BEWARE: Some displays are weather-dependent or have limited hours! Check the listings closely so your visit is a treat, not a trick!
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It's spooky season!
As the nights grow longer and colder, boos and ghouls of all ages will delight in seeing these bewitching displays.
From downright creepy to fun and festive, we’ve once again unearthed the best local haunts, light shows and tableaus in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.
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Gavin's Gruesome Graveyard, 153 Moorefield St., Providence, R.I.
The number 13 may be unlucky to some, but to the mastermind behind this display, it's anything but. Why? That's how old he is. Gavin has been decorating with his family for the past six years, and last year the city of Providence formally recognized him for his creativity and excellence. This display is on Halloween night only, and features more than 40 animatronics in just 80 feet of space. Visit if you dare!
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DeVincent Halloween Cemetery and Pumpkin Patch, 450 Long St., Warwick, R.I.
Peter DeVincent has been decorating since the 1990s and started haunting his Warwick house about four years ago. Now boos and ghouls can drive by this spine-tingling tableau of wooden coffins, tombstones, skeletons, zombies, fog, and music/sound effects. "The pumpkin patch includes a headless horseman, lots of pumpkins, pumpkin solar lights, fog, and a witch and black cat," Peter told 12 News. "[It's] not a walk through, but people can come up to the display for pictures. And we keep candy out next to donation bin. Happy Halloween!" Peter is collecting donations once again for the Providence Animal Rescue League. The display is lit Sunday through Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m. People can also stop by during the day.
Spooky Sprague, 91 Sprague Ave., Warwick, R.I.
Anna Flanary's display has a special meaning. Anna decorates in honor of her brother, who used to help with the family display before he passed from COVID-19 in 2021. Not only is this display family-friendly, you can also bring your four-legged friend! The creepy display includes inflatables, animatronics and a fog machine. The display runs Monday through Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursdays and Sundays from 5-9:30 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m., weather permitting. On Halloween night, Flanary opens her home to visitors — enter if you dare, you never know who you might meet! Visit their Facebook page here.
The Wright Display, 4 Pensacola St., Warwick, R.I.
For the last three years, the Wright family has been delighting Warwick with their whimsical Halloween display. This year they've added five new inflatables to their family-friendly haunt, hoping people drive by and see their love of all things Disney. "My family loves to decorate because Halloween is our favorite holiday and we enjoy getting everyone excited for the holiday season," April Wright told 12 News. "We love to see our neighbors and friends enjoying the decorations." The display is lit nightly from 4 to 10 p.m., weather permitting.
Halloween on Vohlander, 42 Vohlander St., Warwick, R.I.
Hilary Ferris says she's been obsessed with Halloween for as long as she can remember. "I am slowly dragging my boyfriend into my obsession," Ferris told 12 News. "I think it’s working as he let me decorate in August the last two years." Ferris is fundraising with Skeletons for St. Jude with all proceeds going to the children’s hospital for cancer research. She said they love to see the reaction to the display. "Our kids are grown, so we love to sit outside on Halloween night and see the kids’ faces light up," she said. The display is lit nightly from dusk to 9 p.m.
The Warwick Neck Haunted Manor, 348 Warwick Neck Ave., Warwick, R.I.
It's not every day you see a three-story spider web, but this display has got you covered! In addition to the arachnophobia-inducing attraction, this display features a giant skeleton, a graveyard and flying ghosts! The folks behind this display have been decorating for seven years, in part because Halloween is their favorite holiday but also because they want to bring some spooky joy to their neighborhood. The display is lit nightly.
Fred and Anthony’s Halloween Display, 11 Lakecrest Circle, Warwick, R.I.
This year the display at 11 Lake Crest Circle in Warwick is their biggest yet. "My son Anthony and I started working on this in early August," Fred Moussally told 12 News. "We hope everyone enjoys the display." This year’s walkthrough display has eight themed pathways. The sky will be filled strobe lights, music and thick fog, and visitors can expect to encounter clowns, zombies, howling wolves and a butcher. "We upped our game this year again with a second custom-built prop that no one will expect, and I’m pretty sure that no one in the MA/RI area will have," Fred said. The family will once again be accepting donations for the Warwick Animal Shelter; last year they donated $2,000. They ask that visitors please be kind to the neighbors and not park in front of their driveways. Moussally said it is best to park at the top of the street and walk down since they're on a cul-de-sac. The display will begin Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. and is open Fridays and Saturdays from 6:45 to 10 p.m., and Sundays 6:45 to 9 p.m. On Halloween Night the walk-through haunt opens from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Follow them on Facebook here.
The Good Witches of Aberdeen, Aberdeen Ave., Warwick, R.I.
The woman behind this display says it's not "super fancy," but just one look at this coven and you'll know it's "super spooky!" "We've been trying to have a big Halloween for a few years now," Renee Simas told 12 News. "We started doing more and more as we realized some years ago [fewer] houses had their lights on." Many of Renee's creations are put together from scraps and recyclables. On Halloween night she adds fog, some indoor strobes and spooky music. Renee said little ones go gaga over the fuzzy spiders. "We like to keep things fun for all ages, especially the kids who like spooky Halloween fun but maybe not too much gore," she said. The display is visible during the day at lit at dusk.
