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Portsmouth delivers Halloween 2025 across the historic district with macabre entertainment and seasonal scares near the waterfront. Visitors find eerie tours, harvest festivals, and frightful celebrations including lantern walks, pumpkin events, and community fright nights.
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Portsmouth Halloween
Portsmouth Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Portsmouth hosts its annual Halloween Safe Trunk or Treat, offering a secure and festive environment for families. This event features city departments and community groups distributing candy, alongside engaging music, crafts, and entertainment. A highlight is the haunted house, operated by the Portsmouth Police Department, adding an extra layer of spooky fun. Costumes are encouraged, making it a vibrant celebration of Halloween for all ages.
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Don costumes and embark on a festive Halloween Trail of Treats! This family-friendly event invites children to explore various Portsmouth museums, collecting goodies along the way. The trail kicks off with music and games at the Children's Museum of Virginia, with stops at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, Lightship Portsmouth, and the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center offering treats and activities.
Portsmouth Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Experience the best of fall at the Portsmouth Fall Wine and Music Festival. This adult-only event features tastings from over 200 fine wines, live music, and a curated selection of vendors. Held at the Atlantic Pavilion Festival Park on the Downtown Portsmouth Waterfront, it's a premier destination for wine enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy the autumn season.
Portsmouth Other Halloween Activities
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Step back in time on the Olde Towne Portsmouth Ghost Walk, where costumed actors bring the city's most haunting legends to life. This family-friendly, spooky-but-not-scary tour guides visitors through historic Olde Towne, sharing tales of love, loss, and mystery. Experience the magic of the Ghost Walk Bazaar before or after your journey into the supernatural.
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