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Ghosts on the Banke—A Family-Friendly Halloween

Date

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Time

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH

Price

$17-$0

Ghosts on the Banke—A Family-Friendly Halloween

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Overview

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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