2026 Downtown Spooktacular
Date & Time
Sat Oct 17 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00
Location
301 State St, Saint Joseph, MI, United States, Michigan 49085 | Saint Joseph, MI
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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.
LOCATION: TBA
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Spooktacular Market | 11a-4p
Outdoor Halloween-themed Artisan Market during the Downtown Spooktacular event!
Spooky Lighthouse Tours | 11a-4p
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
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
Free 30-minute magic show with Magician John Dudley!
Spooktacular Costume Parade | 12p
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 12:00p, 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! Pick up and drop off will be located in the parking lot on the corner of Lake & Broad.
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
Enjoy Halloween-themed drinks at the participating locations listed above in the downtown Social District during the event! Visit stjoetoday.com/socialdistrict for a full menu!
2026 SPONSORS: TBA
LOCATION: TBA
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Spooktacular Market | 11a-4p
Outdoor Halloween-themed Artisan Market during the Downtown Spooktacular event!
Spooky Lighthouse Tours | 11a-4p
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
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
Free 30-minute magic show with Magician John Dudley!
Spooktacular Costume Parade | 12p
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 12:00p, 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! Pick up and drop off will be located in the parking lot on the corner of Lake & Broad.
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
Enjoy Halloween-themed drinks at the participating locations listed above in the downtown Social District during the event! Visit stjoetoday.com/socialdistrict for a full menu!
2026 SPONSORS: TBA
Event Location
301 State St, Saint Joseph, MI, United States, Michigan 49085
