October Events from Cape Cod to Boston
October is here and Fall is in full swing! Bring on the pumpkin picking, layered looks, and home décor transition! In New England, we celebrate the new season with a slew of events and activities from Boston to Fall River and from Wareham to Provincetown. No matter where you are in Eastern Massachusetts – we wanted to give you the pick of the line from light and fun day trips to some seriously spooky night events:
We are kicking it off with the Cape:
Mashpee’s Annual Octoberfest
October 2nd from 10 am-4 pm at the Mashpee commons.
With over 50 crafters, carnival-style games, pumpkin decorating, great food, and an authentic German beer garden there will be something that everyone in your family can enjoy! Visit the Mashpee commons on October 2nd to start off the month right!
Barnstable Village Haunted & History Walking Tours
Open daily, register at US coastguards heritage museum.
Interested in the spooky history of the cape? Walk the historic and haunted “old kings highway” in Barnstable village. The walk will include over 10 stops, each with its own haunting stories of the past, which will leave you with some new historic knowledge and some goosebumps!
Wellfleet’s Pumpkin Palooza
October 31, after 3 pm on Mainstreet in Wellfleet.
Get your pumpkin carving sets ready and gets carving. Bring your fall masterpiece to the Wellfleet preservation hall where they will put them on display for all to see. Costumes are encouraged and treats will be provided for those who participate!
Chatham Pumpkin People in the Park
October 15th– October 31st in Kate Gould Park and the bandstand on the main street.
Chatham has been known for its passion for the Halloween season. Do you know what they are also known for? The pumpkin people in the park! The local businesses put their creativity to the test as they design seasonal displays involving pumpkins.
Next up, South Coast:
October 1st, 5:30 pm-8 pm at the ‘my brother’s keeper’ Dartmouth facility.
Celebrate the new season outdoors with friends, food, live music benefiting my brother’s keeper food assistance program supporting more than 7,200 families in need.
New Bedford Octoberfest
October 2nd, 3 pm-12 am at the pier 3.
The south coast business alliance presents the 15th annual New Bedford Oktoberfest. Enjoy great food and drinks from local vendors and food trucks while you listen to the live entertainment! Ticket proceeds go to support at-risk youth and education-based charities.
Fairhaven Kids Fest
October 9th 10am-3pm.
The first annual Fairhaven kids fest is almost here! Enjoy fall-themed children’s arts and crafts, local vendors, good food and live entertainment will be there for the whole family to enjoy!.
Lizzie Borden House Ghost Tours
Open daily, 7 pm-9 pm in fall river.
Schuck's corn maze is your one-stop shop for all things family, farm, and fall fun! Find your way through the corn maze, pick your perfect pumpkin, visit the petting zoo and enjoy a hayride with your family all in one place!
And now the Spooky South Shore:
October 28th, virtual hosted by the wine cellar outlet Walpole.
What is better than a wine tasting? A spooky Halloween tasting paired with a costume contest, candy, and more! Save the date for the spooky sips event sponsored by the wine cellar outlet!
Sauchuk’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Open daily, 200 center street Plympton, MA.
Schuck's corn maze is your one-stop shop for all things family, farm, and fall fun! Find your way through the corn maze, pick your perfect pumpkin, visit the petting zoo and enjoy a hayride with your family all in one place.
Weymouth Farmer’s Market
October 3rd, 10 am -1 pm at Weymouth high school. Join the Weymouth community for their last farmer’s market of the season! The Weymouth farmers market allows for public engagement by creating a place where residents, farmers, and producers can connect and share with the community.
Halloween On Main Street
October 29th, 3 pm-5 pm at the Plymouth memorial hallEnjoy a trick-or-treating stroll on main-street Plymouth! With over 65 participating local merchants there will be plenty of fall fun for your family and friends.
October 3rd, 10:30 am-4 pm, at the harpoon brewery.
If you love dogs and the fall season, this is the event for you! Enjoy a one-mile fun run (or walk) with your furry friend then make your way to the “barking lot” party for harpoon beer, food trucks, and music!.
Sinners and Saints Haunted Halloween Cruise
October 29th, 7 pm-9:30 pm boarding at Provincetown ii boat.
Start off Halloweekend with a night at sea during Boston's biggest haunted cruise. Enjoy a night of drinks, ghoulish grub, music, and a costume contest! The event is 21+
2021 Hawthorne Hotel Ball
October 23rd, 7:30pm-11:30pm.
The Hawthorne Hotel is known for its elegance and historic presence in downtown Salem. Enjoy a night of frights, refreshments, music, entertainment and so much more.
Old Town Trolly’s Ghosts and Gravestones Tour
Open nightly, boarding at the Boston Marriott long wharf.
The Boston trolleys are a staple way to tour the city and see all the sites it has to offer. With Boston's unique and lengthy history, you know it is bound to have some spooky stories to share. Sign up for a late-night tour of the city that is accompanied by haunting historic tales.
