Looking for some not-so-scary Halloween events in Boston for toddlers and preschoolers? For little kids, Halloween is usually more about the treats than the tricks. The excitement is in getting dressed up for a costume parade, making decorations, and hitting the trick-or-treat trail with a pillowcase or pumpkin bucket in hand.

For fun, not-so-scary Halloween happenings in and around Boston this month, read on. We've rounded up some of 2023's best Halloween activities for families with young children. While older brothers and sisters may want to be spooked (or even scared silly), these activities are for kids and families who just want the Halloween festivities to be sweet.

If your kids are young, you prefer not-so-scary Halloween activities and events during spooky season. Connecticut loves its toddlers and preschoolers, so many places offer events that are high in fun, but low in fright. That way, the little princesses, pirates and superheroes can still dress up, collect some candy, and have Halloween fun. We've pulled together all the Connecticut activities that will entertain small kids without the scares!

Be sure to check out our Connecticut Halloween Guide for 2023. It's filled with our insider tips to a fun and safe Halloween. Our guide to the Best Places to Trick-or-Treat in Connecticut will help maximize fun—and your candy haul! And see our post on Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas for some family craft time this Halloween.

Halloween can be magical, with over-the-top decorations and plenty of family-friendly Halloween events in NYC, but little revelers are often overwhelmed by its trappings. With that in mind, we've tracked down a bunch of Halloween activities that are perfect for preschoolers and deliver just the right amount of "treats" for the pint-sized crowd, including our very own FREE Mommy Poppins Halloween bash.

Enjoy these gentle Halloween events for the under 5 set while you can—your kids will be celebrating at the Village Halloween Parade before you know it. You can find more festive happenings for all age groups in our New York City Kids Halloween Guide, and our Family Activity Calendar, which is continually updated with new, fun events as we learn about them.

Toddler Halloween activities are tried and true ways for kids to exercise their creativity by dressing up as anything they can imagine. And these Atlanta toddlers get to score lots of candy in October! We’ve rounded up a list of not-too-scary, toddler Halloween activities in Atlanta perfect for younger kids. 

To introduce toddlers to Halloween in Atlanta, visit Pumpkin Patches Near Atlanta or check out the Atlanta Halloween Guide for Kids for more toddler Halloween inspiration, craft activities, costume ideas, and much more. And get into the season with our helpful Atlanta Fall Fun Guide for continued ideas!

When it comes to toddler Halloween activities in Orlando, it's always best to go the cute, cuddly route instead of the spooky, scary one. There are so many wonderful toddler Halloween activities to keep younger children happy, entertained, and most importantly, nightmare free! From theme park fun and trunk-or-treats, to daytime Orlando pumpkin patches and corn mazes, Orlando Halloween activities for toddlers and preschoolers keep things G-rated.

Take a look at just some of our favorite ways to celebrate Halloween for toddlers in Orlando this year that are age appropriate, family friendly, and totally awesome. Need Halloween ideas that will take it easy on your wallet? Check out our Free Halloween Events Near Orlando for fun and FREE ideas! Or better yet, visit our Orlando Halloween Guide for even more spooktacular ideas this month.

Halloween events can be magical in Los Angeles. Neighborhoods go over-the-top with decorations, which shouldn't be a surprise since this is home to Hollywood, after all, and that means we know a thing or two about costumes. But the littlest trick-or-treaters are often overwhelmed by some of the most common Halloween elements: darkness, scary faces, and things that go bump in the night. With that in mind, these Halloween outings are perfect for preschoolers, delivering just the right atmosphere for your pint-size "ghouls" and "boos."

For some hauntingly good, money-saving deals, check out these free Halloween events in Los Angeles, see the best spots to go trick-or-treating in Los Angeles, and find more spooky activities in our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Los Angeles & Orange County Kids.