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Halloween 2024 Celebrations In Portsmouth

This year, the historic coastal city Portsmouth is pulling out all the stops to create a Halloween extravaganza that assures spine-tingling thrills, captivating enchantment, and a dash of maritime mystique. Portsmouth assures an enchanting and unforgettable Halloween adventure for everyone. Let's delve into the enchanting world of Halloween in Portsmouth 2024, where centuries of history meet the magic of this bewitching holiday.


Kid Friendly Things To Do In Portsmouth On Halloween 2024

Take a haunted port tour to start your adventure, as eerie boats bring ghostly legends of the city's maritime past to life. Portsmouth will have Halloween-related events for you to enjoy. Take a leisurely stroll around the charmingly decorated ancient streets, which are decked with intricately carved pumpkins and eerie decorations. Don't forget to visit the nearby haunted houses for an exhilarating experience.


1) Mini Ravers Little Monsters Halloween Festival

Get ready for a spooktacular day of family-friendly Halloween fun at the Mini Ravers Portsmouth - Little Monsters Halloween Festival . You could expect the Costume Parade, Spooky Games, Pumpkin Decorating, Magic Shows, Tricks & Treats, Arts and Crafts and Dance Party over there. Whether your little one is a witch, wizard, pumpkin, or a tiny vampire, they invite them to have some fun.


2) Thirsty Goblin 5K Run & 2M Walk

At North Hampton, New Hampshire's Thirsty Goblin 5K Run & 2M Walk , lace up your sneakers and get ready for an eerie good time. This fun run on Saturday, October 26th, is a great way to enjoy the fresh autumn air, get some exercise, and welcome the scary season. Amid eerie surprises and Halloween décor, the course is lively and ideal for families.


3) Black Masquerade Ball | Latin Party

This October 26th, be ready to be taken to a mysterious and rhythmic world at Portsmouth's renowned Spinnaker Tower's Black Masquerade Ball - Latin Party . The amazing sweeping vistas of the city below add to the atmosphere of mystery that permeates the space. Exciting Latin music, ranging from the sensual rhythms of bachata to the throbbing beats of salsa, sets the mood for the evening.


4) Ghosts on the Banke

At the family-friendly Halloween event Ghosts on the Banke , held at the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, get ready for a frighteningly good time. This yearly event promises a day full of spooky fun for all ages and takes place on several nights throughout October. As you set out on a trick-or-treating excursion, you'll come across costumed people and are illuminated by jack-o'-lanterns.


5) Kids Halloween Trick or Treat Bag Painting

Brace your kids for the most creative and engaging experience that will have your child brimming with pride and ready to conquer Halloween night with their very own masterpiece. This Halloween season, get ready for a spooktacular afternoon at Kids' Halloween Trick-or-Treat Bag Painting at Seacoast ArtSpot in Portsmouth, NH! For just $35 on Sunday, October 13th, your child may create a unique masterpiece out of a trick-or-treat bag that they designed and personalized.

Best Places To Go For Halloween Celebrations In Portsmouth

Portsmouth is packed with haunted happenings each October every year, from frightening to family-friendly. Celebrate the spookiest time of year with night-time parades, haunted houses, spooky movies, ghost tours, pumpkin picking, and beyond.
Portsmouth has some fantastic venues that hosted Halloween events last year, find them below:

  • Sally Rand at Trotters Riding School
  • Moonshine
  • LUSH Portsmouth
  • The Alchemist Gunwharf Quays
  • Spinnaker Tower
  • Love Southsea
  • Moonshine nightclub & Prohibition cocktail bar
  • Southsea Greenhouse
  • The Veteran Hotel and Bar
  • Pitt St Skatepark
  • Zen Whiskey Bar
  • Outside-In Food Court
  • Port Solent
  • Haylands Farm
  • The Astoria

Where Should I Go To Celebrate Halloween In Portsmouth?

The hardest part when celebrating Halloween in Portsmouth is to decide what to do since the choice is great!!! as there are so many Halloween events, ghost Parties, and things to do in Portsmouth during Halloween.
Portsmouth has some fantastic venues that hosted Halloween events last year, find them below:

  • Pumpkin Carving was hosted at Rees Hall Common Room.
  • LUSH | Portsmouth - Halloween Party Workshops was hosted at LUSH Portsmouth.
  • Spooktacular Halloween Trail was hosted at Spinnaker Tower.
  • Halloween at Boathouse 4 was hosted at Boathouse 4.
  • Friction - Halloween DnB Day Rave was hosted at The Astoria.
  • Halloween was hosted at The Book Shop.
  • Novice Pony Day Special - Halloween Treasure Hunt was hosted at Sally Rand at Trotters Riding School.
  • Halloween Half term crafty fun was hosted at Southsea Greenhouse.
  • DUZZ Halloween at The Veteran was hosted at The Veteran Hotel and Bar.
  • Halloween Latin Party was hosted at Zen Whiskey Bar.
  • Badger - UKG Halloween Rave was hosted at Moonshine.
  • Ghostbusters Halloween Event at Port Solent (CR-UK) was hosted at Port Solent.
  • Kids Halloween - Disco Games & Magic Show with Ross Presto was hosted at Emsworth Sports & Social Club.
  • Fort Widley Halloween Special Ghost Hunt £45.00 was hosted at Fort Widley.
  • RUDE AWAKENING was hosted at Moonshine nightclub & Prohibition cocktail bar.
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