Searching for spooky things to do over Halloween weekend in the White Mountains? Family-friendly Halloween events in North Conway and Jefferson, haunted drag bashes and theater tours, and trunk-or-treats are just the start of your ghoulish good time. Scroll for the best Halloween events in Lincoln, NH and beyond.

CONWAY SCENIC RAILROAD (North Conway, NH)

All aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad’s Halloween Express! Head to this North Conway, NH family-friendly attraction for an entertaining Halloween-party-meets-train-ride. Your little witches, ghosts, and vampires will have a spooky, fun time! Trains board at the North Conway Station.

2025 Dates: Saturday, 10/25 & Sunday, 10/26. Trains depart at 12pm, 1:45pm, 3pm, and 4:15pm.Visit the Conway Scenic's website for more information and to book tickets. 

CRANMORE MOUNTAIN RESORT (North Conway, NH)

As North Conway trunk-or-treats go, you can’t beat Cranmore Mountain Resort’s bash. Decorated vehicles (including snowmaking equipment!) will be parked at the base alongside community cars, offering a fun and safe environment for families to trick-or-treat in costume.

2025 Date: Thursday, 10/30. 4 – 7pm. Visit Cranmore’s website for more information.

SANTA’S VILLAGE (Jefferson, NH)

Head to this acclaimed theme park in Jefferson, NH for a Holly Jolly Halloween! Santa’s Village is serving up a spooky-yet-sweet mixture of Christmas and Halloween music, décor, and fun. Trick-or-treat at the park shops, meet Santa, and scream in delight while you enjoy family-friendly rides.

2025 Dates: 10/18 & 10/25. 9:30am – 5pm. Daily capacity is limited, and tickets need to be purchased online in advance. Visit Santa’s website for more information.

STORY LAND (Glen, NH)

Pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating, dance parties, and Fairytale Character encounters are just the start of Happy Hauntings at Story Land. We count this as one of the top Halloween events in the Mount Washington Valley – book your tickets online now to find out why!

2025 Dates: 10/18 & 10/19, 10/25 & 10/26. 10am – 5pm. $45 per person. Visit Story Land’s website for more information.

BARNSTORMERS THEATRE (Center Sandwich, NH) 

The Barnstormers Theatre presents Tales of Terror, a special night of scary stories in celebration of the Halloween season.  This one night event will take place at the Corner House in Center Sandwich and will be filled with tales from Edgar Allen Poe, W.W. Jacobs, and more. 

2025 Date: Thursday, 10/23. 6pm - 8pm. Tickets are $20 via cash or check at the door, and RSVPs are HIGHLY recommended. To RSVP, email: events@barnstormerstheatre.org or call: (603)-323-8500. Please be sure to arrive early, as seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. 

CANTERBURY SHAKER VILLAGE (Canterbury, NH)

Ready for a Ghost Encounter with an educational twist? Discover how Spiritualism became a part of the Shaker faith during the 19th century, and hear firsthand accounts of otherworldly encounters during a 45-minute tour of the historic Canterbury Shaker Village. 

2025 Dates: Thursday, 10/30 - Saturday, 11/1. Tickets are $10 - $20 ($25 on the day of the tour). Tour times are 5 pm, 6pm, & 7pm.

CASTLE IN THE CLOUDS (Moultonborough, NH)

Castle in the Clouds, the Moultonborough Recreation Department, and the Lakes Region Conservation Trust have teamed up once again for one of the top Halloween events in the Lakes Region: a Halloween Pumpkin Walk on the Castle's grounds! This family-friendly walk in the woods will be lit by jack-o'-lanterns, and not-too-scary Halloween suprises await! Registration is encouraged but no required; donations welcome. 

2025 Date: Friday, 10/17 (Rain Date: Saturday, 10/18). 5pm - 6:30pm. Free event. For more information, visit the Castle's website. 

FLYING MONKEY MOVIE HOUSE & PERFORMANCE CENTER (Plymouth, NH)

Just in time for Halloween, two great acts take the stage at the Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center. First up, it’s Lauren Rainbow, an evidential and heart-centered medium dedicated to Spirit, Healing, and Love. The next day, it’s the Monster Mash Drag Bash! Enjoy a spooky-themed brunch and drinks, and a drag-tastic display of “Cursed Couture”

2025 Dates: Medium Lauren Rainbow: Saturday, 10/25. 7:30pm – 9pm. Tickets start at $35. | Monster Mash Drag Bash at the Flying Monkey: Sunday, 10/26. Tickets start at $55. Buffet available from 11am-1:30pm. Show begins at 1:00pm. Event is 18+. For more information on menu, seating, performance, and more, visit the Flying Monkey’s website.