Lewis Halloween Light Show, 12 Shenandoah Road, Warwick, R.I.
You can tell when the holidays have arrived by the glow coming from the Lewis family’s Warwick home. The Lewises have been doing a Halloween light show for more than 20 years, and they added music back in 2010. This year they added pixels to their tombstones and pumpkins. Visitors can watch the lights dance to Halloween songs by tuning their car radios to 106.9 FM. The display includes tombstones, pumpkins, flashing lights, and even a lightning storm. The display runs Wednesday Oct. 16 through Thursday, Oct. 31, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 6:30–9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, weather-permitting. Visit their website, LewisHoliday.com and check them out on Facebook.
North Street Haunting Grounds, 8 North St., Warwick, R.I.
Pete Souza has been transforming his Warwick home into a haunting ground since 2010, using mostly homemade props. This year, his otherworldly display features a haunted church and graveyard with a spooky grave digger, skeletons, an animated casket, a haunted castle, flying ghosts, a witch on the roof and thunder and lighting. Each night the haunting grounds come alive at dusk. The display runs nightly from dusk until 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Check out a video of the display from 2015 here.
Haunted Happenings, 56 Eastman St., Warwick, R.I.
Just around the corner from the North Street Haunting Grounds is this Eastman Street haunt. Witches, werewolves and a towering skeleton keep watch over this creepy cemetery. The family behind it has been decorating for the past decade, all in the name of putting smiles on kids' faces. The display is lit nightly until 9 p.m.
Sleepy Hollow, 31 Doris Ave., Warwick, R.I.
From skeletons to giant spiders and witches, this Warwick haunt has covered the gamut of Halloween themes over the years. The man behind this display, Sean Connell, hopes his home brings smiles and a scream (or two). Connell has been decorating for years, and he’s had some impressive displays, like the year where he constructed a 28-foot pirate ship with shooting cannons. His son comes up with most of the frightfully fun ideas and Connell makes most of the props. “It’s to the point when neighbors come around in August to ask, ‘What’s it going to be this year?’” Connell said. The display is lit nightly from 6 to 10 p.m.
Daniels’ Halloween House of Warwick, 69 Darrow Drive, Warwick, R.I.
Plenty of fear and lots of haunted cheer! That’s what the Daniels family boasts at their Warwick home. The theme for this year’s haunt is "Ghostbusters," and all your favorite friends (and foes!) from the film will be there. There's a light show, new music and art. The haunt takes a lot of time to perfect, so Mike Daniels starts decorating in August. The display begins Oct. 4 and runs Thursdays through Sundays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. (10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights). Visitors can get out or stay in their cars and tune their radios to 89.9 FM to hear the macabre melodies. Visit their Facebook page here for more info.
Wolfenden Haunted Horrors, 101 Cushing Road, Warwick, R.I.
Halloween lovers won't want to skip Cushing Road this season. The Wolfenden family’s haunt is sure to delight (and fright!) every Halloween fanatic. This year the display will be open Oct. 11–13, 18–20, 25–27 and Halloween night 6–10 p.m. The display includes giant spiders, creepy clowns, menacing scarecrows and some of the scariest characters from your favorite Halloween movies! They encourage folks to get out and explore their interactive display. They will once again be collecting donations for the Pilgrim Football Booster Club. Visit their Facebook page here.
Johnson Family Haunted Gardens, 144 Essex Road, Warwick, R.I.
For the past four years, Dean Johnson has been transforming his Warwick home into a spooktacular Halloween destination. “I just love doing fun things that people can enjoy,” Johnson told 12 News. “We have enough things that divide us, figure why not do something fun to bring happiness to the world. Sounds corny, but it's how I feel.” Friends and neighbors recommended this display be added to the list, noting Johnson has quite the history of giving back: he’s a former member of the U.S. Army who lost both legs when he stopped along a highway to help a fellow driver that had spun out in a snowstorm. Johnson is raising money for the Warwick Waves. The display runs every weekend from 7 to 9 p.m., weather permitting, and on Halloween night. Visit their Facebook page here.
Oxford Street Haunt, 176 Oxford St., Cranston, R.I.
The Cataldos have been decorating their Cranston home since 2013, filling their yard with garish ghouls, a haunted cemetery and a fortune-telling witch. “I love to decorate,” Cara Cataldo told 12 News. “It just makes us feel good. We have had people stop and take selfies at our display. The world is a crazy place. It is nice to do something that is fun for all to enjoy.” If you’re looking for a classic display this one’s for you. “Every year we try to add something new to it to make it a little more spooktacular than the last,” Cataldo said. This year they have upgraded their cemetery and added a coffin to the display. “If you can find us through the fog and spooky sounds, come check it out,” she said. The display is lit nightly from 7 to 11 p.m.
Hart's Haunted Walkthrough, 247 Bellman Ave., Warwick, R.I.
Creepy clowns, spooky witches and movie monsters — this display has it all! Meghan Hart and her family have been decorating for about seven years, and this year their walk-through haunt boasts more than 20 animatronics. Meghan said the display is a bit on the scarier side, but she still knows plenty of young kids who enjoy it too! The display is open nightly from 5 to 9 p.m.
