Move over, Salem! Our neighbors in Charlestown have Wicked Haunted Fest – a new immersive Halloween experience at Hood Park opening in October. Here are 5 Things to Expect at this spooky neighborhood event!
Three Haunted Houses
The festival’s centerpiece will be three Hollywood-caliber haunted house experiences, each with its own distinct storyline and theme. Each haunt will feature detailed pre-entry facades setting the scene before visitors enter the walk-through enclosures, filled with 16-foot towering animatronics, atmospheric scare actors, and terrifying scares. Visitors can brave the “Harvest Awakening,” where the once thriving farm has become a nightmarish place where tainted pumpkins, emitting an eerie glow, come to life with malevolent intent. Explore the cursed tomb of “Rise of Annkh,” where a team of archaeologists has unleashed the vengeful Pharaoh and his mummified servants. Or venture “Into the Astray,” a shadowy realm where the boundary between the living and supernatural dissolves.
Booze and Beer
Guests can enjoy an Oktoberfest-style beer garden, two themed walk-up bars inspired by prehistoric creatures and classic movie monsters, a diverse selection of festive seasonal food from some of Boston’s best restaurants!
Shopping
There will be shopping pop-ups featuring local vendors for you to browse and shop!
Family Fun
In addition to food, drinks, and shopping, there will be plenty of fun for the whole family! Non-scare, family-friendly experiences include an immersive graveyard walk-through featuring over 150 themed tombstones and a real 1800s hearse, plus pumpkin painting, face painting, mock trick-or-treating and more.
Instagrammable Spots
The festival will provide the perfect backdrop for memorable photo opportunities including two-acres filled with over 300 skeletons, 20-foot props, suspended décor, lighting, themed music and projection imaging!
Hours + Tickets
The festival will be open weekdays from 4pm-11pm and weekends from 11am-11pm. Free parking is available on a first come, first serve basis for up to three hours in the Hood Park Garage. Ticket options include General Admission ($25-30), General Admission & Haunt Access ($50-60), or Spectral Speed Fast Passes ($70-90) which allows guests to skip the line and head right to the scare. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tickets.bostonswickedhauntfest.com/bostons-wicked-haunt-fest or follow along on social at @bostonwickedhauntfest on Instagram and TikTok.
Odds + Ends
Even though it’s a Halloween event, costumes, masks and facepaint are not allowed for those who are older than 10. “Clothing and body costumes will not be allowed. If you attempt to enter the festival, you will be asked to change before being allowed entry. No refunds will be issued to guests who fail to comply. Children ages 10 and younger are permitted to wear costumes to the festival.”
Other than service dogs, dogs are not allowed.
Free parking is available – first come, first served. “We offer FREE parking for up to three hours at our festival. For ease of access, we suggest using local transportation such as Uber or lyft or the MBTA.”
For more information about this event, visit here!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
