The Greatest Bar

🪦 The Greatest Graveyard
Step beyond the gates of The Greatest Graveyard and into one of Boston's biggest Halloween celebrations. Surrounded by eerie décor, costumed crowds, and nonstop music, The Greatest Bar transforms into a haunted graveyard for a night you'll never forget. With 4 floors, 3 bars, a live DJ, and a 2 AM last call, this is the perfect way to kick off Halloween weekend.
🧟 Costumes Encouraged
Whether you're a vampire, witch, zombie, ghost, or something completely original, throw on your best costume and join hundreds of partygoers for an unforgettable Halloween party.
What to Expect
🪦 A haunted graveyard experience taking over all four floors 🎧 Live DJ spinning all night 🍸 Halloween cocktails, packed dance floors, and nonstop music 👻 Costumed partygoers, eerie décor, and unforgettable Halloween vibes
Event Details
Date: Friday, October 23rd Location: The Greatest Bar, 262 Friend Street, Boston, MA 21+ | Valid ID Required
When the sun goes down, the graveyard comes alive. Join us... if you dare.

Local Event: The Greatest Graveyard at the Greatest Bar

Suffolk County

Boston

Massachusetts

The Greatest Graveyard at the Greatest Bar

🪦 The Greatest Graveyard
Step beyond the gates of The Greatest Graveyard and into one of Boston's biggest Halloween...

🔪 Nightmare on Friend Street
When darkness falls, Friend Street becomes the stuff of nightmares. Enter Nightmare on Friend Street, where eerie streets, terrifying surprises, and nonstop Halloween energy take over The Greatest Bar. With 4 floors, 3 bars, 2 AM last call, and costumes everywhere you look, this is one Halloween party you won't want to wake up from.
👻 Costumes Encouraged
Whether you're creepy, terrifying, or completely over-the-top, throw on your best costume and join us for a night of unforgettable Halloween fun.
What to Expect
🩸 A nightmare-inspired experience taking over all four floors 🎧 Live DJ spinning all night (DJ announcement coming soon) 🍸 Halloween cocktails, packed dance floors, and nonstop music 🎭 Costumed partygoers, eerie décor, and unforgettable Halloween vibes
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 24th Location: The Greatest Bar, 262 Friend Street, Boston, MA 21+ | Valid ID Required
Every nightmare has a beginning... yours starts on Friend Street.

Local Event: Nightmare On Friend Street at The Greatest Bar

Nightmare On Friend Street at The Greatest Bar

🔪 Nightmare on Friend Street
When darkness falls, Friend Street becomes the stuff of nightmares. Enter Nightmare on Friend...

🩸 The Greatest Asylum
The doors have been unlocked... and the patients are waiting. Step inside The Greatest Asylum for a night of eerie encounters, haunting visuals, and nonstop Halloween energy. With 4 floors, 3 bars, a live DJ, and a 2 AM last call, The Greatest Bar becomes Boston's most terrifying place to spend your Thursday night.
🩺 Costumes Encouraged
Whether you're a deranged doctor, escaped patient, creepy nurse, or anything in between, throw on your best costume and join hundreds of partygoers for the kickoff to Halloween weekend.
What to Expect
🏥 A haunted asylum experience taking over all four floors 🎧 Live DJ spinning all night 🍸 Halloween cocktails, packed dance floors, and nonstop music 👻 Hundreds of costumed partygoers bringing the asylum to life
Event Details
Date: Thursday, October 29th Location: The Greatest Bar, 262 Friend Street, Boston, MA 21+ | Valid ID Required
The doctors have gone missing... and the patients are running the asylum.

Local Event: The Greatest Asylum @ The Greatest Bar

The Greatest Asylum @ The Greatest Bar

🩸 The Greatest Asylum
The doors have been unlocked... and the patients are waiting. Step inside The Greatest Asylum for a night...

🎪 Friend Street Freak Show
Halloween weekend is just getting started. Step inside Friend Street Freak Show for a night of twisted carnival vibes, outrageous costumes, and nonstop energy. With 4 floors, 3 bars, 2 DJs, and a 2 AM last call, The Greatest Bar transforms into Boston's wildest Halloween destination.
🎭 Costumes Encouraged
Whether you're creepy, hilarious, over-the-top, or completely unhinged, throw on your best costume and join hundreds of partygoers for an unforgettable Halloween celebration.
What to Expect
🎪 A freak show experience taking over all four floors 🎧 DJs spinning all night across multiple floors 🍸 Halloween cocktails, packed dance floors, and nonstop music 👻 Hundreds of costumed partygoers celebrating one of the biggest Halloween weekends in Boston
Event Details
Date: Friday, October 30th Location: The Greatest Bar, 262 Friend Street, Boston, MA 21+ | Valid ID Required
The circus is in town... but these performers don't belong under the big top.

