet team members who can help you! Come hear my speech at Co-Founders Lab!Harvard I-Lab Allston, MA, .
EntreTech Forum: Company Valuation Metrics
Whether you are giving or receiving investment, the winners are companies with low risk and high potential. Learn how to ‘value’ a small business at this business forum! EntreTech Forum: Company Valuation MetricsFoley Hoag the Bay Colony Corporate Center Waltham, MA, .
Boston’s Largest High-Tech / Business Calendar
Do you network? Find Boston’s largest calendar of high-tech and business networking events in my free mobile app! Boston's Largest High-Tech / Business Calendar All Over, , –.
MassChallenge Awards Ceremony
The world’s largest business plan competition is handing out $10,000,000 in prizes this week. Check it out! MassChallenge Awards CeremonyBoston Convention & Exhibition Center Boston, MA, .
Johnny’s Picks
King Richard’s Faire
King Richard’s Faire is the Renaissance/medieval festival with stage acts for adults and kids, jousting, circus acts, and more. It’s the largest near Boston! King Richard's Faire Carver, MA, –.
Stargazing at Boston Nature Center
Although I list a lot of stargazing events, few are accessible by subway. Here’s one at the Boston Nature Center! 6-7:30pm. Stargazing at Boston Nature Center Mattapan, MA, .
Great Pumpkin Float
For this one, you bring a small carved pumpkin, 6-8 inches, and they’ll give you a candle and a float to send it down the river. It’s free to join or to watch, but if you want to bring a pumpkin, register in advance. I bet it’s a beautiful event with lots of cute kids in costume. 5:30pm. Great Pumpkin FloatGallivan Blvd. Entrance, Pope John Paul ll Park, Gallivan Blvd. Dorchester, MA, .
Orionids Meteor Shower
Take a friend and head out to see these meteor showers. To get a good view, go someplace without street lighting, like a large park or a pond. Look up and look for streaks of light in the sky. Orionids Meteor ShowerJust Look Up All Over, , .
Autumnal Astronomy
Not everything this time of year is Halloween-centric. You can also take part in an outdoor event with an astronomer to teach you the night sky at a local park. 6:30pm-9:30pm. Autumnal AstronomyDrumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary Lincoln, MA, .
Free Star Parties
Also outdoors at night, here’s a stargazing event. Astronomer have a huge amount of passion and most will take the time to point out the newbie stuff to you, like how to find the North Star. Call ahead for a weather check if clouds are forecast. 8:30-10pm. Free Star PartiesMoose Hill Sharon, MA, .
Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade
First, you make and decorate a paper lantern. Then 4,000 people, many of them in costume, parade around Jamaica Pond and float the lanterns. It’s serene, fulfilling, and beautiful to watch the lamps as the sun goes down. 6pm. Jamaica Pond Lantern ParadeJamiaca Pond, Perkins St Jamaica Plain, MA, .
National Cranberry Festival
What’s so intereting about a cranberry festival? Take a helicopter ride! Edaville Railroad is great fun for adults as well as kids – I’ve been there — with a ferris wheel & merry-go-round and train rides, arts & crafts, the ubiquitous face-painting, and more. National Cranberry FestivalEdaville Railroad Carver, MA, –.
Halloween Tales at MIMA National Park
Traditional New England ghost stories by candlelight, thanks to the park rangers at MIMA. There’s a session for adults and one for kids. MIMA has a ton of re-enactments and I’m pretty sure that this will be classy. Performances 4:45pm and 7pm. Halloween Tales at MIMA National ParkHartwell Tavern, Rt 2A Lincoln, MA, .
Monsterbash at NARA Park
Nearby, in Acton, a Halloween party that’s outdoors with blacklights, a costume contest, trick or treating, and live music. 7:00-9:30pm. Monsterbash at NARA ParkNARA Park Acton, 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’. Too bad it’s aimed at kids, so don’t expect it to be actually scary, but they’ll have animal lectures and demos. 11am-3pm. Boo at the Zoo Stoneham, MA, –.
Witch Hunter at Pioneer Village
Pioneer Village is re-enactment village in Salem, and it’s spooky at night — I’ve been! Now they’re staging a witch hunt. Tours 6pm to close, every 16 minutes. Witch Hunter at Pioneer VillageForest River Park Salem, MA, –.
Haunted Movies on Salem Common
Halloween is made for movies, especially outdoors where it’s spooky! Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Oct. 6), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Oct 13), Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (Oct 20) and Hocus Pocus (Oct 27). Free! 6:30 PM. Haunted Movies on Salem CommonSalem Common Salem, MA, –.
Salem Common Family Fun Day
Salem is great fun to stroll around in this time of year, even if you don’t go to their attractions. Just on the street there will be inflatables, games, entertainers, fun foods, contests, and more! Mostly weekends. Check calendar. Salem Common Family Fun DaySalem Common Salem, MA, –.
Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade
And Salem is holding tons of other activities, too. Salem Chamber of Commerce Haunted Happenings Grand Parade Salem, 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 PartySalem Common & 89 Margin Street Salem, MA, .
Haunted Salem Scavenger Hunt
In Salem, the Watson Adventures company is holding one of their scavenger hunt events, which you can find regularly in Boston. You and a team roam the city trying to find information (not steal stop signs). It sounds like fun! It’s for adults, not kids. Haunted Salem Scavenger Hunt Salem, MA, –.
Great Pumpkin Nights at Worcester Ecotarium
While you’re near Worcester, there’s a kids attraction with hayrides, costume parades, train ride, games, displays, and animal demos, which all takes place at Worcester’s big zoo, which has a forest canopy walk and a giant bubble exhibit. Unfortunately, their polar bear passed away. 12-9pm. Great Pumpkin Nights at Worcester Ecotarium Worcester, MA, .
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde – Silent Movie with the Wurlitzer Organ
You really need to see this! I’ve been to a couple of silent film events with live music and they are always magical. This one features a Wurlitzer organ! 7:30pm. Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde - Silent Movie with the Wurlitzer Organ Woonsocket, RI, .
River Fire at Northern Forest Heritage Park
River Fire is when they install iron baskets just above the waterline along a river and throw in wood and light fires at night. It’s a nice backdrop to socialize with a kids’ carnival , hayrides, carved pumpkins, and a ‘haunted village’! River Fire at Northern Forest Heritage Park Berlin, NH, .
Corn mazes!
I also track 42 cornfield mazes in New England, many of which have events at night! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more
See Halloween events!
Love Halloween? I’ve got you covered! I list more attractions and more non-bar events than anyone! To see them, go to Events INSIDER, select your region on the map, and then scroll all the way to the bottom. more
Head of the Charles Regatta
Sure, you know that 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. But did you know there’s also a ‘reunion village’ for college alumni on the Boston side of the Weeks Footbridge, and a ‘Rowing & Fitness Expo’ in Allston’s Artesani Park? Head of the Charles RegattaCharles River Boston, MA, –.
Field Day at Robbins Park
This festival sounds larger than it probably is. They’ll have all kinds of games like 3-legged races, a moonbounce, a nature scavenger hunt. 1-5pm. Field Day at Robbins ParkRobbins Park Arlington, MA, .
Fort Point Open Studios
I love open studios. Walk around visiting artist studios and private homes in Boston’s ‘best’ arts district. 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 Boston, MA, –.
Dorchester Open Studios
Dorchester has their own version of the artists open house day. Walk around, view local art and speak with the creators, and buy something. 12-5pm. Dorchester Open StudiosGet A Map: Various Locations Boston, 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. 12-5pm. Natick Open StudiosVarious including FPAC Gallery Natick, MA, –.
Acton Open Studios
Acton’s doing it too. Free. Because you seriously need more pastel landscape paintings. 12-5pm. Acton Open Studios Acton, MA, –.
Hingham Arts Walk
