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Halloween 2026 -- Costume Parades, Jack O Lantern Walks & More!

Pumpkin carving, costume parades, Jack o Lantern competitions, haunted houses, spooky events, and so much more. 

Grab your costume and explore these Halloween events.

Halloween 2026 celebrations are coming alive in every part of New England. 

Stick with your favorite tradition or try something new. Whether you're looking for Halloween events for adults or for kids, there are many events around New England this October. 

Check these pages often. New postings coming daily.

Find Fairs and Festivals throughout New England and many more fall events in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Find the dates you plan to travel or simply search the full events list below.

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Fairs & Festivals

Dover Pumpkin Stroll

Oct 24, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026 400 Central Avenue Dover, NH 03820

Join us for the first-ever Dover Pumpkin Stroll on Saturday, October 24, from 5–8 PM at the Joe B. Parks Riverwalk Public Gardens and Waldron Court, featuring community-carved jack-o’-lanterns, seasonal displays, music, downtown business pumpkin displays, and family-friendly fun. Residents, families, schools, community groups, and local organizations are invited to drop off carved pumpkins from 12–3 PM at the Orchard Street Parking Lot, then return that evening to see them glowing as part of the community display. The free event is hosted by Communitively through Discover Dover NH, presented by Profile Bank, and has a rain date of Saturday, October 31, 2026.
5:00PM-8:00PM
Free

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The Runaway Pumpkin 10K & 5K Run/Walk

Oct 24, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026 879 North Main Street Laconia, NH 03246

Fun for the whole family, the Runaway Pumpkins takes place as part of the NH Pumpkin Festival and benefits the WOW Trail. The 10K and 5K courses offer views of Lake Opechee, cash prizes for top finishers, "delicious" age category prizes and a Kids Fun Run. Long-sleeve tech shirts for those registered by Oct 10.
9:00AM
$0 - $35