Ghosts on the Banke—A Family-Friendly Halloween

Schedule

Fri Oct 16 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801 | Portsmouth, NH

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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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14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

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Ghosts on the Banke\u2014A Family-Friendly Halloween
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14 Hancock St, Portsmouth, NH, United States, New Hampshire 03801

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