From bountiful harvests to haunted happenings, autumn is in full swing come October.
Here are some of the best places to visit and things to do in the U.S. this October.
The schedule is a mix of new movies and classics likeThe Return of the Living DeadandLittle Shop of Horrors.
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The citys annualHaunted Happeningsevent is a month-long celebration of Halloween in a particularly historic part of Massachusetts.
Only the bravest will take the narrated nighttime stroll through the spectral streets of the city.
Don’t leave without trying the fish tacos, lobster waffle cones, and mouthwatering ceviche.
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Oh, and did we mention the open bars?
Party With the Krewe of Boo!
Thats when theKrewe of Boo!Halloween parade rolls through the French Quarter and the Warehouse District.
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When the parade is over, the fun continues downtown at the Monster Mash afterparty.
Watching hundreds of balloons paint the sky above the Sandia Mountains is a truly unforgettable sight.
When youre done sky-gazing, check out the exhibitions and competitions.
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A beer hall spotlights Texas craft brews, and food vendors feature local flavors.
The procession starts at 7 p.m. and marches up Manhattan’s Sixth Avenue.
Anyone in a costume is welcome to join.
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The revelry continues at theWebster Hellafterparty (though you’ll need a ticket for that one).
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