Local Event
Ghosts on the Banke Family Halloween
- Great for Families
- Great for Kids
Ghosts on the Banke Family Halloween is a seasonal event held at Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, NH, from October 16 through October 24. This event offers a safe trick-or-treating experience where visitors explore historic houses and meet figures from the past. It is a well-known local tradition for family-friendly Halloween fun in a historic setting.
What to expect
- •Safe trick-or-treating from one historic house to another
- •Encounters with the 'ghosts' of long-dead sea captains and pirates
- •Tours of historic houses on the museum grounds
- •Family-oriented Halloween activities and atmosphere
Who it's for
- Families with children
- Local residents seeking safe trick-or-treating
- History enthusiasts
- Kids who enjoy pirate and maritime stories
Good to know
Where is Ghosts on the Banke located?
The event is held at Strawbery Banke Museum, located at 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801.
What are the dates for the event?
Ghosts on the Banke runs from October 16 through October 24.
Is this event appropriate for young children?
Yes, it is specifically designed as a family-friendly Halloween event featuring safe trick-or-treating and historical characters.
What kind of characters will be there?
Visitors can expect to meet the 'ghosts' of historical sea captains and pirates as they walk through the museum grounds.
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