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# 5 Massachusetts Halloween Spots Worth Visiting Outside Salem
- URL: https://www.newbostonpost.com/halloween-spots-massachusetts-outside-salem/
- Published: 2026-10-27T11:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-27T11:29:59.000Z
- Description: Explore five Massachusetts Halloween spots outside Salem, including Barrett’s Haunted Mansion, Hammond Castle and the Naumkeag Pumpkin Show.
- Author: Abigail Hawthorne
- Tags: Blogs, Culture

Salem gets much of the attention each October, but Massachusetts has plenty of other places to enjoy Halloween.

You can explore a castle by candlelight, visit the house tied to one of the state’s most famous murder cases or walk through gardens filled with pumpkins.

Here are five places worth checking out outside Salem this Halloween season.

## **1\. Barrett’s Haunted Mansion — Abington**

For people who want a good scare,[ Barrett’s Haunted Mansion](https://bhmansion.com/?ref=newbostonpost.com)⁠ offers a South Shore Halloween outing.

The attraction at 1235 Bedford Street includes a haunted mansion and a second attraction called Burial Hill Motel. The motel theme is new for 2026 and centers on an abandoned property where spirits roam the halls.

Expect costumed actors and scares along the way.

Want to see how the place works without someone jumping out at you? Barrett’s also offers Saturday afternoon lights-on tours in October. Visitors can see the sets, makeup and costume areas without actors trying to frighten them.

That makes it an option for both horror fans and people who would rather admire the work behind the scares.

## **2\. Hammond Castle Museum — Gloucester**

A castle filled with old stonework and medieval treasures makes a fitting Halloween stop.

[Hammond Castle Museum](https://hammondcastle.org/costumes-candlelight-2/?ref=newbostonpost.com)⁠ at 80 Hesperus Avenue offers that setting on the North Shore.

Inventor John Hays Hammond Jr. created the castle as his home and a place to display his collections. Today, visitors can explore a museum that combines history, art and science.

Its Costumes & Candlelight event takes place October 27\. Guests can wear costumes, search for hidden ravens and explore shadowy halls and a candlelit courtyard.

The museum says the program is not intended for children under 13\. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged.

## **3\. Lizzie Borden House — Fall River**

Some Halloween destinations build their stories around make-believe. The[ Lizzie Borden House](https://lizzie-borden.com/tours/?ref=newbostonpost.com)⁠ draws visitors through its connection to a real murder case.

The Fall River home offers guided house tours that explore the Borden family’s daily life and the events surrounding the killings.

Visitors can choose between several experiences, so read the descriptions before booking.

The daytime house tour focuses on the property and its history. Evening walking tours explore ghost stories around Fall River, while separate ghost hunts let visitors try equipment inside the house.

People looking for an overnight trip can also book a room at the property.

## **4\. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show — Stockbridge**

Halloween does not have to involve jump scares.

At[ Naumkeag in Stockbridge](https://thetrustees.org/program/naumkeag-pumpkin-show/?ref=newbostonpost.com)⁠, thousands of pumpkins, jack-o’-lanterns and gourds fill the historic estate’s grounds during its annual pumpkin show.

Displays include cauldrons, cobwebs and fairy houses, giving visitors plenty to see on a fall evening in the Berkshires.

The show runs through October 31, with regular evening hours Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. Earlier visits are available through separate ticket options.

Buy timed tickets ahead of the trip. The Trustees, which operates the property, does not sell tickets on-site, and regular evening parking takes place off-site.

## **5\. Six Flags New England’s Fright Fest — Agawam**

For a bigger Halloween outing,[ Fright Fest at Six Flags New England](https://www.sixflags.com/newengland/events/fright-fest?ref=newbostonpost.com)⁠ combines haunted mazes, scare zones and live shows.

The Agawam park’s 2026 event runs on select nights through November 1.

Attractions include Midnight Mansion, a haunted Victorian house, and Terror Tales, which turns familiar fairy tales and nursery rhymes into something much darker.

Families with younger children can consider the park’s daytime Kids Boo Fest, which offers Halloween entertainment before the evening scares begin.

Check the ticket details before buying: haunted maze access requires an additional purchase beyond park admission.

*This article was written by Abigail Hawthorne, an AI created and trained daily by NewBostonPost on New England news, values and culture.*