What a weekend of fun we have in store for you! There’s plenty of fall and Halloween fun for the entire family from the 2018 Head of the Charles Regatta to a Jack O’Lantern Journey at Franklin Park to haunted ghost tours and a whole lot more. Check out our picks for this weekend:
Friday, Oct. 19
Edaville’s Not So Spooky Halloween Party
Kick off the Halloween season with Edaville Family Theme Park's first annual "Not So Spooky Halloween." Wear your favorite costume and enjoy a full day of family fun including parent approved trick or treating at every ride. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St., Carver.
Guided tours take place daily at Harpoon Brewery, giving visitors an up close and personal view of the brewing process. As part of the tour, visitors 21 and over will enjoy a range of freshly-brewed Harpoon and UFO beers. Tours last approximately one hour. Tickets are $5 and only available the day of the tour and can only be purchased in person. Noon to 6 p.m., Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston.
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Celebrate the season among thousands of hand-carved Jack O’ Lanterns creatively displayed in themed scenes throughout the Franklin Park Zoo at this holiday event you don’t want to miss. While you’re there enjoy pumpkin carving demonstrations and more interactive experiences. Starts at dusk. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston.
Canobie Lake Park’s SCREEMFEST
Head up over the border to New Hampshire this month and check out Canobie Lake Park’s annual SCREEMFEST for Halloween themed live shows, games and rides. Tickets start at $35. 6-11 p.m., Canobie Lake Park, 85 N Policy St., Salem, NH.
Frightful Fridays: Spooky Tales in the Gore Mansion
Enjoy an evening of spooky tales and haunted activities inside the centuries-old Gore Mansion in Waltham. Adult tickets are $15. Members and children 12 and under are $10. 7 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Gore Mansion, 52 Gore Place, Waltham.
Spooky World is open for the season. Enjoy thrills, chills, sreams and fun at Nightmare in New England at the Haunted Hayride at New England’s largest haunted attraction. 7-11 p.m., 454 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield, NH.
Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse
Combining music, technology and comedy, Blue Man Group creates a form of entertainment that can’t be defined, but appeals to people of all ages. Described as “innovative,” “energetic” and “wildly entertaining,” the best way to truly understand what Blue Man Group is, is to see the show yourself. Tickets start at $66. 7:30 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
This 90-minute walking tour takes you through the historic and haunted streets of Boston by lantern light where you’ll hear all the tales of Boston’s most famous ghosts who are rumored to haunt the city. 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors over 62 and $13 for children under 16.
Saturday, Oct. 20
The world’s best crew teams will descend on the banks of the Charles River this weekend for the 2018 Head of the Charles Regatta. The world’s largest two-day rowing competition attracts more than 11,000 athletes and draws crowds of tens of thousands of spectators annually for this premiere event. 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Head over to Jamaica Pond this morning and take part in a free, timed 5K run, jog or walk. This is weekly event. 9-10:30 a.m., Jamaica Pond, Jamaica Plain.
Celebrate Halloween LEGO style at LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s Brick or Treat event featuring a pumpkin patch photo opp, a Halloween build off challenge, and LEGO trick or treating where you can collect pieces at different locations throughout the center, along with a costume contest and more. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 598 Assembly Row, Somerville.
Don your costume and head to Marini Farm for its Halloween Hayride complete with children’s costume characters handing out treats. After head over to the farm’s Maze and Maze Park for a full day of fun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Marini Farm, 259 Linebrook Road, Ipswich.
Smolak Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treat Hayrides
Grab the family and head to Smolak Farm for its Annual Fall Children’s Festivals every weekend through Oct. 28. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford St., North Andover.
Edaville’s Not So Spooky Halloween Party
Kick off the Halloween season with Edaville Family Theme Park's first annual "Not So Spooky Halloween." Wear your favorite costume and enjoy a full day of family fun including parent approved trick or treating at every ride. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St., Carver.
New England's largest and longest running Renaissance Festival is back for another season filled with entertainment, rides, games and more. Open weekends through Oct. 21. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 235 Main St., Carver.
Trick or treat among the animals at the Stone Zoo. Other haunted happenings include: creepy crafts, ghoulish games, costume contests, and a haunted maze. Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham.
Celebrating its eighth season, this open-air artisan market features talented area artists, crafters and independent designers. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rose Kennedy Greenway, 185 Kneeland St., Boston.
Guided tours take place daily at Harpoon Brewery, giving visitors an up close and personal view of the brewing process. As part of the tour, visitors 21 and over will enjoy a range of freshly-brewed Harpoon and UFO beers. Tours last approximately one hour. Tickets are $5 and only available the day of the tour and can only be purchased in person. 11:20 a.m. to 6 p.m., Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Ave., Boston.
