Looking for a dose of Halloween magic in Boston? While Salem’s spooky history often steals the spotlight, there’s no need to travel north for some haunted fun. From eerie tours to creative parties, Boston boasts plenty of its own goosebump-worthy happenings.

A storm Thursday into Halloween could bring both tricks and treats, with Hurricane Melissa possibly having an indirect impact on our rainy and windy weather.

Boston is in for some slightly cooler-than-normal temperatures heading into Halloween week, according to National Weather Service forecasts, with uncertainty around the chance for rainy weather on the holiday.

From a free block party featuring a Salem psychic to a ghostly Colonial-themed soiree, there is a spot for every costumed reveler.

ASHLAND, Mass. — An impressive Halloween display in Ashland is not only drawing in big crowds, but also lots of donations. It starts with a haunted maze with the spookiest scenes.

Trick-or-treating this year? Rain could dampen your Halloween plans in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the weather this week

Boston faces a wet Halloween due to a storm system and Hurricane Melissa, with a calm start to the week but looming showers and winds by week's end, affecting festivities.

People in Massachusetts throw away an average of 230,000 tons of clothes and textiles each year, and used Halloween costumes are one of the biggest culprits.