October 31–November 3 is an absolutely poppin' weekend at Time Out Market Boston, with Halloween specials available from select vendors on Thursday; Dia de los Muertos celebrations with live DJs and a special beef cheek and pumpkin tacos on at Taqueria el Barrio through Saturday; a vintage market and seltzer tasting on Saturday, and clay mug-making on Sunday. Phew! Plus: Get ready for the first industry brunch on Monday, and sign up for Tuesday dumpling-making. The food and cultural hall in the Fenway has more than a dozen dining options and two bars, with fall flavors on the menu—and clearly, the market hosts frequent events.
Celebrating Halloween in Boston is a vibrant mix of spooky fun and historic charm. In a city that’s nearly 400 years old, it can seem like there are haunted stories on every corner, and visiting a pumpkin patch is everyone’s favorite way to kick off the season. And of course, the city of Salem is always just a train or ferry boat ride away from Boston (but let’s hope you’ve already made hotel reservations!).
That’s never all that’s happening for Halloween around Boston. Revelers can hit creative costume parties, haunted festivals, scary movie screenings and devilish performances all across the region. Ramp up the fun—and the fright—with our picks, in chronological order, for Halloween events all season long.