Yet another open studios conflict. Don’t these guys coordinate at all? Gee, this one comes with a concert, poetry reading, art demos, and unspecified ‘children’s activies’. Why do the organizations that run activities for kids always disguise them? Could it be because these activities are always pretty lame? 12-4pm. Hingham Arts Walk Hingham, MA, .
Street Theater Festival
It’s a first! Faneuil Hall has long had street performers, but now the best ones are coming together for a festival! 11am-7pm. Street Theater FestivalFanueil Hall Marketplace Boston, MA, –.
Millbury Revolutionary War Reenactment
Historical re-enactors are great people and you’ll learn a lot about history by visiting Millbury this weekend. Millbury Revolutionary War ReenactmentPearson’s Farm Millbury, MA, –.
Garrison Weekend
And this one’s a similar encampment from the 1770s! Learn youse some hist’ry from high energy re-enactors who are so into their roles that they camp out all weekend in old-timey tents. Garrison Weekend Charlestown, NH, –.
Map and Compass Treasure Hunt
Orienteering is the sport that happens when you forget your cellphone and need to figure out how to get somewhere using a map and compass. 1-2:30pm. Map and Compass Treasure Hunt Topsfield, MA, .
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. The event isn’t until October 27, but they want you to reserve by October 17, so I’m listing it early. Olde Colony Civil War Round Table Jubilee DinnerLombardo’s Randolph, MA, .
Stargazing at Notchview
This outdoor park also has an astronomy event. Make it your excuse to visit the Berkshires for an entire weekend. 7-11pm. Stargazing at NotchviewNotchview Visitor’s Center Windsor, MA, .
Another Anime Convention
This Japanese animation festival has panels, workshops, movies, and a masquerade with skits and costume contest: the usual fandom stuff. Another Anime ConventionRadisson Hotel Manchester, NH, –.
Johnny’s nice pranks website
My friends and I like to play nice pranks. Now I have them all up on a website! Check it out and please blog about it. Johnny's nice pranks website All Over, , –.
Johnny trapped on a mountain at night
Once I was trapped on a mountain at night, with 90 minutes before complete darkness would leave me blind. How did I survive? Check out my new website and please blog about it! Johnny trapped on a mountain at night All Over, , –.
NERF Night: Halloween Zombie
Consider this training for the zombie-apocalypse. Shoot nerf weapons at people pretending to be zombies so you are prepared when the real ones arrive. 7-9pm. NERF Night: Halloween Zombie Burlington, MA, .
Pumpkin Carving
This free pumpkin carving 6-8pm is really a set up for. 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 Night Hike and Hayride
This one’s both a hayride and a night hike. It’s suitable for kids but not just for kids. 6-8pm. Halloween Night Hike and HayrideWachusett Meadow Princeton, MA, .
Halloween at the Boston Public Library
Type ‘Halloween’ into the BPL’s website and you can find lots of cool events for kids. For example, there will be lessons on making a spooky movie (10/10 in Uphams Corner), Halloween crafts (10/22 and 10/29 in Hyde Park, 10/23, 10/26, 10/29 and 10/30 in North End, 10/17 and 10/25 in Allston), spooky stories (10/19 and 10/30 in Faneuil, 10/30 in North End, 10/30 in Allston, 10/27 Hyde Park), and a Halloween parade (10/27 Faneuil). There will also be special events throughout the BPL on 10/31. Halloween at the Boston Public LibraryVarious Boston, MA, –.
Comicazi Halloweeniversary party
A combination birthday party/Halloween bash for a comic book store? Sounds unique enough to warrant a mention. 8pm. Comicazi Halloweeniversary partyVFW Somerville, MA, .
Fireworks at Six Gun City Ghost Town
I’ve never been to this amusement park, but it sounds pretty awesome. They’ve turned all Halloween for the season and they’ll have fireworks one night, too! Fireworks at Six Gun City Ghost Town Jefferson, NH, –.
Martin’s Pond Children’s Haunted Playground
Here’s a haunted park tour for kids, with a scavenger hunt, magic show, and parade. 2012: 5:30-8:30pm. Martin's Pond Children's Haunted PlaygroundClarke Park North Reading, MA, .
Halloween Lecture and Readings
Unfortunately, it’s indoors, but that’s spooky enough for smaller kids, I guess. It’s a park event which is also indoors, will have readings about Gobekli Tepe (10/6), the Mayan Calendar (10/13), UnNatural History of Halloween (10/20) and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (10/27). 3pm. Halloween Lecture and ReadingsWestern Gateway Heritage State Park North Adams, MA, –.
Halloween at Santa’s Village
Uh oh! Ghosts have taken over Santa’s Village, with both spooky and kid-safe non-spooky areas. Halloween at Santa's Village Jefferson, NH, –.
Archaeology Fair
Hmm. So when they say ‘programs and activities’, what the heck does that mean? Probably a bunch of lectures for grown-ups and kid stuff that wouldn’t be engaging for adults. Archaeology FairThe Museum of Science – Boston Boston, MA, –.
Canstruction
What does Food Bank, the charity, have a lot of? Canned food! What can you do with cans? Build lots of towers! Engineers & architects compete to build buildings and sculptures. It sounds way more original than yet another charity walk. CanstructionBSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Suite 200 Boston, MA, –.
Fall Foliage Foray
Fall is thematic of the end of life. Maybe holding a fall foliage walk in a cemetery is a little too goth. 10-11:30am. Fall Foliage Foray Dorchester, MA, .
Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic
Vampires and ghosts may be scary, but Ebola, SARS and Hendra are deadly. 6pm. Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human PandemicHarvard Museum of Natural History Cambridge, MA, .
Fungus Fair
Don’t eat the specimins, even if you’re a fun guy. Get it, ‘fungi’…? Tap tap. Is this thing on? 11am-4pm. Fungus FairHarvard Museum of Natural History Cambridge, MA, .
South End House Tours
Here’s a walking tour of Boston where rich people show off their houses because they want to educate you. Or impress you. A glimpse into the past, and also into high society. 10am-5pm. South End House Tours Boston, MA, .
Smoke This! A Rib Fest
This street festival is a ‘culinary showdown’, by which I assume they mean that 20 chefs attend and only one will survive. There will be non-rib meals served, too. 12-4pm. Smoke This! A Rib FestCambridge St at Fifth St Cambridge, MA, .
gdgt Live
As best I understand it, you can see technology demos at this event. Why? Is it for recruiting? Why in a nightclub instead of a gymnasium will there be dancing? 7-10pm. gdgt LiveBijou Nightclub Boston, MA, .
Taste of Roslindale
Pay $40 and local restaurants tempt you with their best dishes. Much more commercial than arty, but still fun. Taste of RoslindaleChurch Roslindale, MA, .
Arlington International Film Festival
Speaking of staying indoors instead of getting out to celebrate Halloween, here’s another Film Festival that should be moved to February. Well, it comes with socializing and filmmaker Q&As. That’s good. Arlington International Film FestivalRegent Theatre Arlington, MA, –.
Harvard Monthly Observatory Nights
These astronomy events are mostly lectures, so don’t expect stargazing. 7:30pm. Free parking. Harvard Monthly Observatory NightsPhillips Auditorium at the CfA Cambridge, MA, .
An Evening with Saw-whet Owls at Drumlin
I’d much rather pay $28 for this creative, outdoorsy night adventure where you get to see owls live and up close. 7pm. An Evening with Saw-whet Owls at DrumlinDrumlin Farm Lincoln, 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! Rain date next day. Weston Pumpkin FestivalWeston Town Green Weston, MA, .
Concord Festival of Authors
These author talks include well, it’s mostly author talks. Junot Daz will attend, the Pulitzer prize-winning author of ‘The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao’. (I read it, didn’t like it. Sorry!). Concord Festival of Authors Concord, MA, –.
ARTfull Explorations
The big question is, will adults like this, or will it bore them to pieces? Well, the DeCordova is fun anytime for adults. They’ve not only got a museum but a large park to stroll, dotted with sculptures. 1-3pm. ARTfull Explorations Lincoln, MA, .
Tolkien Walk in the Woods
I sort of don’t get this, but I love all things Tolkien. Tolkien was the author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books. This seems to be a guided tour and book reading, or something. 1-3pm. Tolkien Walk in the WoodsRavenswood Park Gloucester, MA, .
Essex Clamfest
