It’s the final Hallo-weekend hurrah! From All Hallow’s Eve, to Nightmare on (the real) Elm Street, to the Halloween Hangover Party, don’t miss out on the tricks, treats, and all things spooky in between.
Looking to skip all the Halloween hullabaloo and have a more refined, arts-inspired weekend? Check out our Weekly Entertainment report for live music and lively arts in and around Southern NH.
Multi-day events:
Nov. 1-2
Boston Anarchist Bookfair, Cambridge Community Center, Boston, MA – The Boston Anarchist Bookfair is back on Nov 1-2 at the Cambridge Community Center, where we’re hosting a bookfair celebrating anarchism and it’s many forms. Authors, publishers, organizers, punks, queers, abolitionists, and accomplices of all kinds — come through for one of the longest-running anarchist bookfairs on the East Coast. The bookfair will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 12 pm – 6 pm and Sunday, Nov. 2 from 12 pm – 5 pm. Feel free to contact us with any inquiries or to express interest in participating at bostonanarchistbookfair@gmail.com. We are looking forward to it!
Exeter Fall Art Tour, Downtown Exeter, NH – Mark your calendars for two incredible days of art and culture in beautiful New England at the Exeter Fall Art Tour. All locations are within a 3 mile stretch from beginning to end! Saturday, Nov. 1 & Sunday Nov. 2 from 10 am to 4 pm both days. With a spotlight on fine art and fine craft, you can see Exeter’s vibrant local galleries, studio collectives, and individual artist studios. More info here.
Oct. 30
Teen Thursdays, Manchester City Library, Manchester, NH – Every Thursday is Teen Thursday at the Manchester City Library! Join us after school in the Winchell room, anytime between 3 – 4:30 pm. This Thursday, Oct. 30 from 3-4:30 pm, we will be painting mini pumpkins! As usual we will also have snacks, video games, card and board games, and art supplies out for you to use. We hope to see you here soon!
Nashua Candidate Forum, Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH – Meet the candidates for Alderman-at-Large, hear why they’re running, and ask them your questions in this public forum. Co-sponsored by Nashua Ink Link. This forum will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6:30 pm. Additional viewing options: The forums will also be livestreamed on Nashua ETV and available on-demand at nashuanh.gov, Channel 22 on Xfinity/Comcast, and on ROKU, Apple TV, Fire Stick, and Mobile Apps by searching for “Nashua Community Media.”
All Hallow’s Eve Wet Paint Masquerade, The Dew Collective, Manchester, NH – Join us on All Hallow’s Eve, Thursday, Oct. 30 from 6-10 pm at Dew Collective, 34 Hanover Street, for a Wet Paint Masquerade. The event will include live painting by local artists, DJ Greg, a wine and cheese tasting, and dance performances. Dress to impress in the Halloween spirit and interpret that any way you choose! Come one, come all! $40 entrance provides access to exclusive art finished with you in attendance. Wine and cheese tasting provided with ticket. Get tickets here.
Oct. 31
Candy Flights & Costume Party, Great North Aleworks, Manchester, NH – We can’t miss the opportunity of a Halloween Party when it falls on a Friday! So…Suit up in your costume, and head on over to the Tasting Room on Friday, Oct. 31 from 3-7 pm! Get a Candy flight! Rob was in Canada recently, and brought back a haul of Halloween treats…Mars bars, Crispy Crunch, Wunderbar, Caramilk, Aero, Coffee Crisp, Oh Henry!, Smarties (not what you think Smarties are), and Rockets (these are what you think Smarties are). If you haven’t already, check out the When Dinosaurs Attack vending machine for some fun 3D printed Halloween themed collectables!
Nightmare on (the real) Elm Street, Diz’s Cafe, Manchester, NH – Get ready for a spooky night of fun, food, and drinks! Enjoy our Halloween-themed decorations and spin the wheel for a prize if you come in costume. Good times, great eats, and lots of Halloween spirit—see you there! This event will take place on Friday, Oct. 31 from 4-9 pm.
Halloween Party: Alley After Dark, Arts Alley, Concord, NH This Halloween, Arts Alley transforms into Concord’s ultimate late-night playground. Where the beats are loud, the drinks are wicked, and the costumes steal the show. $30 Ticket Includes: Entry into the spookiest party downtown; A DJ keeping the dance floor alive all night; Access to specialty cocktails & seasonal drinks (for purchase); Immersive photo ops to capture your best look; Entry into our epic costume contest with killer prizes; Giveaways & surprises throughout the night. Step into the darkness, dance with the spirits, and let the Alley cast its spell. The party will take place on Friday, Oct. 31 from 7 pm – 11 pm. Get tickets here.
