MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) October’s spookiest season is underway, and communities across the Monadnock Region and nearby southern Vermont are preparing for Halloween with activities for all ages.

Families can find costume swaps, haunted-house crafts, trick-or-treating and pumpkin decorating, while horror fans have opportunities to catch classic films, supernatural performances and Halloween-themed live music.

Here are Halloween and Halloween-related events scheduled for Oct. 13-31, 2026.

Haunted Halloween Weekend — Oct. 16-18

The Brattleboro North KOA Journey in East Dummerston, Vermont, is hosting its Haunted Halloween Weekend beginning Friday, Oct. 16.

The campground’s seasonal celebration includes Halloween activities, crafts, treats and a costume parade.

Website: Brattleboro North KOA Journey

NEYT’s First-Ever Costume Swap — Oct. 17

Families looking for a new Halloween look can head to New England Youth Theatre, 100 Flat St. in Brattleboro, on Saturday, Oct. 17.

The free costume swap runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants can browse costumes donated by other families, along with items from the theater’s costume department. Donating a costume is not required to participate.

Those who donate a costume to NEYT by Oct. 15 can receive a ticket for early access. Early-bird shopping runs from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by general admission from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Website: New England Youth Theatre

Da Brothers Contractors Trunk-or-Treat — Oct. 17

Da Brothers Contractors, 93 Monadnock Highway in North Swanzey, will host a free trunk-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 6 p.m.

Families can visit decorated vehicles to collect Halloween treats. Participants are also invited to decorate their own trunks and hand out treats.

Website: Da Brothers Contractors

Schlock It to Me! Movie Party — Oct. 17

Film fans can celebrate Halloween with a cult-movie party at the Latchis Theatre, 50 Main St. in Brattleboro, on Saturday, Oct. 17.

The event features a screening of the 1962 thriller What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. The evening also includes a DJ, free snacks, a cash bar, prizes, an intermission challenge and a themed drink.

The party runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20, with a $25 option that includes a drink ticket. Tickets at the door are $25. Proceeds support Latchis Arts.

Website: Latchis Theatre

Summoning Spirits — Oct. 17

A mix of ghost stories, illusion and supernatural lore comes to the Colonial Theatre, 95 Main St. in Keene, on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Summoning Spirits features magician Peter Boie in a seance-inspired performance combining multimedia presentations, stories of purported hauntings and interactive magic. The show begins at 7 p.m. General admission is $35.

Website: The Colonial Theatre

Kids STEAM: Haunted Houses — Oct. 20

Young builders can put a Halloween spin on a familiar construction project during Kids STEAM: Haunted Houses at Keene Public Library, 60 Winter St.

The free program runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, and invites children ages 6-11 and their caregivers to build graham-cracker houses decorated with ghostly Halloween details.

Registration is required.

Website: Keene Public Library

Peeps Ghost Houses — Oct. 21

Older children and tweens can create spooky candy constructions at Putney Public Library, 55 Main St. in Putney, Vermont, on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

The program runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and is intended for ages 10 and older. Participants will build candy houses for ghost-shaped Peeps.

Registration is required.

Website: Putney Public Library

Pumpkin Decorating for Tweens and Teens — Oct. 23

The Jaffrey Public Library, 38 Main St., will host a free pumpkin-decorating program for ages 10-18 on Friday, Oct. 23.

From 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., participants can decorate pumpkins with spooky, silly or literary designs. The library will use the finished pumpkins as Halloween decorations. Pumpkins and supplies are provided, but materials are limited and registration is required.

Website: Jaffrey Public Library

Teen Lock-In: The Traitors — Oct. 23

Middle and high school students can test their powers of deduction during a Halloween-season lock-in at Keene Public Library on Friday, Oct. 23.

The free event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and centers on a social-deduction game inspired by The Traitors. Participants can expect pizza, snacks, deception and competition. Costumes are encouraged.

Advance registration is required, and participants younger than 18 must bring a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian.

Website: Keene Public Library

The Rocky Horror Picture Show — Oct. 23

Halloween comes early to the ELMM Community Center, 21 Durkee St. in Winchester, with a free screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday, Oct. 23, at 6 p.m.

Audience participation is encouraged, costumes are welcome, and attendees can join in the fun of shouting at the screen, throwing toast and doing the Time Warp. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Website: ELMM Community Center

The Shining — Oct. 23

Fans of psychological horror can catch Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining at The Park Theatre, 19 Main St. in Jaffrey, on Friday, Oct. 23.

The 6:30 p.m. screening follows a family staying at an isolated hotel for the winter, where unsettling events and mounting madness transform their stay into a nightmare.

Website: The Park Theatre

Tarot — And Make It Spooky! — Oct. 23

Those curious about tarot and seasonal traditions can gather at Everglow Wellness, 50 Central Square in Keene, on Friday, Oct. 23.

The 7-8:30 p.m. event introduces tarot basics for beginners before participants draw cards together in recognition of Samhain, a seasonal observance associated with Halloween. Attendees can bring their own decks or simply their curiosity.

Tickets are $35.

