10/23/2026
Halloween weekend is almost here! 🎃 Here are three ways to celebrate around the Lakes Region:
🐺🎃 Celebrate Howl-O-Ween at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center on Saturday. Meet nocturnal animals, enjoy Halloween crafts and activities, and see the resident animals enjoy pumpkin-themed enrichment along the Live Animal Exhibit Trail. Costumes are encouraged!
🏍️🎃 Head to Pumpkins & Pistons at Laconia Harley-Davidson® on Saturday for a day of Halloween fun and full-throttle energy, featuring a costume contest, trick-or-treating, flash tattoos, food and drink vendors, giveaways, prizes, and more.
🕸️🚢 Set sail for a Halloween Masquerade Ball aboard the M/S Mount Washington at Weirs Beach Saturday evening. The 21+ cruise includes a three-hour cruise, buffet dinner, entertainment, seasonal snacks and beverages, plus a costume contest.
For even more Halloween happenings and seasonal events, check out our full events calendar:
Discover exciting weekend events in the NH Lakes Region! From music festivals to outdoor activities, find fun things to do in NH this weekend.