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Haunted happenings in Salem
Get schedules, maps, and everything you need to have a frightfully good time in this bewitching city.
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Howling for Halloween
Dogs in dinosaur outfits and butterfly wings? Boston.com readers shared pics of pets in costume.
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Going wild at Zoo Howl
Lions, tiger, and kids — oh my! — all got in the Halloween spirit at Franklin Park Zoo's Zoo Howl over the weekend. Trick or treat.

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Costumes with kick
Still undecided about this year's Halloween outfit? We have plenty of creative ideas for you from outhouses to '70s detectives.

Travel
Famous and dead
Did you know that Igloo — a dog that belonged to polar explorer Richard Byrd — is buried in Dedham? See other famous graves in the area.

A&E
Top 50 scariest movies
Ready to scare yourself silly? See which gory and frightening flicks made our top-50 list. (You might want to keep the lights on.)

Music
Your Halloween playlist
See our suggestions for a perfect spooky playlist — these scary song picks should give you goosebumps. We dare you to turn up the volume.

Books
Season's readings
Think of these recommended books as a fun-filled bag of literary tricks and treats that won't leave you with cavities.




