What is there to do in Portsmouth in October?
Check out some spooky-fun events and things to do for all ages in October and the Halloween season.
- Portsmouth Halloween Parade.
- Scarecrows of the Port.
- Pumpkin Smash.
- Frankenstein – Player’s Ring Theatre.
- Free Costume-Building Night at the Makerspace.
- Spirits Of The Past – American Independence Museum.
Is Peirce Island Open?
Four Tree Island : No restrictions – Open. Peirce Island Outdoor Pool Access: Currently Unrestricted – Open seasonally.
Where does the Portsmouth parade start?
Islington Street
Viewing of the parade for spectators starts at Summer/Islington Street.
Is there a Christmas market in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth Christmas Market brings beautifully decorated wooden cabins to the city centre, selling treats such as German sausages and glühwein, plus Christmas stockings, tree decorations and gifts. It’s the ideal way to spend an afternoon or evening with friends and family and get into the Christmas Spirit!
Are dogs allowed on Pierce Island?
Can I bring my dog to Peirce Island? Yes. Map of designated off-leash areas: please stick to marked trails and avoid fenced-off areas. Work continues to improve access and parking.
Where is Pierce Island?
Portsmouth
Peirce Island is a historic 27-acre (11 ha) island owned by the city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and is connected to adjacent outlying Four Tree Island. It is connected to the mainland by the Peirce Island bridge.
Is parking free on Sundays in Portsmouth NH?
On Sundays, the Hanover Street parking garage is open to all Portsmouth residents for free! That’s right; just make sure to have your license or a pay stub to prove that you truly are a local.
Is there a Halloween Parade in Portsmouth in 2021?
Portsmouth Halloween Parade is back in 2021. Here’s what you need to know PORTSMOUTH — Creepy clowns, a Trojan horse and a zombie marching band in outdated Portsmouth High School band attire are just three of the most memorable costumes Portsmouth Halloween Parade organizers can recall from holidays past.
What happened in Portsmouth in October?
Portsmouth ended October with its seasonal roar Sunday night and it was as if the Halloween muses tipped their heads to let their visions and stories spill out. The downtown became a wondrous frontier to be explored with music around every bend. The streets were full of witches and monsters and other strange creatures.
When is trick or treating in Portsmouth in 2021?
More: Portsmouth 2021 trick or treating is on for Oct. 30 “There are plenty of places along the parade route that are not overly crowded and we’re hopeful that people will self-select and choose to spread out,” he said. Are there COVID-19 precautions?
How many people go to Halloween parades?
Weather-dependent, pre-pandemic Halloween parades, the first of which occurred in 1995 and has been led by a grand marshal since 2003, would draw crowds as light as 5,000 people and as many as 25,000 people. Past parades have occurred in all types of weather, including freezing rain, sleet, snow and even a balmy 70-degree day.