Downtown Spooktacular Returns!
DOWNTOWN SPOOKTACULAR RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN ST. JOE ON OCTOBER 17
Downtown Spooktacular returns to Downtown St. Joe on Saturday, October 17, from 11a-4p. This Halloween-themed event hosts a variety of activities in Lake Bluff Park, Whirlpool Centennial Park and the North Pier Lighthouse at Tiscornia Park.
Downtown Spooktacular activities include:
Spooktacular Market | 11a-4p | Lake Bluff Park
Outdoor Halloween-themed Artisan Market!
Spooky Lighthouse Tours | 11a-4p | Tiscornia Park
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. Sponsored by Freedom Boat Club.
Pumpkin Patch & Decorating Station | 11a-4p | Lake Bluff Park
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). Sponsored by Dad’s Farm & Cafe with special thanks to SJ/BH Kiwanis Club.
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
Find your way through a spooky hay maze!
John Dudley’s Spooktacular Magic Show | 11a, 1:30p, 3p | Lake Bluff Park
Free 30-minute magic show with Magician John Dudley! Sponsored by First Congregational Church UCC.
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
Enjoy a short hayride through downtown St. Joe! Sponsored by Rave Cannabis with special thanks to Louis Gelder & Sons, Ellis Farms, Watervliet Fruit Exchange, Piggott's Farm Market & Bakery.
Spooky Trolley | 11a-5p
A FREE Halloween-themed trolley that will run between Downtown St. Joe (Lake Bluff Park, corner of Broad & State) out to Tiscornia Park for Spooky Lighthouse Tours and to Whirlpool Centennial Park for the Hay Maze.
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 office (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 whole month of October. Special thanks to AEP/Cook Nuclear for sponsoring the downtown lights.
Additional Saturday fun includes Social District Halloween-themed specials at participating locations. Visit stjoetoday.com/spooktacular for more information.
Catch these additional upcoming St. Joe Today fall and winter events:
St. Joe Farmers Market: Saturday, October 10 (9a-2p)
Downtown Spooktacular: Saturday, October 17 (11a-4p)
Halloween Trick-Or-Treat: Friday, October 30 (4:30p-6p)
Luminary: Friday, November 20 (5p-8p)
Countdown to New Year: November 20-December 13
Small Business Saturday: Saturday, November 28 (All Day)
Merry & Bright Weekend: December 4-6 (All Weekend)
Reindog Parade: Saturday, December 5 (3p)
Santa Series: December 1-23
Holiday Artisan Market: Sunday, December 6 (11a-4p)
St. Joe Today is a 501(c)(3) membership-based organization dedicated to developing and promoting events and businesses in St. Joseph, Mich. and its surrounding communities. For more information about upcoming events and details call St. Joe Today at (269) 985 1111 or visit stjoetoday.com.
