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
