Everyone knows Salem, Massachusetts is the Halloween capital of the world—but if you’d rather skip the crowds, chaos, and parking nightmares, this episode is for you! 🎃 Join me as I uncover Halloween happenings across New England—from haunted boat rides in Providence, to Phantoms by Firelight at Old Sturbridge Village, and ghostly galas in Newport. I'll share family-friendly events, spooky historical lectures, eerie live music, and magical autumn nights in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Tune in for cozy, creative, and less crowded ways to celebrate Halloween this year—and get inspired to explore your region like never before.
🧭 Featuring:
Historical Halloween reenactments
Haunted trolley rides & ghost tours
Family festivals & spooky screenings
Celtic Halloween concerts & colonial soirées
Talks on Salem witch trials & spooky folklore
📍Perfect for: New England explorers, families, history buffs, and Halloween lovers looking for authentic, less-crowded seasonal fun.
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