The Yard of the Undead, 25 Maplehurst Ave., Warwick, R.I.
The Canfield family is saying out with the old and in with the "boo!" This spooky season they have more than 15 animatronics and more than five life-size skeletons! The Canfields been decorating their home for about 10 years, and each year the display gets bigger and bigger. This year features a mix of clowns, witches and skeletons. "This will be the first year that my three kids have taken over some of the designing," Brian Canfield said. "Can’t wait to see how it turns out!" The haunt is lit nightly at sundown until 9 p.m. on the weekdays and 10 p.m. on weekends.
Nightmare Dominion: Revenge of the Jack-O'-Lanterns, 11 Coit Ave., West Warwick, R.I.
Nightmare Dominion is back and this year the theme is "Revenge of the Jack-O'-Lanterns! "This time, the pumpkins are doing the carving," said Matt Malloy of his spine-tingling display. Visitors can see the display from sunset until 10 p.m. every night, weather permitting. Visit their Facebook page here.
The Fazios' Halloween House, 3 Bramble Lane, West Warwick, R.I.
The Fazio family has been decorating their home for Halloween for the past 20 years. “It is a family event that the whole family gets involved," Joseph Fazio told 12 News. "This tradition of scaring has been handed down to our children." Each year they have regulars that stop by, and typically have hundreds of visitors on Halloween. The display is visible all day, but is lit up nightly from 5 to 10 p.m. starting the first week of October. “There will be a few surprises on Halloween night so come one come all!" Joseph said.
Haunting of Highwood Estates, 19 Ginger Trail in Coventry, R.I.
They’ve moved more than just the headstones here! The display that used to be on Lenox Avenue in West Warwick is now on 19 Ginger Trail in Coventry. Many of everyone's favorite ghouls will be here for years to come with some new faces this year. The display will begin on Oct. 19 and run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, dusk to 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. Check out their Facebook page for updates.
Creepy Conifer Court, 10 Conifer Court, Coventry, R.I.
When the sun sets, the Giroux Driveway comes to life. For the last nine years, Daniel has slowly been designing and tweaking his display. He started with a few pieces and has been building it into a ghoulish army of ghosts, wolves, zombies and clowns. Lightning, fog machines, graves and clowns surround you as you descend down a 150-foot walkway ending with a photo booth where you can take pictures to remember the night. Starting Oct. 5, the display will be lit on Friday and Saturday nights from dusk to 9 p.m. and on Sundays until 8:30 p.m., and every day the week of Halloween. Please note: this is walk-through display, not a drive-through. The display is weather-dependent.
Nightmare On Newwood, 12 Newwood Drive, Cranston, R.I.
If you're looking for a classic Halloween display with skeletons big and small, gargoyles, a grim reaper and a headless horseman, look no further than Nightmare on Newwood. "This is our second year decorating," explained Jason who says they add new things throughout the season up until Halloween. The display is lit night from dusk until 11 p.m. and until midnight on Oct. 31. The display benefits St. Jude Cancer Research Center.
Porreca Pumpkin Extravaganza, 787 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, R.I.
The Porreca Pumpkin Extravaganza is back again this year! On Halloween only, the Porreca family unveils their glowing creations from 6 to 9 p.m. The display is family-friendly, and the Porrecas hope to have dozens of hand-carved pumpkins and some other spooky surprises. After 9 p.m., the Porrecas give away their jack-o'-lanterns! Another sweet treat: the first 300 trick-or-treaters get full-size candy bars!
House of 1,000 Pumpkins, 46 Elm Drive, Cranston, R.I.
This year, Tim Perry has reached an impressive feat of carving 1,400 pumpkins! How do they last all season long? They're craft pumpkins, but they look like the real deal. About 200 of the oldest ones were "retired" last year, so you'll see 200 new ones on display this year! Perry has been carving for more than 15 years. "I decorate because I love Halloween and really enjoy sharing my display with others who like Halloween," he said. The display is lit nightly until 11 p.m. Visitors can drive by or walk around, being aware of fencing that protects fragile items. This year Perry is collecting donations for Stand Up to Cancer. Learn more on his Facebook page.
Dean Street Spooktacular, 22 Dean St., Cranston, R.I.
For the past 16 years, Paul D'Ercole has been making sure his house is memorable for trick-or-treaters. "As kids, my wife and I always remembered ' that house' on Halloween," D'Ercole said. "So, we decided that we were going to try and be that house on Halloween." Their spooky, family-friendly display has close to 40 skeletons of various sizes as well as a graveyard, inflatables and other curiosities. They're also part of the Skeletons for St. Jude campaign raising money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The display is lit nightly at dusk.
Oxford Street Haunt, 176 Oxford St., Cranston, R.I.
