Adults and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and participate in a wide range of free, fun, and spooky family-friendly...
Friday, Oct 16

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), hosts its annual Indigenous Peoples' Day community celebration with free programs recognizing and honoring...
Monday, Oct 12

Join us for the Annual FREE art + cultural festival Opening Our Doors! Visit locations throughout the Fenway for art exhibitions and activities,...
Monday, Oct 12

Experience Boston in a whole new way through Open Streets! Join us for a fun-filled day of walking, biking, skating, rolling, and family-friendly...
Sunday, Oct 18

In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, the ICA is offering FREE museum admission for all on Monday, October 12. Advance timed tickets required...
Monday, Oct 12

Get ready for one of Somerville's favorite Halloween traditions! SomerStreets: Monster Mash transforms Somerville Avenue into a festive Halloween...
Sunday, Oct 18

Watch rowing teams compete from all over the country and take in the sights of autumn along the banks of the Charles River.
Friday, Oct 16 - Sunday, Oct 18

Come join us at First Street Market for our second annual pumpkin festival: The Big Squash! Bring the whole family!
Saturday, Oct 17

History Unlocked opens Powder House, Milk Row Cemetery & Prospect Hill Tower on select dates, May-Oct, for drop-in chats, The Powder House,...
Thursday, May 21 - Saturday, Oct 24

Tony and Olivier Award-winning Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical brings its hit Broadway and West End run to the Emerson Colonial Theatre for...
Tuesday, Oct 13 - Sunday, Oct 25

Carve a pumpkin donated from Ward's Berry Farm, roast the seeds, explore fall ecology, and enjoy an autumn scavenger hunt and games at Boston...
Saturday, Oct 17

Back by popular demand! Bring your tiny crew to Boston Seaport for a spooky-themed Seaport Smalls featuring Halloween music, tumbling fun, and...
Sunday, Oct 18

Come celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day at the Massachusetts Historical Society! Join the MHS and our neighboring cultural institutions for...
Monday, Oct 12

Experience the glorious sounds of one of the world's largest pipe organs at our upcoming organ concert, featuring Bryan Ashley, Organist of...
Monday, Oct 12

Get into the spooky spirit at Urban Park Roof Garden in Kendall Square for Spooky Saturday, featuring a DJ, free face painting, complimentary...
Saturday, Oct 17

Join Friends of Christopher Columbus Park in Boston for their annual Fall Festival featuring a costume parade, Big Joe the Storyteller, balloon...
Saturday, Oct 17

Jo Levitt's death in 1911 Boston throws a family into chaos that resonated across decades. This is a humorous and sincere play of love and family,...
Fri, Sat, Sun, Oct 16 - Oct 24

Enjoy America's oldest and finest agricultural fair w/ New England's largest carnival midway, cool demos, (ranging from beekeeping to miniature...
FINAL DAY! Monday, Oct 12

Experience the magic of autumn after dark at Stone Zoo's Jack-O'-Lantern Nights, a brand-new Halloween experience transforming the zoo into a...
Sat, Sun through Oct 31

Maudslay is Haunted is Theater in the Open's notorious annual haunting of Maudslay State Park. This event has grown to become one of our largest...
Saturday, Oct 17 - Sunday, Oct 18

We invite the entire Sweet Paws Rescue community, canine companions included, to enjoy a fun-filled day of music, activities, and local food & drink in celebration...
Saturday, Oct 17

We invite you to join us by the shore for a unique blend of fall festivities and coastal charm, where the crisp sea breeze meets the warmth of...
Saturday, Oct 17

On Sunday, October 18th, Suffolk Downs' The Yard at Beachmont Square will transform into a lively marketplace filled with 20+ women-owned businesses,...
Sunday, Oct 18

Ride a hayride around a 7-acre corn maze at Marini Farm in Ipswich, meet costumed characters handing out tricks and treats, and enjoy the Maze...
Saturday, Oct 17 - Sunday, Oct 18

Join the City of Medford at Riverbend Park for the Harvest Your Energy Festival, featuring live music, food, local artists, environmental organizations,...
Saturday, Oct 17

Celebrate autumn at the 3rd Annual Cider & Sweets Fall Celebration in Woburn featuring free apple cider, sweet treats, kids' crafts, music,...
Sunday, Oct 18

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor the sovereignty, resilience and immense contributions of Native Americans. Join us for a free day of special...
Monday, Oct 12

The sight of thousands of twinkling jack-o-lanterns is priceless. The Keene Pumpkin Festival is famous for setting the world record for the most lit jack-o-lanterns. Musicians...
Saturday, Oct 17

Meet the 'Ghosts' of long-dead sea captains, 17th-century shopkeepers and wayward pirates as you trick or treat safely from house to historic...
Fri, Sat, Oct 16 - Oct 24

Enjoy a celebration of the town's famous oysters and shellfishing traditions. Local seafood, arts & crafts, kayak & road races, walking tours,...
Saturday, Oct 17 - Sunday, Oct 18