Local Event: Friend Street Freakshow @ The Greatest Bar

Friend Street Freakshow @ The Greatest Bar

🎪 Friend Street Freak Show
Halloween weekend is just getting started. Step inside Friend Street Freak Show for a night of...

The Greatest Haunted Mansion
This Halloween, step inside The Greatest Haunted Mansion for a night of unforgettable scares, killer costumes, and nonstop partying. With 4 floors, 3 bars, 2 DJs, and a 2 AM last call, this is where Boston comes to celebrate Halloween.
💀 $500 Costume Contest Come dressed to impress for your chance to win $500 cash. Whether you're terrifying, hilarious, or over-the-top creative, bring your best look.
What to Expect
🕸️ A haunted mansion experience taking over all four floors 🎧 DJs spinning all night on the 2nd &amp; 4th floors 🍸 Halloween cocktails, drink specials, and packed dance floors 👻 Thousands of costumed partygoers creating Boston's biggest Halloween celebration
Event Details Date: Saturday, October 31st Location: The Greatest Bar, 262 Friend Street, Boston, MA Doors Open: 6:00 PM 21+ | Valid ID Required
Enter if you dare... because once the doors open, there's no turning back.

Local Event: The Greatest Haunted Mansion at The Greatest Bar

The Greatest Haunted Mansion at The Greatest Bar

The Greatest Haunted Mansion
This Halloween, step inside The Greatest Haunted Mansion for a night of unforgettable scares,...

Mia Bouras

Benjamin Pierce

Boston Metropolitan Area

North End

Beacon Hill

Back Bay

Charlestown

South End

Fenway

Middlesex County

Cambridge

Somerville

Jamaica Plain

Norfolk County

Jamie Gatlin

Brookline

Bloomingdale's, 225 Boylston Street Chestnut Hill Mall, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs all day; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Kings

The Patriots are taking on the Bears. We’re making a night of it.
Join us in the Seaport Draft Room for a full-on Patriots watch party featuring sports radio personalities, a former Patriots Super Bowl champion, a wing-eating showdown and, of course, the game on the big screens.
BEFORE KICKOFF
Meet Joe Murray of 98.5 The Sports Hub
Get to Kings early for a pre-game meet &amp; greet with Joe Murray of 98.5 The Sports Hub. Joe will stick around through the first half, so you can grab a drink, talk some football and get your game-day takes straight from the Sports Hub.
WING EATING CONTEST
Things are about to get messy.
Think you can put away some wings? Step up for our Wing Eating Contest, hosted by Donnie White, the voice of Kuhlman Electric.
Come hungry. Leave victorious. Or leave very, very full.
MEET A PATRIOTS SUPER BOWL CHAMPION
Jermaine Wiggins is pulling up.
Former Patriots tight end and current co-host of The Greg Hill Show on WEEI, Wiggy will be joining us as well.
He’ll have his Super Bowl ring in tow and will be on hand to meet fans, sign autographs and talk all things Patriots.

Local Event: New England Vs. Chicago Watch Party

New England Vs. Chicago Watch Party

The Patriots are taking on the Bears. We’re making a night of it.
Join us in the Seaport Draft Room for a full-on Patriots...

Roundhead Brewing Company

Contigofest ‘26 is Roundhead Brewing’s fourth-anniversary celebration and the launch of CervezArts, a multicultural arts program that pays local artists. Spend the day at the Powerhouse with music, food, art and three new beers.
12–4pm, all ages
<ul>
<li>Art market on the patio, 12–7pm</li>
<li>Empanada making with Carlos Yepes, 12:15pm (limited to 10)</li>
<li>OrigiNation dance performance and class, 1:30pm</li>
<li>Trío Búho, Latin jazz, 2pm</li>
<li>Hands-on art making with Leen Jardat, 2:15pm</li>
<li>Gallery tour and artist introductions, 3:15pm</li>
</ul>
4–10pm, 21+
<ul>
<li>Roda de Samba, Brazilian music, 4:30pm</li>
<li>Panaka Trio, Peruvian-influenced Latin sounds, 6pm</li>
<li>Late-night set in the Community Room, 8pm</li>
</ul>
New beers: Pacha Mama (maca root porter), Dos Mundos (oak-aged mixed-culture ale) and Valhalla. A commemorative glass is $25 while supplies last.
Free entry and free parking. 
Roundhead Brewing, 1 Westinghouse Plaza, Hyde Park, MA 02136 
roundheadbrewing.com/contigofest-2026

Local Event: Contigofest '26: live music, dance and craft beer in Hyde Park

Contigofest '26: live music, dance and craft...

