Halloween 2026: Attractions, Family Fun & Costume Parties Carl DeLuca, October 27, 2026October 27, 2026 Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and Rhode Island is celebrating all weekend long. From glowing jack-o'-lanterns and haunted attractions to live bands, costume contests and ghost tours, there's plenty happening Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1. We've gathered Halloween weekend activities throughout Rhode Island, including family-friendly outings, free neighborhood displays and some of the state's best Halloween-night parties. Explore Halloween Weekend Family Fun & Free Activities Haunted Attractions & Ghost Tours Friday Night Parties | October 30 Halloween Night Parties | October 31 Sunday | November 1 Family Fun & Free Halloween Activities Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular | Providence October 30โ31 | 6โ10:30 PM One of Rhode Island's signature Halloween traditions returns to Roger Williams Park Zoo. The Great Pun-Kin Trail features more than 5,000 illuminated jack-o'-lanterns with clever carvings, playful characters and plenty of seasonal atmosphere. Friday and Saturday admission is $23 for adults and $19 for children ages 2โ12. Advance online tickets are required. Event information and tickets Halloween Anniversary Bash | Providence Friday, October 30 | 4โ6 PM | FREE Bring the kids to Roger Williams Park for an afternoon of Halloween fun. The Gateway Center and Museum of Natural History will host trick-or-treating, costumes and activities as an extension of Providence's Wicked Walk celebration. Event details and RSVP Halloween Family Fun at the Museum | Providence October 31โNovember 1 | 10 AMโ4 PM The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium in Roger Williams Park celebrates Halloween weekend with family-friendly activities, museum collections and seasonal surprises. Museum admission starts at $2; additional charges may apply for planetarium programming. Museum event information Escobar Corn Maze | Portsmouth Saturday, October 31 Enjoy an autumn afternoon at Escobar Farm's eight-acre corn maze. Visitors wearing Halloween costumes on October 31 receive $1 off admission. It's a good daytime choice for families before the evening festivities begin. Details George Hail Free Library Trick-or-Treat | Warren Saturday, October 31 | 10:30 AMโ2:30 PM Stop by the library during Warren's Halloween celebrations. Costumes are encouraged. Event information Neighborhood Halloween Displays Some of Rhode Island's most memorable Halloween experiences happen right in local neighborhoods, where homeowners transform their properties into elaborate displays with glowing skeletons, ghosts and larger-than-life decorations. Halloween comes to life in a Rhode Island neighborhood. Photo: RI Recommends. Lewis Halloween Light Show | Warwick October 30โ31 | From 6:30 PM | FREE A residential Halloween light display at 12 Shenandoah Road featuring synchronized lighting and spooky seasonal effects. A fun option for families looking for something to enjoy from the car. Display information Oak Avenue Home Haunt | Riverside October 30โ31 | 6:30โ9:30 PM | FREE For more than a decade, the Espada family has transformed its property at 40 Oak Avenue into an elaborate Halloween walkthrough with custom-built sets, eerie lighting and atmospheric effects. Halloween night features live actors. Admission is free, with nonperishable food donations welcomed. Details and hours Haunted Attractions & Ghost Tours Haunted Tunnel at Daggett Farm | Pawtucket October 30โ31 Head to Slater Park for the Haunted Tunnel at Daggett Farm, a seasonal community haunt and a local Halloween favorite. Details and schedule Demon Woods | Smithfield Friday, October 30 | Final Listed Night Seven Cedars Farm hosts this haunted outdoor attraction at 20 John Mowry Road. An option for visitors looking for a more traditional Halloween scare. Event information Haunted Gallows | Burrillville Friday, October 30 Venture into the haunted woods at Richardson's Sawmill, 505 East Ironstone Road. Timed tickets are recommended, and a cash parking donation is requested. Tickets and details Railway of Horrors | Chepachet October 30โNovember 1 Harmony Railway & Gift Shop, at 474 Putnam Pike, offers a Halloween-themed railway attraction extending through the weekend. Schedule and details Providence Ghost Tours | Providence October 30โ31 | Various Tours Explore the darker side of Providence with a guided walking tour through the city's historic streets. Hear stories of hauntings, mysterious happenings and Rhode Island's fascinating past. Ghost tours and schedules Newport Ghost Tours | Newport Halloween Weekend | Various Departures Newport's centuries-old buildings and historic streets provide the setting for lantern-lit tours exploring the city's ghostly legends. Tour options include Olde Town Ghost Walk and other guided experiences. Tour information Haunted Haywagon Tour | Middletown Friday, October 30 | 5:30โ6:30 PM Norman Bird Sanctuary hosts a 45-minute haywagon ride through fields and trails, with spooky surprises along the way. Recommended for ages eight and older. Admission is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers, plus booking fees. Event information Friday Night Halloween Parties | October 30 Halloween weekend starts early, with live music, costume parties and after-dark entertainment across Rhode Island on Friday night. Shady Armadillo | The Last Resort, Smithfield 8:30 PM The Last Resort kicks off Halloween weekend with Shady Armadillo and a