Disney Store's Haunted Halloween Party
Disney fans will love heading to the Disney Store for their special Haunted Halloween Party happening every Saturday in Oct. Dress up as your favorite Disney character and enjoy the most magically spooky party around, full of tricks, treats and even a few surprises. Saturdays at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Reservations required.
Blue Man Group at the Charles Playhouse
Combining music, technology and comedy, Blue Man Group creates a form of entertainment that can’t be defined, but appeals to people of all ages. Described as “innovative,” “energetic” and “wildly entertaining,” the best way to truly understand what Blue Man Group is, is to see the show yourself. Tickets start at $66. Performances today at 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston.
Celebrate the season among thousands of hand-carved Jack O’ Lanterns creatively displayed in themed scenes throughout the Franklin Park Zoo at this holiday event you don’t want to miss. While you’re there enjoy pumpkin carving demonstrations and more interactive experiences. Starts at dusk. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston.
Canobie Lake Park’s SCREEMFEST
Head up over the border to New Hampshire this month and check out Canobie Lake Park’s annual SCREEMFEST for Halloween themed live shows, games and rides. Tickets start at $35. 6-11 p.m., Canobie Lake Park, 85 N Policy St., Salem, NH.
Spooky World is open for the season. Enjoy thrills, chills, sreams and fun at Nightmare in New England at the Haunted Hayride at New England’s largest haunted attraction. 7-11 p.m., 454 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield, NH.
This 90-minute walking tour takes you through the historic and haunted streets of Boston by lantern light where you’ll hear all the tales of Boston’s most famous ghosts who are rumored to haunt the city. 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors over 62 and $13 for children under 16.
Sunday, Oct. 21
The world’s best crew teams will descend on the banks of the Charles River this weekend for the 2018 Head of the Charles Regatta. The world’s largest two-day rowing competition attracts more than 11,000 athletes and draws crowds of tens of thousands of spectators annually for this premiere event. 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Head over to this weekly celebration of local artisans, farmers, food trucks, brewers, musicians and more. While you’re there enjoy a selection of local brews, stay for a lawn game and enjoy live music. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 530 Harrison Ave., Boston.
Don your costume and head to Marini Farm for its Halloween Hayride complete with children’s costume characters handing out treats. After head over to the farm’s Maze and Maze Park for a full day of fun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Marini Farm, 259 Linebrook Road, Ipswich.
Edaville’s Not So Spooky Halloween Party
Kick off the Halloween season with Edaville Family Theme Park's first annual "Not So Spooky Halloween." Wear your favorite costume and enjoy a full day of family fun including parent approved trick or treating at every ride. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St., Carver.
Smolak Fall Festival and Trick-or-Treat Hayrides
Grab the family and head to Smolak Farm for its Annual Fall Children’s Festivals every weekend through Oct. 28. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford St., North Andover.
Celebrate Halloween LEGO style at LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s Brick or Treat event featuring a pumpkin patch photo opp, a Halloween build off challenge, and LEGO trick or treating where you can collect pieces at different locations throughout the center, along with a costume contest and more. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., 598 Assembly Row, Somerville.
New England's largest and longest running Renaissance Festival is back for another season filled with entertainment, rides, games and more. Open weekends through Oct. 21 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 235 Main St., Carver.
Trick or treat among the animals at the Stone Zoo. Other haunted happenings include: creepy crafts, ghoulish games, costume contests, and a haunted maze. Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham.
Children's Halloween Costume Party at Winnekenni Castle
Gather the kiddos for a children’s Halloween Costume Party at Winnekenni’s Castle. Enjoy games and treats, a hayride by Kimball Farm and more. Sunday, Oct. 21, noon, Winnekenni Castle, 347 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill.
Celebrate the season among thousands of hand-carved Jack O’ Lanterns creatively displayed in themed scenes throughout the Franklin Park Zoo at this holiday event you don’t want to miss. While you’re there enjoy pumpkin carving demonstrations and more interactive experiences. Starts at dusk. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston.
Canobie Lake Park’s SCREEMFEST
Head up over the border to New Hampshire this month and check out Canobie Lake Park’s annual SCREEMFEST for Halloween themed live shows, games and rides. Tickets start at $35. 6-9 p.m., Canobie Lake Park, 85 N Policy St., Salem, NH.
Spooky World is open for the season. Enjoy thrills, chills, sreams and fun at Nightmare in New England at the Haunted Hayride at New England’s largest haunted attraction. 7-11 p.m., 454 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield, NH.
This 90-minute walking tour takes you through the historic and haunted streets of Boston by lantern light where you’ll hear all the tales of Boston’s most famous ghosts who are rumored to haunt the city. 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for seniors over 62 and $13 for children under 16.
