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Ghosts on the Banke—A Family-Friendly Halloween
23/10/2026 - 24/10/2026 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Strawbery Banke
14 Hancock Street
Ghosts on the Banke
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENT
October 16–17 & 23–24, 2026
Arrival times begin at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.
The event concludes at 8:00 PM.
Trick-or-treat with spirits from America’s founding while exploring Portsmouth’s oldest neighborhood in a family-friendly adventure. Encounter spooky frights from different eras throughout America’s 250-year history. Meet wayward pirates and a mysterious fortune-teller, and listen to ghostly tales echoing through the night. Create giant spider webs, dance to haunting tunes, and play games for prizes. Dare to knock on the witch’s door and ask for a treat—if you’re brave enough!
Tickets:
Members
Adults (ages 1+): $8.50 or free
Children (under 1): free, ticket required
Nonmembers
Adults (ages 1+): $17
Children (under 1): free, ticket required
Haunted Overload – Day Haunt
30/10/2026 - 01/11/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The World Famous Haunted Overload opens a new season at DeMeritt Hill Farm with its outrageous, over-the-top haunted event.
Consistently ranked among the best Haunted Attractions in the country, there is so much to see. The attention to detail is staggering and the “Day Haunt” allows you to see everything up close.
This is a great opportunity to get a first-hand look at what makes Haunted Overload so unique in the daylight!
Come anytime between 10:00am and 4:00pm and stay as long as you like. Photos are allowed everywhere.
Haunted Overload – Main Even
30/10/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at DeMeritt Hill Farm
20 Orchard Way
The World Famous Haunted Overload opens a new season at DeMeritt Hill Farm with its outrageous, over-the-top haunted event.
Haunted Overload is consistently ranked among the best Haunted Attractions in the country, and there is so much to see.
The “Main Event” has been ranked the #1 Scariest Haunted Attraction in America. It was also voted #18 of the Top 20 Most Influential Haunted Attractions of ALL TIME by HauntWorld.com.
We look forward to scaring you soon! Please note: Ticket time is ARRIVAL TIME. Possible long wait!
For more information: https://hauntedoverload.com/
Haunted Overload – Day Haunt
31/10/2026 - 01/11/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The World Famous Haunted Overload opens a new season at DeMeritt Hill Farm with its outrageous, over-the-top haunted event.
Consistently ranked among the best Haunted Attractions in the country, there is so much to see. The attention to detail is staggering and the “Day Haunt” allows you to see everything up close.
This is a great opportunity to get a first-hand look at what makes Haunted Overload so unique in the daylight!
Come anytime between 10:00am and 4:00pm and stay as long as you like. Photos are allowed everywhere.
Haunted Overload – Main Even
31/10/2026 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at DeMeritt Hill Farm
20 Orchard Way
The World Famous Haunted Overload opens a new season at DeMeritt Hill Farm with its outrageous, over-the-top haunted event.
Haunted Overload is consistently ranked among the best Haunted Attractions in the country, and there is so much to see.
The “Main Event” has been ranked the #1 Scariest Haunted Attraction in America. It was also voted #18 of the Top 20 Most Influential Haunted Attractions of ALL TIME by HauntWorld.com.
We look forward to scaring you soon! Please note: Ticket time is ARRIVAL TIME. Possible long wait!
For more information: https://hauntedoverload.com/
Haunted Overload – Day Haunt
01/11/2026 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The World Famous Haunted Overload opens a new season at DeMeritt Hill Farm with its outrageous, over-the-top haunted event.
Consistently ranked among the best Haunted Attractions in the country, there is so much to see. The attention to detail is staggering and the “Day Haunt” allows you to see everything up close.
This is a great opportunity to get a first-hand look at what makes Haunted Overload so unique in the daylight!
Come anytime between 10:00am and 4:00pm and stay as long as you like. Photos are allowed everywhere.
Haunted Overload – Devil’s Night
01/11/2026 - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at DeMeritt Hill Farm
20 Orchard Way
The World Famous Haunted Overload opens a new season at DeMeritt Hill Farm with its outrageous, over-the-top haunted event. Consistently ranked among the best Haunted Attractions in the country, there is so much to see.
The attention to detail is staggering, and “Devil’s Night” allows you to experience all of the sights and sounds of Haunted Overload in a unique way. DO YOU DARE?
A one-night special event! Try to navigate your way through the winding trails full of monsters with nothing but your sense of sound and very dim lighting.
This is the final night of the season! Please note: Ticket time is ARRIVAL TIME.
