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Trunk or Treat & Halloween Events in East Boston, MA

Top Halloween picks in and around East Boston: Chambers of Terror, Frankenstein's Castle and Haunted Witch Village Halloweentown. We've mapped 1 event and attraction in East Boston and 8 more nearby (5 haunted houses, 2 Halloween light shows, 1 Halloween festival). 2 are free. 3 are family-friendly. Tap any listing for dates, times and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Nightmare on Moore Street

Halloween light show · East Boston, MA · Free

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

Near East Boston (within 25 miles)

Hollowed Harvest

Halloween light show · Salem, MA

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

11 mi

Gallows Hill: The Lost Museum

Haunted house · Salem, MA

2027 dates TBA Spooky

11 mi

The Lost Museum Haunted Adventure

Haunted house · Salem, MA

2027 dates TBA Spooky

11 mi

Salem Haunted Happenings

Halloween festival · Salem, MA · Many events free; individual attractions ticketed

2027 dates TBA Family-friendly

12 mi

Chambers of Terror

Haunted house · Salem, MA

2027 dates TBA Spooky

12 mi

Frankenstein's Castle

Haunted house · Salem, MA

2027 dates TBA Spooky

12 mi

Haunted Witch Village Halloweentown

Haunted house · Salem, MA

2027 dates TBA Spooky

12 mi

Witch's Woods

Haunted trail / hayride · Westford, MA

2027 dates TBA Spooky

24 mi

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Halloween in East Boston: common questions

Are there trunk-or-treats in East Boston?

None are mapped in East Boston yet. Churches, schools and towns usually announce trunk-or-treats in late September and October. If you're hosting one, add it free and families will find it here.

What are the best haunted houses near East Boston?

Haunted attractions near East Boston include Chambers of Terror, Frankenstein's Castle, Haunted Witch Village Halloweentown and Gallows Hill: The Lost Museum. Most open on weekends from late September and run nightly the week of Halloween. Buying timed tickets online usually means a shorter line.

What Halloween events in East Boston are good for little kids?

Family-friendly picks include Nightmare on Moore Street, Hollowed Harvest and Salem Haunted Happenings. Trunk-or-treats and daytime festivals are the gentlest; haunted houses marked "very scary" are meant for teens and adults.

Are there free Halloween events in East Boston?

Yes. Free options include Nightmare on Moore Street and Salem Haunted Happenings. Trunk-or-treats and decorated houses are almost always free; haunted houses and big festivals usually charge admission.

Hosting a trunk-or-treat in East Boston?

Churches, schools, neighborhoods, fire departments and businesses can list a trunk-or-treat or Halloween event for free. Families find it on the map with the date, time and directions.

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