Halloween Celebrations & Trick-or-Treat Events
Downtown Trick-or-Treat
Every year, downtown Eau Claire hosts a trick-or-treat event on Barstow Street! Get the family all dressed up and visit the downtown business owners for Halloween treats and candy. Just beware—you may have to perform a few tricks to earn your treats! Join the celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 AM - 12 PM.
5k, 10k, & Boo-gie Run at Carson Park
Ever run a race in a Halloween costume?! This event is your chance! At the 57th Carson Park 5 and 10, come out for fitness and Halloween fun with costume contests, free beer, museum tours, and more. Click here to learn more about the event and to register.
Howl-O-Ween at The Yard
Join us for a paws-itively fun day at The Yard! Bring your furry friend dressed in their best costume and enjoy a 10% discount at all participating vendors. Save the date to celebrate on October 18, 2025. Learn more about the event here.
Skelebration at Chippewa Valley Museum
Join the Chippewa Valley Museum on October 19, 2025, for Skelebration, a spine-tingling Halloween event filled with family-friendly fun. Enjoy performances by the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild, listen to eerie tales, and participate in hands-on activities that bring the season's spooky spirit to life.
hall-EAU-ween 5k
The hall-EAU-ween 5K is a festive Halloween run through downtown Eau Claire, taking place on October 24, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Phoenix Park. This family-friendly event invites participants to dress in their most creative costumes and enjoy a 3.1-mile course illuminated by the city's iconic bridges. With no timing chips or race pressure, the focus is on fun, community, and spooky spirit. For more information and registration details, click here!
Halloween Costume Contest at The Growler Guys
Get ready to show off your spookiest, funniest, or most creative look at the Halloween Costume Contest at The Growler Guys on October 25, 2025! The party kicks off at 8 PM with 50% off all drinks, a costume showdown judged by the staff, and gift cards up for grabs for the best-dressed ghouls and goblins. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with great beer, big laughs, and plenty of spooky spirit!
Boofest & Halloween Candlelight Hike
Boofest & Halloween Candlelight Hike at Beaver Creek Reserve is the perfect mix of spooky and sweet for families. On October 30, 2025 from 4-8 PM, stroll the Storybook Hiking Trail while trick-or-treating, decorate pumpkins, learn about local creepy crawlies, enjoy a Halloween story time, and meet a live animal.
The Brewing Projekt Halloween Party
Join the Brewing Projekt for their annual Halloween celebration on October 31, 2025. This party is one of the biggest in the area, filled with costumes, local food trucks, live entertainment, specialty cocktails, games, and more.
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Paranormal Properties
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Haunted Houses & Trails This October
Only for the brave, these haunted houses, hayrides, and corn mazes are sure to stand out this Halloween season. Check out these frightening events this fall!
Scary Prairie
This fall, River Prairie Park is transforming into Scary Prairie with spooky photo ops, Halloween decorations, art, and more. Find all the creepy locations, snap photos, and upload them for a chance to win prizes!