For more information: https://hauntedoverload.com/
WFEA Counter Conversations
20/11/2026 - 6:00 am - 9:00 am
WFEA’s Morning Update is hitting the road! On the Third Friday of the month, we start the day at some of our favorite local diners and cafés in the state for Counter Conversations with Jeff Chidester.
WFEA’s Counter Conversations is brought to you by The Fine Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty Metropolitan. Your experience powered by their expertise.
Mark your calendars for our next in-person broadcast. Location: Coming Soon
Strawbery Banke Candlelight Stroll
04/12/2026 - 06/12/2026 - 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock St
Candlelight Stroll
This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates the community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.
DECEMBER 4–6, 11-13, 18–20, 2026
Arrival times:
Fridays at 6 PM
Saturdays at 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM
Sundays at 2 PM and 3 PM
The event concludes at 8:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 6:30 PM on Sundays.
Stroll occurs in rain, snow, or by starlight
ABOUT STROLL:
Explore 350+ years of seasonal and holiday traditions at Strawbery Banke Museum’s 46th annual Candlelight Stroll.
Wander the Museum grounds under the glow of candle boxes and string lights, visiting furnished historic homes from 1795 through the 1950s, each adorned with greens and dried flowers from the Museum’s heirloom gardens. Inside, costumed roleplayers portray neighborhood families, sharing stories, customs, and seasonal traditions.
Tour exhibit houses highlight Portsmouth’s maritime heritage, traditional trades, and more, offering context to life in the Puddle Dock neighborhood. Outside, carolers, fife-and-drummers, and other musicians fill the air with seasonal melodies, while wandering historical reenactors bring figures from the past to life across the grounds.
Twice each evening, Ice Dance International’s Currier & Ives Vintage Christmas Skaters take the ice for special performances that capture the spirit of the season (weather dependent). Visitors can warm up at the Cider Shed with a cup of cider, then explore the Grove of Sponsored Holiday Trees, where you can vote for your favorite.
PARKING:
This event has no on-site parking.
All guests must park off-site and take the trolley (available Sat & Sun) or walk. A limited amount of handicap-accessible parking is available on a first-come, first served basis.
TICKETS:
Members:
– Adults (18+): $17.50 or free
– Children (ages 3-17): $8.75 or free
– Children (under 3): free, ticket required
Nonmembers:
– Adults (18+): $35.00
– Children (ages 3-17): $17.50
– Children (under 3): free, ticket required
Strawbery Banke Candlelight Stroll
11/12/2026 - 13/12/2026 - 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Strawbery Banke Museum
14 Hancock St
Candlelight Stroll
This year’s 250th theme, “Welcome, Neighbor,” celebrates the community that has shaped the Puddle Dock neighborhood for generations.
DECEMBER 4–6, 11-13, 18–20, 2026
Arrival times:
Fridays at 6 PM
Saturdays at 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM
Sundays at 2 PM and 3 PM
The event concludes at 8:30 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, and 6:30 PM on Sundays.
Stroll occurs in rain, snow, or by starlight
ABOUT STROLL:
Explore 350+ years of seasonal and holiday traditions at Strawbery Banke Museum’s 46th annual Candlelight Stroll.
Wander the Museum grounds under the glow of candle boxes and string lights, visiting furnished historic homes from 1795 through the 1950s, each adorned with greens and dried flowers from the Museum’s heirloom gardens. Inside, costumed roleplayers portray neighborhood families, sharing stories, customs, and seasonal traditions.
Tour exhibit houses highlight Portsmouth’s maritime heritage, traditional trades, and more, offering context to life in the Puddle Dock neighborhood. Outside, carolers, fife-and-drummers, and other musicians fill the air with seasonal melodies, while wandering historical reenactors bring figures from the past to life across the grounds.
Twice each evening, Ice Dance International’s Currier & Ives Vintage Christmas Skaters take the ice for special performances that capture the spirit of the season (weather dependent). Visitors can warm up at the Cider Shed with a cup of cider, then explore the Grove of Sponsored Holiday Trees, where you can vote for your favorite.
PARKING:
This event has no on-site parking.
All guests must park off-site and take the trolley (available Sat & Sun) or walk. A limited amount of handicap-accessible parking is available on a first-come, first served basis.
TICKETS:
Members:
– Adults (18+): $17.50 or free
– Children (ages 3-17): $8.75 or free
– Children (under 3): free, ticket required
Nonmembers:
– Adults (18+): $35.00
– Children (ages 3-17): $17.50
– Children (under 3): free, ticket required