Website: Everglow Wellness

Halloween Block Party — Oct. 24

The eighth annual Halloween Block Party takes place at Brown Memorial Field in Swanzey on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m.

The family-friendly event includes trunk-or-treating, a costume contest and a haunted trail, along with other Halloween activities.

Website: Swanzey Recreation Department

BCTV Halloween Animation Jam — Oct. 24

Young artists can put their imaginations to work during the BCTV Halloween Animation Jam on Saturday, Oct. 24, in downtown Brattleboro.

The workshop runs from 1 to 4 p.m. at 230 Main St. and is designed for children ages 8-13. Participants will create a spooky paper-cutout animated film and learn other animation techniques with Jo Dery, a former film and animation professor at Keene State College.

Registration is on a sliding scale, from free to $25, and space is limited.

Website: Brattleboro Community TV

Candy Crawl — Oct. 29

The Family Resource Center at HCS, 312 Marlboro St. in Keene, will host a family Halloween Candy Crawl Thursday, Oct. 29, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Children can dress as ghosts, goblins, superheroes or witches and collect treats at tables staffed by community partners and HCS employees. The event also includes Halloween crafts and a sensory-friendly room for families who would appreciate a quieter space.

For information, contact the Family Resource Center at 603-352-2253.

Website: HCS

Häxan With Live Music by The Empyreans — Oct. 30-31

Epsilon Spires, 190 Main St. in Brattleboro, will screen the 1922 silent horror film Häxan on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31.

The film explores witchcraft, superstition and fear of the unknown through unsettling imagery and dark humor. Live musical accompaniment by The Empyreans will accompany the screenings.

Doors open at 8 p.m., with the film beginning at 8:30 p.m. Costumes are encouraged, and attendees can enter a raffle for prizes. Admission ranges from free to $20.

Website: Epsilon Spires

Halloween Trick-or-Treat — Oct. 30

Heberton Hall in Keene will host a Halloween trick-or-treat event for families on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

The gathering includes crafts, snacks and spooky surprises, offering younger children an opportunity to enjoy Halloween activities before the holiday itself.

Website: City of Keene

Halloween in the Park — Oct. 30

Jewett Park, 42 Church St. in Sullivan, will be the setting for a free community Halloween celebration Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Activities include a carved-pumpkin contest, illuminated paths with treat stations, games and prizes. A costume parade is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Hot cocoa and warm apple cider will also be available.

Website: Town of Sullivan

The Rocky Horror Picture Show — Oct. 30

The Colonial Theatre in Keene is also featuring The Rocky Horror Picture Show as part of its Halloween film programming on Friday, Oct. 30.

The screening is scheduled for 7 p.m., offering another opportunity to experience the cult musical comedy-horror film over Halloween weekend.

Website: The Colonial Theatre

Pleasure Convention: Creatures of the Night — Oct. 30

For an adults-only Halloween outing, the Colonial Theatre will host Pleasure Convention: Creatures of the Night on Friday, Oct. 30.

The late-night burlesque performance is scheduled for 9 p.m.

Website: The Colonial Theatre

BrattleBOO and the Horribles Parade — Oct. 31

Downtown Brattleboro will celebrate Halloween on Saturday, Oct. 31, with trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating and the annual Horribles Parade.

Downtown trick-or-treating runs from 5 to 7 p.m., with participating businesses identified by pumpkin decals. Every participating location is expected to offer a non-food treat option in addition to candy.

Trunk-or-treating takes place in the rear parking lot of the Gibson-Aiken Center, beginning at 5 p.m. Costumed participants in the Horribles Parade should gather near the Brattleboro Co-op parking lot on the Whetstone Pathway by 6 p.m. The parade begins at 6 p.m. and proceeds along Main Street to the Gibson-Aiken Center.

Website: Brattleboro Recreation and Parks

Trunk-or-Treat and Costume Contest — Oct. 31

The ELMM Community Center, 21 Durkee St. in Winchester, will host its annual trunk-or-treat and Kiwanis Costume Contest on Halloween from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The event takes place during Winchester’s scheduled trick-or-treating hours. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative, funniest and scariest decorated vehicles.

Website: ELMM Community Center

KREEPA’s Halloween Rock Show — Oct. 31

The Pour House in downtown Keene will host KREEPA’s Halloween Rock Show on Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning at 8 p.m.

The Halloween-themed live music event encourages attendees to come in costume.

Website: The Pour House

Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie Tribute — Oct. 31

Halloween night brings theatrical shock rock to The Park Theatre in Jaffrey with the Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie Tribute featuring East Coast Alice Band.

The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, and recreates the theatrical horror-rock style associated with the two performers. Tickets are listed at $25 in advance and $35 on the day of the show.

Website: The Park Theatre

Begotten With Live Drone Score — Oct. 31

For audiences seeking experimental horror, Epsilon Spires in Brattleboro will screen Begotten on Saturday, Oct. 31.

The program runs from 9 to 11 p.m. and features a live drone score by Retribution Body. Halloween treats will be provided, and admission is $20, with a sliding-scale option available.

Website: Epsilon Spires