Contigofest ‘26 is Roundhead Brewing’s fourth-anniversary celebration and the launch of CervezArts, a multicultural arts...

Contigofest '26: live music, dance and craft beer in Hyde Park

Arts Collaborative Medford

Attend the Final Bead Affaire! &nbsp;Shop for beads, findings, artist created beads, gemstones, and more. &nbsp;Attend beading demos and learn something new. &nbsp;Celebrate Beadesigner International's 40th Anniversary! &nbsp;Raffles will be held hourly, and there will be some other freebies too. &nbsp;Don't miss it!

Local Event: Bead Affaire

Medford

Bead Affaire

Attend the Final Bead Affaire!  Shop for beads, findings, artist created beads, gemstones, and more.  Attend beading demos and...

Calling all pups, pet parents and Halloween lovers! Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon on The Lawn featuring costumes, treats, trick-or-treating and plenty of tail-wagging fun — all while giving back to the <a href="https://gdrne.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Great Dog Rescue New England</a>&nbsp;(GDRNE).
WHAT TO EXPECT
<ul><li>Pup Costume Contest — Come dressed to impress for a chance to win a $200 gift card to the Assembly Row business of your choice!</li><li>Pup Trick-or-Treating — Pick up a map and visit participating Assembly Row businesses for treats and goodies</li><li>Paw-some Activities — Enjoy pup-centric freebies, treats and activities on The Lawn</li><li>Tito’s Vodka for Dog People — Pop-up bar, samples, giveaways and more</li><li>Pup-Friendly Vendors — Shop and discover goodies from local pet-focused businesses</li><li>Adoption Opportunities — Meet adoptable pups and learn more about GDRN</li></ul>
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howl-o-ween-yappy-hour-tickets-2002725203997" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GIVE BACK WITH YOUR TICKET</a>
While tickets are not required to attend, we encourage guests to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howl-o-ween-yappy-hour-tickets-2002725203997" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">purchase a $10 donation ticket</a>to unlock additional perks during the event, with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE).
Donation Perks Include:
<ul><li>Professional Pup Portraits (taken during the event)</li><li>Assembly Row branded giveaways + freebies</li><li>Build-Your-Own Dog Toy Station with GDRNE</li><li>Bond Vet Swag Bag</li></ul>

Local Event: Assembly Row's Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour

Assembly Row's Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour

Calling all pups, pet parents and Halloween lovers! Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon on The Lawn featuring costumes,...

The Block at Woods Hill - Seaport

Kristin Canty, Owner of Woods Hill Pier 4 and The Block at Woods Hill in Seaport, is an avid enthusiast of nutrient dense and ancestral foods. She is partnering with long time friend, Author and Fermentation Expert Alex Lewin for a pop up class at The Block at Woods Hill on October 24. He will be teaching attendees how to ferment lemons, daikon and seasonal vegetables in this hands on fermentation class.&nbsp;In this interactive class, guests will learn the fundamentals of preserving seasonal ingredients using simple techniques you can easily recreate at home. Expert Alex Lewin will&nbsp;walk through:
<ul><li>The difference between quick pickling &amp; fermentation</li><li>How to build a balanced brine</li><li>Flavor combinations using herbs, spices, and aromatics</li><li>Best vegetables for pickling and seasonality</li><li>Safe storage and shelf life basics</li></ul>
The ticket also includes light refreshments and a curated spread of charcuterie from The Farm at Woods Hill and award winning raw milk cheeses. Attendees will also leave with their own house-made fermented lemons, daikon and seasonal vegetables.&nbsp;

Local Event: Fermenting: Lemons, Daikon + Seasonal Vegetables with Alex Lewin

Fermenting: Lemons, Daikon + Seasonal...

Kristin Canty, Owner of Woods Hill Pier 4 and The Block at Woods Hill in Seaport,  is an avid enthusiast of nutrient dense and...

Fermenting: Lemons, Daikon + Seasonal Vegetables with Alex Lewin

Join us Sunday, October 25 from 1–3 PM for Trick-or-Treat for a Cause, with plenty of candy and surprises waiting for you at participating Assembly Row businesses throughout the neighborhood.
Trick-or-treating is FREE and open to the public, but donations of NEW personal care items + cold weather essentials, or monetary contributions are highly encouraged to benefit the <a href="https://somervillehomelesscoalition.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Somerville Homeless Coalition</a>&nbsp;(SHC). See below for ways to give!
Start on The Lawn to drop off your donations benefitting SHC, pick up your trick-or-treat map, enjoy free face painting and Halloween beats before making your way around The Row!

