The Best Halloween Displays + Events for 2025 in Rhode Island

Rhode Island knows how to celebrate Halloween in style. From thousands of glowing pumpkins lighting up Providence to haunted tours through Newport's shadowy streets, the Ocean State transforms into a spooky wonderland each October. Whether you're looking for family-friendly fall fun or spine-tingling thrills, we've rounded up the best Halloween displays and events happening across Rhode Island this season.

This comprehensive guide covers everything from the iconic Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo to terrifying haunted houses, authentic ghost tours, and the best pumpkin patches and corn mazes for families. Discover Providence Halloween attractions, Newport ghost walks, and seasonal festivals throughout the Ocean State.

Whether you're planning a spooky date night, a family outing to pick pumpkins, or searching for the scariest haunted attractions in New England, our guide helps you find the perfect Halloween activities near you. From Cranston to Cumberland, Bristol to Middletown, explore Rhode Island's top-rated Halloween events, haunted experiences, and fall festivities for 2025.

Newport Ghost Tours & Haunted History

Ghost Tours of Newport - Olde Town Ghost Walk

When: Year-round evening tours (check website for seasonal schedule)
Where: Meets inside Newport Marriott Hotel, 25 America's Cup Ave., Newport, RI (2nd floor lobby)
Cost: Adults $20 | Children $12 | Seniors & Military $18 | Private tours available

Newport's original ghost tour has been sharing the city's haunted history for years. This 90-minute lantern-led evening stroll takes you through Newport's shadowy historic lanes to discover ghosts, ghouls, and legends of this haunted city by the sea. Your guide, dressed in black and carrying a lantern, shares true ghost stories spanning more than 385 years of Newport's eerie legacy. 

Carved in Stone: Common Burying Ground Tour

When: Select dates in October (check website)
Where: Common Burying Ground, Newport, RI
Cost: Check website for pricing
Duration: 90 minutes

Explore Newport's oldest and largest colonial burying ground where the oldest known graves date back to 1672. This fascinating walking tour showcases interesting grave carvings and discovers the final resting place of Newport's famous and infamous souls. Journey back to the early days of Newport and meet the souls who have been waiting to see you—some for over 300 years. Enter from Warner Street and end at Belmont Chapel, with members of the Dirty Blue Shirts portraying individuals from the past.

Providence Haunted Attractions & Ghost Tours

Providence's PhantomPathways Ghost Tour

When: Regular evening tours (check website for schedule)
Where: Providence's East Side (meeting location provided upon booking)
Cost: Competitive pricing (check website)

Described as Providence's #1 rated ghost tour, PhantomPathways invites you to delve deep into the chilling hauntings of Rhode Island's historic capital. This lantern-lit walk through Providence's haunted East Side blends historical depth with ghostly intrigue, making it perfect for history lovers, paranormal enthusiasts, and curious visitors alike. Expert guides lead you through darkened streets, sharing spine-tingling tales of restless spirits, eerie encounters, and the city's storied past. The tour explores iconic landmarks and untold tales in this elegant journey through centuries of local history. Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge, humor, and ability to showcase both the beauty of Providence's East Side and its darker secrets.

Coming Soon: Two new tour experiences are launching:

• Boos and Brews: 2.5-hour haunted pub crawl blending ghost stories with stops at Providence's most historic bars
• Souls of Our City: 1.5-hour walking tour through Downcity Providence uncovering hidden history and hauntings

Scary Acres Rhode Island

When: October weekends and select dates (check website)
Where: Richmond, RI
Cost: Check website for current pricing

Hailed as "Rhode Island's most terrifying Halloween experience," Scary Acres has earned its reputation as the region's #1 haunted attraction. The 2025 season introduces a brand-new nightmare: The Blood Moon Chapel. This towering haunted house addition is more than just scares—it's a cathedral of fear featuring unsettling chants, flickering candlelight, and the tortured souls of a congregation that should have stayed buried. The attraction has received rave reviews from fans and press alike, with visitors calling it "a must-do New England haunt" and "scarier than ever before." The Scary Acres crew reinvests every season to ensure each October brings bigger, better, and more terrifying experiences.

Rhode Island Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes

Adams Farm

When: Monday-Friday 9 AM-5 PM | Saturday-Sunday 9 AM-6 PM (through October)
Where: 495 Sumner Brown Rd., Cumberland, RI
Cost: Admission varies; season passes available

Denoted as the largest pumpkin patch in Rhode Island, Adams Farm offers a wide range of fall activities for all ages. Carve out a few hours to meet animals in the petting area, conquer the five-acre corn maze, climb Hay Mountain, slide down giant slides, enjoy the tire playground, and pick the perfect pumpkin from massive pumpkin patches. The farm is located just 35 minutes from Boston, bordering Wrentham, MA. After working up an appetite, be sure to try one of the farm's freshly-made apple cider donuts. Adams Farm offers season passes for unlimited fall fun, making it a great value for families who want to return multiple times throughout the season.

Cucumber Hill Farm

When: Weekends September 21-October 27
Where: Foster, RI
Cost: Corn maze $5-$12 (includes free hayride) | Pumpkins $0.75/lb | Additional activities have separate costs

Located in the historic Moosup Valley of Western Rhode Island, this family-owned farm has been serving the community for over 14 years. Cucumber Hill offers a unique themed corn maze that incorporates trivia questions into the navigation challenge. Pick your own pumpkins from the large pumpkin patch, or explore other fall activities including the flashlight maze (same maze, just by flashlight!), hayrides, pony rides (ages 5+ can meet ponies, learn about them, brush them, and practice leading), axe throwing, and live music on select dates. The farm also features a hay bale maze for little ones to practice their navigation skills. Pre-picked pumpkins are available at the barn for convenience.

Sweet Berry Farm

When: Daily 8 AM-7 PM (through October 31) | November hours: 8:30 AM-6 PM
Where: 915 Mitchell's Lane, Middletown, RI
Cost: Pay per pound for pumpkins | Market and cafe have separate pricing

Sweet Berry Farm is a full-service specialty food market featuring fruits, vegetables, dairy, artisan cheeses, local grass-fed beef, quality poultry and meats, and farm-grown flowers and bouquets. The fall season offers pumpkin and apple picking in their pick-your-own orchard. The farm has fresh baked goods, sandwiches, soups, pizzas, and gourmet meals to go that you can enjoy in their self-serve cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. Don't miss Sweet Berry's Food Events and Concert Series, as well as their Art on the Farm program showcasing local artists. The market is open rain or shine, seven days a week. After a day in the pumpkin patch, treat yourself to their wide variety of premium ice cream and gelato flavors.

Additional Halloween & Fall Events

WaterFire Providence

When: Select October dates
Where: Downtown Providence rivers
Cost: Free to attend

Experience the award-winning fire sculpture installation on the three rivers in downtown Providence during special October lightings. WaterFire has become a must-see for visitors, creating a magical atmosphere perfect for Halloween season evening strolls through the heart of the city. The combination of glowing bonfires, music, and the enchanting downtown setting makes October WaterFire lightings especially atmospheric.

Newport Halloween Events at Historic Mansions

When: Various October dates
Where: The Vanderbilt and other Newport venues
Cost: Varies by event

The Vanderbilt invites guests to step back in time for "Ghosts of the American Revolution," a spirited soirée inspired by Newport's colonial past. Linden Place in Bristol hosts seasonal events sharing its rumored vampire lore and haunting tales. The Breakers mansion is said to be haunted by Alice, a former resident who met a tragic end.