It’s outdoors, they’ll have clams, ‘entertainment’ and ‘activities’. What entertainment? What activities? You can’t just say ‘entertainment’ and convince us to go. Unless your clam chowder is really, really good. 11am-4pm. Essex ClamfestMemorial Park Essex, MA, .
New England Apple Pie Contest
This one’s fun, but hokey. You’ll find ‘As Seen on TV’ merchants rather than artists. But they do have a skyline ride (the ski lift, which is not free with admission) and great views and hiking opportunities. While you’re in the area, go hiking at Wachusett Mountain Reservation or stop by Davis Farmland’s cornfield maze. New England Apple Pie ContestWachusett Mountain Ski Area Princeton, MA, .
Franklin County Pumpkinfest
A thousand people and 12,000 pumpkins? No, wait. Reverse that. So only one in 12 people get hit by a pumpkin if there’s a food fight. Franklin County Pumpkinfest Turners Falls, MA, .
UnNatural History of Halloween
Don’t get too excited. This is just a lecture, and I think it’s meant for kids only. 3pm. UnNatural History of HalloweenWestern Gateway Heritage State Park North Adams, MA, .
Williamstown Film Festival
My challenge to film fests is always, So what? You know I can sit in the dark, not interacting with my friends, seeing movies all year long, right? But this one has solid lectures and social mixers, with actors and directors. Williamstown Film FestivalVarious Places Williamstown, MA, –.
Archaeology Day at Myles Standish State Forest
You actually get to spend the day digging in this one. Throw me the idol, I throw you the whip! 10am-3pm. Archaeology Day at Myles Standish State ForestMyles Standish State Forest South Carver, MA, .
A Perfect Pumpkin Party
Pumpkin bowling: you can do that?? 10am-4pm. A Perfect Pumpkin PartyPowder Mill Ledges Smithfield, RI, .
West Bay Artists Open Studios
Here’s another excuse to drive around, exploring a new area and meeting real artists (not just merchants) in their private homes and work studios. Maybe you’ll buy something and help fund their unrealistic non-McDonald’s lifestyles. West Bay Artists Open StudiosNeighboring towns of Warwick, RI, –.
Harvest Johnny Cake Festival
Ha! I love this one. This free tour of the mill, with alpacas and sheep, is somehow mixed in with johnnycakes (which are sort of corn meal pancakes) and tons of old-timey demos, including blacksmithing, broom & bucket making, stone carving, mosaic making, and chair caning. Geez, what did the chair do to deserve that? Harvest Johnny Cake Festival West Kingston, RI, –.
Keene Pumpkin Festival
It’s a 2 hour drive from Boston, but this event features more than 25,000 carved, lit pumpkins! It’s quite a sight, and includes a road race, pumpkin bowling, and more. Keene Pumpkin Festival Keene, NH, –.
Pumpkin Smash
Smashing pumpkins sounds messy. And violent. I guess it depends how you do it. Dropping from a roof is okay by me. 8am-1pm. Rain date 7 days later. Pumpkin SmashCity Hall Portsmouth, NH, .
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, –.
Performance
The Revenants – our review
When starvation comes, does love die? ROWRRR!! Click for our review! The Revenants - our reviewFactory Theatre Boston, MA, –.
Spooky Stories in Bedford
I love spooky stories! Sounds like this is for adults too, not just little kids. Spooky Stories in BedfordBedford Free Public Library Bedford, MA, .
Tomes of Terror: New Arrivals
This is a spooky theatre event where they act out an old radio broadcast. I’ve been twice and, well, the acting is ‘local theatre’ but the concept is really unique and worth seeing. This year it’s an homage to ‘The Wild One’, the biker genre. Tomes of Terror: New ArrivalsUnity Somerville Somerville, MA, –.
Eugene Mirman at the Union Sq Round Table
You remember him as the dad in the American Pie movies. Come hear Eugene Mirman and other comedians! 7pm. Eugene Mirman at the Union Sq Round TableThe Brattle Theatre Cambridge, MA, .
Dracula – the Interactive Performance
It sounds like this may not be a stage performance. Instead the (dancers?? Theatre cast??) perform among the audience? Well, the description’s not very helpful, but it’s about vampires and takes place in one of the Newport mansions, it must be good. Dracula - the Interactive PerformanceSeaview Newport, RI, –.
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses
Wait, isn’t Zelda a videogame? Go see classical music performers get jiggy with the midi. 8pm. The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the GoddessesCiti Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre Boston, MA, .
Magic For Smart People – Bob The Magic Guy
Two magic shows this week target first kids, and then adults. This is in the small space, not the main theatre space. 2:30pm kids, 7:30pm for adults and older kids. Magic For Smart People - Bob The Magic GuySomerville Theatre Somerville, MA, .
‘Travel Bug’ Storytelling Slam
Do you love to travel? Meet likeminded people in this hostel (it’s like a hotel where you share rooms, I think, the website is weirdly vague about the quality of accomodations) and hear an evening of fun stories about traveling. 'Travel Bug' Storytelling SlamHostelling International Boston Boston, MA, .
Complete METROPOLIS w/ Live Score
Metropolis is a silent sci-film that’s a little long but really interesting, especially when set to spooky live music. You’ve got to see this! Complete METROPOLIS w/ Live ScoreMusic Hall BIG ROOM Portsmouth, NH, .
John Oliver from the Daily Show
Get your tickets early for the Daily Show funnyman. John Oliver from the Daily ShowShubert Theatre New Haven, CT, .
Travel
Hogwarts Weekend at the Blackstone Memorial Library
Nice! This library has separate parties, for kids and for adults. Dress up as your favorite Hogwarts character. Hogwarts Weekend at the Blackstone Memorial Library Branford, CT, –.
Witchcraft and Tombstone Tours!
A witch lived here, so take a tour of this historic home and cemetery. Too bad the tours aren’t at night! What was life like way back (before cell phones) when you’re accused of being a witch? What was it like to secretly BE a witch and kill off the accusers with your witchy magic? Find out! Witchcraft and Tombstone Tours! Wethersfield, 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, –.
300th Anniversary Coventry CT
This is some kind of historic military re-enactment. They’re always great ways to meet enthusiastic people who will edumacate you on old-timey days! 300th Anniversary Coventry CTNathan Hale Homestead Coventry, CT, –.
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire
As if you need an excuse to go to New England’s oldest rennaisance fair. If you do though, Harvest Fest can be it. The Connecticut Renaissance FaireThe Connecticut Renaissance Faire 140 S Main St Hebron, CT, –.
Great Pumpkin Festival
Holy Charlie Brown. It’s the Great Pumpkin Festival. 10 am. Great Pumpkin FestivalDowntown Putnam Putnam, CT, .
Pumpkin Hayrides and Bison
News flash: Bison are not extinct! In fact there’s a farm where you can go see ’em in person. Pumpkin Hayrides and Bison Brooklyn, CT, –.
Rocky Hill Fallfest w/ Fireworks
Amusement rides, hay rides, pony rides, I love being outdoors for Halloween! 3-8pm with fireworks at dusk. Rocky Hill Fallfest w/ Fireworks Rocky Hill, CT, .
Movie Under the Stars: Casper the Friendly Ghost
Nice! Not many outdoor movies this time of year. Movie Under the Stars: Casper the Friendly Ghost Westport, CT, .
Ghostport Festival
Timed to coincide with the nearby Fright at the Fort, there’s a parade, a carved pumpkin contest, a chili cookoff, and a pumpkin trebuchet. That’s a catapult! Then at sundown, check out the nearby Fright at the Fort and return for a zombie movie. Ghostport Festival Bucksport, ME, .
OgunquitFest
Although this festival is ‘fall’ themed, they do have a haunted house, costume parade, and ghost tours as well as a car show and pumpkin decorating booth. OgunquitFest Ogunquit, ME, –.
Bangor Book Festival
Like to read? Are you an aspiring writer? Meet and mingle with the authors who have ‘made it’. Bangor Book Festivalvarious locations Bangor, ME, –.
Vermont International Film Festival
Considering that Vermont is about to enter lockdown for the next few months with snow, I don’t know why you’d want to stay indoors in October. But these filmmaker panels and workshops may draw you. Vermont International Film FestivalVarious Burlington, VT, –.
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Halloween Attractions
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Haunted HayridesBrookline, MA

