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Top 5 Weekend Events Great Derry 10/25

Make the Most of the Weekend with These Family-Friendly Events

By Amy Huynh, Intern, Macaroni KID Derry October 19, 2024

Every Friday, Macaroni KID Derry shares our picks for five things to do THIS WEEKEND with your kids (or sometimes for your kids) in the Greater Derry area. 

Here are our picks for the weekend of October 25, 2024 Click on the links below for all the details! Don't forget to check out all our events in the events calendar. See the full month here and if you click on a day, all the events for that day will appear below. 

FOR THE WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, October 25, 2024

1. 🌾 Halloween Nights at Carriage Shack Farm (LONDONDERRY)

Carriage Shack Farm

Friday October 25th, 2024 5:30pm - 8:30pm 

$14.95 per adult 16 years and up

$13.95 per senior/military

$12.95 per child 15 and under

Children one, and under free

Take a stroll through our Halloween trails, and try not to get lost as you pass through our spiderweb forest maze. As over 8000 LEDS  guide you to the end of the maze, you might just glow too as you walk through our glowing radioactive zone! Watch your step as you walk through our smoldering pumpkin patch Trail. At the end of the trail, head into Cemetery Lane and finish off your walk by going through our Halloween inflatable trails. Don’t forget to wait by our fire pit and hop on our  tractor-drawn hayride halfway through your walk. Visitors who attend this event will be able to see the farm as it comes to life after dark!

2. 🚶‍♀️🚶Haunted Overload Day Walk 

Haunted Overload

Saturday October 26th, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm 

$12 (Under 3 no ticket needed)

During the daytime trail, wander through the eerie woods and marvel at our larger-than-life structures and hundreds of intricately carved pumpkins. Prepare to be captivated by the staggering attention to detail as you stroll through the Day Haunt with a chance to witness firsthand what makes Haunted Overload a standout in the world of haunted attractions. Stay as long as you like and feel free to snap photos throughout the trail.

3. 🍬🍫 Trick or Treat at Tuscan Village (SALEM) 

Tuscan Village

Saturday October 26th, 2024 11:00am-1:00pm 

FREE

Stroll through the Village, visit participating stores for treats, and enjoy a festive afternoon of Halloween fun. It’s the perfect family-friendly way to celebrate the season—costumes encouraged!

4. 🎃 Pumpkin Lighting Festival & Costume Contest (PLAISTOW) 

Town Green

Saturday October 26th, 2024 4:00pm - 7:00pm 

FREE

There will be a DJ, games, vendors and food trucks on site.     

Don't forget this trick or treat bags, kids are invited to trick or treat at the vendors tables!!

5. 🍭👻 Trick or Treating at All American Assisted Living (LONDONDERRY)  

All American Assisted Living

Sunday October 27th, 2024 Time] 

FREE

Trick or treating will be outside (if it rains, event will be indoors)

There will be a live band, candy and photo booth! 

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