2025 Downtown Spooktacular
Event published by St. Joseph Today
NEW 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.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Spooktacular Market | 11a-4p
Outdoor Halloween-themed Artisan Market during the Downtown Spooktacular event!
Spooky Lighthouse Tours | 11a-4p
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! Costumes encouraged.
Pumpkin Patch & Decorating Station | 11a-4p
Sponsored by Dad's Farm & Cafe and Chick-fil-A
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
Sponsored by First Congregational Church UCC
Free 30-minute magic show with Magician John Dudley!
Spooktacular Costume Parade | 12p
Sponsored by Holt Bosse
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. REGISTER HERE. The parade will kick off at 12:00 p.m. Participants are asked to line up at the corner of Elm & State Streets by 11:50 a.m. If you’re looking to take home a prize, costume judging begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 11:45 a.m. right outside the Welcome Center.
Hayrides Through Downtown | 1p-4p
Sponsored by Louis Gelder & Sons, Ellis Farms, Watervliet Fruit Exchange, Piggott's Farm Market & Bakery
Enjoy a short hayride through downtown St. Joe!
Admission: FREE