Not so scary rides for little kids. One night only. Must pre-register!
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Zombie Invasion! with Nerf toysBurlington, MA

What the hell is this? Soft boffer weapons, a zombie holocaust, sounds fun! 7-9pm. Register. One night only.
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The Haunted Ship aboard the USS SalemQuincy, MA

Haunted house on a submarine! Also less scary “Family Days”. Inexpensive and great location, but the actors aren’t trying that hard, and the décor is only OK.
739 Washington Street, 617-479-7900. more
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Haunted Hayride at Wilson FarmLexington, MA

It’s a spooky but never scary daytime Halloween hay ride for kids. Sat-Sun 10:30am-4:30pm, Mon & Fri 3-4:45pm, Thu 12:30-4:45pm.
10 Pleasant St., 781-862-3900. more
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Frightful Fridays!Waltham, MA

This historic mansion has tours that get spooky with Halloween stories.
52 Gore Street, 781-894-2798. more
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Orpheum House of HorrorsFoxboro, MA

Haunted house. Fri-Sat 7-10pm. Sun kid-friendly 1-3pm.
Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St, 508-543-2787 ×4. more
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Hanson’s Farm Haunted Farm & HayrideFramingham, MA

Fri & Sat, 7-10pm.
20 Nixon Rd, 508-877-3058. more
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Monster Mini-GolfDanvers, MA

Tue-Thu, 12pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8pm.
10 Newbury St, 978-762-4800. more
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Connors Farm Haunted CornfieldDanvers, MA

Dark to 11pm.
30 Valley Road, 978-777-1245. more
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Cataclysmic Castle of FearHaverhill, MA

Small “traveling carnival” with one impressive ride and one haunted house. Special less scary days for kids. Combine with a trip to Kimball Farm’s Haunted Corn Maze, also in Haverhill. 7pm.
347 Kenoza Avenue, 978-521-1686. more
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Haunting of Hammond CastleGloucester, MA

