TOP OCTOBER TOUR PICKS
Hactwell Halloween
CEMETERY TWILIGHT WALKING TOURS
CONCORD VISITOR CENTER
This 90-minute twilight walking tour of old Concord town takes us down the venerable streets and byways hearing the voices of those who have come before us. $25 adults, $20 youth.
Thurs. Oct. 17; Fri. Oct. 18, Sat. Oct. 19, Fri. Oct. 24, Sat. Oct. 25, Thurs.
Oct. 31. all at 4 p.m.
WAYSIDE HALLOWEEN
THE WAYSIDE: HOME OF AUTHORS
From dark and twisted tales to romantic fortune-telling, modern Halloween owes much to the late Victorian era. Join us for an evening of spooky history at The Wayside: Home of Authors. Learn about the superstitions of Halloween in the late 19th century or enjoy the haunting words of selected Nathaniel Hawthorne short stories. Free.
Saturday, October 19, 6-9:00 pm
HARTWELL HALLOWEEN
HARTWELL TAVERN
When the autumn darkness sets in, we invite all who dare to visit a candle-lit Hartwell Tavern, share ghostly folklore with park staff and volunteers, and learn how the people of Colonial New England protected themselves from evil spirits and witches. Listen to spine-tingling stories and live music from the 18th century. Free.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 (rain date Oct. 27), 5:30 – 9:00 pm.
SPIRITS OF THE OLD MANSE
THE OLD MANSE
Join us anytime between 5:30-8:30 PM for our popular Spirits of the Old Manse Halloween Program, back by popular demand! Explore our historic 254-year-old museum home by candlelight. Afterwards, stick around for s’mores and Halloween stories by the fire pit, and outdoor activities like pumpkin bowling and shadow puppets. Free, pre-registation required
Friday, October 18, 5:30-8:30 p.m.