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Halloween 2026 Celebrations In Boston

This Spooky season in Boston is ready to have a blast, October is a great time to visit with the weather cooling down. And If you love Halloween, Downtown Boston, the Seaport District, and nearby historic Salem are the best places to be! Drawing in thousands of people, Halloween in Boston offers stunning displays of fun and finery. Vampires, zombies, ghosts, goblins, and historic spirits parade up and down New England's famed streets, showcasing the city's famed wit and ingenuity in their meticulously created costumes.


Fun Things To Do in Boston For Halloween 2026

If you're eager to sneak out on Halloween night this 2026, you're in for a treat. Halloween in Boston offers a unique experience that's unforgettable, from historic hotel balls and open-air witch circles to harbor costume cruises and upscale hotel hotel takeovers, the region will be filled with excitement. Explore the top Halloween events and activities for #Halloween2026 in the city.


1) Hawthorne Hotel's 2026 Halloween Ball: Phobia

  • Step into one of New England's most famous Halloween bucket-list experiences at Hawthorne Hotel's 2026 Halloween Ball: Phobia! Taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 11:59 PM at the historic Hawthorne Hotel (18 Washington Square West, Salem). Features 3 floors of immersive fear-themed rooms, live music, DJs, caterings, and elaborate costume competitions.


    • 2) The Official Salem Witches' Halloween Ball 2026

  • Gather with practicing witches and revelers from around the world at The Official Salem Witches' Halloween Ball 2026! Hosted on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 12:30 AM at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. Features ritual drumming by the Dragon Ritual Drummers, live ceremonial performances, free psychic readings, DJs, and a grand midnight Magic Circle.


    • 3) The Salem Witches' Magic Circle 2026

  • Join an authentic and sacred Halloween tradition at The Salem Witches' Magic Circle 2026! Taking place outdoors at Salem Common on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Hosted by Christian Day and Brian Cain with live ritual drumming, this free community gathering welcomes all to honor ancestors as the veil between worlds thins.


    • 4) Boston Halloween Party Cruise | Witches & Zombies w/ DJ Artie V

  • Set sail into Boston Harbor for a floating fright fest at Boston Halloween Party Cruise | Witches & Zombies w/ DJ Artie V! Boarding at Commonwealth Pier (200 Seaport Blvd) aboard the Provincetown II Yacht on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Features 500+ costumed partygoers across covered decks, live sets from DJ Artie V, costume prizes, and skyline views.


    • 5) Nightmare on Stuart St - Revere Hotel Boston

    Dance the night away in Downtown Boston at Nightmare on Stuart St - Revere Hotel Boston! Taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM inside the Revere Hotel Grand Ballroom (200 Stuart St). Features an upscale costume party atmosphere with live beats by DJ Papadon & DJ Ajay Ramos spinning Hip-Hop, R&B, Latin, and party anthems.

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