Photo courtesy of Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ

Spooktacular

Celebrate Halloween with Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ! Perfect for kids under 12, this lively event features favorite movie tunes and spooky music performed by Portland’s Municipal Organist, James Kennerley, on the mighty Kotzschmar Organ. Enjoy fun demonstrations showing how the organ works, plus a festive costume parade across the stage. A one-of-a-kind experience sure to put the whole family in the Halloween spirit!

Events > Spooktacular
Merrill Auditorium
20 Myrtle Street
Portland, Maine 04112 United States
About the Event
Presented by
Friends of the Kotzschmar Organ
(207) 553-4363
October 25, 2025

10:30 AM

Our trusted box office, PortTIX.com handles all ticketing. Parking & Drop Off Parking near Merrill Auditorium is easy. Street parking is free after 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and free all day and evening on Sundays. Otherwise, the following nearby parking lots and garages are available. Confirm the closing times with the attendant when entering. Parking fees vary. Open Air Lots “Central Parking Services” is located on the corner of Congress and Pearl Streets. This lot offers some accessible parking spaces. “Top of the Old Port” parking is located on Pearl Street. Both of these lots are accessed from Pearl Street with entrances across the street from one another. Merrill Auditorium and City Hall are located on Myrtle Street, one block from these parking lots. Parking Garages Temple Street Garage, 11 Temple Street, next to Nickelodeon Cinema Elm Street Garage, 21 Elm Street, next to Portland High School Drop Off You’re welcome to drop off outside Merrill Auditorium (20 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101), but please keep it quick to avoid congestion—idling is not permitted.

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