“BOO!” at Remick Museum & Farm
October 1 | 10:00 am - October 31 | 3:00 pm
A Month of Seasonal History, October “Hauntings,” Spellbinding Activities and Halloween Fun
All October long, Thursday–Saturday, celebrate the season with spooktacular exhibits, tours, and family-friendly activities.
DAILY “BOO!” EXPERIENCES
We’ve had a Halloween makeover! Step inside the Museum Center and take a nostalgic look at the history of Halloween in America. Explore late 19th- and early 20th-century traditions that helped shape the holiday we know today, including the transformation from a night of mayhem into a more family-friendly celebration. Discover the stories behind familiar Halloween symbols, including the popularization of the black cat.
And there’s more to explore throughout the museum:
+ Learn how herbal traditions influenced the development of modern medicine.
+ Discover some of New Hampshire’s more frightening tourism destinations.
+ Delve into the literary and cinematic history of Halloween horror.
+ Upstairs, Doc and Marion Remick’s apartment offers a nostalgic look at Halloween decoration styles and entertainment popular in the mid-20th century.
+ In between: Make a cat mask (while supplies last), read a Halloween storybook, play Scaredy Cat bean-bag toss, and enjoy vintage-themed decorations.
+ Purchase Halloween merchandise in the Museum Store.
Outdoor fun for kids of all ages:
+ Make your way along the Pumpkin Path on the Binsack Trail to see a collection of jack-o-lantern-wrapped hay bales. Along the way, read The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt, written by Riel Nason and illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler, our October StoryWalk.
+ If you’re feline lucky, see if you can find all of the cats lurking about in our (un)Lucky #13 Black Cat Scavenger Hunt.
+ Imagine you’re a witch… a mummy… a monster… pose as one or all 6 of our cast of costumed photo-op characters. Be sure to snap a photo and share it with us: #HalloweenAtRemick !
FREE
All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Costumes are encouraged!
Preregistration is not necessary.
ADDITIONAL OCTOBER EXPERIENCES
Haunted History Tours
All month long, Haunted History with the Drs. Remick: Eerie Medicine & Spooky Tales takes place Thursday–Saturday. These mid-afternoon and evening guided tours offer a spine-tingling journey through medical history—fringe and otherwise. Bwahahahaha…! Preregistration and prepayment are required. Designed for ages 16+.
Spellbinding Events
Join us for special Saturday events featuring local presenters and seasonal fun (preregistration and prepayment are required, where applicable):
+ October 3 Watch a mini selection of historical short films during The Origins of Spooky Cinema—12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m.
+ October 10 Watch a mini selection of historical short films during The Origins of Spooky Cinema—12:30 p.m. | 1:30 p.m.
+ October 17 Meet local author Ann M. Willett as she reads her new children’s book, The Witch Cat. Book signing on-site.
+ October 24 Local tarot card reader Marina Biggio will be on-site for an afternoon of personal, revealing sessions.
Halloween comes to Tamworth Village
On Saturday, October 31, Tamworth Village becomes a pedestrians-only zone as it welcomes trick-or-treaters to stroll a glowing jack-o-lantern path between a large gathering of local organizations and businesses scattered throughout the village. We’ll be joining in on the Halloween in the Village fun, organized by the Tamworth Outing Club (established in 1935), and invite you to do the same!
Come celebrate the season with us and discover the history, traditions, stories, and spooky surprises behind Halloween!
More treats…
Depending on the day and time of your visit, these nearby locations can add to your Tamworth spooks-perience…
Tamworth Bakery, open 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Eldridge’s Pop Shoppe, check the link for current hours.
Tamworth Distilling, open 12:00–5:00 p.m.
The Pub on Page Hill, open 4:00–9 p.m.
Check location websites for details and evening reservation links.
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