11th Annual Halloween Gala

Join us on Thursday, October 23rd at 7 pm for our 11th Annual Halloween Gala: Cult Classics! Draw costume inspiration from your favorite B-movie, TV show, niche graphic novel, or beloved book characters!

Guests will wander through immersive spaces inspired by legendary cult classics - one minute you’re in an eerie Emerald City, the next you’re trapped in a surreal Space Odyssey or a Rocky Horror Picture Show scene. Party with your fan favorites for a night of food, drinks, and entertainment. Be on the lookout, Buffy might meet Marty McFly mingling with Mad Max while Godzilla gets down with the Goblin King!

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.

Our party has a cult following, and guests are known for getting creative with our annual themes, so if you’re looking for “Cult Classics” costume inspiration, check out photo albums from previous parties! Dress to impress and don’t be caught dead without a costume.

SEE OUR HISTORY:

• 10th Annual Halloween Gala: "Fables & Folklore"
• 9th Annual Halloween Gala: “Heroes & Villains”
• 8th Annual Halloween Gala: “90s”

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:

• TBD

Cheese and Crudites Station

Passed Mini-Meals

• TBD

Desserts

• Willowdale Signature Chocolate Chip Cookies

• …and of course, CANDY!

EVENT PARTNERS / SPONSOR

• Event Design: Willowdale Estate Events Team @willowdaleestate
• Band In our 240 sq ft Tent: Band (Tent): Hot Mess Boston | @hotmessboston
• DJ in our Mansion: C-Zone Entertainment | @czonemusic
• Event Photography: Dan Aguirre Photography @danaguirrephoto
• Event Portraits: Ebersole Photography @ebersolephoto
• Catering and Custom Cocktails: Willowdale Estate @willowdaleestate
• Lighting Design: SociaLight @socialightboston
• Balloon Installations: Fig Balloon Co. @figballoonco
• Furniture: Party Excitement @partyexcitement
• Linen: PEAK @peakeventservices
• Dancefloor: Willowdale Estate @willowdaleestate
• Custom Dance Floor Wrap: That's INKredible @thatsinkredible
• Dessert Cart: The Frosty Pedal @thefrostypedal
• Giveaway Partner and Special Guest: @goatgirlofsalem
• Costume Contest Sponsors: Briar Barn Inn @briarbarninn, Sorel @sorelofficial, Elvira Gin from Aa Above, So Below Distillery @aasb.distillery, and Sailor Guevara @sailorguevara
  

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