Boston is one of the best cities for Halloween in 2024, and it’s easy to see why.
The city is providing plenty of opportunities to shake your skeleton, win cash or get some “boo-ze” at several events.
So if you’re looking for a “spook-tacular” time this Halloween, here are 13 spooky parties in Boston:
Halloween Costume Darty at Lamplighter Brewery Co. in Cambridge: Kick off Halloween weekend at Lamplighter’s Halloween Costume Darty from 2 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The brewery will offer brews, candy, food, games and host a costume contest. The event is first-come-first-serve.
Beetlejuice Party at The Liberty Hotel: Boogie the night away at The Liberty Hotel’s Beetlejuice-themed Halloween Party starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event will feature live performances by DJs Joshua Carl and Skoolyahd, a photo booth and more. Tickets for the 21+ event can be purchased online.
Halloween Party at Ned Devine’s in Faneuil Hall: Ned Devine’s in Faneuil Hall Marketplace is hosting its Halloween party starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The 21+ event will feature live music from The Hey Nows and a costume contest, with the winner receiving a $300 cash prize. Pre-sale tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.
Sam Adams Halloween Dance Party: Sam Adams Taproom Downtown Boston is hosting a no-cover Halloween dance party from 8 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The party will feature a costume contest at 9:30 p.m. where the best dressed will go home with a 12-pack of Jack-O, a gift card other spooky goodies. You can reserve a spot for free online.
Halloween Party at City Tap House in Seaport: City Tap House in Seaport is gearing up for a Halloween party on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The party will feature spooky spirits, including “Poisoned Apple,” “Firestorm,” and “Dirty Pumpkin” shots, as well as a customer contest, with the winner taking home a cash prize. The party is first-come-first-serve, but reservations can be made online.
Mayhem and Madness Halloween Bash at Hennessy’s: Hennessy’s is hosting its 21st annual Mayhem and Madness Halloween Bash from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The person with the best costume will go home with $200 in cash while winners will be announced for other categories. Tickets include entry, one drink ticket (for those who arrive by 11 p.m.), food and more.
Halloween Party at The Harp Boston: The Harp Boston is hosting its Halloween party starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The 21+ event will feature live music from Holly Heist and a costume contest where the winner will get a $300 cash prize. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.
Bewitched Halloween Bash at Time Out Market in Fenway: Fenway’s food hall will host its Bewitched Bash from 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Oct. 26. Guests can enjoy food, cocktails, live music and more. The person with the best Halloween costume will win a gift card to Time Out Market at the end of the night. The event is free and people can reserve their spot online.
Halloween Party at Hurricane’s at the Garden: Hurricane’s, located near TD Garden, is hosting its Halloween party starting at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The 21+ event will feature live music and a costume contest with cash prizes. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online.
Purely Boston’s Haunted Carnival at Carrie Nation: Carrie Nation near the Boston Common will welcome Purely Boston’s Haunted Carnival from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, Halloween. The event will feature live music, performers, and a costume contest, with the winner receiving a cash prize. General admission tickets are $45 and can be purchased online.
The Boulet Brothers’ Halloween House Party at Royale: Trixie Mattel & DJ Mateo Segade will host The Boulet Brothers Halloween House Party at Royale starting at 7 p.m. on Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31. The party will feature dancing and performances by “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula” season six cast. The winner of the costume contest will get a $1,000 prize. All ages are welcome. Tickets starting at $44 can be purchased online.
The Nautilus Pier 4’s Halloween Party on Dia de Los Muertos: Keep the Halloween spirit alive by celebrating all spirits at The Nautilus Pier 4’s annual Halloween party on Friday, Nov. 1 — the same day at Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Come dressed in your best costume to sip on deadly cocktails or get your face painted. A DJ will start playing tunes around 9 p.m. You can reserve a table online.
Halloween bash at Union Tavern in Somerville: Union Tavern in Somerville is hosting a Halloween edition of The Basement Project starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. The event is set to be “an immersive experience filled with eerie visuals, haunting beats” from some of Boston’s best underground artists and dancing. A late-night dance session will also be held at a secret location. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets cost $28.55 and can be purchased online.
