Halloween Happenings in St. J

The spoooooky season has arrived in St. Johnsbury, with scarecrows and and other creepy activities popping up all around town. No matter your age, you'll find lots of ways to celebrate between now and October 31. Check out the events below, and visit our Calendar for more. 

St. Johnsbury's Second Annual Scarecrow Competition is on! Take a stroll along Main Street, Eastern Avenue, and Railroad Street to see who's popped up. More information: www.stjhalloweenparade.com

Events for kids...

Friday, October 29, 4pm - 7pm
St. J Buick GMC Trunk or Treat
500 Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Stop by for family fun, kids games, food vendors & a dunk tank with proceeds to benefit a local breast cancer charity.
More info: www.facebook.com/stjohnsburybuickgmc

Sunday, October 31, 2pm - 4pm
St. J Moose Lodge Trunk or Treat
2388 Portland Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Free family fun and sweet treats.
More info: www.facebook.com/events/224059626438243​

Sunday, October 31, 4pm - 6pm
Trick or Treat at Fairbanks Museum
1302 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
A Halloween "Tricks or Treats" trail greets younger guests with spooky and fun activities throughout the museum's grounds. Come dressed in your best costumes and imagine life on other planets!

Sunday, October 31, 4:30pm - 8pm
Haunted Sanctuary at the United Community Church
1325 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Visit the UCC for a haunted walk through of the sanctuary, trick or treat candy, and spooky photo op. for $5.
​More info: www.uccstj.com/calendar-newsletter

Sunday, October 31, 5pm - 8pm
Trick or Treat at the St. J History & Heritage Center
421 Summer Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Visit the History & Heritage Center for trick or treating and activities on Halloween.
​More info: www.facebook.com/events/391478909140372​

Sunday, October 31, 5pm - 8pm
Halloween on Main Street
Along Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
The MAIN event! Main Street will be closed to traffic for trick-or-treating and entertainment on the street. Spooky performances will include the Kingdom Allstars, St. J Academy Band, St. J Middle School, and Dance Express. 
More info: www.stjhalloweenparade.com

Events for teens...

All Week & Weekend
Halloween Movies at The Star Theater
17 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Prepare for some seriously scary new releases! Halloween Kills is running all week and weekend, and Antlers opens on Friday, October 29.  Both movies are Rated R (under 17 requires an accompanying adult).
Showtimes and tickets: www.stjaytheatre.com

Friday, October 29, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Open Stage @ The Cavern Halloween Costume Party
49 Perkins Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Wear your silliest or scariest costume, and come ready to perform or enjoy the show at this weekly open mic. Proof of vaccination required.
More info: www.facebook.com/OpenMicStJ

Events for grown ups...

Friday, October 29, 7pm - 10pm
Spooky Dance Party at Whirligig Brewing
397 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Whirligig Brewing hosts an evening of funk and soul from DJ Maddissinall. Spooky up, put on your dancin' shoes, and boogie! Tickets $10. Limited attendance event. Proof of vaccination or negative PCR test required. **21 and up**
Tickets and more info: www.facebook.com/events/1172256533183217

Saturday, October 30, 2pm - 9pm
Costume Contest at St. Johnsbury Distillery
74 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Spooky themed cocktails and a costume contest with a chance to win a prize for the best dressed! **21 and up**
More info: https://fb.watch/8XU3A9lVLb/

Saturday, October 30, 8pm - 1am
Boos & Booze Halloween Party at The Whiskey Den
48 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
Stop in for an adult costume contest at The Whiskey Den with multiple chances to win. **21 and up**
More info: www.facebook.com/events/977827799436209

Sunday, October 31, 5pm - 8pm
Trick or Treat with St. Johnsbury Distillery on Main Street
1350 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819
St. J Distillery will be hosting a pop-up bar at their old tasting room space at 1350 Main Street during the trick-or-treating festivities. Candy for the kids, and adult libations for those 21 and up.