Ghosts on the Banke: A Family Friendly Halloween
Date and Time
Friday Oct 23, 2026 Saturday Oct 24, 2026
October 16–17 & 23–24, 2026 Arrival times begin at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The event concludes at 8:00 PM.
Location
Strawbery Banke Museum 14 Hancock Street Portsmouth, NH 03801
Fees/Admission
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
Contact Information
603-433-1100
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Description
Ghosts on the Banke A Family Friendly Halloween 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