For many, Halloween doesn't just happen on one day at the end of October. Many who love Halloween celebrate the entire month and are always looking for new ways to celebrate the spooky holiday. Fortunately, Fitchburg and the surrounding towns offer many opportunities for Halloween outings and activities. If you’re searching for ways to enjoy the October celebrations, check out these events.
Upper Common Thursday Farmer's & Crafter's Market
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If you’ve been dreaming of pumpkin-spiced treats, cinnamon desserts, or hot apple cider, you need to visit the market to get your fill. Fitchburg's Historic Upper Common will host a fall harvest and Halloween-themed market on Oct. 27. Visit the market between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to shop local and enjoy Halloween-themed goodies. Vendors will offer delicious treats celebrating the fall harvest, including pastries, breads, jams, meats, and produce. You can also shop for handcrafted items at the market, including a variety of Halloween treats and themed items.
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Location: 857 Main St., Fitchburg.
Trick or Treat on Main Street
When Halloween falls on a Monday, it can limit your child's nighttime trick-or-treating activities. If you're looking for the perfect opportunity to go trick-or-treating in the afternoon, the Main Street Fitchburg Trick or Treat event is a great family-friendly option. The event will start right outside the Fitchburg Public Library. Join the rest of the city on Oct. 29, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., for candy, games, and other fun activities. The entire family is invited to wear costumes and trick-or-treat at the local businesses to collect Halloween candy.
When you're done collecting treats, head over to Mill Street and play spooky games. You can also expect food trucks, music, and a costume contest in the evening.
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Location: 610 Main St., Fitchburg.
Howl-o-Ween
The Great Wolf Lodge, a family resort offering indoor water park fun, will host a Halloween event between Sept. 30 and Oct. 31. As soon as you arrive at Great Wolf Lodge, you'll see that the interior has been decorated for Halloween. Large balloon sculptures create a festive environment for the costume parade, Howl-o-Ween story time, crafty activities, and more.
Of course, you'll also have a chance to visit the water park, which the Great Wolf Lodge staff keeps warm, even as the weather outside cools down. If you are a family of thrill-seekers, this is an adventurous way to countdown to your favorite fall holiday. If you’re already missing the heat of the summer months, a spooky trip to the water park might be exactly what you need.
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Location: 150 Great Wolf Dr, Fitchburg.
Third Degree of Terror
If you're ready to be truly creeped out, The Third Degree of Terror is back. You’re invited to check out this garage haunt from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31. This free event is held in a private residence but opens to all ages with realistic and immersive scenes each year. This year, you're invited to the Ghoul County Correctional Facility for a spooky time and a prison theme.
The scenes play on all your senses through sound effects, lights, and even smells. One of the best features of this haunt is that it avoids gore and violence and focuses on creepy, immersive scenes that put you in the middle of the action.
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Location: 8 Third St., Ayer.
Lanni Orchards
Lanni Orchards is open throughout the year, offering fresh produce. The farm sells local produce, such as lettuce, tomatoes, squash, and berries. You'll also find various local delicacies at the stand, including honey and desserts. The family-owned farm invites you to come along for a visit this autumn. Lanni Orchard offers pumpkin picking throughout October, so you can choose your own Halloween pumpkin for carving or eating. If you're in the mood for something sweet, you can even pick your own apples or shop for various apple treats.
This is a great fall activity for the family if you’re looking for something simple and wholesome to do. There's nothing spooky or creepy here. Just a fun time choosing a canvas for your jack-o'-lantern.
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Location: 294 Chase Road, Lunenburg.
Pickard Farm Pumpkin Patch
The area surrounding Fitchburg offers many opportunities for visiting farms this fall. Pickard Farm in Littleton offers a Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch every year that opens as soon as the pumpkins are ripe and ready. The farm spans 150 acres, and the pumpkin patch itself offers 15 acres of fun. Take a good look around to make sure you find the perfect pumpkin for your family's Halloween crafts.
There’s no charge for admission to visit the pumpkin patch, and if you see something you like, you can pick it right off the vine. Wagons are available for your use, so you can haul away all the items you want. You can also pick up some butternut squash, corn, gourds, or hay while you're there.
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Location: 155 Great Road, Littleton.
Witch's Woods
If you feel like venturing further out of Fitchburg, the ride to Westford may be worth your while. The Witch's Woods is back on Sept. 30 this year. The annual event includes a haunted hayride and Halloween Screampark. The park is open every Friday through Sunday from Sept. 30 to Oct. 31, with some additional Thursday nights open. As well as the Witch's Wood Haunted Hayride, the attraction includes the Vampire Passage haunt, the Castle Morbid Haunt, the 3D Keeper's Crypt attraction, and the Horrorwood Chamber of Chills walk-through. You'll also be able to see hundreds of professional jack-o'-lanterns.
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Location: 79 Powers Road, Westford.
Are you ready to check out these fun Halloween events? Now is a great time to explore Fitchburg and the surrounding area. North End Subaru has much to offer if you’re looking for a way to get from event to event. Check out our new vehicles to find a new car just in time for autumn. A reliable, new vehicle you’ll love to drive will help you take Halloween fun to the next level.