Huge lines, arrive early! Park free at Stage Fort Park, not the castle. Haunted House. I want to recommend this badly because I know it will be awesome, but the huge lines will be even worse this year, when they have dropped dates. Fri & Sat 7-11pm.
80 Hesperus Ave, 978-283-2080. more
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Count Orlok’s Nightmare GallerySalem, MA

Daily 10am-7pm or much later.
285 Derby Street, 978-740-0500. more
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Haunted Harbor CruiseSalem, MA

90 minute cruise with spooky stories. 5 trips a day from 1pm to 9pm.
Pickering Wharf, 978-825-0001. more
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Carnival on Derby StreetSalem, MA

Fiesta Shows’ traveling carnival comes to Salem this month.
Derby Street, 978.741.3252. more
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Haunted Movie Series on Salem CommonSalem, MA

Outdoor movies! Bring a blanket. 6:30pm. Free!
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Salem Halloween Happenings & Year-Round AttractionsSalem, MA

Haunted houses. Frankenstein’s Laboratory, The Haunted Witch Village (Salem Witch Village).
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Eerie Evenings at the Witch HouseSalem, MA

Ghost stories. Every 20 minutes from 6pm to 10pm.
Corwin House, 310 Essex Street, 978-744-8815. more
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Legacy of the Hanging Judge & Spirit of the Gables (re-enactment)Salem, MA

7:30-9:30 thru Oct 11, then 7:15-11pm, except to 10pm on 10/31. Salem Witch Trials re-enactment/performance. Buy tix in advance.
7 Derby St., 978-744-0991 x104. more
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Cry Innocent!Salem, MA

Performance. Loved it. Shows mostly Mon-Sun 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Square, 978-867-4767. more
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Witch | Hunter at Pioneer VillageSalem, MA

Nightime outdoors at 17th century re-enactment village. 6-10pm.
Pioneer Village more
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Witch Mansion Haunted HouseSalem, MA

Oct 1-8, 12-7pm. Then 12-9pm or whenever the crowds.
Museum Place Mall, 2 East India Square, 978-825-1300. more
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Maudslay is HauntedNewburyport, MA

2-4pm. Rain dates 1 week later.
, 978-465-2572. more
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Barrett’s Haunted MansionAbington, MA

Rt 3S to Rt 18S. Great! See website coupon or get one at the restaurant next door. 7-10:30pm. Special not-so-scary “lights on” matinees on Saturdays.
1235 Bedford St, 781-871-4573. more
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Alden Haunted HouseDuxbury, MA

Haunted house in a historic home. One night only.
105 Alden Street, 781-934-9092. more
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Witch’s WoodsWestford, MA

Haunted house. Hayrides. 6:30-10:30pm.
Nashoba Ski, 978-692-3033. more
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Asylum of HorrorFall River, MA

Haunted house. See website for coupons. 7-10pm but to 11pm most nights.
Anawan St., 508-324-7709. more
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Factory of TerrorFall River, MA

Haunted house. Rt 195E to exit 5. Left off exit. Behind Dunkin Donuts. See website coupon. Mostly Fri-Sat 6:30-11pm. Flashlight nights scarier with much lower lighting!
18 Pocasset Street more
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Haunted Rail YardFall River, MA

Haunted house. Admission $5. Fri & Sat 6-10pm, Sun 6-9pm.
Fall River, MA, 508-674-9340. more more
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Lakeville Haunted HouseLakeville, MA

Haunted house. 6pm, last tickets sold 10pm. Rain or shine. Walking tours start at 7pm.
28 Precinct Street, 508-923-0053. more
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Mansfield Haunted HollowsMansfield, MA

Haunted house. Gates open 7, last tix sold 10pm. Rain or shine.
401 Oakland Street more
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Friendly Haunted Woods at Winslow FarmNorton, MA

Haunted walks both scary for adults and non-scary for kids. $10. Outdoor movies! Mostly Fri 6-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 12-9pm.
37 Eddy Street, 508-285-6451. more
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Haunt for HungerBlackstone, MA

2012 3-6pm kids, 7-11pm ages 13-adult. Haunted walking trail, bake sale. One night only.
181 Elm St. more
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Spooky Acres Haunted HayrideMillbury, MA

7-10pm. Haunted Hayride.
23 Herricks Lane, 774-276-2241 or 508-865-5061. more
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Harvest of HorrorsEast Falmouth, MA

Cape Cod’s biggest haunted house. 6:30-9pm. $10.
Tony Andrews Farm, 394 Old Meeting House, 508-563-3378. more
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Village Mire Yard HauntSouth Yarmouth MA

This is just a private yard display, not a real haunted house, but they have actors on 10/31.
43 Captain Daniel Rd more
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The Haunting of Barrett ParkLeominster, MA

7-11pm. Last tickets sold at 10pm. $10/person.
Barrett Park, 40 Barrett Parkway, 978-534-7529. more more
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Echo Hill Orchards Haunted HayridesMonson, MA

6:30pm thru 9pm or 10pm. Somewhat kid-friendly. Not super spooky.
101 Wilbraham Road, 413-267-3303. more
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Fright Fest at Six Flags New EnglandAgawam, MA

Haunted house as part of largest amusement park in New England. Sat-Sun 12-10pm, Sun 12-9pm, Fri 5-10pm.
1623 Main Street, 413-786-9300. more
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Haunted Hay Rides at McCray’s FarmSouth Hadley, MA

Hayrides: kids 5pm+, adults 7pm+. Animal farm, ice cream, & mini-golf.
55 Alvord Street, 413-533-0775. more
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Trick or Treat HayridesWilbraham, MA

2012 Pumpkin Festival Oct 13-14. Ride is haunted but non-scary for kids.
Smolak Farms, 315 S. Bradford St, 413-599-0010. more
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Haunted Train and Halloween Light DisplaysFlorence, MA

Haunted train ride. It’s just for kids. Halloween light displays.
Look Park, 300 North Main Street, 413-584-5457. more
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13 Nights at JiminyHancock, MA

At a ski resort. Is a ski lift ride included? 6:30-10:30pm.
Jiminy Peak, 37 Corey Rd, 413-738-5500. more
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Fright Tours at Edith Wharton’s The MountLenox, MA

Fridays at 5:45pm and 7pm. Bring a flashlight. Partly outdoors.
2 Plunkett St, 413-551-5111. more
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RiverFire HorrorfestBerlin, NH

A two-acre Haunted Village presented by Theatre North. One night.
, 603-752-6060. more
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Harvest of Horror at Chamingfare FarmCandia, NH

