St. Joe Today hosts a new Halloween-themed event, Downtown Spooktacular, on Saturday, October 18, from 11:00a-4:00p in the grassy lot located at the corner of Lake Boulevard and Pleasant Street.
Downtown Spooktacular activities include:
Spooktacular Market | 11:00a-4:00p
Outdoor Halloween-themed Artisan Market!
Spooky Lighthouse Tours | 11:00a-4:00p
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! Costumes encouraged. Sponsored by Freedom Boat Club.
Pumpkin Patch & Decorating Station | 11:00a-4:00p
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 and Chick-fil-A.
Pumpkin Carving Display & Demo | 11:00a-4:00p
Watch a professional pumpkin carver create a Halloween-themed display!
John Dudley’s Spooktacular Magic Show | 11:00a, 1:30p, 3:00p
Free 30-minute magic show with Magician John Dudley! Sponsored by First Congregational Church UCC.
Spooktacular Costume Parade | 12:00p
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! However, all participants MUST register in advance at stjoetoday.com/downtownspooktacular or at the Welcome Center. The parade will kick off at 12:00p, participants are asked to line up at the corner of Elm & State Streets by 11:50a. If you’re looking to take home a prize, costume judging begins at 11:00a and ends at 11:45a right outside the Welcome Center. Sponsored by Holt Bosse.
Hayrides Through Downtown | 1:00p-4:00p
Enjoy a short hayride through downtown St. Joe! Sponsored by Louis Gelder & Sons, Ellis Farms, Watervliet Fruit Exchange, Piggott’s Farm Market & Bakery.
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.
Additional Saturday fun includes Social District Halloween-themed specials at participating locations and a Haunted House at Nardo’s Pizza (505 Pleasant Street) from 11:00a-4:00p. Visit stjoetoday.com/downtownspooktacular for more information.
