Halloween Weekend in the Blackstone Valley: Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2026
Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so it's a full weekend of costumes, pumpkins and a few grown-up options too. Here are my picks for Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1 around the Blackstone Valley. Times and prices can change, so check the organizer's page before you go. For trick-or-treat hours in your town, check your local police department's page.
The Great Jack O'Lantern Journey: final weekend (Mendon)
Last chance to walk the trail of carved, lit pumpkins at Southwick's Zoo, 2 Southwick St. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 6 to 9 PM, with stage shows at 6, 7 and 8 PM. The season ends Sunday, Nov. 1. Tickets at the gate are $25 for adults and $15 for kids 3 to 12 (a little less online), 2 and under free. The code "Jack10" takes $10 off adult tickets on Sunday. Tickets and details
Ghosts in the Galleries (Worcester)
An adults-only Halloween night at the Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St., Friday, 6:30 to 9 PM. $25 (free for members). Advance registration is required, and the museum expects it to sell out. Event details
Haunted Hayrides at Phantom Farms (Cumberland, RI)
Family-friendly, spooky-not-scary hayrides at Phantom Farms, 2920 Diamond Hill Rd., Friday, 6 to 8 PM (rain date Sunday). Rides are small, so buy tickets in advance at phantomfarms.com. Valley Breeze listing
Howl-O-Ween Dog Walk (Cumberland, RI)
Bring the dog in costume. Saturday, 10 AM to 1 PM, at the Cumberland Monastery, a fundraiser for the Hotel for Homeless Dogs with a costume contest, photos, food trucks and raffles. $35 for ages 13 and up; register at givebutter.com/HowlOWeenDogWalk. Valley Breeze listing
A Not So Scary Halloween Party (Franklin)
For the little ones: treats, games and music at the Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St., Saturday at 10:30 AM. Costumes encouraged. Library calendar
Whose Live Anyway? (Worcester)
Improv comedy with Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray at The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St., Saturday at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $82 to $92. Tickets
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