Halloween New England has been making the most of the season, from exploring vintage Halloween history and experiencing haunts in a different way to checking out a brand-new Halloween festival! Our latest adventures took us to New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, with plenty of creativity, spooky atmosphere, and Halloween community along the way.
Heirloom Hallowe’en Exhibit – Woodman Museum Institute – Dover, NH
Seeing these pieces of Halloween history up close gave us a new appreciation for how the holiday has evolved in America. Alongside helpful anecdotes about the displays, we learned how changing social customs shaped Halloween traditions and how the availability of materials—from the end of sugar rationing to the growing use of plastic—influenced decorations over the decades. The party games also offered a fascinating glimpse into a time when fate, fortune, and the possibility of romance were popular themes for adult Halloween gatherings.
This special collection inspired learning, reflection, and creativity, making it a fascinating stop for anyone interested in the history of Halloween. The exhibit runs through November 22, so there’s still time to see these remarkable pieces of the holiday’s past for yourself!
Event details for Heirloom Hallowe'en Exhibit at The Woodman Museum in Dover, NH.
Find more New Hampshire events like this on our New Hampshire Halloween Events Guide.Haunted Grandview Manor – No-Scare Night – Lebanon, ME
With the actors, animatronics, and scares turned off, we could take our time exploring the trail and buildings, soaking in the detailed scenes, vibrant lighting, and ’80s horror soundtrack. This scare-free evening gave us a chance to appreciate the creative details and atmosphere without worrying about what might jump out next. We always enjoy seeing the new scenes and additions the team brings each season, blending classic haunt elements with newer technology.
One of the things we appreciate about Haunted Grandview Manor is the variety of ways to experience it, from No-Scare Night and select daytime visits to full nights of terror. Whether you prefer to leisurely explore the sets or venture through with the scares in full force, there are different ways to enjoy this haunt.
Ticket discount: Use code HNE2OFF for $2 off online tickets.
Haunt details and tickets for Haunted Grandview Manor in Lebanon, ME.
Find more Maine Haunts like this on our Maine Haunt Guide.
Haunted Overload – Fright Night Lite – Lee, NH
Without actors lurking around corners to startle us, we could explore the twisted scenes at our own pace, look up in awe at the enormous creations, and take in artistic details that can be easy to miss when anticipating the next scare. The lighting, fog, and sound effects were still in full effect, keeping the trail’s otherworldly atmosphere alive throughout our visit.
Fright Night Lite offers a different way to experience Haunted Overload, giving visitors time to appreciate the scale, imagination, and craftsmanship behind its elaborate scenes without the usual scares and actors. Even after multiple visits, we continue to be impressed by the creativity along the trail and the new additions that appear each season!
Haunt details and tickets for Haunted Overload in Lee, NH.
Find more New Hampshire Haunts like this on our New Hampshire Haunt Guide.
Barrett’s Haunted Mansion – Abington, MA
Each attraction brought its own setting, characters, scenes, and scares, giving us plenty of details to discover as we made our way through both. A standout part of this visit was seeing how Barrett’s transformed its outdoor attraction into the unsettling Burial Hill Motel, reworking the experience for the season.
Our visit delivered plenty of screams and stop-and-stare moments, along with the kind of new details that keep us looking forward to seeing what New England’s haunts create each year. With two attractions to explore, Barrett’s gave us another memorable stop on our haunt-season adventures!
Haunt details and tickets for Barrett's Haunted Mansion in Abington, MA
Find more Massachusetts Haunts like this on our Massachusetts Haunt Guide.New England Halloween Fest – Uncasville, CT
Along the way, we checked out the pumpkin carvings and John Zaffis’ Paranormal Museum exhibit. The festival also featured a Scare Zone, the Witch-Hunt History exhibit, movie screenings, panels, and celebrity guests connected to familiar Halloween films and television shows.
One of the fun parts of visiting a brand-new event is getting to see how it all comes together in its first year. Between the merchandise, exhibits, and fellow Halloween enthusiasts exploring the convention floor, the festival offered another opportunity to connect with the wider Halloween community and discover something new.
We’re glad we got to be there for the debut of New England Halloween Fest and see the variety of experiences it brought together under one roof!
Event details about this year's New England Halloween Fest in Uncasville, CT
Find more Conncticut events like this on our Connecticut Halloween Events Guide.
Where can you find all this Halloween goodness?
Why, Halloween New England of course! With nearly 4000 events posted throughout the year that reflect the Halloween, horror, and spooky vibe, you will not find more Halloween goodness all in one place!
Discover Halloween events and haunted attractions throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Maine.
We'll continue sharing our adventures as we explore the best Halloween, horror, paranormal, and spooky experiences happening across New England all season long.
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Keep the Halloween Spirit Going: Explore Our Haunt Guides!
Looking for a quieter night at the haunts?
Check out the Haunts Open Sunday Nights Guide for haunts running on Sunday evenings. It’s a great way to take advantage of lighter crowds, shorter lines, and a more relaxed haunt experience.
Want Halloween atmosphere without the scares?
The No-Scare Haunt Event Guide highlights special scare-free, actor-free events at haunted attractions, giving you a chance to enjoy the sets, atmosphere, and Halloween fun without the jump scares.
Trying to fit more haunts into your schedule?
Our Weeknight Haunt Guide helps you find attractions open Sunday through Thursday, making it easier to maximize your haunt season without waiting for the weekend.
Plan your Halloween Night at a local haunt!
Our Halloween Night Haunt Guide points you to which area haunts will be running their chainsaws on the most epic night of the year--October 31st!
Keep the Scares going into November
Extend your Halloween season longer with our November Haunt Guide! Find all the local haunts which will be open into early November including any haunt special event nights.
From elaborate haunted trails and historic Halloween exhibits to new festivals and scare-free experiences, there are so many ways to celebrate the season across New England. We’ll keep exploring and sharing more of the spooky places and events that make this time of year so special!
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