Courtesy of Strawbery Banke
Seasonal Influences
Halloween Happenings
This Halloween, don’t let the kids have all the fun! Enjoy trick or treating, spooky getaways, and the performing arts all month long. Strawbery Banke’s Ghosts on the Banke event is a favorite Halloween tradition, and ACCENT’s round-up of more local events will keep the fun going.

Fanciful costumes, sinful candies and treats, and things that go bump in the night: Halloween is too much fun to be strictly for the kids.

Strawbery Banke, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, invites the whole family to its popular Halloween event, Ghosts on the Banke. Long-dead sea captains, 17th century shopkeepers, and wayward pirates haunt the streets as children are able to trick or treat safely at each historic house.

At the event, which takes place on October 30 and 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., visitors will also be able to explore the Witch’s House and Lost Souls’ Tavern, listen to ghost stories, marvel at the Great Bonfire, eat spooky snacks, and much more. Admission is $6 or free for members. It is sure to become a favorite Halloween tradition for your family.

Check out these other local events to celebrate Halloween:

Every Weekend in October
The Ghoullog
Celebrate Halloween every weekend in October with Cranmore Mountain’s  new Ghoullog attraction, where visitors board the quad chairlift for a nighttime ride to the summit for a haunted mountaintop tour. After the 7-minute ride to the summit of Cranmore, visitors tour the Ghoullog. While at the summit, spectacular nighttime views of North Conway Village below are sure to delight all visitors.
North Conway, N.H. | 603 356-5544

Through November 30
Spooky Getaway
Did you know Downeast Maine is the locale of many famous hauntings? Book a 3-7 night spooky getaway at Eagles Cove Oceanfront Rental to celebrate Halloween. Stay in a gorgeous luxury oceanfront 2-bedroom carriage house near Acadia where you can hike, bike, and kayak and enjoy Eagles’ famous ghost roast, tombstone biscuits, root cellar veggies and witch’s brew! Guests will receive a fun Maine ghost stories book, autumn flowers and a special present. Cost starts at $299 per night.
Winter Harbor, Maine | 207 963-2866

Through November 2
Scarecrows of the Port
Join in as Portsmouth celebrates harvest season with a unique display of scarecrows throughout the city with Scarecrows of the Port. Enjoy the fun, family-friendly showcase of scarecrows dressed up in various costumes all around Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, N.H. | 603 436-4146

October 24
Phantom of the Opera
Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ presents organist Scott Foppiano as he accompanies the silent Film "Phantom of the Opera," starring Lon Chaney at 7:30 p.m. at Merrill Auditorium in Portland, Maine. The concert includes special guests from the Portland Ballet Company. A Halloween Costume Contest precedes the show. $12 suggested donation at the door. Under 21 free.
Portland, Maine | 207 553-4363

October 26
Halloween Spooktacular
Celebrate Halloween with Portland Dances choreographer Nell Green Shipman who presents a program of dance set to a little fright music, including Danse Macabre, Night on Bald Mountain, and Funeral March of the Marionettes. Join in the Children's Costume Contest at intermission! The show takes place at John Ford Theatre, Portland High School in Portland, Maine and begins at 2 p.m. Advance tickets for adults are $13; students and seniors are $8. Day-of tickets for adults are $15; students and seniors are $10.
Portland, Maine | 1-800-838-3006

October 29
ACCENT Networking Event: An Evening of Tricks or Treats Join ACCENT at Adaptations Unlimited Showroom for a special networking event with a Halloween twist. Enjoy treats from Brazo & The Green Monkey, drinks from Zorvino, and a chance to meet and greet potential business contacts.
The event will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. and costumes are optional.
400 Dover Point Road, Dover, N.H.
RSVP 603 436-0391 or cathy@accentmagazine.com

Visit Accent’s event calendar for more information about these events and to find more fun autumn activities.