Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center

10/30/2026

Looking for a Halloween outing with just the right amount of spooky? 👻🚢 Climb aboard the Haunted Lightship for family-friendly fun in a setting you won’t find anywhere else.

Visit from 10am–4pm on October 31.

As you make your plans, pack a food donation to help stock local food pantries through Portsmouth Museums’ October food drive.

Admission by donation. Contributions to the food drive are also encouraged and appreciated.

10/29/2026

One night. One ship. Nautical nightmares await. Frightship Portsmouth takes over the Portsmouth Lightship on Friday, October 30, from 5–9pm.

Step aboard after dark for a nautical fright tour accompanying the Ghost Walk in Olde Towne. This experience is intended for visitors seeking a scare and is not family-friendly.

Admission by donation. Contributions to the Portsmouth Museum's October food drive are also encouraged and appreciated!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/46kE5101wV4

10/29/2026

A new month, four ways to get creative! Join us at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center every Saturday in November for Color Craze, featuring a different fall-inspired art activity each week.

🍂 November 7: Paper Wreath
🦃 November 14: Turkey Handprinting
🥧 November 21: Paint a Pie
🪶 November 28: Feather Painting

11am-2pm every Saturday. Free for all ages!

Bring your creativity and make something new each week. Learn more: https://ow.ly/G3PE5102csl

10/23/2026

A little glow, a lot of color, and a Saturday full of creativity! ✨ Stop by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center on October 24 from 11am–2pm for Color Craze: Black Lights and Bright Colors.

Experiment with neon pastels and fluorescent lights during this free art activity for all ages. 🎨

Can’t make it this week? Join us October 31 for one more Saturday of this month’s theme!

https://ow.ly/Vw8T50ZWYwZ

10/23/2026

"Portsmouth residents, this day is for you! Explore local art, history and hands-on fun with 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 to all Portsmouth Museums on October 30th for Portsmouth Residents Day 🎉

Just show your ID or utility bill for entry to:
🚂 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 Reserve your tickets online and select the “Portsmouth Resident” option: https://ow.ly/Qx7i5100Gqv
⚓️ 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦
🚢 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦
🎨 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
📚 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦"

10/23/2026

🎶 Add a little music to your Saturday! Join us at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center on October 24 from 11am–12:30pm for a special performance by the Symphonic Artistry Wind Ensemble.

Bring a friend and enjoy live music as part of your day in Olde Towne! Learn more: https://ow.ly/KuxZ5100I52

10/19/2026

🎭 A special guest is joining Art Lab! Join us October 21 at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center with Virginia Stage Company. Bring your imagination and get ready for some creative fun. We can’t wait to see you there!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/lpft50ZYyRM

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

What will you create in neon? 🎨 Join us at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center this Saturday, October 17, from 11am–2pm for Color Craze!

Explore this month’s Black Lights and Bright Colors theme with a free, hands-on art activity using fluorescent lights and neon pastels.

All ages welcome. We’ll bring the supplies, you bring the creativity! ✨

Learn more: https://ow.ly/SiIT50ZWXZa