Friday, October 20
Fall-o-Ween Children's Fesitval
5 - 8p
Boston Common, northwest corner of the park, near the Frog Pond and the corner of Charles and Beacon streets.
Free, family-friendly, outdoor event.
Light up cornhole, arts and crafts, music, giveaways, and a glow-in-the-dark playspace with swings and seesaws, Haunted Zombie Maze, a Spooky Mansion Slide, the "Jumpin' Pumpkin," and a trackless train.
https://www.boston.gov/calendar/fall-o-ween-childrens-festival-2023
Saturday, October 21
Trustees of the Reservation Ghostly Gardens Scavenger Hunt
4 - 8p
Berkeley Community Garden, East Berkeley Street between Tremont and Shawmut. Enter through the gate at 500 Tremont Street
Rain date Sunday, October 22
Trustees Member Family: $12;
Nonmember Family: $20;
A spooky outdoor scavenger hunt! Decipher a series of hints to find hidden Halloween-themed destinations tucked away throughout the plots and trellises of the Berkeley Community Garden. Along the way, costumed characters will be handing out treats (no tricks)! Wear your costume and bring a trick-or-treat bag and flashlight. If you solve all the clues, you get a prize! Enjoy local hot cider, cider donuts and popcorn, available for purchase. Advance tickets and costumes highly encouraged.
https://thetrustees.org/?s=ghostly
Sunday, October 22
Minni Family Workshop - Fall Fest
10:30 - 11:30 am
For ages 1 to 3
Price: $40
Minni South End, 71 Thayer Stree
Students and caregivers will enjoy creative fall festivities right in the studio! Students will explore all the crunchy textures and warm hues of fall through a selection of sensory activities inspired by our favorite season. The festivities will kick off with pumpkin painting and wrap up with messy apple printing and leaf collaging.
https://www.hisawyer.com/minni/schedules/activity-set/524452
Saturday, October 28 - Sunday, October 29
Zoo Howl at Franklin Park Zoo
10 am - 3 pm
All ages
Adult $25.95, Senior $23.35, Child $18.15, Children Under 2 Free
Franklin Park Zoo
One Franklin Park Road, Boston
Haunted Happenings. Be sure to bring your own treat bags! Trick-or-treat trail. Costume contests. Mystery animal encounters.
https://www.zoonewengland.org/engage/zoo-howl
Sunday, October 29
Haunted Graveyard Tour At South End Burying Ground Offers Spooky Glimpse Into South End History
3 pm
South End Burying Ground, Washington Street between E. Concord and E. Newton St.
Free, All ages, open to the public
Rain date to be announced if necessary.
Halloween is approaching, and so is this year's Haunted Graveyard Tour at the South End Burying Ground on Washington Street between East Newton and East Concord Streets in Boston's historic South End. The mysterious, locked graveyard will be opened for the day, with freelance writer and South End News contributor Michele D. Maniscalco recounting the surprising history of the burying ground, which operated between 1810 and 1866, as well as other macabre tales from South End history.
Pru Boo 2023
11 am -1 pm
Age: 3+
$5 suggested donation
Shops at the Prudential Center, 800 Boylston Street, Boston
Parents, bring your children to trick-or-treat at over 50 participating stores and restaurants. Other activities include face painting, pumpkin decorating, magic shows and a musical performance! All activities are free and open to all. Visitors are encouraged to purchase a Prudential Center trick-or-treat bag for a $5 donation benefitting our nonprofit partner, FARE, Food Allergy Research & Education.
Fill up your Prudential Center trick-or-treat bag with candy, healthy treats and non-food goodies in support of FARE and the The Teal Pumpkin Project. Check the PruBoo map day of for a listing of participating stores.
https://www.prudentialcenter.com/experiences/events/pruboo-2023/
Tuesday, October 31
The Titus Sparrow Park Halloween Party
4:30 to 5:30 pm
75 W Rutland Square,
Free
Rain date: TBD based on City of Boston
This event is open to everyone and free for all. It's the perfect way to gather with your neighbors and get into the Halloween spirit before embarking on your trick-or-treating adventures. Be sure to spread the word and RSVP so we can ensure we have enough treats for all attendees.
Don't forget to dress up in your most creative and spooky costumes to add to the festive atmosphere and show off your outfits to all your friends!
This is a family event, welcoming kids of all ages.
Musical Performance by Little Groove: Enjoy a lively musical performance that will have everyone dancing and grooving to the Halloween beats.
Pizza and Beverages for Sale: Dinner made easy! We'll have pizza and beverages available for purchase. It's the perfect way to fuel up before heading out for trick or treating.
Free Snacks: We've got a spooky surprise with free snacks for all our young goblins and witches!
Saturday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 31
Haunted House Fund Raiser
United South End Settlements (USES) annual Haunted House fundraiser to benefit critical improvements to USES children's playground.
Food, drinks, and a night of scares! All are welcome to attend.
Tickets start at $7 per child/youth (under 21) and $20 per adult. Each adult ticket comes with two beer tickets.
https://uses.ejoinme.org/booo