Local Halloween Events
Around Lake Winnipesaukee
In New Hampshire

"Eat, drink and be scary." ~ Author Unknown

Are you looking for Halloween events in the Lake Winnipesaukee area of New Hampshire that are fun and safe for the kids?  Here are a few ideas, such as costume contests and "scary" places that can be become traditions in your family.

Corn Maze

Beans and Greens has a wonderful corn maze with the "Tunnel of Terror."  Going through a corn maze is fun.  You get lost and have fun trying to get out.  It's now open in the evenings on weekends for the older crowd who wants to have a "frightening experience."  The maze is open daily from 10am - 5pm and Friday and Saturday evening from 8-10pm.  Columbus Day weekend has extended hours:  Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 7 - 10pm (weather permitting.)  You must call to make reservations for the evening.  Only a limited amount of people are allowed.  Call 293-2853.  Daytime prices:  Adults $7 and Kids 12 and under $5.  Evening prices:  Adults $9.00 and Kids 12 and under $7.

Heritage Farm Corn Maze

Heritage Farm in Sanbornton has a corn maze over 5 acres.  Its design features the "Old Man of the Mountain," the motto "Live Free or Die," and the year New Hampshire became a state "1788."  The corn maze is open daily and will have special nights open from 7:00-9:00pm on Sept 30th & Oct 1st and Oct 7th & 8th to find your way through with the light of the full moon.  It will then be open Friday and Saturday evenings for the latter half of October during Fright Nights.  For further information and prices call (603)524-5400 or (603)524-8188.

Harvest Festival

A fun filled day of activities for the entire family at Beans and Greens in Gilford, New Hampshire.  There's a sack race, veggie slingshot, the corn maze and hay maze.  This event takes place on October 8th and 9th from 12:00pm-3:00pm.

Fall Family Fun Fest

Join in on Meredith's annual Fall Family Fun Fest at the Meredith Community Center Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10:30am to 12:30pm.  There will be activities for all ages with a jumping house, climbing wall, live entertainment, pumpkin decorating, arts and crafts, face painting and more.  All activities are free.  For more information call 279-8197.

Fall Festival

Try the Fall Festival at Petal Pushers in Laconia.  Petal Pushers Garden Center puts on a fall festival for the kids.  There's coloring contests, balloon animals, a maze, a bouncy house, hay rides and more.  Each child 12 and under gets to pick out their very own pumpkin.  They also get to have one of Petal Pushers tasty ice creams.  Best of all, it's free!  This event takes place Sunday, October 18, 2011 from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm.

Pumpkin Festival

Choose and carve your pumpkin.  There's a sing-a-long as well as the corn and hay mazes.  Come back at night for the pumpkin lighting, socializing and cider and donuts.  This event takes place on Saturday, October 22 from 12:00pm-3:00pm and in the evening when it gets dark.  For more information contact Beans and Greens at (603)293-2853.

Costume Party

If you're looking for Halloween events for the whole family, then you'll have to go to Funspot for its an annual Halloween party for the kids.  If you dress up in a costume, you'll get free tokens and a small bag of treats.  There's also a costume contest.  It's great fun for the kids.  This event takes place on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 6:00 to 10:00pm.

Fright Night - Heritage Farm

One of the great Halloween events in the area is Fright Night is a spooky event at Heritage Farm in Sanbornton, will be held weekend nights until Halloween.  It includes a haunted hayride and a haunted maze where those who dare to try will have to find their way out of the creepy maze.  For the first hour they pass out candy in the maze for the younger children.  There will also be a bonfire and hot chocolate to warm you up.  The price is $10 per person and goes from 6-9pm.  Younger children go from 6-7pm. The dates it takes place are Oct 21st & 22nd and Oct. 28th and 29th.  For more information call:  603-524-8188 or 524-5400..

Scarecrow Festival

Join in the fun for the 8th annual Scarecrow Festival at Heritage Farm in Sanbornton.  Everything is free, they only ask that you make a scarecrow.  Bring the clothing and they provide the stuffing.  It's fun!  Enjoy the corn maze, games and more.  This event takes place on Saturday October 8, 2011 from 11:00-3:00pm.

Kids Halloween Party

The Mug Pub and Family Restaurant in Center Harbor is holding it's 11th annual party with games, prizes and homemade goodies.  Mr. Phil the Clown will be there.  It's a fun event and takes place on Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 5-8pm.

Haunted Halloween Hike

For a truly scary hike in the woods, you need to check out the Haunted Halloween Hike.  You start off with a bumpy hayride and then walk through the scary woods.  This year, they've added new paths. They change the spooky props each year so you'll always be surprised and scared.  This is another one of the favorite Halloween events.  At the end there is a bonfire and goodies to eat.  Tickets are $3 for kids, $5 for adults and/or $15 for families.  It takes place from 5:00pm to 9:00pm (with the less scary time being 5:00pm to 7:00pm with kids activities.)  The really scary time begins at 7:00pm.  The dates are October 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th, and 30th. On Sunday the 30th, the time is from 5:00-8:00pm (with the really scary part starting at 6:30pm.)  It is located at 142 Calef Hill Road, Tilton, NH.  For more information call 998-9012.

Halloween Concert

Arts on the Edge Wolfeboro presents "The Music of the Night":  A Halloween Concert on Friday, October 21st at 7:30pm at the First Congregational Church in Wolfeboro.  Join us for an abridged version of the 1925 film "The Phantom of the Opera" complete with live organ music by Nathan Bayreuther, organist and harpsichordist from Madison, CT.  We will even have our own Phantom!!  There will be a costume contest with prizes (for scariest, silliest, and most original, in both adult and student categories) and spooky refreshments.  First Congregational Church in Wolfeboro will be decorated in a haunted theme.  Tickets are $10 for adults/$8 for students (12+) and will be available at the door. Don't miss this fun event!! For more information call (603)651-8343 or visit Arts on the Edge Wolfeboro.

School Festival

A different Fall Family Festival is at Belmont Elementary School in Belmont.  This is a fun place for the young kids.  There's games, food, balloon animals, face-painting, crafts and a whole lot of fun.  All proceeds benefit the kids at Belmont Elementary School.  This event takes place on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

All of the above are terrific for families to join.  There's yet another Halloween event for older kids and adults where you'll really scream.

Halloween Masquerade Ball

This is one of the Halloween events that takes place aboard the M/S Mount Washington.  It features live entertainment, dinner buffet, dancing and best costumer prizes.  It takes place On Saturday, October 22nd from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.  You can start boarding at 6:15pm from Weirs Beach.  The cost per ticket is $49 and all guests must be 21 years or older.  For more information call 1 (888)843-6686 or (603)366-5531.

Pumpkin Carving

Come have some family fun and get ready for Halloween at the same time.  Laconia Parks & Recreation would like to invite you to join them in carving your pumpkins.  Pumpkins and pumpkin carving kits will be provided as well as hot apple cider and cookies.  This is open for families and friends and will cost $7.00 per pumpkin.  This event will take place on Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at the Laconia Community Center.  Please call 524-5046 to register.  

Morbid Mountain

If you are looking for one of the really scary Halloween events, check out Morbid Mountain at Gunstock Recreation area.

You'll experience the Morgue, Blackout and Nightmare Knoll.  This definitely is not for the faint of heart.  No youngsters please.

Date:  Sept. 30th & Oct 1st, Oct 7th, 8th & 9th, Oct. 14th & 15th, Oct 21st & 22nd, Oct. 28th & 29th.

Hours:  7 - 10:30pm