The Cataldos have been decorating their Cranston home since 2013, filling their yard with garish ghouls, a haunted cemetery and a fortune-telling witch. "I love to decorate," Cara Cataldo told 12 News. "It just makes us feel good. We have had people stop and take selfies at our display. The world is a crazy place. It is nice to do something that is fun for all to enjoy." If you're looking for a classic display this one's for you. "Every year we try to add something new to it to make it a little more spooktacular than the last," Cataldo said. This year they have upgraded their cemetery and added a coffin to the display. "If you can find us through the fog and spooky sounds, come check it out," she said. The display is lit nightly from 7 to 11 p.m.
Sky High Screams, 1555 Cranston St., Cranston, R.I.
If you’re into towering terror, this haunt is for you. Not only does Jessica have multiple 12-foot skeletons, she also has a 12-foot witch, inferno and mummy! And let’s not forget the werewolf, headless horseman and dragon. Her display is lit nightly until the first weekend of November, when Jessica swaps her frightful monsters for some Christmas cheer.
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The Last House on Locust, 8 Locust Court, Narragansett, R.I.
This year "The Last House on Locust" is better than ever before! This is their fifth year at Locust Court in Narragansett and they’ve super-sized their décor. The folks behind this display turn their front yard into a cemetery scene with more than 40 animatronics, including multiple 12-footers, numerous tombstones and a large spooky haunted orchard/pumpkin patch around the back. Guests can walk the yard “at their own risk” with lighted lanterns that will be provided to them, or they can drive up to view in their vehicle. “We will be serving our annual treats of hot apple cider and pumpkin donuts to our guests, and of course, our copious amounts of candy on Halloween!” Donna Humphries told 12 News. The Humphries ask that people arrive by foot or park on the nearby side street and walk over, and please be respectful of the neighbors with traffic and privacy. This is a nice chance to enjoy some family time with great photo opportunities! The Humphries will be accepting donations for The Rock Steady Boxing Program for Parkinson’s at the South County YMCA. The haunt has a limited run: Oct. 25, 26 and 27 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on Halloween, weather permitting. Follow them on Facebook.
Trivium, 596 Potter Road, North Kingstown, R.I.
Head to the intersection of three roads (Potter, Fletcher and Newcomb) and you'll find yourself at Trivium, a Halloween drive-through of sorts. Tomas Elefsiades has been growing the haunt steadily over the past four years and said his circular driveway is a convenient path for visitors to view the display from their cars. "I've loved horror movies/music since I was a little kid. I grew up watching Creature Double Feature," he explained. Elefsiades even ran, owned and produced professional haunted attractions for years. This year, his home haunt is helping to support Skeletons for St. Jude. The display is lit nightly, Monday through Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 6 to 10 p.m., weather permitting.
Walkway of Terror, 5 Kenson Drive, East Greenwich R.I.
A special event, this display is like a ghost: be there at the right time and place, or else you'll miss it! Christy Del Regno and her husband have been decorating their home for the last 16 years, and it goes beyond decorating — it's more of a production! If you dare, visit their "walkway of terror" on Oct. 26 or Oct. 31 from 6 to 10 p.m.
The Skeleton Place, 7 Boylston St. in Westerly, R.I.
This fun and spooky hangout for skeletons is sure to scare and delight all who come by for a visit. From a graveyard, farmers' market and even a creepy pumpkin patch, the skeletons of Westerly are ready to celebrate Halloween! The family behind this display has been decorating for the past four years. "We LOVE Halloween and we want to bring awareness to Skeletons for St. Judes, which is a collaborative effort of Halloween fans nationwide to raise funds for St. Jude Children's Hospital through the display of our Halloween skeletons," Chana Odom told 12 News. You can learn more about the initiative here. The display is lit nightly at dusk.
EAST BAY
Giroux Family Halloween Display, 69 Outlook Ave., East Providence, R.I.
The Giroux family’s East Providence home glows purple, green and orange during the spooky season, and they've become widely known for their dazzling holiday displays. Their festive Halloween light show includes large inflatables, “dancing” jack-o'-lanterns and twinkle lights that blink in time to spooky music. This year they've got some new inflatables, including a 9-foot-tall Oogie Boogie from "The Nightmare Before Christmas." They'll host their signature block party on Halloween night with a live DJ and expect 500 trick-or-treaters! The family-friendly display will be on each night from 6–9 p.m. starting Columbus Day Weekend. Visit their Facebook page here.
Nightmare on Roma, 33 Roma St., East Providence, R.I.
New to the list this year is a Halloween-only haunt that's sure to satisfy any spook connoisseur. The Nightmare on Roma started back in 2016, but it's evolved into an All Hallows Eve attraction with live actors and animatronics. The family sets everything up on Halloween morning and it's down by 9 p.m., so don't wait to visit. A note for parents of young boos and ghouls: this display might spook little ones!
Oak Ave Yard Haunt, 40 Oak Ave., East Providence, R.I.
If it looks like a UFO crash-landed into the front of a Riverside home ... well, you know you've made it to Kit Espada's display. Each year this elaborate haunt has a different theme, from pirates, to a zombie construction zone, to this year's alien invasion! As long as the lights are on, visitors can walk through this spooky scene. Along the way, they’ll encounter Espada’s numerous handmade props including three spaceships. The haunt is visible all day, but it’s best to go at night. It's lit nightly, Sunday through Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays until 10p.m., weather permitting. *Note: the display is closed on Friday, Oct. 25. Espada accepts canned goods donations for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
Curtis Road Cemetery, 9 Curtis Road, Bristol, R.I.
