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Halloween in St. Johnsbury

10/5/2022

 
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Arnold Park dressed up for Halloween Night. Photo by Mike Moriarty.
St. Johnsbury loves Halloween! Read on for a list of events, for adults and kids alike, all throughout town that celebrate the spookiest time of the year, and find even more happenings around town on our Calendar.
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The Third Annual Halloween Scarecrow Competition is on. Register your designs by Friday, October 14 to be entered to win fun prizes, and check out the spooky displays created by your neighbors along Railroad Street, Eastern Avenue, and Main Street starting October 17 through Halloween night. We'll be posting pictures on our Facebook page too. 
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Events for kids...

​Saturday, October 22, 2pm
Halloween Tales & Music by Tim Jennings
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Tim Jennings spins Halloween tales and sings Halloween songs This program is designed for upper elementary thru adults. Be there and BEWARE!
More info: www.stjathenaeum.org
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​Friday, October 28, 5pm - 7pm
St. J Buick GMC Trunk or Treat
500 Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Stop by for family fun, kids games, cotton candy, bouncy house, food vendors & a dunk tank, with proceeds to benefit a local breast cancer charity.
More info: www.stjohnsburybuickgmc.com

Saturday, October 29 or Monday, October 31
Jack-O-Lantern Contest, For All Ages
St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Carve a Jack-O-Lantern and bring it to the Athenaeum on October 29 or 31. Then, stop by the Athenaeum to vote for your favorite (and to trick-or-treat) on Halloween Night, 3:30 - 5:45pm. Prize categories for children 14 and under, or adults 15+.
More info: www.stjathenaeum.org

Monday, October 31, 4pm - 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. The event schedule includes:
  • 4 - 6pm: The Fairbanks Museum hosts a "Creatures of the Night" trick-or-treat trail, for families with children ages 6 and younger.
  • 4:30 - 8pm: Four Seasons Park will be food-truck central on Halloween night with Tacos Del Reino, Rocky's New York Style Hotdog Cart, and the Calex Ambulance Food Truck.
  • 3:30 - 5:45pm: St. J Athenaeum hosts Trick-or-Treating and voting for their Jack-O-Lantern Contest.
  • 4:30 - 8pm: United Community Church hosts their "Haunted Sanctuary."
  • 5 - 8pm: St. J History & Heritage Center (421 Summer St.) hosts trick-or-treaters at their Haunted Summer House.
  • 5:15pm: Parade line up on Main Street, by Central Street.
  • 5:30pm: Dance Express "King of Pop" performance
  • 5:40pm: Screaming competition returns!
  • 5:45pm: Halloween Parade proceeds along Main Street
More info: www.stjhalloweenparade.com

Events for teens...

All Week & Weekend
Halloween Movies at The Star Theatre
17 Eastern Avenue, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Prepare for some seriously scary new releases! Halloween Ends​ releases October 14, and runs through Halloween.  Rated R (under 17 requires an accompanying adult).
Showtimes and tickets: www.stjaytheatre.com

Events for grown-ups...

​​*Two Weekends* October 14 & 15, and October 22 & 23, 7pm. Matinee on October 24, 2pm.
St. Johnsbury Players Present "Misery"
St. J School Auditorium, 257 Western Avenue, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
St. Johnsbury Players present "Misery" by William Goldman, based on the classic psychological thriller novel of the same name by Stephen King.
Tickets and event dates: www.facebook.com/events/636773901181175

​Saturday, October 15, 7pm - 10pm
Halloween Party at the DiSpencery @ AAP
All Around Power, 1746 Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
The DiSpencery closes out its summer season with their annual Halloween Party. Prizes for the best costume!
More info: www.facebook.com/events/1701992780164867

Saturday, October 22, 5pm - 8pm
Halloween Howl at the St. J Country Club
4357 Memorial Drive, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
The St. Johnsbury Country club is hosting a Halloween Howl to wind down the season with a "Clean out the Cupboards" dinner buffet for just $14 per person. Prizes for the best costume!
Reservations are required. Call the pro shop for more info: (802) 748-9894

Friday, October 28, 7pm - 10pm
Halloween Dance Party at Whirligig Brewing
Whirligig Brewing, 397 Railroad St, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
DJ Maddissinall, Dezzo∞, and DJ Sadao will be spinning beats, and special drinks include ghoulish green and bloody red sour ales, a pumpkin-ified NEIPA and dark-as-night porters.
More info: www.facebook.com/whirligigbrewing

Saturday, October 29, 4pm - 9pm
Halloween Party at St. J Distillery
St. Johnsbury Distillery Speakeasy, 74 Eastern Ave, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Visit the Speakeasy for a Halloween costume contest, live music from Loud Moon (6-8), and special spooky drink menu featuring the Ghost Ship, the Zombie, 6 Feet Under, and the STJ Specter.
More info: www.facebook.com/events/613802730488760

Saturday, October 29, 8pm - midnight
Halloween Dance Party at St. J Moose Lodge
Moose Lodge 1779, 2388 Portland Street, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Dance the night away to music by Anjo Roy and Diamond Special. Light refreshments provided. Costumes encouraged! Tickets $15 per person.
Contact Sarah Corey at to purchase: 802 376-0191 ​

Saturday, October 29, 8pm - 1am
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/100063697354310
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