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Popular Events: This season, immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit at the Family Halloween Events at CMTM, where activities for all ages promise fun and fright. Another highlight is The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Portland, ME - 7th Annual, featuring themed drinking games and costume contests throughout the city. And the Portland Maine Fright Night Halloween Bar Crawl is something you definitely don't want to miss, known for its vibrant atmosphere and lively entertainment. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Halloween Events In and Around Portland
- Family Halloween Events at CMTM
- Portland Maine Fright Night Halloween Bar Crawl
- The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Portland, ME - 7th Annual
- After Dark Halloween Party
- Halloween Drag Brunch
- Play Your Way Sensory-Friendly Halloween
- Thirsty Pig Costume Party
- PLAGUES Halloween Goth Ball
- Night Terrors Zombie Zip (Kittery)
- Halloween Weekends at Jellystone Park Androscoggin Lake (North Monmouth)
See these and even more events listed below!
Portland Area Haunted Experiences
Night Terrors Zombie Zip
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween experience with zombie-themed zip lining through the dark.
Description:
Night Terrors Zombie Zip is an immersive Halloween experience where participants go zip lining through the night sky with zombies. The condensed tours are not for the faint of heart as you climb and zip line through the dark. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and include all gear, equipment, and a glow stick. Celebrate Halloween with a new adventure!
Where: Kittery | More Info: Night Terrors Zombie Zip
Mystery NH Escape Rooms
What to Expect:
An immersive real-life escape room experience with themed rooms that require critical thinking and teamwork to solve puzzles and escape within 60 minutes.
Description:
Mystery NH Escape Rooms offers a fun and exciting, immersive real-life escape room experience located in the heart of beautiful Mount Washington Valley. With the clock running, you and your team must find clues, solve puzzles, and open locks to escape the room. This activity is great for family, friends, co-workers, birthdays, anniversaries, and team-building.
Where: Conway | More Info: Mystery NH Escape Rooms
Family-Friendly Fall Activities Near Portland
Family Halloween Events at CMTM
What to Expect:
A not-so-scary Halloween celebration with interactive exhibits and activities suitable for all ages.
Description:
Celebrate Halloween with a fun and not-so-scary event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine. The Hoot & Howl Family Halloween event offers a variety of activities, including indoor trick-or-treating, exploring spine-tingling animal artifacts, and creating creepy crafts in the MakerSpace. This event is designed for all ages and features three event times on October 26 and 27, 2024.
Where: Portland | More Info: Family Halloween Events at CMTM
Play Your Way Sensory-Friendly Halloween
What to Expect:
A sensory-friendly Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating and Halloween art activities.
Description:
Play Your Way Sensory-Friendly Trick-or-Treat is an annual event at the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, designed for children with sensory integration challenges. The event includes trick-or-treating, Halloween art time, exploring museum exhibits, and a small snack. It features sensory and fidget-type toys with non-food treat options, making it a perfect low-key experience for families affected by Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, or other challenges.
Where: Portland | More Info: Play Your Way Sensory-Friendly Halloween
After Dark Halloween Party
What to Expect:
An adults-only Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, creepy snacks, and hauntingly creative crafts.
Description:
Join the Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine for an adults-only Halloween celebration, After Dark Halloween. Enjoy trick-or-treating, creepy crawly snacks, festive elixirs, hauntingly creative crafts, and thrilling guest performances. The event supports CMTM's Community Fund, helping to open the door to all children and families. A welcoming and inclusive space is ensured by kindly asking visitors not to wear culturally appropriated costumes.
Where: Portland | More Info: After Dark Halloween Party
Halloween Weekends at Jellystone Park Androscoggin Lake
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween activities including a haunted trail and costume contests.
Description:
Celebrate Halloween at Jellystone Park Androscoggin Lake with frightfully fun weekends from September 20 to October 20. Enjoy pumpkin painting, costume contests, a haunted trail, and trick-or-treating amidst the scenic beauty of Androscoggin Lake.
Where: North Monmouth | More Info: Halloween Weekends at Jellystone Park Androscoggin Lake
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties Near Portland
The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Portland, ME - 7th Annual
What to Expect:
The event features a $1,000 national costume contest and exclusive drink specials at multiple venues.
Description:
Join hundreds of spooky crawlers for a spooktacular night in Portland, ME. The Official Halloween Bar Crawl features 2-3 drinks or shots included, no cover at all bars, and an awesome after-party. Enjoy exclusive drink specials, food specials at select venues, and a $1,000 national costume contest. Meet new people, explore the best bars in Portland, and experience an electric atmosphere that only Halloween can provide.
Where: Portland | More Info: The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Portland, ME - 7th Annual
Portland Maine Fright Night Halloween Bar Crawl
What to Expect:
Enjoy a night of spooks and specials at multiple haunted bars with exclusive perks and a $2,000 value costume contest.
Description:
Join the Portland Maine Fright Night Halloween Bar Crawl on October 25th, 2024, for a bone-chilling night of fun. Explore top bars in the city, enjoy spooks and specials at every stop, and compete in a $2,000 value Halloween costume contest. With free entry into over 4 venues, an exclusive after-party, and live DJs, this event promises an unforgettable experience filled with frights and frolics.
Where: Portland | More Info: Portland Maine Fright Night Halloween Bar Crawl
Halloween Drag Brunch
What to Expect:
The event features two rounds of drag performances, making it a unique and entertaining experience.
Description:
Join Chartreuse Money for a spooktacular Halloween Drag Brunch at Batson River Brewing & Distilling. Enjoy two rounds of fabulous drag performances, delicious brunch, and a festive atmosphere. This event is perfect for those who love drag culture and Halloween celebrations. Due to popularity, seating is limited, so arrive early to secure your spot.
Where: Portland | More Info: Halloween Drag Brunch
PLAGUES Halloween Goth Ball
What to Expect:
A Halloween-themed goth and industrial music event with a costume contest and visual effects.
Description:
PLAGUES Halloween Goth Ball is a Halloween celebration at Aura in Portland, Maine. The event features goth and industrial music spun by DJs Mothra, Nemesis, and Sawtooth, along with performances by Aerial Arts 207 and Lexi GoGo. There will be a costume contest at midnight with cash prizes and visual effects by VJ Foo. The event also includes vending by Black Magic Rose Vintage and Djinn.
Where: Portland | More Info: PLAGUES Halloween Goth Ball
Thirsty Pig Costume Party
What to Expect:
Features over 4+ venues with exclusive drink specials and a $2,000 prize value social media costume contest.
Description:
Join us for a spooktacular night of bar-hopping in Portland, Maine The Official Halloween Bar Crawl features over 4+ venues, 2-3 drinks or shots included, and exclusive drink specials. Enjoy a Halloween-themed digital bar crawl map, live music at select venues, and a $2,000 prize value social media costume contest. Don't miss out on this electrifying event filled with spooky fun and memorable experiences.
Where: Portland | More Info: Thirsty Pig Costume Party
Latin Rhythms Halloween Night at Citrus
What to Expect:
A Halloween celebration with a variety of music genres and activities, including a costume contest and drink raffle.
Description:
Join us at Smart Donkey for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration Enjoy Afro Beats, Brazilian Music, Latin Music, Dance Music, Pop Rock, and R&B classics by DJ Black Panther PDX. Participate in our Halloween Drink Raffle and costume contest with three categories (Scariest, Funniest, Creative). All ages are welcome, and free venue parking is available. Come dressed in your most creative costume for a night of thrills, chills, and spooky fun.