Wondering what haunts will be a hoot this year? Here’s how you can celebrate Halloween:

Ashfield

  • The Rag Shag Parade put on by the Ashfield Fire and Police departments will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31. The parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. from the Neighbors Convenience Store parking lot, heads down Main Street and ends at the Fire Station, with trick-or-treating along the way. Those interested in participating in the parade should arrive at the Neighbors parking lot between 6 and 6:30 p.m.

Charlemont

  • Hawlemont Regional School will be home to a trunk-or-treat on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Those interested is setting up a festive trunk should arrive at 4:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Charlemont Emergency Services.
  • Berkshire East Mountain Resort will host a trunk-or-treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, with festivities starting at 5 p.m. Those interested in setting up a trunk should arrive to the gravel lot in front of the main lodge at 4 p.m. At 6 p.m., after the trunk-or-treat concludes, Berkshire East will award ski vouchers to the best decorated vehicle.

Colrain

The trunk-or-treat returns to Colrain Central School on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 4 p.m. For younger attendees, a bounce house, face painting and pumpkin painting will be available. Those activities require a wristband, which can be purchased with cash or PayPal from the Parent-Teacher Organization. Refreshments will be available for purchase, including hot dogs, chips and other snacks, plus coffee, cider and water.

Deerfield

The Deerfield Police Association’s 40th annual Halloween Hayride will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Deerfield Elementary School. Wagon loading will begin at 5:45 p.m. ahead of a 6 p.m. hayride. There will be refreshments following the ride.

Erving

The Erving Public Library will be open during Erving’s Halloween Extravaganza on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. Residents can stop by for books, enjoy a selfie photo booth, participate in a scavenger hunt and get some candy. The town event also includes a trunk-or-treat in the parking lot at the Erving Senior & Community Center from 4 to 5 p.m., and a Rag Shag Parade from the library to Vets Field starting at 5 p.m. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Parking is available at Erving Elementary School.

Greenfield

  • The Greenfield Police Department will offer a trunk-or-treat in front of the Police Station on High Street. The main event will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m., preceded by a sensory-friendly period from 3:15 to 3:30 p.m.
  • BETE Fog Nozzle at 50 Greenfield St. will host its trunk-or-treat on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will include hayrides, costume contests, candy and prizes.
  • A trunk-or-treat will be held at Greenfield Ford and Toyota on Friday, Oct. 30, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
  • The Greenfield Public Library will host its Family Costume Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 5 to 6 p.m. The parade will begin in the Children’s Room and proceed around the library. The event includes snacks and a Halloween craft.
  • The Garden Cinemas will offer a free showing of “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30.
  • Teens are invited to get into the Halloween spirit in the Greenfield Public Library’s Teen Room on Friday, Oct. 30, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. with a movie, cookie decorating and board games. Attendees can bring their Halloween costume if they still need to finish it and Teen Librarian Francesca Passiglia can help.
  • The Rag Shag Parade will kick off at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, at the Mohawk Mall and end at Energy Park, where a costume contest will be held. Prizes will be offered in the categories of Best Homemade, Funniest, Cartoon Character, Scariest, Group/Family, Cutest and the Best Howl-o-ween Costume for four-legged friends.
  • Participating downtown businesses will welcome trick-or-treaters from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, with free treat bags available at the Greenfield Common.
  • Franklin County’s YMCA will host its Spooktacular on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 7:45 p.m. The event will include a game room, gymnastics, swimming and a bounce house.
  • Four Phantoms Brewing Co. will hold a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will include candy and costumes, and will welcome Scott Shucks, who will serve fresh oysters from Padanaram Oyster Farm in Dartmouth. Saxophonist Jonathan “Lockjaw” Lorentz will provide music.