4 different attractions, viewed from a horse-drawn wagon. tours 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm.
774 High Street, 603-483-5623. more
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Haunted AcresEpping, NH

Rt 93N to ex 7, Rt 101E, ex 8, left off exit. Dragway straight ahead.Three attractions & forest walk. Rain or shine. Sun-Thu 6-10pm, Fri-Sat 6-11pm.
272 Exter Road, 603-679-1666. more
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Morbid MountainGilford, NH

Haunted Houses at the grounds of ski area Gunstock Mountain. 7-10:30pm.
719 Cherry Valley Road, 603-293-4341 x164. more
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Ghost Town Spooktacular AdventureJefferson, NH

Day and nights at this amusement park.
1492 Presidential Highway, 603-586-4592. more
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Haunted OverloadLee, NH

Haunted house. Empty house day haunts. Must buy tix in advance. Farm. 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9pm. Oct 18 is not-so-scary kids night.
DeMeritt Hill Farm, 66 Lee Road, 603-868-2111. more
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Zombie Walk Hunt of the UndeadLee, NH

OMG, it’s Zombie Paintball! 7-10pm.
114 Mast Road, 603-765-9852. more
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Spooky World / Nightmare New EnglandLitchfield, NH

Ticket sales 6-10pm, but 11pm Fri-Sat. Four attractions. Looks great, but I’m told the lines are impossibly long, so arrive early.
454 Charles Bancroft Highway (RT 3A), 603-424-2292. more
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Fright KingdomNashua, NH

Haunted woods walk. 7-10pm, but Fri-Sat 7pm-midnight. Kid-friendly show Oct 28, 1-4pm.
12 Simon Street more
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Ghoullog Halloween Haunted Chairlift RideNorth Conway, NH

Board the ski lift for a Halloween experience on the ride up and on the peak! $25. 6-11pm.
1 Skimobile Rd, 603-356-5544. more
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Canobie Lake ScreeemfestSalem, NH

Canobie Lake Park is the 2nd biggest amusement park in New England, and while its attractions are bad (Merriment: C+, Dead Shed C, The Village C, Cannibal Lake C-, Demons of Darkness D), being at a giant carnival at night is glorious, thus the “A”! Fri, Sat to 11pm, Sun to 9pm. Lines close before the park closes. So come early. They have this great innovation where you can buy a $5 “glowing charm” for your kids and the actors playing the monsters know to not be so scary.
85 North Policy Street, 603-893-3506 or 617-653-5959. more
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Haunted River TourCentral Falls, RI

A riverboat trip turns into a creepy experience. Come early for ghost stories!
45 Madeira Ave, 401-724-2200. more
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Haunted Hill at Diamond Hill State ParkCumberland, RI

Forest walk. Fri & Sat 7-10pm. Sun 7-9pm.
4097 Diamond Hill, 401-728-2400 or 401-334-9996. more
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Scary AcresHope, RI

Haunted corn field maze at a local farm. Friday-Sunday, dusk to 10pm.
Confreda’s Greenhouses and Farm, 2150 Scituate Av, 401-827-5000. more
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Fortress of Nightmares at Fort AdamsNewport, RI

Haunted house at an old military fort, 2 haunted attractions. 20112 buy tix 6-10pm then goes until everyone’s been through.
Fort Adams State Park, 1 Lincoln Drive, 401-841-0707. more
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Daggett Farm Haunted TunnelPawtucket, RI

Fri-Sat, 6:30pm-8:30pm. No website but called to confirm.
Slater Park, 401 Newport Avenue, 401-728-0500 x252. more
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Naval Station Newport’s Haunted TrailPortsmouth, RI

Haunted trail, pirate hayride, live music, chainsaw sculpting. 6-9pm. Hay ride and non-scary stuff for little kids, too.
Carr Point Recreation Area, Burma Road at Defense Highway, 401-841-3127. more
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Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular at Roger Wiliams Park ZooProvidence, RI

5,000 pumpkins, kid stuff. Kids in costume get in 1/2 price. Ticket sales 6-10pm. Closes 11pm.
1000 Elmwood Avenue, 401-785-3510. more
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Trails to TerrorWakefield, RI

Haunted hayride and forest trail. Ticket sales 6:30-10pm.
4235 Tower Hill Rd (Rt 1), 401-792-8188. more
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Field of ScreamsWest Greenwich, RI

Thu & Sun, 6:30-9pm, Fri & Sat, 6:30-10pm. 3 attractions. Website coupon. Outdoors, call if bad weather.
, 401-884-7369. more
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Bates Haunted MotelWesterly, RI

6-11pm.
149 Atlantic Avenue, 401-596-5616. more
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Dark WalkAndover, CT

Lantern Tour And Haunted Woods Walk. Every half hour from 6pm to 9:45pm. Reservations required.
73 Times Farm Road, 860-742-CAMP. more
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Dark ManorBaltic, CT

Thu-Sat 6:30pm-12am, Sun 6:30pm-11pm. Sunday matinees for kids 12-5pm.
25 Main St, 860-822-TOMB. more
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Howl-O-Ween & Boo at the Zoo at Beardsley ZooBridgeport, CT

This zoo adds a haunted hayride and other such Halloweeny events. For kids. 6-9pm.
1875 Noble Ave, 203-394-6565. more
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Trails from the CryptBridgeport, CT

Indoors plus outdoor haunted trail. Laser lights. Fri-Sat 7-11pm, Sun 7-10pm.
4450 Park Ave, 203-888-6204. more
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The Haunted GraveyardBristol, CT

Six haunted houses and a graveyard! Fri & Sat, 5pm to unknown.
Lake Compounce, 822 Lake Avenue, 860-583-3300. more
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Witches Dungeon Classic Movie MuseumBristol, CT

It’s not a haunted house, but it’s seasonsal – a wax museum of horror movie icons! 7-10pm.
90 Battle St, 860-583-8306. more
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Spooky Nights Haunted Haywagon RideBrooklyn, CT

One weekend only. Boarding times: 6:15pm, 7:00pm, 7:45pm & 8:30pm.
Brooklyn Fairgrounds, 860-774-5464. more
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Stew Leonard’s Halloween HayrideDanbury, CT

M-F 3pm-dusk, SS 10:30am-dusk. Not-so-scary, for kids.
Stew Leonard’s Danbury Store, 99 Federal Road, 203.790.8030. more
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Pumpkintown USAEast Hampton, CT

Hayride through “town” of pumpkin dioramas, Daily,10am-5pm. Looks small but adorable.
93 East High Street, 860-267-0143. more
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Haunted Isle at the Shore Line TrolleyEast Haven, CT

