Dover Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Dover and nearby
Dover builds toward spooky season with costume parties, trick or treat events, and kids Halloween events filled with autumn atmosphere. Annual Apple Harvest Day offers a festive daytime outing, while Coppal House Farm Corn Maze & Wagon Rides brings classic harvest activities and glowing lights. Haunted Overload is the choice for visitors seeking a much bigger scare. Around downtown Dover and the nearby countryside, families can enjoy pumpkins, costumes, and seasonal entertainment before heading into the darker side of Halloween.
Editor's Picks
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2026 Apple Harvest Day
Day-long family festival featuring 300 vendors, food, and live entertainment.
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Haunted Overload
· Lee
Immersive haunted trail featuring towering handcrafted monsters up to 34 feet tall.
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148th Annual Deerfield Fair
· Deerfield
Four-day country fair featuring an excavator rodeo competition.
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Historic Portsmouth Legends and Ghost Walk
· Portsmouth
Visit 13 of downtown Portsmouth's most active haunted locations.
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Zombie Walk
· Rochester
Costumed dancers perform Thriller alongside guest zombies through downtown Rochester.
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Spiller Farm U-Pick Pumpkins and Hay Rides
· Wells
Pick-your-own pumpkins, winter squash, and fall decorations on the farm.
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Browse Halloween Near Dover by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Day-long family festival featuring 300 vendors, food, and live entertainment.
Haunted Experiences
Immersive haunted trail featuring towering handcrafted monsters up to 34 feet tall.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Munster Mash event supporting the Halloween Parade
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Visit 13 of downtown Portsmouth's most active haunted locations.
Dover Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
