🍂 October Unleashed: Your Weekend of Thrills, Tunes & Treats
Boston’s fall calendar is bursting at the seams—and this weekend, it’s all about cinematic chills, punk rock energy, apple heritage, and haunted happenings. Whether you’re howling with your pup, sipping cider in Roxbury, or braving the shadows of Fright Kingdom, there’s something for every mood and moment. We’ve rounded up the best events from Friday through Sunday to help you make the most of sweater weather and spooky season. Let the leaf-crunching, popcorn-munching, scream-worthy fun begin.
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🎬 Fall Movie Nights on The Greenway – October 10
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 📍 Shirley-Eustis House / Roxbury Heritage State Park
Get cozy under the stars as the Rose Kennedy Greenway transforms into an open-air cinema! On Friday, October 10, catch a free screening of Goosebumps (2015) at sunset—complete with complimentary popcorn, candy, and a food truck on site. Bring your crew, rent a Greenway blanket, and soak up the autumn vibes between Milk St. and India St. Bonus: arrive early to enjoy the Fall Festival at Rowes Wharf Plaza, the Greenway Carousel, and Trillium Garden brews before the movie begins.
🎬 Fall Movie Nights on The Greenway – October 10
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 📍 Shirley-Eustis House / Roxbury Heritage State Park
Get cozy under the stars as the Rose Kennedy Greenway transforms into an open-air cinema! On Friday, October 10, catch a free screening of Goosebumps (2015) at sunset—complete with complimentary popcorn, candy, and a food truck on site. Bring your crew, rent a Greenway blanket, and soak up the autumn vibes between Milk St. and India St. Bonus: arrive early to enjoy the Fall Festival at Rowes Wharf Plaza, the Greenway Carousel, and Trillium Garden brews before the movie begins.
🎸 AFI Live at House of Blues Boston – October 10
🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 House of Blues, Boston
Turn up the volume this Friday night as AFI storms the stage at House of Blues Boston! Known for their electrifying blend of punk, goth, and alt-rock, the band brings raw energy and haunting melodies to the heart of Lansdowne Street. Doors open at 7:00 PM—grab your tickets early, as mezzanine seats may have limited views and resale prices can spike. Whether you're a longtime fan or just craving a high-octane night out, this show promises to be unforgettable.
🎸 AFI Live at House of Blues Boston – October 10
🕖 7:00 PM | 📍 House of Blues, Boston
Turn up the volume this Friday night as AFI storms the stage at House of Blues Boston! Known for their electrifying blend of punk, goth, and alt-rock, the band brings raw energy and haunting melodies to the heart of Lansdowne Street. Doors open at 7:00 PM—grab your tickets early, as mezzanine seats may have limited views and resale prices can spike. Whether you're a longtime fan or just craving a high-octane night out, this show promises to be unforgettable.
🍏 Roxbury Russet Festival – October 11
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 📍 Shirley-Eustis House / Roxbury Heritage State Park
Celebrate Boston’s heritage with a crisp bite of history at the Roxbury Russet Festival! Held Saturday from 12–4 PM at the Shirley-Eustis House and Roxbury Heritage State Park, this free event honors one of America’s oldest apple varieties. Enjoy cider pressing, fall crafts, live music, a scavenger hunt, and even a Touch-A-Truck with the Boston Fire Department. Donuts and popcorn are on the house, and for the 21+ crowd, Democracy Brewing will host an onsite beer garden. Rain or shine—unless the weather gets truly wild.
🍏 Roxbury Russet Festival – October 11
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 📍 Shirley-Eustis House / Roxbury Heritage State Park
Celebrate Boston’s heritage with a crisp bite of history at the Roxbury Russet Festival! Held Saturday from 12–4 PM at the Shirley-Eustis House and Roxbury Heritage State Park, this free event honors one of America’s oldest apple varieties. Enjoy cider pressing, fall crafts, live music, a scavenger hunt, and even a Touch-A-Truck with the Boston Fire Department. Donuts and popcorn are on the house, and for the 21+ crowd, Democracy Brewing will host an onsite beer garden. Rain or shine—unless the weather gets truly wild.
