12th Annual Halloween Gala

Join us on Thursday, October 22nd at 6:30 pm for our 12th Annual Halloween Gala. Time after time, we gather for an epic Halloween costume party, and this year our theme is “Time Traveler’s Ball: An Evening for the Ages”.

Dress for another decade or forecast the future with an out-of-this-world outfit. Are you living in the past, or running from the present? If you see this party in your future, come dressed to impress and be ready to dance until time runs out.

Travel through the ages inside our private mansion, where the clocks are spinning out of control. Will you discover a gateway to another dimension?

One key ingredient to this time warp? You! Sip cocktails with steampunk travelers, banter with medieval spirits, and dance with interstellar icons. The vortex is open. Just don't look directly at the clocks.

A ticket includes a monstrous amount of candy and food, live music, and an indoor DJ set. Bring some cash, debit, or credit cards to quench your thirst with our full bar and signature drinks.

PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE: Costume Inspiration Here

LOOK INTO OUR PAST:

• 11th Annual Halloween Gala: “Cult Classics”
• 10th Annual Halloween Gala: "Fables & Folklore"
• 9th Annual Halloween Gala: “Heroes & Villains”

Your ticket includes parking, food, and entertainment. A cash bar will be available.

COSTUME CONTEST

🥇 GOLD 🥇

A $500 gift card to our sister property - eligible for use at Briar Barn Inn, Grove, or The Spa at Briar Barn Inn, a local premium spirit, and a "BOO BOX" filled with party swag!

🥈 SILVER 🥈

A $300 gift card to our sister property - eligible for use at Briar Barn Inn, Grove, or The Spa at Briar Barn Inn, and a local premium spirit.

🥉 BRONZE 🥉

A $200 gift card to our sister property - eligible for use at Briar Barn Inn, Grove, or The Spa at Briar Barn Inn, and a local premium spirit.

OUR MENU

Did we mention we have a KILLER menu? We'll update this page with our final feast soon!

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Cheese and Crudites Station

Passed Mini-Meals

Desserts

• Willowdale Signature Chocolate Chip Cookies

• …and of course, CANDY!

FEATURED DRINKS - COMING SOON

EVENT PARTNERS / SPONSOR

• Event Design: Willowdale Estate Events Team @willowdaleestate
• Band In our 240 sq ft Tent: Band (Tent): Hot Mess Boston | @hotmessboston
• Event Photography: Dan Aguirre Photography @danaguirrephotography
• Event Portraits: Ebersole Photography @ebersolephoto
• Catering and Custom Cocktails: Willowdale Estate @willowdaleestate
• Lighting Design: TBD
• Balloon Installations: Fig Balloon Co. @figballoonco
• Furniture: Party Excitement @partyexcitement
• Linen: TBD
• Giveaway Partner and Special Guest: @ashleyg.explores
• Costume Contest Sponsors: Briar Barn Inn @briarbarninn, Atomic Coffee Roasters @atomiccoffeeroasters, and more to come!
  

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to the event?

We will have parking attendants when you arrive; a shuttle will be provided for souls found in the forest parking lot. If you are taking Lyft or Uber to the event, please note that pick-ups generally take at least 15 minutes due to the remote nature of Topsfield. Plan ahead with a scheduled ride, or plan to get home safely!

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, we will have your name at the door and check you into the event as you arrive.

Can I transfer or cancel my order?

There are no partial refunds and no refunds after 10/16/25