NORTH COUNTRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT JEAN’S PLAYHOUSE (Lincoln, NH)

Did you hear the news? Ghost Light at Jean’s Playhouse returns for another hauntingly good season! This one-of-kind Halloween event in Lincoln is a haunted house walk-through with an immersive, theatrical twist. Expect jump scares, lights, smoke, louds noises, and some fresh frights this year.

2025 Dates: 10/17 & 10/18, 10/24 &10/25, 10/31. Dusk – 10pm. $35 per ticket. For more information, visit the Jean’s Playhouse website.

SETTLERS GREEN (North Conway, NH)

Combine tax-free shopping with trick-or-treating and some air park fun, and you have an evening the whole family can enjoy. Head to Settlers Green for Boo Bash on Friday, 10/24 – Ryan’s is your host for the evening, and costumed kids ages 12 and under can jump for free in between trick-or-treating from store to store.

2025 Date: Friday, 10/24. 4pm – 7pm. Ryan’s is located in Suite J10. Arrive at 4pm to receive a complimentary group/family photo and a Boo Bash Bucket. For full Boo Bash details, including additional Airpark information and dining offerings, visit the Settlers Green website.
 

SQUAM LAKES NATURAL SCIENCE CENTER (Holderness, NH)

Celebrate Halloween with a walk on the wild(life) side. Head to the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center for Owl-O-Ween, where you can meet live owls at Up Close to Animals presentations throughout the day, and also see the animals along the live animal exhibit trail enjoying a variety of pumpkin treats. At the end of your adventure, kids will get a sweet bag of treats to take home.

2025 Date: Saturday, 10/25. All Owl-O-Ween activities are included with trail admission. For more information, visit the Science Center's website. 

SUNSET GRILL (Campton, NH)

As pairings go, we love the idea of a Halloween Party plus BBQ at the Sunset Grill. Bring your carved jack o’ lantern, and get ready for games, prizes, and other spooky surprises.

2025 date: Friday, 10/31. 3pm – 5pm.

WOODSTOCK INN BREWERY (North Woodstock, NH)

Party at one of the best breweries in New Hampshire! The Woodstock Inn Brewery in North Woodstock NH is hosting a can’t-miss Halloween Party, including  a DJ, dancing, costume contests, and festive beverages plus lodging deals. More on that below.

2025 Halloween Party: Friday, 10/3. 8:30pm – 11:30pm. |  Lodging Deal: Book a room Friday, 10/31 and get 25% off the room rate. Stay Friday & Saturday (10/31 & 11/1) and get 50% off Saturday's room rate. New reservations only. Not valid on houses. Offer not available through 3rd party sites. Call 603-745-3951 or book online.

TOWN OF BERLIN (Berlin, NH)

Riverfire, Berlin’s annual fall family festival, returns for another year of daylong spooky fun that culminates with hundreds of lit, carved pumpkins and the lighting of bonfires on the river. From bounce houses and face painting to spooky character, hayrides, live music, food vendors, and more, this is the North Country’s can’t-miss event each fall.

2025 Date: Saturday, 10/18. 9am – 9pm. Admission to Service Credit Union Heritage Park is free; separate charges apply to specific events at RiverFire. Parking and shuttle rides are available beginning at noon. To learn more and see the complete RiverFire schedule, visit RiverFireNH.com.

TOWN OF LITTLETON (Littleton, NH)

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 10/25! One and all are invited to partake in Littleton, NH’s Gathering of the Jack O’Lanterns, a pumpkin viewing spectacle perched on the banks of the Ammonoosuc River. Delight in the sights of carved pumpkins twinkling off the river, as well as all the town-wide events (including pumpkin carving parties, a pumpkin patch hangout, food trucks, a haunted walk, and more).

2025 Date: Saturday, 10/25, 12pm - 8pm.Full calendar of events, as well as parking map, available on the Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce’s website.

TOWN OF WATERVILLE VALLEY (Waterville Valley, NH)

Want to get Fido in on the festivities? Make your way to Howl-O-Ween, hosted by the Waterville Valley Resort Association. Show off your pup’s best costume and join the parade around Town Square, and enjoy music, photo ops, and treats.

The following weekend, Waterville Valley Recreation Department is hosting Haunted Halloween Happenings, where a costume contest* and party plus trunk-or-treat and trick-or-treat festivities, will cast a magic spell across all of Waterville Valley. 

2025 Dates: Howl-O-Ween: Saturday, 10/18. 12pm – 2pm. Please register in advance online! Registration is free. Day-of registration spots will be limited! | Haunted Halloween Happenings: Saturday, 10/25. 3:45pm - 7pm. *Advance registration required for Costume Contest. 

That’s a wrap on the best Halloween events in the White Mountains; hopefully we’ll see you out and about, exploring our truly spooktacular region! Use our Spooky Stories, Ghost Towns, & Haunted Historic Spots and Scary Tales of the White Mountains blogs as inspiration for your adventures.