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!
