Looking for spooky fun and seasonal festivities? Macaroni KID's roundup of Fall and Halloween events in and around Needham, Dedham, and Wellesley promises pumpkins galore, tricks, treats, and plenty of opportunities to show off those costumes more than once. Get ready for a spooktacular season! Check the Events section for more info.
Wellesley
- Halloween – Thursday, October 31. Public schools will be closed the next day in observance of Diwali.
- The Pumpkin Patch at Wellesley Hills Church – Grab your pumpkin and snap some Instagram-worthy family photos!
- Wellesley Recreation’s Howlin’ Halloween House Contest – Nominate the spookiest or most creative house! Send a photo and address to recreation@wellesleyma.gov by 10am on Friday, October 25. Categories include Scariest and Judges' Choice, with awards delivered by the Boo Crew.
- “Beetlejuice” Movie Night at Wellesley Free Library October 17, 7pm. Enjoy this Halloween classic with snacks provided
- West Suburban YMCA Fall Festival– Saturday, October 19, 11am-1pm. Enjoy pumpkin decorating, face painting, a petting zoo, obstacle courses, and more! Costumes encouraged. Free and open to all!
- Halloween at Linden Square – Sunday, October 20, 11am-1pm. Kids 3-12 can enjoy pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, and crafts. Visit the real fire truck and don’t miss the Bach to Rock Instrument Petting Zoo.
- Wellesley Hills Halloween Stroll – Saturday, October 26, 11am-1pm. Trick-or-treat through local businesses and enjoy games and music at Clock Tower Park!
- Halloween Story Time & Craft at Wellesley Free Library – October 31, 10:30-11:15am. Come dressed in costume for stories, songs, crafts, a costume parade, and trick-or-treating at the library.
Needham
- Volante Farms Pumpkinfest – Enjoy fall family fun at Volante Farms with seasonal activities and plenty of pumpkins to pick!
- Trick or Treat at Goldfish Swim School in Needham! Calling all ghouls, witches, and superheroes! Join Goldfish Swim School in Needham for a fun-filled Trunk or Treat event where you'll collect candy from car trunks decked out in amazing Halloween themes! Bring your best costume and a big smile because it's going to be a treat to remember!
Dedham
- Cemetery Scavenger Hunt – Put your detective skills to the test with a spooky scavenger hunt through Dedham’s historic cemetery.
- L.L. Bean Fall Festival – Celebrate the season with family-friendly activities and entertainment.
Beyond!
- Zoo New England’s Boo at the Zoo & Zoo Howl (Boston and Stoneham) – Get your dose of animal-themed Halloween fun at either Franklin Park Zoo or Stone Zoo!
- The Trustees’ Halloween Events (Multiple Locations) – Enjoy spectacular fall activities like The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show.
- Milton October Family Fest
- Quincy Sticker Treat Costume Parade
- Quincy Trunk or Treat
If you know of an event that needs to be listed in this guide, submit your event HERE.
Thank you to the businesses and community members who are planning fun events for our families to attend!
