Halloween is fast approaching, and what better place to celebrate the spooky season than in the historic Boston area? Museums and businesses are working hard to organize Halloween events like pumpkin displays, story times, moonlit walks, haunted tours, and more. There's something for everyone—from amazing pumpkin displays and a spooky game night in Plymouth to a bougee costume ball for kids in Salem, howling fright nights, and some boo in a Suthborough barnyard—in our picks for best Halloween activities near Boston.

Our Halloween Guide has more ideas for making the most of the holiday this year, including the best pumpkin patches in Boston and some seriously sweet and scary hayrides. For more seasonal fun, explore our Boston Fall Fun Guide.