Sweet Halloween at Cider Hill Farm

Sweet Halloween fun for families at Cider Hill farm in Amesbury Massachusetts

Free admission! A not-so-spooky day brimming with sweet treats and boo-tiful fall foliage. Get out the costumes and get ready for a fun, festive day at the farm. There's something for everyone. Here's what's happening:

Feature Event - Children's Outdoor Trick or Treat ($14)

10am-3pm | This is our way of creating a fun Halloween experience for your little ones. Have them wear their favorite costume and get ready to trick or treat around the farm! Our staff will be dressed up in fun costumes giving out little goodies outside at various stations that wiggle around the farm through corn fields making it a full Halloween experience. Treats include mini versions of kettlecorn, candy, apples, stickers, tattoos and more! 

*****Pre-purchased tickets required for this portion*****:

  • All children of any age collecting treats must have a ticket
  • Adults do NOT purchase tickets for yourself
  • Infants in costume but not gathering treats do NOT need a ticket

You'll also find:

  • Farm Store | 8am-6pm
    • Groceries, bakery, spooky donuts, hard cider, farmhouse gifts plus order your Thanksgiving pies early!
  • Pick Your Own Apples | 8am-5pm
  • FREE Costume Competition | 10am-3pm
  • FREE - Guess How Many Contest | 10am-3pm
  • FREE - Halloween Tractor Rides | 10am-3pm
  • FREE - Live Music | Noon-3pm
  • Food Truck | 11am-3pm

Exact times and specials are subject to change.

When: 
Saturday, October 21, 2023 10am-4pm
Sunday, October 22, 2023 10am-4pm
Location: 
Prices: 
FREE admission
Phone: 
978.388.5525
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