14 Spooktacular Halloween Celebrations Across America

Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Sept. 29-30, Oct. 1, 5-9, 12-31, and Nov. 2-5, 9-12, 17-18, 24-25

More than 7,000 carved, illuminated pumpkins light up an 18th-century riverside landscape for visitors to walk through.

Snacks include: soup, chili, muffins, pumpkin cookies, and cider.

For more info, visit hudsonvalley.org.

Ceredo and Kenova, WV

Oct. 27 & 28

You can't miss the Pumpkin House—a Victorian decorated with more than 3,000 lit-up jack-o'-lanterns.

Snacks include: yummy treats from the old-fashioned bake-off.

For more info, visit ckautumnfest.com.

Keene, NH

This town holds the Guinness World Record for most lit pumpkins with 30,581. Wowza.

Snacks include: macaroni and cheese, fried dough, and plenty of pumpkin-flavored treats.

For more info, visit pumpkinfestival2015.org.

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania

Oct. 19 - Oct. 21

More than 60 artists compete in this carve, which also features hay rides, live music, and a haunted trail.

Snacks include: festival foods such as chicken sandwiches, burgers, and cupcakes.

For more info, visit chaddsfordhistory.com.

Louisville, Kentucky

Oct. 12 - Nov. 5

Around 5,000 lit pumpkins line a walking trail for a mystical stroll through Iroquois Park.

Snacks include: carnival-style foods such as funnel cake.

For more info, visit jackolanternlouisville.com.

Dearborn, MI

Oct. 13-15, Oct. 19-22, and Oct. 26-29

Costumed characters such as the Headless Horseman, witches, wizards, and skeletons bring the scares to this haunted Halloween event.

Snacks include: a Harvest Supper featuring stuffed pumpkins, bread bowls, and pumpkin bundt cake.

For more info, visit thehenryford.org.

Independence, KS

October 20–October 28, 2015

Neewollah is Halloween spelled backwards! Celebrate with a chili cook-off, a talent show, carnival rides, and parades.

Snacks include: corn dogs, nachos, pecan rolls, and caramel apples.

Fore more info, visit neewollah.com.

Anoka, MN

Events throughout October

Anoka was declared the Halloween capital of the world in 1937, so you can expect a month full of spooky fun.

Snacks include: beef pot roast, mashed potatoes, and Halloween candy.

For more info, visit anokahalloween.com.

Arboretum at Flagstaff in Flagstaff, AZ

Oct. 22

Sip hot chocolate and cider and munch on cookies while strolling through this nighttime walk.

Snacks include: warm drinks and treats.

For more info, visit thearb.org.

Salem, MA

Oct. 1 - 31

Salem goes all out with a cemetery, ghost tours tours, haunted houses, a costume ball, family film nights, parades, and more.

Snacks include: hot dogs, lobster rolls, pumpkin cheesecake, crepes, and hard cider.

For more info, visit salemhauntedhappenings.org.

Sycamore, IL

Oct. 25 - 29

This festival includes a weekend of parades, food, live music, and pumpkin judging on the courthouse lawn.

Snacks include: a giant cake, sliced at the opening ceremonies.

For more info, visit sycamorepumpkinfestival.com.

Romeo, MI

Oct. 1 - 31

Tilson street is famous for its elaborate Halloween decorations—walk around and explore the houses for a night of spooks and haunts.

Snacks include: trick-or-treating candy (if you dare to knock on these frightening doors!).

For more, visit terrorontilson.com.

Sleepy Hollow, NY

Oct. 6-8, Oct. 13-15, Oct. 20-22, and Oct. 26-31

Stroll through the spooky town haunted by the Headless Horseman. With professional actors and state-of-the-art special effects, heads will be certain to roll.

Snacks include: pies, cakes, pizza, and pub-style food.

For more info, visit hudsonvalley.org.

New Orleans, LA

Oct. 22

This parade combines Mardi Gras with Halloween, with parade riders throwing various items to onlookers including candy, chee wees, pralinettes, light-up medallion beads, voodoo doll pins and magnets, doubloons, and children's toys.

Snacks include: homemade candy corn, Chee Wees, and an open bar.

For more info, visit kreweofboo.com.