Enjoy a craft fair of more than 125 crafters from all over the country, food vendors with a fabulous selection of foods to sample, continual...
FINAL DAY! Monday, Oct 12

Now in its 25th year, Boo at the Zoo brings six days of daylight trick-or-treating to Buttonwood Park Zoo, with mazes, trick-or-treat stations,...
Sat, Sun through Oct 25

Barnyard stories really come to life when you get to meet the main characters up close and personal! Gather around for a story surrounded by...
Tuesday, Oct 13

Join Melody's Not Your Average Events for a free family-friendly Halloween celebration in Fall River featuring vendor trick-or-treating, costume...
Saturday, Oct 17

Come join Stop & Shop in Plymouth for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat featuring decorated car trunks, Halloween costumes, sweet treats, and community...
Saturday, Oct 17

Join Thompson Realty Group in Attleboro for Peanut's 5th Annual Trick or Treat Fest featuring games, food, music, costumes, and plenty of sweet...
Saturday, Oct 17

Join the Fairhaven Animal Shelter in Fairhaven for a fun Trick or Treat Craft Fair featuring local crafters, trick-or-treating for kids, and...
Monday, Oct 19

Come one, come all! Join Montague Public Libraries at The Brick House Annex for a free Halloween Costume Swap Party featuring new-to-you costumes,...
Wednesday, Oct 14

Enjoy free fall fun at the Old Colony YMCA in East Bridgewater, featuring a Pumpkin Plunge indoor pool dive, pony rides, pumpkin painting, face...
Monday, Oct 12

Get ready for a spook, get ready for a scare, get ready for our Monster Bash if you dare! It will be Frightfully Fun with Black Light DJ Party,...
Friday, Oct 16

Diwalifest is a youth-run community-based event dedicated to fostering community connections in Acton/Boxborough/Littleton, MA, and cultural...
Sunday, Oct 18

Music Exchange Listening Room (MXLR). The Music Exchange Listening Room returns to the Arts Wayland Gallery on the 2nd Tuesday of every month,...
Tuesday, Oct 13

Bellforge Arts Center brings live music and family activities to Meeting House Pond for Party in the Park, capping off Medfield's once-in-a-generation...
Saturday, Oct 17

Celebrate the spooky season with the 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, starring John Barrymore, with pianist Devereux Geiger improvising...
Saturday, Oct 17

Join HUB Parkour Sudbury for a free youth open house where kids ages 7-12 can learn parkour basics, practice safe jumping and vaulting, and explore...
Sunday, Oct 18

Pianist Dr. Yingqi Wang presents a free one-hour recital in Newton, featuring Mozart, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, and Chinese piano music...
Friday, Oct 16

Join Waltham Fields Community Farm for their annual Farm Day featuring pick-your-own carrots, live music, agricultural demonstrations, games...
Saturday, Oct 17

Spend this no-school holiday at Jam Time for a morning of playtime and meeting your favorite character for photos and fun! No reservations needed...
Monday, Oct 12

Spend this no-school holiday at Jam Time for a morning of playtime and meeting your favorite character for photos and fun! No reservations needed...
Monday, Oct 12

Kids ages 5 and up and their grown-ups can stop by Sudbury's Goodnow Library on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for Monsters & Mocktails, a spooky-season...
Tuesday, Oct 13

Celebrate all things Autumn at our most popular Fall festival. Apples and Autumn are New England favorites! With contests and live music throughout...
Saturday, Oct 17 - Sunday, Oct 18

Held in collaboration with the Worcester Center for Crafts, New England Botanic Garden's 10th annual American Craft Fair features over 35 of...
Saturday, Oct 17 - Sunday, Oct 18

October is Boston at its best, with peak foliage, harvest festivals, Halloween fun, and plenty of free things to do. Here are the highlights families won't want to miss this month!

Fall in Boston brings a season packed with family fun and adventure. From crisp hikes to vibrant foliage, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and harvest festivals, there's something for everyone.

New England is usually chock full of fall festivals dedicated to pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, scarecrows and spooky fun: the icons of fall and of course Halloween.

There is no apple that tastes better than the kind that you pick yourself. Local orchards invite visitors to pick-your-own apples just as the leaves begin to change their hue. Find an orchard near you and start planning a fun fall activity. Call ahead, as some may require reservations.

Hayrides are a fall tradition for many families. Depending on the age of your child, you might be in search of a farm themed jaunt through fields or a spine-chilling adventure that sparks spooky Halloween excitement. Here's a handy list to get you started!

Fall is upon us and autumn weather calls for outdoor fun. Here's a great list of Corn Mazes near Boston with cool themes and family friendly activities for all ages to enjoy.

When it rains in Boston, it's helpful to know about fun things to do indoors, so you can still enjoy the day. Rainy day activities can actually be a great option on any day - but sometimes the weather just calls for indoor activities.