👻 Fright Kingdom – Haunted Thrills in Nashua, NH
🕖 Evening & late hours | 📍 Nashua, NH (New England region)
Ready to scream? Fright Kingdom is New England’s ultimate haunted house experience, open weekends through Halloween with timed ticket entry. Your $38 ticket grants access to six terrifying attractions and the Monster Midway—an indoor fright fest packed with creepy characters and eerie ambiance. Tickets sell out fast, especially for prime time slots, so book online early. If you’re feeling brave and show up without a ticket, you might snag one at the booth for $45 cash (no cards accepted). No VIP or group discounts this year—just pure, spine-chilling fun.
👻 Fright Kingdom – Haunted Thrills in Nashua, NH
🕖 Evening & late hours | 📍 Nashua, NH (New England region)
Ready to scream? Fright Kingdom is New England’s ultimate haunted house experience, open weekends through Halloween with timed ticket entry. Your $38 ticket grants access to six terrifying attractions and the Monster Midway—an indoor fright fest packed with creepy characters and eerie ambiance. Tickets sell out fast, especially for prime time slots, so book online early. If you’re feeling brave and show up without a ticket, you might snag one at the booth for $45 cash (no cards accepted). No VIP or group discounts this year—just pure, spine-chilling fun.
🐾 Howl-Ween Patio Party – October 12
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 📍 Time Out Market, Boston
Calling all costumed canines and their humans! Time Out Market Boston is hosting a tail-wagging Halloween bash on Sunday, October 12 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Dress up your pup and enjoy a festive patio party featuring a decorate-your-own bandana station, treat bar, and a pup-friendly hide-and-seek game. Humans can sip seasonal cocktails while dogs dig into grilled goodies like plain burger patties and pup cups. It’s spooky fun for all—furry and otherwise.
🐾 Howl-Ween Patio Party – October 12
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 📍 Time Out Market, Boston
Calling all costumed canines and their humans! Time Out Market Boston is hosting a tail-wagging Halloween bash on Sunday, October 12 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Dress up your pup and enjoy a festive patio party featuring a decorate-your-own bandana station, treat bar, and a pup-friendly hide-and-seek game. Humans can sip seasonal cocktails while dogs dig into grilled goodies like plain burger patties and pup cups. It’s spooky fun for all—furry and otherwise.
🎭 Boston’s Wicked Haunt Fest – October 12
🕐 Afternoon / evening times vary | 📍 Boston, MA
Step into a spine-tingling world of haunted thrills and festive chills at the first-ever Wicked Haunt Fest! Held at Hood Park in Charlestown, this immersive Halloween celebration features four haunted attractions—like “Rise of Annkh” and “Into the Astray”—plus pumpkin painting, family-friendly games, and perfect photo ops. Sip seasonal brews in the Oktoberfest-style beer garden and indulge in spooky bites while you explore. Free parking available for up to 3 hours, and it’s just a short walk from Sullivan Square Station.
🎭 Boston’s Wicked Haunt Fest – October 12
🕐 Afternoon / evening times vary | 📍 Boston, MA
Step into a spine-tingling world of haunted thrills and festive chills at the first-ever Wicked Haunt Fest! Held at Hood Park in Charlestown, this immersive Halloween celebration features four haunted attractions—like “Rise of Annkh” and “Into the Astray”—plus pumpkin painting, family-friendly games, and perfect photo ops. Sip seasonal brews in the Oktoberfest-style beer garden and indulge in spooky bites while you explore. Free parking available for up to 3 hours, and it’s just a short walk from Sullivan Square Station.
From haunted hallways to heritage apples, punk rock to pup costumes, this weekend’s lineup proves Boston knows how to mix cozy charm with spine-tingling fun. Whether you're chasing thrills, sipping cider, or just soaking up the fall vibes, there’s no shortage of ways to make memories. So layer up, charge your phone, and let the city surprise you—because October’s just getting started, and the best stories begin when you step outside.
