By Elizabeth Normandin
Drumlin Farm’s Tales of the Night This old farm (208 Great South Rd., Rte. 117, in Lincoln) offers the essentials of Halloween: haunted hayrides and witch’s brew. The two-day madness begins Thursday. Tickets are $13; for more information call (781) 259-2200.
Castle of the Damned Hammond Castle (80 Hesperus Ave. in Gloucester) provides a guided tour through the medieval-style castle which is known to be haunted. The tour is so frightening, in fact, that children are not allowed to partake in it. Tickets are $8 for students; call (781) 853-0583.
Fright Fest 2004 Six Flags New England (1623 Main St. in Agawam) offers something to terrify their patrons besides the rides. Thrills include Houdini’s Ghost Town, Nightmare Island and Terrorvision Circus. Also, shows and performances are offered, including Dead Legends Live with Elvis, Jim Morrison and more. Tickets range from $24.99 to $39.99 depending on height; call (413) 786-9300 for more information.
Haunted Housing Features trick-or-treating, contests like Fear Factor, as well as food and games. Presented by the Center for University Life on Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Speare Commons.
Ghosts and Gravestones Tour Climb aboard the Trolley of the Doomed for this pass through Boston’s dark side. Passengers will be entertained with stories of killers and haunted spots throughout the city. Tickets are $27 and reservations are required; call (617) 269-3626.
Things That Go Bump in the Night The Farmer’s Museum in Cooperstown (Lake Road, Route 80) presents a guided flashlight tour of the village’s historic surroundings on Friday and Saturday. Stories of the area’s hauntings will be shared by the guides. Arrive at 5 p.m. and bring a flashlight. Reservations required; call (617) 547-1450 or (888) 547-1450.
Halloween Spirit Cruise Take the fear on water by launching from Commonwealth Pier. The two-hour cruise entails a full night of activities like spooking contests, a costume party and a live DJ. Call (617) 748-1450 for more information.
Night of a Thousand Faces The New England Wildlife Center (19 Fort Hill St. in Hingham) presents this walk through the woods complete with bone chilling tales on Saturday. Tickets are $5, or $4 in costume; call (781) 749-5387.
Boo at the Zoo Experience the lighter side of Halloween at Binghamton’s Ross Park Zoo (60 Morgan Rd., NY) for the 13th annual event, which runs Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $6; call (607) 724-5461.
Beacon Hill with a BOO! Walking Tour Within blocks of several notable cemeteries, Beacon Hill lends its resources to a stroll this weekend. Beginning from the State House steps at 5:30 p.m., walkers will be treated to some of the area’s spookiest sites. Tickets are $15; call (617) 367-2345.
– Compiled by correspondent Elizabeth Normandin
