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How to Celebrate Halloween on 30A

Get ready for a Halloween extravaganza on 30A this year! From Spooktacular Bingo nights under the stars to movie matinees featuring classics like ‘Hocus Pocus,’ there’s something for everyone. Enjoy live music, costume contests, and even a dachshund derby. And don’t miss the Halloween night trick-or-treating in Seaside or the ghoulishly good time at Baytowne Wharf.

Get your costumes ready and join the spooky fun:

1. Come down for a Spooktacular Bingo Night under the stars!

Join in for an old-fashioned Spooktacular Bingo event featuring nine games plus a blackout JACKPOT game, with prizes for the best costumes. Arrive early (6:00 – 7:00 pm) to secure your lucky spot and enjoy complimentary food and brews courtesy of Back Beach Barbecue and Odd Pelican Beer. The BINGO games kick off at 7:00 pm, offering a chance to win fantastic prizes, including the $500 cash and prize JACKPOT sponsored by DISCO. This event is brought to you by the Rosemary Beach Foundation and supports the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.

Boos, Brews & BINGO / Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Rosemary Beach Town Hall



2. Walton County Library Presents: Hocus Pocus Movie Matinee

Join in at the library for a spooktacular movie screening of ‘Hocus Pocus’ (1993), Rated PG, Friday at 3 pm. Popcorn included. Call (850) 892-3624 for details.

Movie & Popcorn: Hocus Pocus / Friday, October 27, 2023, from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. @ Walton-Defuniak Public Library

3. Get Spooky and Groovy at The Big Chill’s Halloween Bash!

Get ready to have a blast at The Big Chill’s annual Halloween celebration on Friday, October 27th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.! Here’s what’s in store for you:

Trick or treat through The Big Chill & The Shops next door from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy pumpkin crafts from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Dance the night away at the DJ Dance Party with DJ Dan Davis from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Halloween Party – Trick or Treat, DJ Dan Davis, Pumpkin Crafts / Friday, October 27, 2023, from 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. @ The Big Chill

4. Don’t miss this classic Halloween movie under the stars! 

Get ready to cozy up on the Lyceum Lawn with blankets and chairs for a family-friendly movie night under the starry sky. The show starts at 7:00 PM, pending favorable weather conditions. Check out the link below for movie reviews to see if it’s the perfect fit for you and your loved ones this Halloween season!

Cinema on The Lyceum Lawn: The Addams Family (2019) / Friday, October 27, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ Seaside Lyceum Lawn

5. Get Ready to Haunt SOWAL House – $1000 Costume Prize!

Prepare for an electrifying night filled with thrilling beats and chilling vibes, all thanks to DJ Nuara. Don’t miss out on this spine-tingling Halloween bash. Secure your tickets now and create memories that will haunt us joyfully for a lifetime.

BOOgie Night Costume Dance Party / Friday, October 27, 2023, from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. @ SOWAL House

6. Bring your spooky best to Shades Bar & Grill!

Shades is throwing the “Ultimate Halloween Bash” on 30A! Participate in the Costume Contest with Categories: Best Duo/Group, Creepiest, Funniest, and Best Overall.

Shades Halloween Party / Friday, October 27, 2023, from 9 p.m. onwards @ Shades Bar & Grill

7. Giddy up for the 2023 Halloweener Derby and Costume Contest!

Join Us on Saturday, October 28th, at the Lyceum Lawn. Pre-register your dachshund for the race and your dog for the costume contest by clicking here. Please remember to check in at the registration tent before participating in the derby or costume contest.

13th Annual Halloweener Derby / Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. @ Seaside Lyceum Lawn

8. Pick your perfect pumpkin today!

Located behind the visitor center in the historic district, the Pumpkin Patch promises a day of family fun with music, crafts, games, food, and history & nature tours. Pumpkins are available daily until sold out, and you can enjoy trail bingo and yard games in the patch. Gelato Love is on-site on Saturdays and Sundays. Pumpkins are priced from $5 to $50, and we accept cash, checks, and credit cards. For more information, visit Friends of Camp Helen State Park or call 850-233-5059. There is a $4 per vehicle park entry fee, and Event Essential Eligibility Criteria apply. For any inquiries, please contact [email protected].

