The Devil’s Chase road race in Salem receives an encore showing Saturday after a successful debut last year. The 6.66-mile race is one among a long list of Halloween events in the region.
(Photos by Bill Greene/Globe staff/File 2010)
Halloween events north of Boston
The Devil’s Chase road race in Salem receives an encore showing Saturday after a successful debut last year. The 6.66-mile race is one among a long list of Halloween events in the region.
(Photos by Bill Greene/Globe staff/File 2010)
Some of the events coming up in the region. For more events, go to hauntedhappenings.org and click on “Events.’’
Beverly: Baby “Boo’’ Camp halloween party and open house 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Cove Community Center, 19 East Corning St. Enjoy a workout, costumes, games, treats, raffles, and a Monster Mash for the whole family. Free. melissa.carter@babybootcamp.com.
Burlington: Burlington’s second annual Spooktacular will be held from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Simonds Park on Bedford Street. This year’s event will feature a haunted house, hay maze, bonfire, snacks, games, and tailgate trick-or treating.
Danvers: Halloween Kids Days at Connors Farm from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission includes corn maze, hayrides, bounce house, costumed characters, and trick-or-treat candy. $10 for children, parents are free. Discount of $1 each for groups of 10 or more.
Ipswich: Trick or Treat Hayrides 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Marini Farm, 259 Linebrook Road. Tickets for trick-or-treaters $10; accompanying adults $3.
Gloucester: Pumpkin carving contest 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Cape Ann Art Haven, 180B Main Street. Suggested donation $5 to $10 based on pumpkin size; arthaveninfo@gmail.com.
Gloucester: The Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library will hold a Halloween craft workshop for children of all ages 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday in the Friend Room.
Haverhill: Kimball Farm’s Haunted Halloween Maze 7 to 10 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday, 791 East Broadway. $12 adults; $10 children under 12. May be too scary for young children. gotlost@kimballfarmcornmaze.com.
Marblehead: Marblehead Chamber of Commerce will host trick or treating at participating stores from 4 to 6 p.m. today. $3 per person or $10 per family. The Marblehead Museum and the Marblehead Family Fund also will host a pumpkin illumination in the Lee Mansion Garden. Call 781-631-2868 about trick or treating; 781-631-1768 about pumpkins.
Marblehead: King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St., will host a ghost gallery from 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday. Recommended for children 6 and older. $16 for adults, $12 for children under 12.
Medford: Halloween Magic Spooktacular at Grace Episcopal Church, 160 High St., 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Doors open at 3 p.m. The magicians will walk around and interact with guests before the main show, which features 10 magicians. $10 individual; $25 family.
Melrose: Melrose YMCA 5K Spooky Sprint, 9 a.m. Saturday at the Melrose YMCA, Main Street building. $25 per runner, $10 for child under 16 running with a parent. Registration closes tomorrow at 11:59 p.m. A Halloween Monster Bash featuring games will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free for members and $10 per family for nonmembers. www.melroseymca.org.
North Andover: Wizard of Oz Yellow Brick Road hayride through the apple orchards of Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford St., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $15 for children, includes a pumpkin and cider doughnut; two accompanying adults free; $10 for adults without a child (no pumpkin or doughnut included). events@smolakfarms.com.
Peabody: Halloween party at the McVann-O’Keefe Skating Rink, 511 Lowell St., 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. $3 for children 10 and under, $5 for youth and adults. Face-painting, music, prizes for best costume. 978-535-2110.
Rockport: Afternoon tea at Heath’s Tea Room, 43 South St., Saturday. Tea will be followed by a 15-minute hayride. Children are encouraged to dress in their Halloween costume and bring a favorite Halloween book. $15 for children, $20 for adults includes meal and hayride. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Rain date is Sunday. heath@heathstearoom.com for hours.
Salem: Halloween Finale at the Main Stage at the top of Washington Street, 7 to 10:30 p.m. Monday. The celebration includes performances by two bands presented by Radio 92.9 and a fireworks display over the North River around 10 p.m.
Salem: The Talent Conquest TV Show will produce the Zombie Dancer reenactment of Michael Jackson’s “‘Thriller’’ from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday as part of the B&S Fitness Devil’s Chase 6.66 Runners race. Race begins 8 a.m.; registration 6:30 a.m. at Salem Willows soccer field. Dancers meet at the half shell. dcrosby.conquestcreativemedia@comcast.net.
Salem: Join singing pirates for a night of tricks, treats, and treasures 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Phillips House, 34 Chestnut St. Children can learn about the history of pirates and collect gold coin chocolate candies. phillipshouse@historicnewengland.org.
Salem: Radio 92.9 is sponsoring a free outdoor showing of Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice’’ at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Salem Common, 30 North Washington Square.
Stoneham: Stoneham Chamber of Commerce, Stoneham TV, and Rebuilding Rounds Playground host Halloween Trick or Treat Stroll, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. $10 individual; $25 family.
Compiled by Amanda Stonely![]()