Keith Daubeney has been decorating since he was a kid, but when he and his wife got married last October, they decided to go all out for Halloween. "For me, it’s always been a creative thing," Keith told 12 News. "I spend 3 to 4 months before we start setting up thinking of design ideas and how everything will look." Now, he said their son loves playing in the yard and looking at the decorations, too. "Just seeing people stop by with their kids every night and how excited they get is kind of the reason why we put so much time and effort into it!" Starting Oct. 5 lights are on nightly from 6 to 10 p.m., weather permitting.
Halloween House, 465 Metacom Ave., Bristol, R.I.
The folks at this Metacom Avenue display started decorating just a few years back, but their delightfully frightful yard is already catching the eyes of passersby. The lawn features a graveyard with ghosts, spiders and other ghouls. It’s not just tricks here: on Halloween, they’ll pass out candy all day long. The display is lit nightly at 7:30 p.m.
Mrs. D's Haunted Orphanage, 12 Robin Drive, Bristol, R.I.
Mrs. D’s Haunted Orphanage started with one zombie baby, but clearly there’s been a baby boom! “Mr. D buys me at least four babies each spooky season,” Mrs. D told 12 News. “I’ve even found some old antique doll furniture from the 1920’s and antique dolls at consignment shops to include in our display!” (Mrs. D gladly accepts any zombie orphans in the form of antique doll donations.) The haunt also includes a giant animatronic skeleton, werewolf, and of course a nurse for all the zom-babies. “We really enjoy seeing the kids (and adults) in the neighborhood take walks by the display and talk about it every year,” Mrs. D said. “I feel like it creates a fun childhood memory they will hold forever.” The display is lit nightly from 5:30 to 10 pm
The MacDonalds’ Halloween Display, 54 Ellery Road, Newport, R.I.
The MacDonalds’ holiday displays have been a Newport tradition for decades, and fans come from far and wide to see them! Drive by this Ellery Street home in December and you’ll find it bedecked with Christmas cheer. But come October, the MacDonalds’ front lawn crawls with ghosts and ghouls. Although the display can be viewed all day, it comes to life with lights after dusk. This year, there will be a pirate theme added to the traditional pumpkin patch and graveyard featuring skeletons and ghosts.
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The Upside Down, 32 Benjamin Drive, North Providence, R.I.
Who knew there was a gate to the Upside Down in North Providence? Steven Simoneau has apparently opened one, and plenty of the creepiest of creatures from the hit show "Stranger Things" have wandered through. Simoneau explained he started off doing music videos more than 15 years ago. "Music videos turned into prop collecting," he said. "Then it turned into building props. Then it turned into building sets and designing sets for movies and music videos, and it just transformed into going nuts on Halloween and building all the stuff ourselves." This year, Simoneau and his daughter have added characters from "Five Nights at Freddy's," too. The display is lit nightly from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Dixie Dreadful's House of Horrors, 1333 Douglas Ave., North Providence, R.I.
Dixie West is once again gearing up for her annual Halloween party and enjoying her all-time favorite season. This year, the display features lots of homemade props, more lights and the coveted 12-foot-tall skeleton. This year you'll see Art the Clown from "Terrifier" peeking out the front window. "I've already gotten great responses from neighbors, and I get so excited when kids stop and take pictures of the props!" West told 12 News. "I'm stoked to see how many trick-or-treaters I get!" The display is lit nightly.
Spyntinglin’ Manor, 4 Heather Lane, Scituate, R.I.
Located deep in the haunted woods of Scituate is Dave Lemire and Rochell Tice’s Spyntinglin’ Manor, and this year, it's their biggest display yet. Although you may feel brave enough to approach, Dave and Rochell ask that you view their haunted display from the safety of the street. The display is lit nightly at dusk until 10 p.m., weather permitting. This year, they're participating in the Skeletons for St. Jude's program, where people can scan a QR code and make a donation directly to the research hospital. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Old Tunk Hill Terror Tour, 21 Old Tunk Hill Road, Foster, R.I.
This spooky season, Ken Cunningham has once again created a free Halloween haunt that is sure to scare up some fun. "It's full of animatronics and spooky items," Cunningham told 12 News. He said the homemade haunted house also includes live actors! The walk-through is fully enclosed, so the screams can happen rain or shine. Brave souls can enter Friday and Saturday nights from 6 to 9 p.m., but check their Facebook page for additional hours.
Deadly Fantasies, Silent Nightmares, 10 Canonchet Trail, Johnston, R.I.
This one is not for the faint of heart. On Halloween night only, Deadly Fantasies comes to life on Canonchet Trail in Johnston. The haunted house is free, but its creator, Michael DeCesare, guarantees it's as good as any haunted attraction you'd pay mortal money for. "We have some new scenes this year that will be sure to scare our visitors really really good," he told 12 News. DeCesare has been hosting this haunt for the past 22 years and it's a popular spot on All Hallows Eve. It all started as a dare between neighbors in 2002 over who could make the scariest haunted house, and it has now grown to a 1,000 square-foot haunted experience. The attraction is open only on Oct. 31 from 6:30 to 9 p.m., weather-permitting. Visit their website here.
