As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, it’s that time of year again—Halloween is just around the corner! Whether you’re a fan of spooky decorations, haunted houses, or family-friendly fall festivals, our local communities offer lots of fun-filled events. Check out our comprehensive list of Halloween happenings in your city or town, and get ready to embrace the spirit of the season!
Know of other Halloween themed events not listed below? Please submit to our events calendar and they will also be added here! Bookmark this page to check back as Halloween approaches.
Wakefield:
- October 19: Healthy Hands Cooking: Halloween "Dead Foods" (age 3-8)
- October 22: Elementary Glowing Pet Ghosts (K-2) @ Beebe Library
- October 24: WHS Pumpkins on the Plaza @ Beebe Library
- October 26: Wakefield Firefighter's Relief Association Halloween Hustle
- October 26: Haunted Pops
- October 28: Halloween Dance Party (Age 2-5) @ Beebe Library
- October 30: Wakefield Trunk or Treat & Movie Night
Lynnfield:
- October 19: Pumpkins in the Park with Lynnfield Moms
- October 19: Harvest Hangout @ MarketStreet Lynnfield
- October 19: Make a Mask @ Lynnfield Library
- October 21: Monday Movies: Hocus Pocus @ Lynnfield Library
- October 24: Bead Break: Halloween Edition @ Lynnfield Library
- October 31: Halloween Kid's Button Making Bonanza @ Lynnfield Library
- October 31: Halloween Cake & Champagne @ Davio's
Reading:
- October 25: Trick-or-Treat Storytime (Ages 0-5) @ Reading Library
- October 26: Music With Mara and Motoko: Halloween Edition @ Reading Library
- October 26: 2nd Annual PumpkinFest at Creative Arts
- October 28: Code Wiz - Minecraft Halloween Party & Parents’ Night Out
- October 29: Reading Downtown Trick or Treat
Melrose:
- October 19: Melrose Fall Celebration
- October 19: Horace Mann Elementary School Pumpkin Festival
- October 28: Spooky Stuffie Sleepover at the Melrose Library Drop-off (ages 0-11)
- October 31: Melrose Trick or Treat on Main Street
Stoneham:
- October 19-20: Boo at the Zoo @ Stone Zoo
- October 19: Stoneham: Paint a Halloween Storefront Window
- October 26: Halloween Family Yoga (Costumes Welcome!)
- October 26: Stoneham Halloween Stroll
North Reading:
Malden:
- October 27: Maplewood Halloween Festival
- October 31: 20th Annual Trick or Treat in Malden Center