Montague

  • Ja’Duke Preschool will host a trunk-or-treat on Friday, Oct. 30, at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the best decorated trunks. To sign up a vehicle, email jadukepreschool@gmail.com.
  • Also on Friday, Oct. 30, the Montague Police Department will hold a “Trail or Treat” event alongside the First Street bike path across from Unity Park from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be pop-up tents from participating local businesses and organizations with goodies for treat-or-treaters. Those interested in participating with a pop-up tent can contact the Police Department at 413-863-8911 or Lt. Peter Lapachinski at plapachinski@montague-ma.gov.
  • A Rag Shag Parade will take over Turners Falls on Saturday, Oct. 31. Organized by the Montague Parks & Recreation Department, the Veterans Memorial Committee, the Turners Falls High School Music Program and RiverCulture, the parade will kick off at 5 p.m. at Peskeompskut Park, proceed up Avenue A and end at the Second Street parking lot near the Great Falls Discovery Center, where prizes will be awarded to attendees with the best costumes.
  • Following the Rag Shag Parade, the Great Falls Discovery Center invites the community to celebrate Bat Appreciation Day and learn more about bats at the center. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume inspired by wildlife.
  • Franklin County Technical School will host its “Trek at Tech” event on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. inside the aviation hangar. Students and staff will dress up in costumes and hand out candy to children in preschool through sixth grade, who are also encouraged to wear their costumes.
  • Also on Wednesday, Oct. 28, students with the Turners Falls High School Class of 2028 are hosting two haunted walks behind the school. The first child-friendly walk with trick-or-treating opportunities will be from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Then from 6 to 8 p.m., the walk will get a bit spookier as a student guides groups through the woods with unexpected frights. There is a $5 fee for the evening walk and a suggested donation for the afternoon child-friendly walk.

New Salem

The New Salem Recreation Committee invites everyone to a trunk-or-treat from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. Residents are welcome to set up on the town common to give out candy to costumed children walking from table to table or vehicle to vehicle. For more information, contact Pat Dery at 978-544-7554.

Northfield

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9874 will host its Rag Shag Parade with the Northfield Police Department on Saturday, Oct. 31. The parade will kick off in front of Town Hall at 6 p.m.; participants should plan to start lining up at 5:30 p.m. The parade will lead to Northfield Elementary School, where the Recreation Commission will host a trunk-or-treat after the parade has concluded. Those who are interested in signing up their vehicle should visit northfieldrec.com. Setup will occur at 4 p.m. as the road will be closed starting at 5:30 p.m. for the parade. Meanwhile, the Northfield Scouts will convert their Scout House next to Town Hall into a haunted house and graveyard.

Orange

  • A trunk-or-treat is planned for Crossroads Church at 92 New Athol Road from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
  • A free trick-or-treating event for children in kindergarten through sixth grade is scheduled for Ralph C. Mahar Regional School on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. There will be costumes, treats, games and prizes. The event is sponsored by the Mahar Key Club, the National Honor Society and the Mahar Student Council.

Shelburne Falls

  • Apex Orchards invites the community to a trunk-or-treat at the Peckville Road orchard from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. Enjoy candy, costumes and festive trunks.
  • The Rag Shag Parade will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Blue Rock Restaurant on Depot Street. The parade will cross the Iron Bridge and end at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post on Water Street. Refreshments will be served at both ends of the parade. Those who are interested in participating should arrive to the Blue Rock Restaurant by 4:45 p.m.

Sunderland

The Sunderland Public Library will open its doors to ghouls, goblins and other scary creatures looking to get in the groove at the free “Monster’s Ball” on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. A statement from the library calls the event for ages 11 to 18 “a fun, welcoming and colorful celebration of creativity, individuality and community.” While the event aims to highlight LGBTQ and Neurodiverse Pride, it is open to all teens. DJ PRL will provide music. There will also be karaoke, a photo booth, a costume contest and other spooky activities. For teens who want a break from the festivities, a designated calm room will be available with some of the sensory tools the library offers. Those interested can register at calendly.com/sunderlandpubliclibrary/monster?month=2026-10.

Wendell

Take a stroll through a haunted village at the town common on Saturday, Oct. 24. Attendees are invited to gather at 5:45 p.m. at the gazebo and proceed into Ghost Town at 6 p.m. for trick-or-treating, spooky houses, shadow play theater and more. Community members are needed to form the pop-up village. Contact the Wendell Free Library at wendell@cwmars.org or 978-544-3559 to sign up.