Barrett's Haunted Mansion
Haunted attraction · Abington · Massachusetts
A mansion-themed haunted house south of Boston that combines indoor sets with an outdoor haunted trail, built up over more than two decades into one of the bigger scares on the South Shore. Timed tickets keep the line moving and go on sale night by night once the season is announced.
Don’t miss
Plan your visit
Fri and Sat only in September; Thu-Sun plus two Tuesdays in October
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 25–October 29
Color builds from October 11 · mostly bare by November 17
Sampled at Barrett's Haunted Mansion’s own coordinates and elevation (53 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 4 weather points across Massachusetts, nudged 3 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. Massachusetts is running 3 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Barrett's Haunted Mansion
You get about 25 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 5. That runs roughly 8 days later than the rest of Massachusetts.
It sits inside Boston, so you can fit it into an afternoon.
Barrett's Haunted Mansion on the map
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Leaves & views
- Boston Public GardenGarden · Peak Oct 24
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- Mount Auburn CemeteryGarden cemetery · Peak Oct 23
- Middlesex Fells ReservationState park · Peak Oct 23
- Walden Pond State ReservationState park · Peak Oct 21
- Mount Greylock State ReservationState park · Peak Oct 7
- Mohawk Trail (Hairpin Turn)Scenic drive · Peak Oct 9
Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When is Barrett's Haunted Mansion open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 18 – Oct 31. Fri and Sat only in September; Thu-Sun plus two Tuesdays in October. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Barrett's Haunted Mansion peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 25–October 29 (best estimate October 27). Color starts around October 11 and is mostly bare by November 17.
- How do I get to Barrett's Haunted Mansion?
- Barrett's Haunted Mansion is in Abington. The closest city is Boston, about 16 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Massachusetts's fall lineup.
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