7-10pm. Last ride leaves at 10pm. Trolley carries you through haunted woods.
17 River St, 203-467-6927. more
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Rails to the DarksideEast Windsor, CT

Haunted trolley ride. 7-9:30pm.
Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Rd, 860-627-6540. more
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Haunted Miniature GolfFarmington, CT

Timing varies. Some daytimes. Not very scary, but it’s mini-golf, and they have ice cream! Thu-Fri 4-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm.
1048 Farmington Ave, 860-677-0118. more
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Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at the Mark Twain HouseHartford, CT

Haunted tours of the Mark Twain Museum at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm. Reserve well in advance.
351 Farmington Avenue, 860-247-0998. more
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Halloween Knights at CT Renaissance FaireHebron, CT

Jousting, zombie walk, costume contest. 6-9pm.
347 Gilead St, 860-572-0711. more
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Haunted Zipline ToursMiddletown, CT

Zipline through the trees at dark with spooky sound & light effects. Reserve in advance. Runs thru Nov 11.
2011 South Main St, 860-638-4754. more
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Sights & Frights + Fireworks NightMystic, CT

Storytelling for kids, but separate storytelling for adults. Scary locations in this 19th century village. 6-9:30pm. Costume parade daily 7:30pm. Called 3 times and no idea when the fireworks are. Bleah. You call.
, 860-572-0711. more
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Timeless Tales of Fairview CemeteryNew Britain, CT

Thu-Fri, several tours leave between 6-8:45pm.
, 860-826-3360. more
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Spooky KingdomPlantsville, CT

7-9pm. Free. Benefits Alzheimer’s Association.
14 Lovley Drive more
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Bash the Monster at Brownstone ParkPortland, CT

Weekends 12-9pm. Launch pumpkins, zipline costume contest, rock climb. Haunted peninsula, pumpkin smash.
161 Brownstone Ave, 866-860-0208. more
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Haunted Hay Rides at Fairview Tree FarmShelton, CT

7-10pm.
484 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, 203-944-9090. more
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The Trail of TerrorWallingford, CT

Outdoor woods halloween attraction. Speed Pass tix available. Fri-Sat 7-11pm, Sun 7-10pm. Arrive early, may sell out early.
60 North Plains Highway more
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Nightmare on Wolcott StreetWaterbury, CT

Haunted House. Fri 6pm-1am, Sat 5pm-1am, Sun 5pm-12am.
1058 Wolcott St, 203-754-5000. more
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West Hartford HauntingsWest Hartford, CT

Educational cemetery tour with live re-enactors. Or ARE they alive? Every 15 minutes, Fri-Sat 6-8:45pm, Sun 5-7:45pm.
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Flamig Farm Halloween HayridesWest Simsbury, CT

Fri 7-9:30pm, Sat 6:30-9:30pm. Must buy tix in advance.
Flamig Farm, 7 Shingle Mill Road, 860-658-5070. more
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Woodbury Lions Club Haunted HayrideWoodbury, CT

7pm. Haunted hayride.
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United Volunteers of Maine Haunted HouseAugusta, ME

Haunted house. 6:30-8:30pm or later.
The Augusta Marketplace Mall, 781-749-7800. more more
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Halloweenfest at Maine Wildlife ParkGray, ME

6-9pm. Hay rides, displays at this nature reserve.
Maine Wildlife Park, 56 Game Farm Road, 207-287-8000. more
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The Junkins Haunted EstateKittery, ME

6:30-9pm. Private home, not an “attraction”, but they claim it’s the largest on the east coast. Adult must be present for kids to attend. Free.
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Destination HauntLebanon, ME

Cemetery, trail, and two buildings. 6:30-9pm but to 11pm most Fri-Sat.
249 Lord Rd, 207-351-5443. more
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The Gauntlet Night RideMechanic Falls, ME

Weekends”… so does that include Sunday evenings?
125 Pigeon Hill Rd, 207-998-3259. more
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The HauntingNorth Parsonsfield, ME

6:30-9:30pm.
, 603-539-5233. more
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Haunted Woods WalkPresque Isle, ME

Opens at 6pm. Call for details.
Aroostook State Park, 207 764-6561. more
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Fright at The FortProspect, ME

5:30 to 9pm. Last ticket 8:30pm. Same time as nearby Ghostport event.
Fort Knox, 711 Fort Knox Road, 207-469-6553. more more
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Haunted Grandview ManorSanford, ME

7-9pm. Kids non-scary night Oct 25.
13 Grandview Ave more
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Acres of Horror Haunted HayridesScarborough, ME

Hay rides start at 6:30pm, no set close time.
Scarborough Downs, 90 Payne Road, 207-885-5935. more
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Halloween HayrideSouth China, ME

Fri-Sat, dusk to 10pm.
, 207-557-3377. more
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Haunted OrchardDanby, VT

5-9pm. Haunted path through fields and an orchard. Ends with hot cocoa.
Silas Griffith Inn, 178 South Main St, 802-293-5567. more
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Throckmorton Manor Haunted Hay Ride and Spook WalkFerrisburgh, VT

6pm to whenever.
Right off Route 7 near Rokeby Museum, 802-373-9322, 802-375-4680. more
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Haunted Castle at Wilson CastleProctor, VT

Haunted house. Family nights Oct 19-20, 7-10pm, all ages. Fright nights Oct 26-27, 7-11pm.
West Proctor Road, 802-773-3284. more
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Haunted WarehouseVergennes, VT

Haunted house. One night only.
Kennedy Brothers Marketplace, 11 North Main St, 802-388-7951 x1. more
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The Haunted ForestWilliston, VT

Forest walk with 1,000 lit pumpkins. See calendar for pumpkin carving events, too. Evening shows hourly Thu 7-9pm, Fri 7-10pm, Sat 6-10pm. Kids matinee Oct 27.
Catamount Family Center, 592 Governor Chittenden Rd, 802-238-0923. more
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Headless HorsemanUlster Park, NY

Haunted house. Outside New England but a “Top Ten in USA” haunted house according to the industry magazine.
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Cornfield Mazes
 Cornfield Mazes (Day/Night/Both) – click map above to set region Mon 10/15 Tue 10/16 Wed 10/17 Thu 10/18 Fri 10/19 Sat 10/20 Sun 10/21 Mon 10/22
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

voice mesg says “in September.
20 Nixon Rd, 508.877.3058. more
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Goss Farm Corn MazeDunstable, MA

Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. No Halloween theme this year, but is a corn maze open some nights!
446 Pleasant St, 978-649-7688. more
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Marini Farm Corn Maze Flashlight NightsIpswich, MA

Mon, Thu, Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Some nights, bring a flashlight, 6-10pm.
259 Linebrook Rd, 978 471-9203. more
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Haunted Cornfield at Connors Farm Corn MazeDanvers, MA

Daily 9am-6pm. See website for coupon. Halloween night maze some nights. Singles night Oct 8. Halloween Kids Day Oct 31.
30 Valley Road (Rt. 35), 978-777-1245. more more
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Kimball Farm Haunted MazeHaverhill, MA

Daily 9am-6pm. Some nights to 10pm. October, Haunted. Small but visit nearby Castle of Fear.
780 East Broadway, 978-521-3990. more
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Sauchuk Farm Corn MazePlympton, MA

Days 10am-6pm. Last admission 1 hour before close. Some nights. Bring a flashlight.
234 Center Street more
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Davis MegaMaze Halloween Fright NightsSterling, MA

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!
145 Redstone Hill more
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West End Creamery Corn MazeWhitinsville, MA

Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm. No nights.
481 Purgatory Road, 508-234-2022. more
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Mike’s Maze at Warner FarmSunderland, MA

10am-5pm. Last ticket sold at 5pm. Nights 6:30-10pm.
South Main Street, 413-665-8331. more
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Riverside Farm Corn MazeCharlestown, RI

Pumpkin slingshot! Days 11am-4pm.
Burdickville Rd, 401-364-8733. more
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Escobar’s Highland Farm Corn MazePortsmouth, RI

10am-dusk except Fri (3:30pm), Sun (11am). No nights. Pumpkin Fest 9/29. Harry Potter 10/13. Halloween Party 10/27. Often themaize.com is updated earlier than the main website.
251 Middle Road, 401-683-1444. more more
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Lake Knoll Farm Corn MazeAlton, NH

Weekends. “Check back for Halloween hours.
55 Prospect Mountain Rd, 603.776.4830. more
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Maze Massacre at Sherman FarmConway, NH

10am-5pm. Haunted nights, 7-9pm. Some dates non-scary for kids.
, 603-939-2412. more
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Beans & Greens Farm Corn MazeGilford, NH

Days 10am-5pm, Nights by reservation only, 8-11pm.
245 Intervale Road, 603-293-2853. more
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Coppal House Farm Night MazeLee, NH

Daily 10am-5pm in August. Then Wed-Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Some nights 7-9pm. Bring a flashlight. Not “haunted”. Huge bonfire. Free cider & donuts.
118 North River Road (Route 155), 603.659.3572. more
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Beech Hill Farm & Ice Cream StandHopkinton, NH

Daily 11am-dusk. No nights.
107 Beech Hill Road, 603-223-0828. more
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Trombley Gardens Corn MazeMilford, NH

Days to 6pm. Pumpkin throwing machine. Saturdays in October haunted maze to 9:30pm.
150 North River Road, 603-620-5785. more
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Buttonwood Farm Corn MazeGriswold, CT

Fri 3pm-dusk, Sat-Sun 10am-dusk thru 10/31. Some nights. 860-608-9530.
471 Shetucket Turnpike, 860-376-4081. more
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Lyman Orchards Corn MazeMiddlefield, CT

Corn maze but also a SUNFLOWER maze! 4 acres. Trivia challenges. Wed-Fri 3-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. No nights.
Routes 147 & 157, 860-349-6015. more
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Castle Hill Farm Corn MazeNewtowne, CT

Sat-Sun 11am-5pm, M-F 2-5pm. Pumpkin picking in Oct.
Castle Hill, 25 Sugar Lane, 203-426-5487. more
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Spookfest at Hayes Corn MazeNorth Granby, CT

Website says 2011 but I called to confirm dates. Fri 4-9pm, Sat 12-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. Bring a flashlight.
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. No nights.
92 Route 2, 860-886-MAZE. more
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Fair Weather Acres Corn MazeRocky Hill, CT

Fri 2-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-6pm.
Fair Weather Acres, 1146 Cromwell Ave, 860-529-6755. more
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Jones Family Farm Corn MazeShelton, CT

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. No nights.
327 Ninth District Rd, 860-749-3286. more
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Foster Family Farm Corn MazeSouth Windsor, CT

Sep weekends, then night begins 9/21. Oct Sun-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9:30pm. Last ticket 9pm. Bring a flashlight.
90 Foster Street, 860-648-9366. more
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Ekonk Hill Corn MazeSterling, CT

Fri 3pm-dusk; Sat-Sun 11am-dusk. Check back for October night schedule.
227 Ekonk Hill Rd, 860-564-0248. more
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Fort Hill Farms Corn Maze AdventureThompson, CT

11am-9pm daily. Last ticket sold 7:30pm, BYO flashlights for night time hunts!
, 860-923-3439. more
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Plasko’s Farm Corn MazeTrumbull, CT

Fri 3-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm. School groups can come weekdays. Last ticket sold one hour before close.
670 Daniels Farm Rd, 203-268-2716. more
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Zack’s Corn Maze Flashlight TagYork, ME

Fri-Sun 12-6pm. Nights Fri-Sat, 7-10pm. Play flashlight tag!
7 Colby Turner Rd, 207-475-7857. more
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Pumpkin Valley Farm Corn MazeDayton, ME

Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Some nights 6-9pm. Last ticket sold one hour before close.
Union Falls Rd, 207-929-4545. more
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Thunder Farm Road Corn MazeCorinna, ME

Sat-Sun 10am-6pm. Nights 6:30pm-10pm with haunted hayrides!
185 Newport Rd. Rt. 7/11, 207-278-3708. more
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Pumpkin Land at Harvest Hill FarmsMechanic Falls, ME

Weekends” 11am-6pm.
125 Pigeon Hill Rd, 207-998-3259. more
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The Great Vermont Corn MazeDanville, VT

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. Some haunted nights, starting 7:30pm. Haunted attraction has 3 buildings not just the corn maze.
1404 Wheelock Road, 802-748-1399. more
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Gaines Farm Haunted Hayride and Haunted MazeGuilford, VT

Daytimes 11am-5pm, plus some nights 6:30-10pm. Twilight maze Saturdays thru Oct 8. Haunted hayride and corn maze after Oct 8.
6343 Coolidge Hwy, 802-257-0409. more
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Hathaway Farm Corn MazeRutland, VT

Largest in VT.” Sun, Mon, Wed-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-9pm. Nights aren’t “haunted”. Last ticket sold one hour before close. 12-acre maze!
741 Prospect Hill Road, 802.775.2624. more
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