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2026 St. Joe Farmers Market
Sat. October 03, 2026
9:00am - 2:00pm
Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market. Vendors will offer a variety of products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! This event is held Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.
Please note that there will be special hours for the market on July 11 during the Krasl Art Fair - stay tuned for more details!
2026 Antiques on the Bluff
Sun. October 04, 2026
10:00am - 5:00pm
Something old is new to you! Find hidden treasures along Lake Bluff Park at this premier antique show that overlooks Lake Michigan. This event features over 50 vendors and runs the first Sunday of the month, May through October. Rain or shine.
Want to become a vendor? Visit our Vendor Information page.
2026 St. Joe Farmers Market
Sat. October 10, 2026
9:00am - 2:00pm
Market-goers will enjoy fresh finds at the weekly St. Joe Farmers Market. Vendors will offer a variety of products including baked goods, locally grown produce, perennials and cut flowers, meats and cheeses, coffee and more! This event is held Saturdays in the scenic Lake Bluff Park, overlooking Lake Michigan.
Please note that there will be special hours for the market on July 11 during the Krasl Art Fair - stay tuned for more details!
2026 Spooktacular Market
Sat. October 17, 2026
11:00am - 4:00pm
Join us for an outdoor Spooktacular Market from 11:00a-4:00p! This event is part of the Downtown Spooktacular.
Want to become a vendor? Visit our Vendor Information page.
2026 Downtown Spooktacular
Sat. October 17, 2026
11:00am - 4:00pm
Halloween-themed event in downtown St. Joe featuring a variety of events, including a hayride through downtown, a Spooktacular Market, a pumpkin patch, magic shows, a Spooktacular Costume Parade, a pumpkin carving display and demo, Spooky Lighthouse Tours, downtown decorations, etc.
LOCATION: TBA
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Spooktacular Market | 11a-4p
Outdoor Halloween-themed Artisan Market during the Downtown Spooktacular event!
Spooky Lighthouse Tours | 11a-4p
Enjoy a free day at the St. Joe Lighthouse! Lighthouse volunteers will share the rich nautical history of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor as you explore the first-floor exhibits. Climb to the top for a spooktacular panoramic view if you dare! Attendees will enjoy a decorated lighthouse and costumed volunteers! Costumes encouraged.
Pumpkin Patch & Decorating Station | 11a-4p
Pick out a pumpkin from the Spooktacular Pumpkin Patch and get creative at the decorating station! Limit to one pumpkin per person (while supplies last).
Pumpkin Carving Display & Demo | 11a-4p
Watch a professional pumpkin carver create a Halloween-themed display!
John Dudley’s Spooktacular Magic Show | 11a, 1:30a, 3p
Free 30-minute magic show with Magician John Dudley!
Spooktacular Costume Parade | 12p
Participants are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes and join us for a short parade throughout Downtown St. Joe. There is no cost to participate in the parade!The parade will kick off at 12:00p, participants are asked to line up at the corner of Elm & State Streets by 11:50a. All costumes must be family-friendly!
Hayrides Through Downtown | 1p-4p
Enjoy a short hayride through downtown St. Joe!
Where’s the Witch Scavenger Hunt & Downtown Decorations
Find the witch hidden in all 13 locations in downtown St. Joe during the Where’s the Witch scavenger hunt. Start your search by picking up a passport from the St. Joe Today Welcome Center (301 State Street). Attendees are in for a treat as they explore downtown. Tree trunks along State Street in downtown will be wrapped with orange and purple lights the week leading up to the event and will stay lit through Halloween. Special thanks to AEP/Cook Nuclear for sponsoring the downtown lights.
Social District Drink Specials
Enjoy Halloween-themed drinks at the participating locations listed above in the downtown Social District during the event!
2026 Spooky Lighthouse Tours
Sat. October 17, 2026
11:00am - 4:00pm
Enjoy a free day at the St. Joe Lighthouse! Lighthouse volunteers will share the rich nautical history of St. Joseph/Benton Harbor as you explore the first-floor exhibits. Climb to the top for a spooktacular panoramic view if you dare! Attendees will enjoy a decorated lighthouse and costumed volunteers! Costumes encouraged.
This event is part of Downtown Spooktacular on Saturday, October 17. For more info visit, stjoetoday.com/downtownspooktacular!
2026 Spooktacular Costume Parade
Sat. October 17, 2026
12:00pm
The Downtown Spooktacular Costume Parade is a great time for all. Participants are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes and join us for a short parade throughout Downtown St. Joe.
PARTICIPANT INFO:
There is no cost to participate in the parade! The parade will kick off at 12:00p, participants are asked to line up at the corner of Elm & State Streets by 11:50a.
All costumes must be family-friendly!
This event is part of Downtown Spooktacular on Saturday, October 17. For more info visit, stjoetoday.com/downtownspooktacular!
2026 Pumpkins on Parade
Mon. October 19, 2026
- Sat. October 31, 2026
SWMI Businesses and restaurants will display their decorated pumpkins from October 19 through October 31!
Visit participating locations and vote for your favorite pumpkin! Voting will be available at stjoetoday.com/vote from 10:00a October 19 to 11:59p October 30. The top three winners will be announced on October 31!
MAP OF PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS: TBA
2026 Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Fri. October 30, 2026
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Calling all ghosts, goblins and ghouls for an evening of treats! Merchants of the Benton Harbor Arts District and Downtown St. Joe are excited to welcome trick-or-treaters at this festive event!
DOWNTOWN ST. JOE PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES: TBA
BENTON HARBOR ARTS DISTRICT PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES: TBA
Check out the BHDDA at the Benton Harbor Welcome Center (located on the corner of Territorial and 5th St.) for more community participants!
2026 Countdown to New Year
Fri. November 20, 2026
- Sun. December 13, 2026
St. Joe Today hosts Countdown to New Year, a daily giveaway event through the month of December!
HOW TO ENTER:
Each time you spend $25 (one time or cumulative purchases) at an SJT member business you will receive one entry.
Qualifying purchases must be made at an SJT member location between November 20 - December 13, 2026
To receive an entry form, please present receipt(s) of purchase(s) to an SJT staff member at the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is located at 301 State Street in downtown St. Joseph.
For a list of SJT members visit:
EAT - stjoetoday.com/eat
SHOP - stjoetoday.com/shop
STAY - stjoetoday.com/stay
PLAY - stjoetoday.com/play
Shoppers will earn double entries on purchases made on November 21 (Luminary), November 29 (Small Business Saturday) and December 6 (Reindog Parade).
PRIZES:
Prize winners will be drawn daily, December 1-13.
Winners for December 14-31 will be drawn and announced on December 14 to allow more time to use gift cards!
Prizes are $50 gift certificates from various SJT member locations.
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