Murder, zombies and witches, oh my
Get in the Halloween spirit as you head out this weekend for some spooky (and not-so-spooky) events on the Seacoast. Try your hand at solving a murder at the Exeter Parks and Recreation Midnight at the Masquerade, a murder mystery dinner, watch out for zombies in Dover and Rochester at their zombie walks, check out Fall Family Fun Fest in Portsmouth or a Witches' Market in Dover.
Read on for a look at 10 things to do this weekend:
Midnight at the Masquerade, a Murder Mystery Dinner
What: Exeter Parks & Recreation will present Midnight at the Masquerade a Murder Mystery
Dinner. EPRD is excited to bring Midnight at the Masquerade to Town hall for the first time. Midnight at the Masquerade will feature a buffet dinner, a cash bar, and actors from The Murder Mystery Company for an evening of mystery, intrigue and murder at this interactive and entertaining fundraiser.
When: Friday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Where: Old Town Hall, 10 Front St.,
Exeter
Cost: $85
More info: exeter.recdesk.com
Haunted Lighthouses at Kittery Lions Club
What: Join Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses for a spooky good time! Paranormal expert Ron Kolek and lighthouse historian Jeremy D'Entremont will join forces to present a multimedia presentation on New England's haunted lighthouses, featuring personal observations from several investigations they've done together.
When: Friday, Oct. 27, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Kittery Lions Club, 117 State Road, Kittery, Maine
Cost: $20
More info: kitterylions.club
Rochester Zombie Walk
What: Rochester Main Street will host a downtown Trick-or-Treat and Zombie Walk. Families are welcome to get dressed up and stop by downtown to celebrate Halloween! Downtown businesses will be handing out candy. The Zombie Walk features dozens of dancers from several local dance studios. Zombies will be taking a new route from the Citizens Bank parking lot to Bridge Street, around River Street, and back to North Main Street.
When: Friday, Oct. 27, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Citizens Bank parking lot to Bridge Street, around River Street, and back to North Main Street in Rochester
Cost: Free More info: rochestermainstreet.org
Jethro Tull at the Casino Ballroom
What: Led by Ian Anderson, the concert will feature a rich collection of the best-known Jethro Tull repertoire from 1968 to date. Fans will recognize the key songs from various albums – songs which put Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson on the map during these seven decades. When: Friday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. Where: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, 169 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach Cost: $61 to $151
More info: casinoballroom.com
Dover Zombie Walk
What: Each year, zombies shamble through hundreds of American cities. Dover, N.H. is one of those cities. Start at the Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, end at Henry Law Park. Prizes! Games! Costume Contest! Rain date: Sunday, Oct. 29
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. Where: Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce, 550 Central Ave., Dover Cost: Free
More info: facebook.com/doverzombiewalk
Fall Family Fun Fest
What: At the Fall Family Fun Fest participants will enjoy live music, games, a s'mores fire pit, food trucks, petting zoo, touch-a-truck, dog aerial show, and fun for the whole family.
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Campus Drive athletic fields in Portsmouth
Cost: Free
More info: portsnh.co/recreation
Nightmare on Market Street Halloween Party at the Gas Light
What: Nightmare on Market Street is Portsmouth's best Halloween party! Tickets include admission to our deck prior to the event starting with live music. We will be holding a costume contest with $1000 in cash and prizes at midnight. We will have the seacoasts best DJ spinning music all night long, DJ KOKO P! Ticket prices are non refundable for the event.
When: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. Where: Portsmouth Gas Light Co., 64 Market St., Portsmouth
Cost: $25 to $50
More info: portsmouthgaslight.com
The Haunted Ballroom Dance Party
What: The “Haunted ballroom”. Costume Contest with prizes, DJs Johnny B Groovy and Soul Sister- Dance tunes all Genres and a sexy scary twist, bring and show off your carved pumpkin, stick your hand into the “unknown” box, complimentary snacks, bring your choice of beverage (BYOB).
When: Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Rockingham Ballroom, 22 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket
Cost: $20
More info: rockinballroom.club
Halloween Costume Paddle Contest & Park Cleanup
What: Seacoast Paddleboard Club has teamed up with the Portsmouth Halloween Parade to host the 6th Annual Halloween Costume Paddle Contest & Park Cleanup at Peirce Island.
When: Sunday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. Where: Pierce Island Boat Ramp Cost: $20
More info: seacoastpaddleboardclub.com
Dover’s 2nd Annual Witches’ Market
What: The Dover's Witches' Market is a local community event featuring vendors and small businesses who specialize in witchcraft, magic, herbalism, spiritual readings, and handmade artisan goods.
When: Sunday, Oct. 29, from 12 to 5 p.m.
Where: Dover City Hall, 288 Central Ave., Dover
Cost: Free
More info: facebook.com/ events/1681780188942959
Owloween at The Word Barn Meadow
What: Come in costume, or come as yourself – and join us in The Word Barn Meadow for an outdoor family-friendly, environmental education program featuring a variety of owl and other raptor species!
When: Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Where: The Word Barn Meadow, 66 Newfields Road, Exeter
Cost: $25
More info: thewordbarn.com