Halloween Happenings :: Trick-or-Treating at Boston Businesses

October 2, 2023

ideas for trick-or-treating at Boston businesses

Maybe trick-or-treating in your neighborhood on Halloween night doesn’t work for your little ones. Or maybe your kiddos want extra chances for treats this year! Fortunately, you can head to a variety of safe, well-lit locations for trick-or-treating in Boston — malls, outdoor shopping centers, town centers, even zoos — where heaps of fun family activities await along with piles of candy.

Read on for the best (non-residential) Boston locations to get your trick-or-treat on this year! (And if you’re wanting to try a new spot for your traditional Halloween-night neighborhood trick-or-treat, we’ve got you covered there, too!)

Boo at the Zoo at Stone Zoo

October 21-22
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Stoneham

Thrills, chills, and animals await you at Boo at the Zoo! Haunted happenings at this event include a trick-or-treat trail, costume contests, mystery animals encounters, education Stations, animal enrichment, and more!

Trick or Treating SPOOKtacular at Patriot Place

October 26
Foxborough

For those south of the city, check out the annual Trick-or-Treating SPOOKtacular at Patriot Place (presented by Snickers!). Patriot Place is proud to support the Teal Pumpkin Project and will be providing non-candy treats to children with food allergies. Just look for the teal pumpkin at participating locations!

Trick-or-Treat at The Street

Saturday, October 28
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Chestnut Hill

This sweet celebration is back! Join for special treats from local businesses, character meet n’ greets with Chase, Skye, Bluey, Elmo, and Abby Cadabby, a live DJ, family-friendly entertainment, and more! This event is free and open to the public — costumes are encouraged!

Zoo Howl at Franklin Park Zoo

October 28-29
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Boston

Try trick-or-treating on the wild side! There will be thrills, chills, and animals lurking around every corner on the trick-or-treat trail! Guests can enjoy costume contests and mystery animal encounters, and chat with the education team to learn about creepy crawly critters and the importance of purchasing treats made with sustainable palm oil! Learn about the importance of enrichment as you watch animals enjoy “pumpkenrichment.”

Pru Boo! at The Prudential Center

Sunday, October 29
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Boston

Get your costumes ready and head to the Pru for a spooktacular day of fun at the 29th annual PruBoo event. Bring your children to trick-or-treat at more than 50 participating stores and restaurants. Other activities include face painting, pumpkin decorating, magic shows, and more! All activities are free and open to all. Visitors are encouraged to purchase a Prudential Center trick-or-treat bag for a $5 donation benefitting FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education).