Hallow-Glow, 1756 Atwood Ave., Johnston, R.I.
Nothing screams Halloween quite like a black light, and Gary Marandola knows it. For 39 years, he's been decking his halls for All Hallows Eve and Christmas. As a former retail employee, Gary spent a lot of holidays at work. Now, in his retirement, he's putting his extra time and energy into his seasonal displays. "It makes me feel good when people stop and take pictures with their kids," he said, adding that his next door neighbor has joined in on the festive fun, too (see below!). The spooky display is lit nightly from dusk to 11 p.m.
Genest's Glowing Graveyard, 1754 Atwood Ave., Johnston, R.I.
Right next door to Gary Marandola's display is Adam Genest's glowing graveyard. The neighbors say it's a friendly competition between them, bringing lots of delight (and a little fright!) to their street. Genest has been decorating for the last four years, and his display includes lots of gravestones and ghouls. You can visit nightly from 6 to 11 p.m.
Haunting on Birchtree, 28 Birchtree Drive, Johnston, R.I.
You likely know the Lutrarios from Christmas, but they don't wait until then to kick of their decorating season! "I have always enjoyed the holiday and the concept, as well as scary movies," Ryan Lutrario said of Halloween. "It started off with just a blow-up and some gravestones (for fun), and we have added a few decorations each year, slowly growing to what it is now: about 20 projectors and 30 or so various skeletons, as well as other lights and different decorations." But if you can believe it, the Lutrarios save the best for Halloween, adding in fog machines and five dressed-up characters! "If you enjoy haunted attractions, then it is a great spot to get some candy while being scared!" Lutrario said. "Also, expect to catch a good horror movie scene on the way in and out." The display is lit from sundown to 10:30 p.m. during the week, and sundown to 12:30 a.m. on weekends. Halloween Day starts at 5 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m.
The First House on Second Road, 8 Second Road, Chepachet, R.I.
Christopher Carlow doesn’t mess around when it comes to Halloween. It’s his 11th year creating a haunted walk-thru in his Chepachet garage and most of it is handcrafted. The display at First House on Second Road is filled with creepy sculptures, including Pennywise from Stephen King’s “IT,” zombies, demons, a scarecrow, a pumpkin man, a grim reaper and Frankenstein. “It is a little creepy [and] scary, but most kids love it,” Carlow said. “Minimal gore, and no one jumping out screaming or anything!” The haunt runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m., as well as on Halloween night. Visit their Facebook page here.
Kyle's Halloween Haunt, 20 Berclay St., Johnston, R.I.
The mastermind behind this haunted house is only a teen, but he decorates like a pro. "I love being able to help others by bringing joy to them with my decorations," Kyle Ianuccillo, 19, told 12 News. Kyle's been helping his dad decorate since he was little, but six years ago he took over the reins himself. "I work hard for all my props and I enjoy doing what I can do. I try to expand my collection every year and so far I have been really into vintage such as blow molds! I feel that even though something may be old, it can still bring life into a display and make it different than others," he said. The display is lit daily from 6 to 9 p.m., weather permitting.
Lavergne Family Display, 85 Crystal View Drive, Pascoag, R.I.
Singing ghosts, scary creatures and a storytelling jack-o'-lantern are the stars of this Halloween display in Burrillville. This is the fourth year the Lavergne family has done a 3D projection show on the exterior of their home. They also do a show at Christmas! The family promises their show is ghoulishly good, and is sure to be enjoyed by little pumpkins and old souls alike. Visitors can listen to the music on their car radios by tuning to 101.9 FM. Starting Oct. 11 the show runs nightly 7 to 9 p.m. Visit their Facebook page here.
Saran Haunted House, 1246 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, R.I.
Roll your hearse down to the Sarans' haunted house and you'll be greeted by the glow of green, purple and orange! This year the graveyard tableau features the witches from "Hocus Pocus" and Peanuts characters! The display is lit nightly from dusk until about 10 p.m., weather permitting.
Jimmis Family Halloween Display, 1922 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, R.I.
Husband-and-wife team Jack and Laurie Jimmis love Halloween, and that’s no secret. They’ve been decorating their Chepachet home for 19 years, and it’s affectionately become known as “the crazy house on Route 44.” "My husband and I build, design, and make our displays work," Laurie told 12 News. Their display is up the entire month of October and runs daily until 10 p.m.
The Haunt on Candlewood, 22 Candlewood Drive, Greenville R.I.
You know the Knobels from Christmas, but they know how to get into the Halloween spirit, too! The Haunt on Candlewood has some 12-footers protecting their yard. Stop on by and see the "Predator of the Night" with his army of bat skeletons, Benny Bones, Lagatha the witch, the inferno twins "Stumpy and Slacks," and watch out for Pearl on the roof. Frankie returns to greet trick-or-treaters over the doorway, and many more surprises come as Halloween approaches. This year, they're participating in the Skeletons for St. Jude fundraiser. Tune your radio to 88.1 FM and watch the lights dance to the music while the singing faces perform some holiday classics along with some fun, upbeat music. Photos are encouraged, but please stay behind fencing for safety. Please put on your blinker/hazards on while parked listening to the music. The show runs daily from dusk until 10 p.m.
