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Factory of Terror: With a location in West Warwick (as well as two additional locations in Fall River and Worcester), numerous attractions and park-hopper options, Factory of Terror offers enough scares to last you through the night and beyond. Fri thru Sun, in Oct plus Halloween 7pm. 3 Bridal Ave, West Warwick. factoryofterror.com
Fear Town: Outdoor chills in the woods of Seekonk, with mazes, dark trails and lots of scares. Fri, Sat, Sun now thru Halloween. Seekonk Speedway, 1710 Fall River Ave, Seekonk, Ma. feartown1-px. rtrk.com Field of Screams: Featuring three haunted attractions including the Dungeon of Doom, the Dead River Haunted Hayride and 4D Cirque Du Souls, as well as Zombie Paintball, Field of Screams offers everything needed for a night full of fright. Fri thru Sun, some Thursdays, and Halloween night at 6:30pm. 179 Plain Meeting House Rd, West Greenwich. hauntedhayride.net
Zombie Paintball (see story page 26) at Field of Screams, 179 Plain Meeting House Rd, West Greenwich. zombiepaintball.net Fortress of Nightmares: Fort Adams after dark is always spooky. Now, “the darkness is real.” And it looks like the girl from The Ring may live here. If you find out and live to tell the tale, report back! Includes Tunnels of Terror, the new “Mayhem 3D”, Paranormal exhibit (featuring TAPS investigations) and a new “Turned! A Zombie Experience,” a laser tag variant. Oct 21-23 & 28-30. 7 – 10pm. 90 Fort Adams Dr, Newport. halloween.fortadams.org
Haunted Hill: Exercise your courage with an outing along this spooky trail through the woods. Fri thru Sun, 7pm thru Oct 30. 4092 Diamond Hill RD, Cumberland. hauntedhill.net
The Haunted Labyrinth: Cirque D’Horreur returns with its chilling, clown-ridden maze. Fri thru Sun, thru Oct 31. 7-10pm, Rejoice in Hope Youth Center, 804 Dyer Ave, Cranston. hauntedlabyrinth.com
Haunted Tunnel: This fun display offers a variety of safe family activities. Also in the park, at Daggett Farm, there is a Pumpkins in the Park for younger kids. In addition, during the Halloween events, ride the historic Looff Carousel that will operate during the Halloween events. Fri and Sat throughout Oct at 6pm Slater Memorial Park, Pawtucket. fb.com/ hauntedtunnelri
H.P. Lovecraft Walking Tour: If the stars are right, join this walking tour to learn about the life and works of iconic Providence-based horror author H.P. Lovecraft, famous for stories such as “The Colour Out of Space,” “At the Mountains of Madness” and “The Call of Cthulhu.” Oct 22-23, 12-1:30PM, 52 Power St. PVD. film-festival.org/ HPLovecraft16.php?ref=ebtn
Jack-O-Lantern Spooktacular: Officially welcome fall with 5,000 carved works of art. Roger Williams Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave, PVD. rwpzoo.org Oct 6 – Nov 6 Lanterns & Legends: Tour the Old Washington County Jail with the South County History Center. Covers brazen murders, brutal executions and … vampires? You can purchase a lantern to go with your tour. Oct 21, 22, 28, 29 and 31 at 7 and 8pm, with a special 9pm trip on Halloween. 2636 Kingstown Rd, Kingston. southcountyhistorycenter.org
Olde Town Ghost Walk: What haunts historic Newport? What doesn’t, it seems? From ships to crypts, learn the mystery of graven stone carvings of winged skulls and try to hear the haunted drum beats. 8pm nightly in October and on Sat in November. 25 America’s Cup Ave, Newport. ghostsofnewport.com
Providence Ghost Walk: Providence’s longest-running ghosts and graveyards tour showcases one of the nation’s oldest (and most haunted) cities. Every Sat and Sun at 3pm, Providence Athenaeum, 251 Benefit St, PVD. roryraven.com
Providence Ghost Tour: (See story page 24 Join this nightly lantern-lit walk through Providence’s East Side and learn about the horrific events that occurred at historic stops on the tour – and the ghosts that reportedly still haunt them. Thru Oct 31 at 7pm, Prospect Terrace Park, 60 Congdon St, PVD. providenceghosttour.com
Scary Acres: Ever wanted to feel like you’re in a horror movie? Well, Scary Acres has got you covered with zombies, chainsaws and rattling cages. Fri thru Sun, thru Oct 31. 7 – 10pm, Confreda Greenhouses & Farms, 2150 Scituate Ave, Hope. scaryacresri.com Seven Cedars Haunted Hayride: Weather permitting, you can take this tour and get the straw scared out of you. Every Fri, Sat and Sun thru Halloween, from 7 – 10pm (9pm on Sun). 10 John Mowry Rd, Smithfield. sevencedarsfarm.us
Trails to Terror: (See cover photo. Candidates not included) Cruise Highland Farm on a haunted hayride or boldly walk through the Forest of Fear. “You cannot hide … only flee.” Fri thru Sun, thru Oct 30. 7pm, Highland Farms, 4235 Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield. trailstoterror.com MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Oct 21 – 22 Night at the Haunted Museum: Take a look at this eerily beautiful collection and travel through the catacombs of the museum. Tours start every 10 minutes and last about 25 minutes. Each tour can accommodate 10 to 15 people. There will be 24 tours per night. Not for young children. Reyel Factory, 249 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket.
