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Boston's Best 2014 Halloween Parties For Adults

Beyond the ghost tours, trick-or-treating and hayrides there is still plenty to do in Boston come Halloween. There are costume parties and cultural events for Halloween enthusiasts of all types. Bostonians can crawl their way through Boston's spookiest pubs, dance away on a harbor cruise or pay homage to one of the creepiest writers of all time, Edgar Allan Poe. Enjoy the last good weather of fall and get in the spirit of Halloween at the following events.
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The Haunted Ghost Ship Party
The Provincetown II
Seaport World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA 02110
(866) 254-8949
www.halloweencruises.com

Date: Oct. 31, 2014

Enjoy some of the last non-winter weather of the season by boarding the Provincetown II for a Halloween night at sea. As the sun sets over Boston Harbor, the party begins with ghoulish games, live music and dancing. The party is 21+ and a cash bar is available on board. Join over 900 costume-clad guests on this haunted ghostship ride that has become a favorite Boston tradition.

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Boston Halloween Pub Crawl
Stadium Sports Bar
148 State St.
Boston, MA 02109
(888) 998-6609
www.pubcrawls.com

Date: Oct. 31, 2014

Boston's young professionals love any excuse for a bar crawl, and what could be more fun than a Halloween pub crawl? The pub crawl starts at 11 p.m. near Fanieul Hall and is for everyone age 21 and older. Participants are encouraged to wear their spookiest attire and travel the dark, old, haunted streets of Boston to 15 of the city's scariest and favorite bars. PubCrawls.com, which is hosting the event, is also offering three other Halloween bar crawls over the course of the weekend - but these events are popular, so purchase tickets soon.

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Bowlloween 2014
Lucky Strike+Jillians Boston+Tequila Rain
145 Ipswich St.
Boston, MA 02215
CBSBoston.com Events

Date: Oct. 31, 2014

MADE Nightlife is hosting Bowlloween events across the nation on All Hallows Eve this year. Don't miss the big Boston event in the Fenway area. The 21+ event includes Bowling at Lucky Strike followed by an evening of dancing at Tequila Rain night club. There will be a costume contest with cash prizes, social media contests and a DJ. This is the perfect event for high-energy Halloween lovers.

Related: Boston's Best Museum Tours

Edgar Allan Poe Bust - Halloween Events
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Edgar Allan Poe Bronze Bust Unveiling Party
Boston Public Library, Central Branch
700 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-5400
www.bpl.org

Date: Oct. 30, 2014

The Edgar Allan Poe Bust project, funded by Kickstarter campaign over the summer, culminates in the unveiling of the bronze work at the Boston Public Library on the evening before Halloween. For one of the spookiest writers of all time, this is the perfect time to unveil such an honor. With all of the notable authors that come from Massachusetts, it might be easy to forget that sinister Edgar Allan Poe was born right here in Boston. This bust by sculptor Bryan Moore will serve as a wonderful reminder to the city of Poe's local roots. Witnessing the historical statue unveiling is a great way to celebrate Halloween without all of the hassle of dressing up.

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The Monster Mash Halloween Bash
The House of Blues
15 Lansdowne St.
Boston, MA 02215
(888) 693-2583
www.umphreys.com

Date: Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2014

For the seventh year in a row, Umphrey's McGee rock band will be playing a Halloween show at the House of Blues in Boston's Fenway neighborhood. The ever-popular concert is quickly becoming one of the city's favorite October traditions. The rock show will include live band mash-ups and Halloween-themed jams to keep the party going all night. If you already have plans for the night of Halloween, fear not, Umphrey's McGee is playing a second show on Saturday, November 1st. This show will have all of the energy of the Friday show, but without the opening act.

Related: Boston's Best Ice Cream Sundaes

Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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