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Wondering what is going on this Halloween in and around Portland? With Halloween falling on the weekend this year, and an extra hour of sleep on Sunday I might add, there certainly is not a lack of fun and excitement in store for the young and old.  Here is a list of a number of events you may wish to consider…

Friday, October 30:

1st Annual PumpkinHead Bash
The Landing, 353 Pine Point Rd, Scarborough

Get the weekend started early on Friday, Halloween Eve. Hit the dance floor and enjoy the live music of Colorblind, and martini and Shipyard Pumpkinhead Ale specials (21+ event). Costumes encouraged and prizes will be awarded. Even better, shuttle will be available to and from Park and Ride on Marginal Way. Tickets: $20 each, and add $7.50 for transportation from the Portland’s Park and Ride (I-295 Exit 7, near Marginal Way and Franklin Arterial). Doors open at 8pm. Shuttle leaves Portland at 8 pm and 9 pm, and returns from The Landing at 11:30 pm and 12:30 am. Tickets available at TheLandingPinePoint.com

A Nightmare on Fore Street
58 Fore Street, Portland – Portland Yacht Company

Brought to you by the folks at PortSports Social Club, the scary costume party Halloween Bash will feature a best costume contest, music, dancing, and prizes. The Dogfish Cafe will cater a full cash bar and provide sweets and snacks. Tickets are $15 and are very limited. PortSports members and friends are invited. Disclaimer: Due to liquor license laws, all attendees must register and buy tickets to this event before October 29 at 11:59 PM. No entry will be allowed to party goers that show up and are not on the list. NO EXCEPTIONS! This event is for PortSports members and friends 21 year of age or older. ID’s will be checked at door. Friday October 30, 2009 8:00PM – 1:00AM. You can join PortSports for free by visiting www.PortSportsMaine.com.

For more information, please visit: PortSports Halloween Event

Goth Ball – Goth Through The Ages
The Asylum, 121 Center St, Portland

Saturday, October 31:

Q-Ball – Portland’s Biggest Halloween Party

At the new Bingas Wingas Stadium Smokehouse & Sports Bar beginning at 9pm, with $1,000 in prizes in the Q Costume Contest, with $500 going to the best costume. Everyone in attendance will be eligible to win the Grand Prize – a trip to Miami to see Lady Gaga on New Years Eve.

Tickets are $15, and can be purchased at Bull Moose Music, Bingas, or online at Brown Paper Tickets. You can also win tickets by listening to Q97.9 radio

14th Annual Halloween Thriller – Sid Tripp & Proactive Resources
Mariner’s Church Banquet Hall, 386 Fore Street, Portland

Another exciting costume party featuring the haunting sounds of Under The Covers, this party promises to rock the Old Port for another Halloween. Tickets are $20 and can be prepaid by calling (207) 772-3599, or you can pay cash only at the door. 21+ event. For more information, please visit www.ProactiveResources.com/Halloween. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to local Southern Maine charities. Doors open at 8pm. Party lasts until 1am.

3rd Annual Halloween Bash
Frog and Turtle Gastro Pub, 3 Bridge St, Westbrook

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