What's on this October in Massachusetts
30 haunted experiences with dates covering October 2026, grouped by type and ordered by how well their venues are documented. As of September 2026.
Tours
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Ghost Tour of The Charles River · Oct 22 to Oct 31
Seasonal (late October-early November); confirmed 2025 dates included Oct 23-25, 30-31 and Nov 1, 5:30 PM departures · 16+ recommended
Seasonal: Oct 22 to Oct 31· · verified September 2026 -
Ranger-Led Fort Tour · May 15 to Oct 12
Seasonal: May through Indigenous Peoples Day weekend in October · Free with ferry admission
Booking now· through Oct 12· verified September 2026Seasonal: May 15 to Oct 12 -
The Death and Dying Ghost Tour · March 1 to Nov 30
Nightly, March through November, rain or shine · 16+
Booking now· through Nov 30· verified September 2026Seasonal: March 1 to Nov 30 -
The Ghosts of Boston Tour · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
The Ghosts of Salem Tour · March 1 to Nov 30
Nightly, March through November, rain or shine · All Ages
Booking now· through Nov 30· verified September 2026Seasonal: March 1 to Nov 30 -
The Requiem For Salem Ghost Tour · March 1 to Nov 30
Nightly, March through November, rain or shine · 16+
Booking now· through Nov 30· verified September 2026Seasonal: March 1 to Nov 30 -
The Salem Witch Trial Tour · March 1 to Nov 30
Nightly, March through November, rain or shine · All Ages
Booking now· through Nov 30· verified September 2026Seasonal: March 1 to Nov 30 -
Ghosts & Gravestones Nightwalk · April 1 to Oct 31
Nightly, seasonal schedule · PG-13
Booking now· through Oct 31· verified September 2026Seasonal: April 1 to Oct 31 -
Ghosts & Gravestones Tour (Trolley) · April 1 to Oct 31
Nightly, seasonal schedule · PG-13
Booking now· through Oct 31· verified September 2026Seasonal: April 1 to Oct 31 -
Spiritualism Tour by Candlelight · July 1 to Oct 31
Thursday evenings, July through October; also Thursday evenings in December
Booking now· through Oct 31· verified September 2026Seasonal: July 1 to Oct 31 -
Turner-Ingersoll Mansion Guided Tour · Year-round
Daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
House Tour · Year-round
Daily
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Phantoms by Firelight (October) · Oct 3 to Oct 25
Select nights in October
Booking now· for Oct 3 to Oct 25· verified September 2026Seasonal: Oct 3 to Oct 25 -
Underground Boston Ghost Tour: Gravestones & Gunpowder · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
A Sleepy Hollow Requiem: Concord Ghost Tour · Year-round
Nightly, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Salem Ghost Tour: Ghosts, Witches & Wicked Whispers of Salem · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · All Ages
Year-round· · verified September 2026
Ghost hunts and investigations
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Overnight Paranormal Investigation · Year-round
Selected weekends and event dates — check venue website
Year-round· · verified September 2026
Pub crawls
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The Boston Haunted Pub Crawl · Year-round
Daily, year-round, rain or shine · 21+
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Boston Booze and Boos Tour · Year-round
Nightly, year-round, per the operator's booking calendar · 21+
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Boston Ghosts Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl · Year-round
Daily, year-round · 21+
Year-round· · verified September 2026
Events and attractions
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Visit the 1749 Court House Museum · June 15 to Oct 16
Seasonal, June-September
Booking now· through Oct 16· verified September 2026Seasonal: June 15 to Oct 16 -
Boott Cotton Mills Museum Self-Guided Visit · May 3 to Oct 17
Daily · $6/person
Booking now· through Oct 17· verified September 2026Seasonal: May 3 to Oct 17 -
Deer Island Perimeter Walk — Commemoration and History · Year-round
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
House Museum Visit · June 5 to Oct 16; Oct 15 to Oct 29
Booking now· through Oct 16· verified September 2026Seasonal: June 5 to Oct 16; Oct 15 to Oct 29 -
Georges Island Self-Guided Visit · May 15 to Oct 12
Seasonal: May through October
Booking now· through Oct 12· verified September 2026Seasonal: May 15 to Oct 12 -
Self-Guided Cemetery Walk · Year-round
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
1830s Living History Village · Sept 30 to Nov 14
Daily during operating season
Booking now· through Sept 27· verified September 2026Seasonal: April 1 to Sept 27; Sept 30 to Nov 14 -
Witch Trial Reenactment and Dungeon Tour · April 1 to Nov 30
Daily April 1 through November 30
Booking now· through Nov 30· verified September 2026Seasonal: April 1 to Nov 30 -
Witch House Self-Guided Museum Tour · Year-round
Seasonal: typically April through November
Year-round· · verified September 2026 -
Witch House Self-Guided Tour · Year-round
Daily April through November 14, Thursday through Sunday November 15 through March 31
Year-round· · verified September 2026
Entries are ordered by documentation rank within each type, never by commission. Availability is reported as the operator states it; we never invent a date the operator hasn't given.