Halloween isn’t just a one-night deal in Massachusetts. Throughout the month of October, the Bay State comes to life with all things spooky! From Boston to Salem, you’ll find an endless array of activities to enjoy and places to visit. Here are 8 options that fit perfectly within the Halloween theme.
In the weeks leading up to Halloween, Harbor Sweets is your go-to candy shop for celebrating the season. In addition to homemade chocolates decorated for Halloween, they feature lollipops and more for prospective Trick-or-Treaters.
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Dubbed the best haunted attraction in Massachusetts, Chambers of Terror is known for its “frightful fun.” Shows run all summer and end a day or two after Halloween. This isn’t recommended for small children or those for whom a fright could pose health problems.
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For the very best Halloween costumes around, be sure to check out the Joker’s Wild. From standard props to the season’s latest and most popular masks, they have everything you’ll need to spend the holiday in disguise.
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The land upon which the Joshua Ward House was built was where Sheriff George Corwin once lived. He was responsible for carrying out many of the executions that took place during the Salem Witch Trials. The home is said to be haunted by a woman and a man who seem to be hunting for Corwin. They have been spotted in several spots within the house, and numerous paranormal activities have been reported throughout the years.
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Enjoy a trolley tour through Boston on the Boston Ghosts and Gravestones Tour. Take in some of the oldest cemeteries around and visit the resting place of Cotton Mather, who played a key role in the Salem Witch Trials.
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Enjoy a haunted hayride and other spooky attractions—including Castle Morbid and Nightmare Mansion—at Witch’s Woods. The whole family will find something they love. There’s even a Jack ‘O Lantern Jamboree that isn’t spooky, and is perfect for those too little for the scary attractions.
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Dress up in costume and attend the Salem Witches Halloween Ball. You’ll enjoy dancing and music, along with magic and “powerful rituals.” This is an adults-only event.
Located at the Hawthorne Hotel, Halloween Ball is an adult (21 and over) Halloween party. Featuring costume prizes, appetizers and a cash bar, there’s spooky fun for the grown-ups at this gathering.
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