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Personal Care + Cold Weather Essentials Needed for Somerville Homeless Coalition:
All donated items must be NEW and unused. Personal care products should be unopened and in their original packaging.
<ul><li>Deodorant</li><li>Travel-size shampoo &amp; conditioner</li><li>Lotion</li><li>Chapstick</li><li>Body/baby wipes</li><li>Hand warmers</li><li>Wool/warm socks</li><li>Winter hats &amp; gloves</li></ul>

Local Event: Assembly Row's Trick-or-Treat for a Cause

Assembly Row's Trick-or-Treat for a Cause

Join us Sunday, October 25 from 1–3 PM for Trick-or-Treat for a Cause, with plenty of candy and surprises waiting for you at...

Old South Church in Boston

Creative lineages from teachers to students are revealed in this 
multi-generational program. Works include a trio sonata by Zachow 
(Handel’s teacher), an aria by J. C. Smith (Handel’s student), string 
selections by Kirnberger and Goldberg (J. S. Bach’s students), a flute 
sonata by Anna Amalia (Kirnberger’s student), an aria by Porpora 
(Haydn’s teacher), and an aria by Marianna Martines (Haydn’s student). 
With guest soprano Corrine Byrne.

Local Event: Musicians of the Old Post Road Presents: "Playing it Forward"

Musicians of the Old Post Road Presents:...

Creative lineages from teachers to students are revealed in this 
multi-generational program. Works include a trio sonata by...

Musicians of the Old Post Road Presents: "Playing it Forward"

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Sotto Voce brings some of history’s greatest opera composers off the grand stage and into an intimate chamber setting. From Verdi’s rarely-heard String Quartet to Respighi’s lush Piano Quintet, this program reveals a more personal side of opera composers. Paired with three two-minute commissions based on Verdi’s La Forza del Destino, by three acclaimed living women composers—Marti Epstein, Elena Ruehr, and Elizabeth Brown, plus a few irresistible arias— the result is an affecting evening of Bel Canto!

Local Event: Sotte Voce 

Sotte Voce 

Sotto Voce brings some of history’s greatest opera composers off the grand stage and into an intimate chamber setting. From...

Sanders Theatre

Join the COOP for an evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant as he discusses his highly anticipated new book, VIBE. With groundbreaking research, compelling stories, and practical insights, Adam will share the surprising science of human connection and reveal how we can build stronger relationships and more vibrant communities in an increasingly disconnected world. For more information, please visit the <a href="https://thecoop.com/blogs/events" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Harvard COOP</a>.

Local Event: Adam Grant presents VIBE: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

Adam Grant presents VIBE: The Secrets of Strong...

Join the COOP for an evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant as he discusses his highly anticipated new...

Adam Grant presents VIBE: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World

Night Shift Brewing - Everett

Ahoy, ghouls! This Halloween, Night Shift's Everett Taproom is getting a little Nauti(cal) at Night Shift.
Join them for a full day of tricks, treats, and high-seas hijinks, with family-friendly fun by day and a Halloween party after dark. Bring the little mateys by for pumpkin painting, candy, and face painting, dress up your four-legged first mate for our dog costume contest, and stick around as the sun goes down and the party sets sail.
After dark, Night Shift will turn things up with live music from 7–10 PM, themed cocktails, and Bonetown Burgers food truck. Then at 10 PM, they’ll crown the best-dressed scallywags for the Halloween costume contest.
There will be plenty of beer flowing all day long to keep the crew going with Night Shift's hoppy core beers and limited edition seasonal favorites like Pumpkin Piescraper and the new Like An Owl Out Of Hell Helles Lager.
Come in costume, gather your crew, and prepare to get a little nauti.
Event runs 1–11 PM. Costumes encouraged. Pirate puns inevitable.
Daytime Fun
12–5 PM • Pumpkin Painting + Candy2–4 PM • Face Painting

🐶 Dog Costume Contest
After Dark
7–10 PM • Live Music
🍹 Pirate-Themed Cocktails
🍔 Food Vendors
10 PM • Halloween Costume Contest

Local Event: Nauti(cal) at Night Shift - A Pirate Themed Halloween Party

Nauti(cal) at Night Shift - A Pirate Themed...

Ahoy, ghouls! This Halloween, Night Shift's Everett Taproom is getting a little Nauti(cal) at Night Shift.
Join them for a full...

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The Greatest Haunted Mansion at The Greatest Bar

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