Halloween 2008

1634 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02445 (map)

On the 31st at 8pm, a "Nightmare on Beacon Street" party will include a costume contest and themed bites and drinks.

Corner of Atlantic Ave and State St, Boston, MA 02110 (map)

Combination trolley and walking tour takes travelers to famous macabre sites around Boston, including two notable graveyards.

533 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111 (map)

Stylish hot spot's hosting a haunted house party, complete with costume contest and $500 cash prize, on the 31st (10pm-2am).

1253 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139 (map)

On October 23-26 and 29-31, Improv Boston is performing "GoreFest VI: "Boatload of Blood," an original musical comedy that promises to feature plenty of blood and gore.

710 Boylston St (Lenox Hotel), Boston, MA 02116 (map)

Among Back Bay residents, the Lenox Hotel's martini bar is a romantic final stop before the bedroom.

266 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

The Back Bay's top spot for tapas serves up plenty of romantic atmosphere and prime people-watching.

353 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134 (map)

166 Canal St, Boston, MA 02114 (map)

One of the North Station area's most popular sports bars offers satisfying bar food and plenty of plasma TVs.

200 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 (map)

190 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115 (map)

Wigs, fangs, fake blood--this costume store sends customers' imaginations into a tizzy.

200 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139 (map)

329 Moody St, Waltham, MA 02453 (map)