Oct 21, 27 & 28 Mills & Mysteries Paranormal Investigation: Find out what haunts RI with TV’s Carl and Keith Johnson as you investigate the waterwheel pit of the 1810 Wilkinson Mill and the 1758 Sylvanus Brown House. 7:30-10pm, Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket. slatermill.org
Oct 22 UnBOOlievable Festival 2016 at Roger Williams Park Carousel Village: Calling monsters of all ages! The whimsical Carousel Village is celebrating its spooky side with the return of the UnBOOlievable Festival. Visit the frightful celebration in costume, and ride the carousel as if the headless horseman were after you. Kids 12 and under can trick or treat at the food trucks from 11am – 2pm. rwpzoo.org
Oct 28 Halloween CarnEvil 2016 at Newport Vineyards: The city’s premier costume party with an evening full of sideshows, circus performances, and tarot card reading craziness. Includes Creepy Cocktail Hour with nosh food. Live music from The Silks and cash bar to follow. Prizes for best costume! 7 – 11pm, Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd (Route 138) Middletown. newportvineyards.com
Mysterium – The Eternal Masquerade: Eternal Masqueraders will experience a unique Halloween odyssey composed of captivating performances, signature food & drink, and exploration of one of Providence’s prime venues. Costumes not required, however strongly recommended. Masks will be provided. Complimentary valet parking. provlib. givezooks.com/events/mysterium-theeternal-masquerade-2016
Oct 29 Tom D’Agostino at Slater Mill: Join paranormal researcher Tom D’Agostino for a lecture on what haunts RI and conduct your own hands-on paranormal investigation using EVPs on the Old Slater Mill Campus. 8 – 11pm, Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket. Slatermill.org
Common Burying Ground: A Walking Tour for Halloween Weekend: Explore the Common Burying Ground. Learn about the stone carvers, their art and the diverse people buried there who helped shape Newport’s history. Presented by Newport History Tours. 11am – Noon, Depart the Brick Market Museum and Shop, from 127 Thames St, Newport. tclf.com
Oct 29 – 30 Rocky Point Farm Pumpkin Walk: Stroll an enchanting pumpkin walk through the woods with candlelit pumpkins, tiki torches, bag candles and campfires to light the way. Listen to West African drumming by Sidy Maiga. This non-scary event is great for young children and their families. Parking available at Rocky Point Park. 6 – 8:30pm, Rocky Point Farm, 130 Rocky Point Ave, Warwick. rockypointblueberries.com
SITES & ATTRACTIONS
Crescent Park Looff Carousel: After a fire in the 1960s, many witnesses now claim to see the carousel’s lights turn on and machinery start up well after closing hours. Some even claim to have seen the apparition of an unknown young woman. Open Fri 4 – 8pm and Sat & Sun Noon – 6pm, 700 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside. crecentparkcarousel.com
Haunted City: Officially known as Hanton City, Smithfield’s Haunted City is a colonial-era ghost town. Though actual ghosts have not been reported on the site, the exact nature of the ruins and the reason the city was abandoned remain an unsolved mystery. Hanton City, Smithfield. ghosttowns.com
Hell’s Gates: Thought by some to be the cursed site of former witch activity, Hell’s Gates reportedly houses an old cemetery and the ruins of buildings deep within its woods. Hell’s Half Acre, New London Turnpike, West Greenwich. fb.com/ pages/hells-gate-trailhead
HP Lovecraft Self-Guided Walking Tour: Venture around Lovecraft’s home in Providence and the surrounding area on your own time and visit areas pivotal to his life, his stories and his everlasting legacy.hplovecraft.com/creation/sites/ walktour.aspx
H.P. Lovecraft’s Grave: Visit the grave of the iconic Providence-based author famous for chilling tales of cosmic horror. Swan Point Cemetery. 8:30am – 4pm. 585 Blackstone Blvd, Providence. swanpointcemetery.com
Lizzy Borden House: 40 whacks that axed their way into history in one of New England’s oddest and most famous murders. It’s a B&B now (as well as a museum and an historic site) – you can stay overnight and spectre-watch. Just leave your axe at home. 230 2nd St, Fall River, Ma. lizzie-borden.com
Mercy Brown’s Grave: After dying of tuberculosis at only 19 years old, Mercy Brown’s body was originally stored in an above ground vault where her body did not decompose at the usual rate, leading the community to believe that she was a vampire. Chestnut Hill Baptist Church. 467 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter. The Monastery: Now a public library, the Monastery was built in 1900, severely damaged by a fire in 1950, and is now believed by many to be haunted. Cumberland Public Library. Mon thru Thu 9am – 8pm, Fri & Sat 9am-5pm, and Sun 1 – 4pm. 1464 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland. Cumberlandlibrary.org
Pardon Miller House: Not only does this RISD dorm house freshmen, but there have also been numerous reported appearances of two ghost children, an apparition of a woman and a young woman’s disembodied voice. 55 Angell St, PVD. Rocky Point Park: Originally opening in the 1840s and closing in 1995, Rocky Point Park now sports only a walking path and, apparently, the haunted air of coaster rides long past. 130 Rocky Point Ave, Warwick.