Haunted Happenings Family Movies at 289 Derby
Salem Haunted Happenings’ family movie nights are moving to Charlotte Forten Park at 289 Derby Street this year! This series is produced and sponsored by Creative Collective in partnership with Salem Haunted Happenings and the City of Salem.
Pumpkin Carving at Appleton Farms
Kids and families are invited to Appleton Farm's for some fun pumpkin carving! Want to carve your very own pumpkin, or three? Join us to help us get our pumpkins ready for the Appleton Farms Barnyard Trick or Treat! Families are welcome to bring snacks or BYOB to enjoy while carving. All pumpkins have to stay on the farm for the trail, but if you help carve a few we encourage you to come walk the trail for FREE to see if you can find your own creation along the way!
Cape Ann YMCA Monster Bash
Come party with Cape Ann YMCA! This fun family friendly Halloween event will have kids dancing, playing games,creating crafts and walking the haunted hallway! Kids must be accomponied by an adult. This is a family event. Parents are required to attend. They are welcome to dress up as well. Registration is required.
Halloween Festival in Gloucester
The City of Gloucester, Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Friends are hosting a Halloween Festival at Gloucester City Hall. Families and kids are invited for children's activities including: hayrides, a haunted house, face painting, jewelry making, storytelling, food and FUN!
Book or Treat at Peabody Institute Library
Book or Treat!! The Main Library is giving away one free book to each child/teen who trick-or-treats at the Library as part of Nightmare on Main Street. Join us between 4-7PM on October 24th!
The Great Duck Migration
Come enjoy an early evening excursion at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield! During the autumn months, thousands of migratory waterfowl fly directly over the sanctuary as they travel from their summer breeding grounds in the north to their winter homes in the south. Each night, hundreds of ducks drop into Bunker Meadows to rest and refuel for their journey. We will hike down to Bunker Meadows and climb the observation tower to observe the magnificent spectacle of ducks coming in to roost. Learn to identify different species, use counters to keep track of numbers, hear the sounds of ducks settling in for the night, and listen for the call of a great horned owl across the marsh. This is an evening not to be missed.
Ipswich Chowder Fest
This popular fall classic is one of the North Shore’s most anticipated events. Folks on the North Shore and beyond will flock to Ipswich for its famous fried clams, seafood and of course delectable clam chowder. What better way to round out the season than with an opportunity to, not only samples some of the best chowder around, but also become judge for a day?
Marini Farm Hallow-Marini Party
“Hallow-MARINI” Party at Marini Farm
Costumes, Characters, Dancing, Games, Treating. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun and dress up.
- Music by J&C Entertainment
- Dance Party with Characters
- 5 and Under- Trick or Treat Hunt
- Maze Scavenger Hunt
- Games, Prizes and more
Rowley Fall Carnival
Come to the Rowley Town Common for an afternoon of family fun! Admission to the event is FREE with a non-perishable donation to the Rowley Food Pantry, which will be collected at event check-in. Planned Activities include: Pumpkin Bowling, Corn Hole, Basket Ball shoot out, Skee Ball, Dunking Booth, Football Toss, Pony Rides and many more fun games and activities for the whole family. Food Trucks will be on site as well as carnival concessions! Hosted by the Pine Grove PTA.
Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals come to Essex
The TOHP Burnham Public Library invites kids to fun puppet show featuring Lindsay and Her Puppet Pals! These unique and clever puppets are nearly life size and full of character to match. Lindsay's stories are both heartfelt and hilarious and you're likely to learn a valuable lesson or two to boot! Don't miss this special presentation! Invite friends! This event will be held on the 3rd floor of the building.