costume party. Guests participating in the costume contest must arrive by 9:30 PM. Event details Nun Ya Business | Charlestown Rathskeller 8โ11 PM | $10 at the Door The Rathskeller hosts a Halloween costume party with Nun Ya Business, a nine-piece Rhode Island band bringing rock, pop, reggae and dance favorites to the stage. Come early for dinner and stay for the music. Event information 3 Wheelin' | Harbor Lights, Warwick 7โ11 PM | $45 per Person Harbor Lights celebrates Halloween with live music, dinner, dancing and costume prizes in its Grand Ballroom. The ticket includes appetizers, a buffet and entertainment. A cash bar will be available. Tickets and details OverTone | Tavern on III, West Greenwich 8 PMโMidnight A Halloween bash featuring live music from OverTone. Expect familiar favorites from the 1980s through today, with costumes encouraged. Event details Halloween Eve Karaoke | Updike Room, East Greenwich 8 PM The Updike Room at the Greenwich Hotel gets an early start on Halloween celebrations with a karaoke party hosted by Tess Denton. Official entertainment calendar The Sharing Room | Finn's Harborside, East Greenwich 6โ9 PM Start Halloween weekend with Friday evening live music by The Sharing Room at Finn's Harborside, overlooking Greenwich Cove. Finn's live music calendar Night at the Museum: Halloween After Dark | Providence 7โ10 PM | Ages 21+ | $20 Spend a different sort of Halloween evening exploring the Museum of Natural History after dark. Costumes, a spooky scavenger hunt, music and surprises are part of this adults-only event. Museum members pay $18. Event information Spirits & Mind Games | Linden Place, Bristol 7 PM | $51.95 Experience a Halloween cocktail party inside historic Linden Place featuring magician and mentalist George Saterial. Cocktail or themed attire is encouraged. Event details Drowned Pirates Ball | The Vanderbilt, Newport Friday, October 30 | $275 per Person For a more elaborate Halloween night out, The Vanderbilt hosts a maritime-inspired soirรฉe in its historic mansion, bringing together Newport legends, dramatic costumes and an elegant party atmosphere. Event information Halloween Night Parties | Saturday, October 31 With Halloween falling on Saturday, local venues are going all out. From waterfront restaurants and neighborhood music rooms to late-night dance floors, here are some of the parties worth knowing about. Rugburn | The Updike Room, East Greenwich 9 PMโ12:30 AM Rugburn takes over the Updike Room at the Greenwich Hotel, 162 Main Street, for a Halloween bash. The popular dance band brings a lively mix of rock, pop, funk and disco. Official event details New Habits | Finn's Harborside, East Greenwich 8โ11 PM | NO COVER Finn's Harborside hosts a Halloween costume party with live music by New Habits. First place in the costume contest receives $250 cash, while second- and third-place winners receive gift cards. Admission is free. Finn's live music schedule Take It to the Bridge | Ocean Mist, Matunuck 9 PM | Doors at 8 PM | Ages 21+ Ocean Mist hosts a Halloween costume party featuring Take It to the Bridge. The band brings a dance-friendly mix of funk, soul and rock, while the evening includes a special prize for the best costume. Tickets and event details Back in the Day | The Last Resort, Smithfield 8:30 PM The Last Resort returns for a second Halloween costume party on Saturday night, this time with Back in the Day. Costume contest participants must arrive by 9:30 PM. Official event calendar VooDoo Vixen | Boomerangs Roadhouse, West Warwick 9 PM Boomerangs celebrates Halloween with live music by VooDoo Vixen and an annual costume party featuring $1,000 in cash and prizes. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Party details Ramble on Rose | Pivotal Brewing, Bristol 6 PM Pivotal Brewing celebrates Halloween with Ramble on Rose, bringing the music of the Grateful Dead to Bristol for a festive evening of live music. Event information Endless Night | Stoneacre Garden, Newport Saturday, October 31 | Ages 21+ | $18 Stoneacre Garden hosts a Halloween DJ party with two music stages, costumes and prizes for categories including best overall, best group, best couple and scariest costume. Event details Halloween at Dockside | Newport 9 PMโ1 AM | $20 Dockside on Waites Wharf celebrates Halloween with DJs D-Wun and 4Hundo, offering another option for dancing and late-night festivities in Newport. Event information Halloween Hilarity | Firehouse Theater, Newport 8 PM | $15โ$18 Plus Tax For something other than a traditional costume party, the Bit Players present a Halloween-themed improv comedy show at Firehouse Theater. The venue is BYOB. Show information Daniel Allan: Halloween at Medici | Providence 9 PM | Ages 18+ Electronic music fans can head to Medici in Providence for a Halloween night party featuring Daniel Allan. Event information Sunday, November 1: One Last Halloween Celebration Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Last Call | Providence Sunday, November 1 | 6โ10 PM | Ages 21+ Roger Williams Park Zoo concludes the Halloween season with an adults-only evening on the illuminated pumpkin trail. It's one final chance to enjoy the thousands of glowing jack-o'-lanterns without the usual family crowds. Event details and tickets Before You Go Check each organizer's website for ticket availability, weather-related changes, age restrictions and updated event details. Prices, times and entertainment schedules are subject to change. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Events Live Music