Local Halloween Events
Around Lake Winnipesaukee
"Eat, drink and be scary." ~ Author Unknown
Are you looking for Halloween events in the Lake Winnipesaukee area 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. You must call to make reservations for the evening. Only a limited amount of people are allowed. Call 293-2853. Adults $7 and Kids 9 and under $5.
Fall Family Fun Fest Join in on Meredith's annual Fall Family Fun Fest at the Meredith Community Center Saturday, October 17, 2009 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, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm.
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 24, 2009 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. This year they have included trick or treating 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 23rd & 24th and Oct. 30th. For more information call: 603-524-8188.
Scarecrow Festival Join in the fun for the 5th annualScarecrow 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 10, 2009 from 11:30-3:00pm.
 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 26, 2009 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. 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, $4 for adults and/or $10 for families. It takes place from 5:30pm to 9:30pm (with the less scary time being 5:30pm to 7:30pm with kids activities.) The really scary time begins at 7:30pm. The dates are October 23rd and 24th with a rain date of Oct. 25th. It is located at 142 Calef Hill Road, Tilton, NH.
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 24, 2009 from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
All of the above are terrific for families to join. If you're looking for one of the really scary Halloween events for older kids and adults where you'll really scream:
Morbid Mountain If you want a really, scary event, check out Morbid Mountain at Gunstock Recreation area. You'll experience the Hospital of Horrors, Nightmare Knoll and Carnival of Corpses. This definitely is not for the faint of heart. No youngsters please.
Date: Oct. 2 & 3, Oct 9, 10, & 11, Oct 16 & 17, Oct 23 & 24, Oct. 30 and 31, 2009. Hours: 7 - 10:30pm Plus, there's a costume ball for those 21 years and older on Oct. 31, 2009 from 7pm to midnight.
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