Sanford Halloween Events 2026
Your guide to the best Halloween events in Sanford and nearby
Every October, Sanford fills spooky season with haunted houses, spooky things to do, and pumpkin patches for groups and families. The Maize at Sherman Farm brings maze-filled adventure, Conway Scenic Railroad Halloween Express adds a memorable rail journey, and Pumpkin Valley Farm Fall Festival delivers classic autumn charm. Around downtown Sanford and the surrounding countryside, seasonal lights make evening outings feel wonderfully atmospheric.
If you have a group, combine frightening attractions with seasonal celebrations, pumpkin fun, or a spooky tour.
Editor's Picks
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Haunted Overload
· Lee
Immersive haunted trail featuring towering handcrafted monsters up to 34 feet tall.
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2026 Apple Harvest Day
· Dover
Day-long family festival featuring 300 vendors, food, and live entertainment.
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The Ghosts of Portsmouth Haunted Tour
· Portsmouth
Ghostly guide and app-led exploration of haunted Portsmouth.
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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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Ghosts on the Banke
· Portsmouth
Trick-or-treat through history with spirits from America’s founding.
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Browse Halloween Near Sanford by Category
Family-Friendly Fall Activities
Pick-your-own pumpkins, winter squash, and fall decorations on the farm.
Haunted Experiences
Immersive haunted trail featuring towering handcrafted monsters up to 34 feet tall.
Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
Adults-only Halloween party hosted with Greg and the Morning Buzz.
Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
Halloween classics performed by a string quartet by candlelight.
Unique & Unusual Halloween Events
Ghostly guide and app-led exploration of haunted Portsmouth.
Sanford Halloween Events Map
See every Halloween event, haunted attraction, and pumpkin patch on one map.