The Magical Land of Oz, 14 Red Wing Trail, Smithfield, R.I.
Head to 14 Red Wing Trail and you’ll find yourself saying, “Toto, we’re not in Smithfield anymore!” Every year since 1997, Dave Keene has been transforming his front yard into “Oz,” complete with characters from the beloved L. Frank Baum story. Keene makes all of the elements by hand with help from his friend Mark Smith. The display runs nightly from dusk until 9 p.m. and is perfect for munchkins! On Halloween, Keene adds music and a fog machine.
ScareHaunt, 267 Old County Road, Smithfield, R.I.
The family behind this haunt decorates with their Halloween-loving son, who is on the autism spectrum. He's responsible for designing the haunt and putting together all the animatronics, and this year, there are more than 50! "Our display has grown quite a bit since last year and is mostly family-friendly with a few scary jumps [and] surprises," Christina Willis told 12 News. "There are lots of ghastly ghouls, spooky skeletons and garish ghosts at every turn!" The display is lit nightly from 5 to 7:30 p.m. On Halloween they open from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and hand out candy for anyone who wants to walk through.
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The House on Ghoul Street, 128 School St., North Smithfield, R.I.
Back on our list for a fourth year is The House on Ghoul Street! The family-friendly haunt features lights, characters, and a 50-foot cemetery. "I started decorating for indoor Halloween parties roughly 20 years ago," Billy Gravel explained. "When I moved to my new house, I brought what I learned [outside] to my front yard. I have absolutely always loved Halloween and actually met my beautiful wife at a Halloween party, making it that much more special." The display is visible from sundown to 10 p.m. nightly.
The Angell Road Haunt, 296 Angell Road, Lincoln, R.I.
Mark and Christine Labbe along with their son Christian have been decorating their home for about 30 years. “We feel that it is more important than ever to have a Halloween display for our neighborhood children to enjoy,” Mark told 12 News in an email. The haunt includes inflatables, animatronics, smoke machines, lighting, a casket and two real, full-size decorated trucks. In 2016, the Labbe family lost all of their decorations in a fire, so they are slowly rebuilding. The Labbes' display is lit nightly from dusk to 8:30 p.m.
The Belmonts' Halloween Display, 83 Baldwin St., Cumberland, R.I.
Inflatables, skeletons and chainsaws, oh my! This Cumberland display has a little bit of everything. Edward Belmont has been decorating for the last two decades, delighting in the joy it brings to the neighborhood, newcomers and repeat visitors. “It’s a good feeling seeing the excitement from both the young and young at heart,” he told 12 News. The display is lit nightly from 6–9:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Holiday Lights on Roberta, 73 Roberta Ave., Woonsocket, R.I.
Visit this Woonsocket home and you'll get a 30-minute music and light show featuring roughly 13,000 twinkling lights, singing pumpkins, spiders, tombstones and more. Matt Mello is back for a sixth year with his dazzling show. "The best part of doing these light shows is seeing the pure enjoyment of the people who watch, especially the kids," he said. The show runs nightly starting the first weekend of October, Monday–Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 9:30, and Sunday until 9 p.m. Visit their Facebook page for updates and info.
Ouellettes' Haunted House, 290 3rd Ave., Woonsocket, R.I.
Edward Ouellette Jr.'s son told 12 News about his dad's haunt, and is encouraging people to visit it before it disappears. "He just loves Halloween," Zachary said. "My whole childhood growing up he did a haunted houses for the city." Ouellette is moving out of state soon, so this year he's going all out. "He's been doing it for 20-plus years and not for recognition at all ... I just think it being his last year here in RI I want him to get recognized," Zachary said. The display is lit nightly and is a classic Halloween yard haunt complete with ghastly ghouls and eerie lighting that casts garish shadows.
MASSACHUSETTS
Sachs Family Lights Extravaganza, 21 Mann St., Bellingham, Mass.
You know the Sachs family does Christmas like no other, but did you know they also go all out for Halloween? This dancing light show takes almost the entire year to put together, and the Sachs family is always looking for ways to make it more spooktacular. This 65-minute magical light show runs nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. You can tune into the show on your car radio at 101.7FM and listen to the music. Visit their Facebook page here.
CLAUDE-O-WEEN, 260 Copley Drive, Taunton, Mass.
"Claude-O-Ween" is named after its creator, Claude, who's had a passion for Halloween his entire life. He's been creating this classic Halloween display with his sons since 2010. It offers something for everyone: scary props on one side for adults, and a more festive, fun display for kids on the other. This year you can even get your picture taken with Michael Myers! The haunt is lit nightly at 6 p.m.
Hills Halloween Display, 63 Patton Ave., Somerset, Mass.