Saturdays in the Patch / Saturday, October 28, 2023, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ Camp Helen State Park

9. Get ready to spook and groove at Mahaloween Bash!



Join The Daytrader Tiki Bar & Restaurant on Saturday, October 28th, for its inaugural Halloween Party! From 5 PM until closing time, indulge in spooky cocktails, eerie music, and delectable dishes, including a whole roasted suckling pig, making it a must-attend event for the Halloween season on 30A. The venue will be adorned with ghostly decorations, and there’s an exciting costume contest where the champion will walk away with a $200 gift card. Don’t settle for ordinary – celebrate the Hallo-weekend in style, The Daytrader way.

Inaugural Mahaloween Party / Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Daytrader Tiki Bar & Restaurant

10. Dance the night away in your spookiest attire!

Come one, come all, to the HOTTEST costume party in SoWal!! DJ Michael Disciple will be spinning! The drinks will be flowing, and there will be PRIZES for best costume, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd!! This spooky soirée begins at 9 p.m.

Halloween Costume Party / Saturday, October 28, 2023, 9 p.m. @ Louis Louis

11. Get Your Brooms Ready for South Walton Witches Rides!

The witches are back with the Founders Ride, a witch-themed bike event! Participants are advised to arrive early to decorate their bikes and socialize.

After the ride, join the Gathering Brunch at Shelby’s Beach Bar, where you can enjoy brunch, participate in a raffle, and witness announcements for the Most Witchy Outfit and Best Broom Decor. Prizes will be awarded for these categories, and you can also purchase raffle tickets. For more details, visit the provided link.

Also check out the Sunset Ride on Friday, October 27, at 5:30 p.m. and Watersound Ride that takes place on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

South Walton Witches: Founders Ride / Tuesday, October 31, 203, starting 6:30 a.m. @ Gulf Place

12. Spooktacular Halloween Fun in the Town Center!

Join us for a family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treat in the Town Center. Kids can wear their costumes and collect treats from stores and restaurants in a safe, pedestrian-friendly environment.

Halloween on the BOOlevard / Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. @ Grand Boulevard

13. Join in for a spooky good time on Halloween!

Get ready for a thrilling Halloween experience in Seaside! On Tuesday, October 31 from 4 to 6 PM, Seaside’s friendly merchants invite trick-or-treaters of all ages to join the fun and satisfy their candy cravings. Whether you’re dressed as a spooky creature, a lovable character, or anything in between, you’re in for a fantastic time at this free event.

Head over to Central Square for the ultimate Halloween party. Dance to eerie tunes and showcase your incredible costume. Celebrating Halloween on the beach is a unique and enchanting experience, with the sunset providing a magical backdrop for all the festivities. Don’t miss out!

Trick or Treat / Tuesday, October 31, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. @ Seaside

14. Join the DJ 30A Halloween Bash and Costume Contest from 6 PM to 9 PM!

Get ready for a thrilling night of spooky fun. There’s a chance to win big with $500 cash for the first-place winner, $250 cash for second place, and a $100 gift card for third place. The crowd gets to decide the winner, so bring your friends to cheer you on! Don’t forget to sign up by 8 PM to secure your spot in the contest. It’s going to be a night of epic costumes and fantastic music!

DJ 30A Halloween Party / Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ North Beach Social

15. Dress Like Dwight and Support a local legend!

Join IN on Halloween night for a special fundraiser in support of Dwight! Whether you dress like Dwight or wear his merchandise, you can win Dwight’s prized pot! Enjoy live music, and fun, and get to know Dwight if you haven’t already. Everyone is welcome! Dwight’s pottery and merchandise will be on sale, and a portion of our sales will go towards assisting with his medical expenses.

Dwight Halloween Fundraiser / Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. @ Red Fish Taco

16. Trick or Treat, Costume Contest, Live Music, and Fireworks await you at Baytowne Wharf

Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins to the Village of Baytowne Wharf for a spooktacular extravaganza! This Halloween, Trick or Treat through the Village streets and visit merchants for your favorite treat. Steve Hall will play frighteningly good tunes on the main stage. Be sure to stop by Coconut Kidz to enter the costume contest and compete to win the grand prize! End the night with a spooky fireworks display at 8 p.m.

Trick or Treat Street / Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. @ The Village of Baytowne Wharf

17. Join the spooky tradition at Red Bar’s Annual Halloween Party.

Get Your Costume Ready for a Chance to Win $300 in the Costume Contest. DJ Vladi Will Keep the Beats Going Starting at 8 p.m!

Halloween Party / Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 8 p.m. @ Red Bar

For a full calendar of events, click here. Did we miss your favorite event? Let us know via email.

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