Halloween

Troubling ‘treats’: On the Cape, needles, in Central Mass, alcoholic candy found after Halloween

Crime Police said a child in Sandwich found needles in his candy, while in West Boylston, children were given tequila-infused chocolates. Police in two Massachusetts towns reported children finding needles in their candy, as well as some trick-or-treaters receiving tequila-infused chocolates. Courtesy of Sandwich Police Department Both needles and alcoholic candies were reportedly found in … [Read more…]

Halloween headaches in Salem, Massachusetts: Traffic. Crowds. Tiny liquor bottles?

Local News Weary of the crunchy plastic carpet underfoot — and wary of their appeal to teens and closet drinkers — a growing roster of cities and towns is moving to ban nips altogether. Discarded nips are found at various places throughout Salem., Mass., on Oct. 22, 2023. Kieran Kesner/The New York Times By Jenna … [Read more…]

NICU babies at Brigham and Women’s, Mass. General got all dressed up for Halloween

Local News Premature babies in the NICU got all dressed up in costumes donated by Tiny Treats to celebrate their first ever Halloweekend. Twin babies in the NCU at Mass General got dressed up to celebrate their first Halloween. Brigham and Women’s Hospital & Mass General for Children The tiniest tots in the NICUs at … [Read more…]

Woman hit, dragged by alleged drunk driver during Halloween celebration in Salem

Crime Police said concerned citizens freed the woman — who sustained serious injuries — from underneath the car. Revelers take to the streets on Halloween in Salem in 2021. Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe Staff, File As the countdown to Halloween continues, Salem police are urging members of the public to drink responsibly after they say an … [Read more…]

Snag one-way flights to Europe from $99 during PLAY’s Halloween sale

Flights Travelers can get the deal through Nov. 3. A PLAY airlines aircraft. PLAY Travelers dreaming of shopping sprees at Christmas markets in Copenhagen and Amsterdam or post-holiday excursions in Paris or London can currently snag “scary low” prices during PLAY airline’s Halloween sale. JetBlue will launch flights from Boston to 2 international destinations in 2024 … [Read more…]

Watch: Bruins dress up as Barbie & Ken for annual Halloween visit to local hospitals

Bruins “I’m really excited to make some kids happy.” The Boston Bruins dressed as Barbie and Ken during their visit to local hospitals on Sunday. Boston Bruins Jeremy Swayman traded in his goalie gear for a pink Hot Wheels car on Friday, with the Bruins netminder and several of his teammates dressing up as Barbie … [Read more…]

2 New England destinations are ‘going all in’ on Halloween, according to Thrillist

New England Travel Salem is one of them, of course. Folks dressed up for a previous Haunted Happenings Grand Parade in Salem. Courtesy of Destination Salem If immersing yourself in all things Halloween this weekend is the goal, two New England destinations are a sure bet, according to Thrillist. Here’s your October day trip guide … [Read more…]

Featuring Mac Jones dressed as Buzz Lightyear, Patriots players celebrate Halloween with cancer patients

Patriots There were multiple Buzz Lightyears, including Jones and David Andrews. Mac Jones and David Andrews dressed as Buzz Lightyear Patriots waive QB Malik Cunningham, release Trey Flowers With Marcus Jones out for the season, Patriots turn to Demario Douglas on punt returns FOXBOROUGH – Buzz Lightyear was a popular costume among Patriots players at … [Read more…]

Visit these 12 Halloween towns that aren’t Salem

New England Travel There’s plenty of spooky fun happening across the region. A display from a previous “Return of the Pumpkin People” in Jackson, New Hampshire. Jackson Chamber of Commerce Salem is an indisputable Halloween mecca, with more than half a million visitors descending upon the historic city during October for its month-long Haunted Happenings. … [Read more…]