Come and meet the Ghosts on the Banke at Strawbery Banke's famous Halloween celebration. Long-dead sea captains, 17th century shopkeepers and wayward pirates haunt the streets of Portsmouth?s oldest neighborhood as you trick or treat safely from house to historic house.
Trick-or-Treat Safely
Jack-O-Lanterns light the way to step over the threshold of time and meet the "Ghosts on the Banke." Discover pirate treasure, visit with the wacky witch, look into the future with guidance from the gypsy fortune teller.
Catch a Ghostly Tale
Community members bring history back to life with spooky plays, skits, and interactive improvisation throughout the evening.
Light up the Night
Warm weary bones by the bonfire.
Pickwick's At the Banke
Decorated for Halloween, with all sorts of magic happening!