Updated October 23, 2026
A familiar Cambridge tradition is returning. The Village’s Halloween parade will take place Saturday, October 31, 2026, with the Cambridge Youth Commission organizing its revival after several years away.
Bring your costume, gather the family and join your neighbors before heading out for trick-or-treating. There are also Halloween activities this weekend and next, with opportunities to visit the library, see the fire department and celebrate around the village.
Join the Halloween parade on October 31
The parade begins at 5 p.m. at The Mansions on South Union Street and ends at Varak Park. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Whether your family remembers the parade or will be joining for the first time, the Youth Commission invites you to help welcome this tradition back.
Visit the library’s costume party on October 24
Looking for a costume or a chance to try something different? Head to the Cambridge Public Library’s Halloween Costume Launch Party on Saturday, October 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the community room at 21 West Main Street.
The free event includes costumes and dress-up accessories to browse and borrow, face painting, and cider and donuts while supplies last. Children and teens can find something for Halloween as the library launches its Costume & Dress-up Clothing Lending Library.
See the library’s event page for more information and photos of some of the selection, or call 518-677-2443.
Trunk or Treat on October 25
The Cambridge Fire Department will participate in Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 25, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Cambridge Central School, 24 South Park Street.
Families can stop by in costume and look for the department’s big red truck.
Visit the fire department at The Valley Hub
On Saturday, October 31, from 4 to 8 p.m., the Cambridge Fire Department and The Valley Hub will host “Halloween: A Cambridge Tradition” at 9 West Main Street, next door to the old firehouse.
Stop by for popcorn, cider, donut holes and fire-prevention information. The gathering’s hours give families time to visit before or after the parade.
View the Halloween: A Cambridge Tradition event page.
Spooktacular Party at The Vault
Later on Halloween evening, the Cambridge Fire Department and The Vault will host a Spooktacular Party from 7 to 10 p.m. at 1 Washington Street.
The party will feature food, music, fire-safety information and Halloween photos inside the bank vault. Costumes are encouraged but optional.
The fire department says the event will benefit its Community Smoke Alarm Fund, which helps provide smoke alarms and promote fire safety. Donations are encouraged and appreciated.
View the Spooktacular Party event page.
These separately organized gatherings give neighbors opportunities to spend time together and connect with the people who serve our community. Thank you to the Youth Commission, library, fire department, event organizers and participating businesses for making them possible.
We look forward to seeing your costumes and welcoming the Halloween parade back to Cambridge.
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