City Declares Halloween Trick or Deal with Hours; Rec Department Hosts Free Fall Family Fun Fest

The City of Portsmouth Recreation Department has occasions and actions scheduled to rejoice fall and Halloween, culminating with the City’s Halloween trick-or-treat hours of 5 to eight pm on Thursday, October 30, 2025. The Portsmouth Police Department reminds everybody to be careful for trick-or-treaters and the elevated site visitors on the roads that night. Other City occasions and actions embody:

• Haunted Trail: On Tuesday, October 17 from 4 to 7 pm (climate allowing) on the Community Campus, a self-guided Family Friendly Spooky Walk with no haunts. Free parking is accessible in the principle car parking zone in entrance of the constructing. This occasion is free; no reservation is required. 

   

• fifth Annual Fall Family Fun Fest: On Saturday, October 25 from 11 am to 2 pm on the Community Campus grass discipline (behind pickleball courts). Costumes are inspired. Participants will get pleasure from music, video games, meals vehicles, touch-a-truck, and extra enjoyable for the entire household. This occasion is free; no reservation required.

   

• Senior Activity Center Halloween Party: On Friday, October 31 from 3 to 4 pm on the Senior Activity Center (125 Cottage Street). Come wearing costume, festive Halloween, or Autumn apparel. Entertainer Rockin’ Randy Hawkes will play enjoyable tunes. Treats will likely be offered by the Senior Activity Center. Ages 50+ welcome. This occasion is free; no reservation required.

For particulars on all of the occasions, go to: portsnh.co/recreation. 

The independently organized Portsmouth Halloween Parade takes place on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 7 pm. For particulars together with parking restrictions and street closures go to their web site: PortsmouthHalloweenParade.org.