🎃 Portland, ME · Halloween 2026
Portland Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 9th Annual — Portland, ME
Portland Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 9th Annual brings Halloween to Portland for the 2026 season — december 12, 2026 at Fore Play Bar.
🎯 PORTLAND, ME📅 December 12, 2026📍 Fore Play Bar🔞 13+ RECOMMENDED🎟 TICKETED
Follow the organizer:
Who says scares end at Halloween? Portland Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 9th Annual brings Krampus-season terror to Portland — twisted holiday haunts, dark Christmas folklore, and a December fright night unlike anything else on the calendar.
📋 Event Details
📍 Venue: Fore Play Bar — 436 Fore Street, Portland, ME 04101
📅 Dates: December 12, 2026
🕐 Hours: TBA
🎫 Price: Paid admission (varies by day & pass level)
👶 Ages: 21+
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page
🎃 Local Insight Ratings
Best for: Haunt fans who refuse to let the scares end in November.
💡 Know Before You Go
🎃 Expect the unexpected — Krampus events blend folklore, theater, and haunt scares.
🎃 Check age guidance — dark Christmas themes skew older; 13+ is typical.
🎃 Combine with holiday lights — many cities pair these with light displays for a full evening.
🎃 Dress for winter — December haunts are cold; layers and closed shoes are essential.
🎃 Book early — holiday haunt nights are limited and sell out.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Portland Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 9th Annual?
Portland Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: 9th Annual runs December 12, 2026 — most haunted Christmas events cluster in early-to-mid December.
Is it scary?
Yes — Krampus and dark-holiday themes are genuinely intense, aimed at teens and adults.
How is it different from a Halloween haunt?
Same scare craft, all-new holiday skin: think possessed nutcrackers, evil elves, and Krampus himself instead of witches and zombies.
