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Halloween Events

Every year brings more Boo's at the Zoos, haunted houses, and costume balls, and many other imaginative types of spooky fun.

Halloween Events

Find haunted fun staged everywhere from zoos to theme parks to science museums.

Halloween Train Rides

Kids love train rides, and more and more tourist railroads are running special themed Halloween train rides during October.

Halloween Parade

In some cities, Halloween parades are part of the fun in October.

Halloween in New York City

New York City has dozens of Halloween events for families, and October's a beautiful month to visit: the chances of fine weather are good, and the trees are colorful in Central Park.

Howl-O-Ween at Great Wolf Lodges

Great Wolf Lodge is the big name in indoor waterpark resorts. Signature features at all resorts include “Howl-o-Ween” and “Snowland”.

Halloween Packages at Country Inns

For a fun fall getaway, head to the countryside for a weekend with Halloween fun.

Disney Halloween

Halloween is a big celebration at Disney theme parks worldwide, with Mickey's Not-So-Scarey Halloween Party at Disney World, a grand finale "Disney's Halloween Party" at Disneyland Paris, "Nightmare in the Sky" Pyrotechnics Show at Disneyland Hong Kong, Haunted Mansion Holiday at the original Disneyland theme park in California, and more.

Halloween Books

As you travel to haunted places, bring along some Halloween books.

Funny Halloween Costume Ideas

Wherever you go for Halloween, dress the part! Find Funny Halloween Costume Ideas to buy online or create at home.

Days of the Dead, in Mexico

November 1st and 2nd are the Days of the Dead in Mexico, a favorite holiday time.

Halloween Packages

Families can find Halloween-themed weekend getaways at many resorts and country inns.

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