Halloween Night Party, Local Street Eats, Nashua, NH – It’s time you get off that BooSheet and get your Devilish Self to Local Street Eats. No tricks, just killer treats. The party will take place on Friday, Oct. 31 from 8:30 pm – close. Reservations are available online here.
Shaskeen’s Annual Halloween Party, The Shaskeen Pub and Restaurant, Manchester, NH – The best Halloween party in Manchester, the annual Shaskeen Halloween Party. The party starts on Friday, Oct. 31 at 9 pm. FREE! DJ Myth on the turntables. Hosted by Shawn Caliber. Prize for best costume. Guinness & Ice Pik Vodka promos.
Nov. 1
GD Psych Services Winter Clothing Drive, 221 Main St, Suite 301 Nashua, NH – Join us in giving back this winter! We’re hosting a Winter Clothing Drive to support local community members who need help staying warm during the colder months. From now until November 1 we’re accepting new or gently used winter essentials including coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. You can pick up donations from November 1-15 during business hours. Any left over clothing items will be donated to local shelters! You can drop off your donations at our Nashua office located at 221 Main St, Suite 301 Nashua, NH. Let’s make this season a little brighter for someone in need.
The First Church Thrift Shop, 1 Concord St, Nashua, NH – The First Church Thrift Shop is open every Thursday (except holidays), 10 am – 2 pm and the First Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm of each month from September through December and February through June. The Thrift Shop provides clothing for women and children (infant-size 14) for very reasonable prices.
Live Freaky Market’s Trick or Treat, Live Freely Market, Hampton, NH – Join for a Trick or Treat event on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 12–3 pm. A family-friendly kickoff before the big night! Bring the kids for trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, coloring activities, best costume prizes, and so much more!
Scary Movie & Halloween Trivia, The Goat, Manchester, NH – Get your scream team together! Scary Movie & Halloween Trivia hits The Goat Manchester this Saturday, Nov. 1 from 12–2 pm! Free to play, no reservations needed — just bring your spooky smarts.
Spookville: A Decade of Darkness – United Way Collab Haunted House Fundraiser, 1 Cheshire St, Nashua, NH – From the shadows they return… familiar fiends and fresh horrors await inside our annual Haunted House fundraiser. Step carefully—every scream only feeds what lurks within. This special night, Saturday, Nov. 1 starting at 6 pm, includes an unseen room as well as additional entertainment for your enjoyment.
Brews & Brass: Your Halloween Hangover Party, Lithermans Limited Brewery, Concord, NH – The Halloween Hangover party is ON! Join us for Brews & Brass, our post Trick-or-Treat festivities! Featuring 603 Brass Band, join us as we give Halloween 2025 one last hurrah! Grab your costume (or maybe what’s left of it) this Saturday, Nov. 1 from 3 pm – 8 pm, and come celebrate the season with fresh brews, sweet tunes, and good looks! Costume contest(s), candy, and the shiny brass hitting it off to get your bones moving! No cover! Free entertainment! Beverages available (beer, NA beer, and non-alcoholic available)! Cheers!
Nov. 2
Sunday Morning Make & Learn, Queerlective, Manchester, NH – What happens when you step outside your comfort zone and it actually pays off? Join us for our next Sunday Morning Make & Learn on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 11 am–1 pm at YWCA NH (72 Concord St, Manchester) for a community conversation with Marissa and Emily from One Quick Thing: A Podcast for People Who Care a Lot. Marissa and Emily will share how One Quick Thing came to life, and Randall will talk about the scary-but-worth-it process of starting Queerlective. Then we’ll open the floor for community stories about growth, risk, and the unexpected good that comes from saying “why not?” This gathering might even become a future podcast episode! Free to attend, donations welcome. Light breakfast and creative activities provided. RSVP at go.queerlective.com/onequickthing. (Stop by The Moka Pot in Manchester on Nov. 2 and tell the barista you’re attending the Make and Learn for a 20% discount!)
Planning Ahead?
Nov 8: Memorial High School Craft Fair, Manchester, NH
Nov 9: New England Reptile Expo, Manchester, NH
Nov 9: 2025 Bedford Handmade Fair, Bedford, NH
Nov 14: Emo Night Karaoke, Manchester, NH
Nov 28: A Christmas Carol with Gerald Dickens, Nashua, NH
Dec 6: Light Up the Village 2025, Hooksett, NH
Dec 7: Boston Pops: Holiday Concert, Manchester, NH