Halloween is one of the biggest celebrations in the world, and it’s the perfect time for the occasion fans to enjoy a different kind of traveling experience. There are several destinations across the world offering unique and fascinating festivities for the event, most of which feature costume contests, fireworks, pumpkins, and people wearing skull masks. Some of the most common activities include ghost tours, costume parties, and sharing of creepy tales. But one doesn’t have to visit the most haunted places to enjoy the festival. Celebrate Halloween at the not-so-spooky destinations.
10 Orlando, Florida: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Occurring at the Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Mickey’s not-so-scary Halloween party is one of the most impressive Halloween attractions in the US and an event for a whole family to enjoy. Featuring incredible stage shows, a fascinating parade, themed rides, a Halloween-themed fireworks show, and more treats than travelers can ever imagine, this is Orlando’s best event of the year. People are free to wear Halloween-themed costumes and jewelry. The Magic Kingdom is beautifully lit in gorgeous colors once the sun goes down, preparing travelers for an interesting spooky show. The party is festive but low on spookiness.
9 Providence, Rhode Island: Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
Held at the Roger Williams Park Zoo, Jack O’Lantern Spectacular is New England’s best Halloween party. The event has been going strong for over 30 years in Providence and features more than 6,000 carved pumpkins. The locals will be celebrating 75 years of Television at the event. At the end of the celebration, about 20,000 pumpkins are used. Suitable for tourists who love art and Halloween, there is no better event than this one. Travelers will not experience any haunts except a fantastic artistic party that would thrill both kids and adults.
8 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Boo At The Zoo
Happening from mid-October till the end at the Philadelphia Zoo, this is a fun-filled Halloween celebration that guarantees an unforgettable experience. Featuring colorful costumes, festive autumn treats, and spooky but not-so-spooky fun, this is one of the best Halloween events in Pennsylvania. People dress up in beautiful costumes, take advantage of the photo opportunities, enjoy the seasonal décor, take part in the festive offerings, and experience trick-or-treat around the zoo. There are plenty of zoo animals to interact with and fun activities for kids to enjoy.
7 Knoebels, Elysburg, Pennsylvania
When Halloween approaches, Knoebels is decorated and turned into a spooktacular place, but the haunts are gentle and include not-so-scary attractions and treats that are suitable for vacationers of all ages and interests. Travelers experience delicious treats, exciting games, and some of the most impressive rides, Halloween-themed, of course. Attending this Halloween event is definitely going to be thrilling, especially during the spooktastic fun for ghosts and ghouls on the Pioneer Train.
6 Tucson, Arizona: Howl O’Ween
Occurring in Reid Park Zoo, one of the most underrated zoos in Arizona, Howl O’Ween is one of the Halloween celebrations one wouldn’t want to miss. Covering an area of 24 acres, this zoo is well-maintained, and the best time to explore it is during the Howl O’Ween, which features colorful lights, live music, and a choreographed show, making it a little spooky, but not-so-scary. People wear beautifully colored costumes for the celebration, and there are plenty of photo opportunities.
5 Dallas, Texas: Pumpkin Walk At The Dallas Arboretum
Covering 66 acres, Dallas Arboretum is one of the best in the country and was rated as one of the top botanical gardens by USA Today’s 10Best. This event is an excellent choice for travelers who love autumn and Halloween. Featuring over 90,000 pumpkins, the event is also recognized as one of the most impressive pumpkin festivals in the US. But there is always something new every year, with special events including Halloweekend. Travelers will enjoy live music, trick-or-treating, colorful seasonal flowers, and more.
4 Anaheim, California: Oogie Boogie Bash
This event happens at Disneyland and features fabulous decorations, characters wearing festive costumes, and a fireworks show. The park gets filled with trick-or-treat stations, and travelers can see several jack-o’lanterns lining Main Street. The fireworks show is accompanied by music from some of the best Disney classics, such as The Nightmare Before Christmas. The event’s major draw is the Haunted Mansion ride, which is Halloween-themed. The ride is fun, and lovers of Nightmare Before Christmas would have a wonderful time throughout the event.
3 Riverhead, New York: Halloween Fest
Happening on 22nd October at Downtown Riverhead, this Halloween Fest is one of the best not-so-spooky Halloween events that children will also find exciting. The event features people dressed in themed costumes, float parades, and live performances on stage. There are plenty of fun activities to get travelers through the occasion. Main Street is lined with ghouls, goblins, and tricks and treats stations. There are numerous opportunities for shopping, dining, and more.
2 Mineola, New York: Monster Gallery
The Monster Gallery is the first gallery in Long Island dedicated to horror and Halloween cinema. The gallery hosts an event from the 7th of October through the 5th of November, where monsters, madmen, and horrific creatures are involved. At the gallery, vacationers will see more than 30 life-sized movie monsters, each made by artists from different corners of the world. While some people consider the gallery spooky because of the features, it is actually not-so-scary, and even some brave kids would find the place enjoyable.
1 Salem, Massachusetts: Haunted Happenings
Salem is one of the most haunted cities in the United States and receives several visitors who come to take ghost tours, explore the haunted historic sites, and visit haunted cemeteries. The Haunted Happenings features a spooky magic show and trolley rides, haunted boat cruises, a witch market, and a psychic fair. Tourists will see many other visitors dressed up in colorful costumes enjoying the celebration. The place is also brimming with festive bar parties to keep the fun going.
