Events

Ghosts on the Banke—A Family-Friendly Halloween

When
Oct 23rd, 2026 - Oct 24th, 2026
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Where
14 Hancock StreetPortsmouthNH

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

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