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.

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!

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, Hay Maze, a Spooky Trolley, downtown decorations and more!

LOCATION: Lake Bluff Park | Whirlpool Centennial Park | Tiscornia Park

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Spooktacular Market | 11a-4p (Lake Bluff Park)
Outdoor Halloween-themed Artisan Market during the Downtown Spooktacular event! 

Spooky Lighthouse Tours | 11a-4p (Tiscornia Park)
Sponsored by Freedom Boat Club
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 (Lake Bluff Park)
Sponsored by Dad's Farm & Cafe, Special Thanks to SJ/BH Kiwanis Club
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 (Lake Bluff Park)
Watch a professional pumpkin carver create a Halloween-themed display!

Hay Maze | 11a-4p (Whirlpool Centennial Park)
Sponsored by Silver Beach Pizza and Visit Southwest Michigan
Find your way through a spooky hay maze in Whirlpool Centennial Park!

John Dudley’s Spooktacular Magic Show | 11a, 1:30a, 3p (Lake Bluff Park)
Sponsored by First Congregational Church UCC
Free 30-minute magic show with Magician John Dudley!

Spooktacular Costume Parade | 12p (Lineup/Start at the Corner of Elm & State)
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 12p, 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
Sponsored by Rave Cannabis, Special Thanks to Louis Gelder & Sons, Ellis Farms, Watervliet Fruit Exchange, Piggott's Farm Market & Bakery
Enjoy a short hayride through downtown St. Joe! Pick up and drop off location - TBD

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
Participating Locations: TBA
Enjoy Halloween-themed drinks at the participating locations listed above in the downtown Social District during the event!

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. 

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!

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!

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

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!

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.
 

Getting into the holiday spirit is easy when you visit downtown St. Joe! On Friday, November 20 kick off the holiday season with two great community events - Luminary and Countdown to New Year.

LUMINARY | 5:00p-8:00p | Downtown St. Joseph
Luminarias will light your way as you stroll through and explore downtown St. Joseph from 5:00p-8:00p during Luminary! Participating locations invite you to eat, shop, drink and be merry while you enjoy this charming lakeside town.

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEAR | ALL DAY | Throughout SWMI
EAT, SHOP, STAY, PLAY throughout SWMI for a chance to win local gift cards! Shoppers and diners can turn in receipts to the St. Joe Today (SJT) Welcome Center from purchases made November 20-December 13 at SJT member businesses. Earn one entry for every $25 spent (one time or cumulative purchases). SJT will draw winners throughout the month of December. Visit stjoetoday.com/countdown for more details! Shoppers will earn double entries on purchases made on November 20 (Luminary), November 28 (Small Business Saturday) and December 5 (Reindog Parade). 

SNOWFLAKE SCAVENGER HUNT | 5:00p-8:00p | Downtown St. Joseph
Join us for a special scavenger hunt for one night only! Find the snowflake hidden in 10 participating locations in downtown St. Joseph. Visit the St. Joe Today Welcome Center (301 State St.) to grab your passport and get started!

HOLIDAY TROLLEY | 4:30p-8:30p
Hop on the Holiday Trolley for a FREE ride around downtown St. Joseph on Luminary night! The festively decorated Trolley will make continuous loops on this route from 4:30p-8:30p.

STOP 1: The Boulevard Inn & Bistro (521 Lake Blvd.)
STOP 2: Corner of Ship ST. and Alley (610 Ship St.)
STOP 3: Pleasant Street Plaza/The Market (301 Main St.)

TROLLEY ROUTE MAP

2026 LUMINARY PARTICIPANTS: TBA