Halloween happenings in Medford and nearby communities

Whether you're looking for something fun or something scary, activities for kids or an event for adults, we have you covered with this roundup of Halloween happenings in Medford and in nearby communities.

Happening in Medford

Sixth Annual Halloween Fest & Pumpkin Float

Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 24, 6–8:30 p.m. (Kids Costume Parade at 6:45 p.m.)

Venue: Wright’s Pond, Medford

Description: Features a lantern-lit path, carved pumpkin displays on land and floating on the water, kids' artwork, live music, seasonal treats, and food concessions.

Cost: Free

COURTESY GRAPHIC/Medford Chamber of Commerce

Medford Chamber of Commerce Business Trick or Treat

Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. (Kids Costume Parade at 6:45 p.m.)

Venue: Medford Square, Haines Square, South Medford, West Medford Square

Description: Local businesses will have Halloween treats for kids

Cost: Free

Not-so-Spooky Sensory-Friendly Halloween Fun

Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 31, from 12 to 2 p.m.

Venue: Medford City Hall

Description: Candy-free, sensory-friendly event with activities geared towards the developmental age group of 2 to 12 years. There will be pizza (including a gluten-free option), ice cream and refreshments.

Cost: Free

COURTESY GRAPHIC/Moon and Back Bookstore

"The Princess in Black and the Trick or Treating Trouble"

Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2:30 p.m.

Location: Moon and Back Bookstore, 458 High St., West Medford

Details: Live reading of "The Princess in Black and the Trick or Treating Trouble," complete with themed activities, masks, and temporary tattoos.

Welcome to Deadford – Halloween Ball and Fundraiser

Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.-midnight

Venue: Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Ave., Medford

Description: The venue is transformed into the legendary Deadford Manor with food, drinks by Medford Brewing Company, costumes, and music by DJ Cruz.

Cost: Ticket required (21+)

Website: Eventbrite Registration

COURTESY GRAPHIC/The Great American Beer Hall

Hall-O-Ween at The Great American Beer Hall

Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 8 p.m. with live music from Legends of Summer; DJ Deaf Tunez at 11 p.m.

Venue: The Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave., Medford

Description: Costume party featuring dancing, drinks, live music, and late-night DJ sets.

Cost: $10 at the door or advance tickets (21+)

Website: The Great American Beer Hall Event Info

Halloween Cover Show at Deep Cuts

Date & Time: Saturday, October 31, beginning at 7 p.m.

Location: Deep Cuts, 21 Main St, Medford

Details: Features tribute sets by My Chemical Chungus as My Chemical Romance, Tiffy as Charli XCX, and Makeout Palace as Cake. Costumes are highly encouraged; ticketed/18+ event with food available.

Happening nearby

Winchester

Halloween Bash with Trunk-or-Treat and Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Locations:

Downtown Trick-or-Treat from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Winchester Center
Trunk-or-Treat from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Jenks Center parking lot, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester

Details: Downtown Trick-or-Treat is free and open to the public; Trunk-or-Treat is free for FAN members and $10 per family for non-members. (If it rains, Trunk-or-Treat moves to the Winchester Town Hall.)

COURTESY GRAPHIC/Winchester Unitarian Society

Dr. Feverdream's Halloween Experiment

Date & Time: Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Venue: Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main St., Winchester

Description: "Scary Path," "Dark Path," and "Rainforest Adventure" walk-throughs, plus concessions and interactive games in the Haunted Hall. All ages are welcome, from 3 to 93.

Cost: $15. Tickets can be purchased here.

Woburn

Woburn Halloween Parade

Date & Time: Sunday, October 25, beginning at 1 p.m.

Venue: Beginning on Main Street, Woburn

Details: This year’s theme is “America’s 250th Anniversary.” Funds raised through the parade support the Lions Club's charitable work.

Click here for more information.

Stoneham

Jack-O’-Lantern Nights at Stone Zoo

Date & Time: Thursdays through Sundays, 5:30-9:30 p.m., through October.

Venue: Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham

Details: Hundreds of illuminated pumpkins, larger-than-life sculptures featuring classic spooky creatures, and towering pumpkin sculptures up to 18 feet tall. Along the way, enjoy seasonal snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Click here for ticket information.

Somerville

Truck O’ Treat at City Hall

Date & Time: Thursday, Oct. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Location: Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave.

Details: Features trick-or-treating along the concourse, decorated city trucks, lawn games, light refreshments, and costumes.

COURTESY GRAPHIC/Somerville Public Library

Halloween Costume Parade & Dance Party

Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3 p.m.

Location: Somerville Public Library, 79 Highland Av.

Details: A free indoor event with a costume parade through the building, desk-to-desk trick-or-treating, and a dance party in the auditorium.

Click here for more information.

Matt Heaton’s Burren Boogie: Halloween Plus One

Date & Time: Sunday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m.

Location: The Burren, 247 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville

Details: An indoor, family, kid-friendly concert featuring Halloween hits, decor, bubbles, and a costume parade.

Click here for more information.

Assembly Row Trick-or-Treat for a Cause

Date & Time: Sunday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Location: Assembly Row, Somerville

Cost: Free and open to the public

Details: Trick-or-treating, face painting, Halloween music and more, with donations benefiting Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC). Requested Donations: new and unused personal care items, cold-weather essentials (in original packaging), and monetary contributions.