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Boston Area's Best Haunted Happenings

Ready to be frightened, startled, and scared out your wits? From haunted hayrides to ghoulish games, there's something for almost everyone in the area for Halloween.
Witch's Woods
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Witch's Woods

79 Powers Road
Westford, MA 01886
978-692-3033
www.witchswoods.com

Lots to see, from a haunted hayride to a haunted 3D keeper's crypt. Tickets 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Hayrides 7:00 pm until closed.

Haunted House as Foxboro Orpheum Theater
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Haunted House at the Foxboro Orpheum Theater

1 School Street
Foxboro, MA 02035
www.baycolonyproductions.com/

Be prepared to be scared as well as delighted with a haunting production. There's also a Kid Friendly Tour for younger children on Sundays in October. October 1st - 30th. 7:00-10:00pm. $12 admission.

salem
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Salem Haunted Happenings

Various locations
Salem, MA 01970
978-744-3663
www.salemhauntedhappenings.org

What's Halloween without Salem? There are lots to choose from throughout the city from haunted houses, tours, psychic fairs, parties and children's events. Check their web site for a listing of all events and activities.

Haunted Hayride at Krochmal Farms
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Krochmal Farms

Jennie's Way
Tewksbury, MA 01876
978-657-5906
www.krochmalfarms.com

After a short a half hour car ride north you'll find witches, mysteries lurking in the corn stalks and maniacs in the woods. Admission is $15.00 per person. 2010 Dates: October 22nd, 23rd and 29th and 30th. Open each night at 7 p.m.

Connors Farm Corn Maze
Imagine navigating this maze in the dark, by flashlight. (credit: connorsfarm.com)

Connors Farm

30 Valley Road (Rte. 35)
Danvers, MA 01923
978-777-1245
connorsfarm.com

How about testing your skills maneuvering through a corn maze? Try out this Haunted Cornfield. Friday & Saturday nights in October 6:30-10:30PM. All ages are $18

Zoo Howl at Franklin Park Zoo
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Zoo Howl

Franklin Park Zoo
One Franklin Park Road
Boston, MA 02121
617-541-5466
www.zoonewengland.org

Haunted happenings include creature encounters, creepy crafts, ghoulish games, a trick-or-treat trail and the Haunted Maze. October 30 – 31, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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