The Hills are known for decking their halls at Christmastime, but they also pull out all the stops for Halloween. "I grew up always decorating for every holiday, but Halloween was my parents' favorite holiday to decorate for. I guess decorating runs in my blood!" Nicole Hill told 12 News. "We also love doing it for our community, I know one of my favorite things to do as a child, was to drive around looking at all the decorated houses." The Hills have been decorating for 10 years. "I love hearing children in the car with their parents or loved ones and say how awesome the house looks," Nicole said. "They are so excited to see the decorations which makes us so happy and feel that it is worth the hours and money we put into it." The Somerset yard glows purple and orange nightly at 6 p.m. and features a graveyard full of the undead, characters from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and giant skeletons.
Silva's Creatures, 63 Ellenwood Ave., Somerset, Mass.
Enter if you dare! This Somerset cemetery is sure to send a shiver up your spine. Jay Silva and his family have been decorating for the past four years and they do it to delight trick-or-treaters of all ages. Brave souls are encouraged to walk through. The display is open nightly from 4:30 to 11 p.m., weather permitting.
Haunted Mansion, 39 Azalea Drive, Dartmouth, Mass.
This sprawling Dartmouth display is not to be missed! The woman behind it has been decorating for six years. It takes her about a month to put up and another two to three weeks to take down. Many of the items in her display are recycled or made from objects she had lying around. A little Halloween magic transforms those common things into something spooktacular for visitors of all ages. This year she's added some new animatronics, a vintage car from the 1920s and a tiki bar! The display will be lit nightly starting the first week of October.
Stonewall Manor, 10 Stonewall Ave., Dartmouth, Mass.
A fan told 12 News about Stonewall Manor, and we’re glad she did. Aaron Cadieux has been decorating since 2008, and each year he adds something new. “I decorate because Halloween has always been my favorite holiday,” Cadieux said. “Growing up, I always wanted my own house so that I could do an elaborate Halloween display. There used to be one on Main St. in Acushnet that always wowed me as a kid. I think that house planted the seed.” That seed has grown into a haunt that includes multiple life-sized characters like a coven of witches around a cauldron and the Grim Reaper. The display is lit from dusk to midnight every night until Halloween, weather permitting.
Halloween Town, 93 Westside Ave., North Attleboro, Mass.
The folks at this North Attleboro haunt have been decorating for the past seven years, and each year it gets bigger and better. “We decorate because we love Halloween and we enjoy spreading joy to others who love Halloween just as much as us,” Jessica Sweeney told 12 News. This year their display features characters from the film “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” like a 10-foot-tall Oogie Boogie, a cemetery with the Pumpkin King himself and a few new surprises. The display is visible all day, but is best viewed after dark.
Ghouls and Ghosts, 49 Perryville Road, Rehoboth, Mass.
Jason Brissette has been turning his home into a haunted house since 2009. It even caught the attention of his local newspaper when he lived in Norton. Now he fills his Rehoboth lawn with all sorts of ghastly ghouls and goblins: witches, skeletons, ghosts and graves are bathed in the garish glow of purple, red, green and orange light. Check out this display nightly from 6 to 11 p.m.
Bryson Annual Halloween Display, 132 Cedar Lane, Seekonk, Mass.
Halloween is the Bryson family's favorite holiday, and their display has it all: tombstones, skeletons, pumpkins, lighting, fog machines, grim reapers, zombies, a skeleton horse, spiders and webs, ghosts, clowns and more! Come All Hallows Eve the Brysons even add creepy music. The display is lit nightly from 5 to 10 p.m.
House of the Undead, 188 Clarkson St., Fall River, Mass.
As a sign on the front lawn warns visitors, this house truly is "dead inside." For the past eight years, Joyce Botelho has been turning her Fall River house into a haunted abode. The decorations are visible during the day, but the true horror begins at sundown. The lights, animatronics and spooky sound effects stay on for about two hours each night, starting in early October, weather permitting. On Halloween, beware! "On Halloween night only, my brother dresses up and walks around to help me scare trick-or-treaters in zombie costumes," Botelho told 12 News. "I have fog that night with more strobe lights as well." She added, "It's my favorite holiday so I go all out if I can. Plus, I love seeing the reactions from the kids. Some are too scared to come get candy, some think it's the coolest house! Either way, I love it!"
Revenge of the King, 393 King Phillip St., Raynham, Mass.
Zombies, spiders, clowns, scarecrows and pumpkins abound in this Raynham display. It can be scary for very young children, but otherwise, creator James Smith says it's family-friendly. "On Halloween, I have a few people dressed up and hiding to get a few scares before giving out candy," Smith told 12 News. He's been decorating at this location for more than nine years. "I decorate for all the kids, and adults, whoever enjoys it is welcome keeps getting bigger and better every year," he said. The display is visible all day and is lit from dusk until about 11 p.m. seven days a week.
The Boneyard, 22 Pinehurst St., Dartmouth, Mass.
Skeletons doing yoga? Walking dogs? Dinosaurs? This delightful display has a spooky sense of humor. For the past nine years, the family behind this Dartmouth display has been adding another scene to “The Boneyard” — this year, it’s Snow White! The family-oriented, sensory-friendly display is sure to delight even the smallest ghosts! The display is visible all day and night. It runs through Oct. 31.