Haunted Halloween – October 17th, 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 1:00 – 4:00pm | Fun for Children & Adults!
This family-friendly Halloween event is geared towards participants of all ages! Stroll Historic Downer Avenue, where businesses from Park to Webster will be handing out trick-or-treats for both children, adults and pets! Don’t forget, dogs on leashes are welcome to dress up as well!
Downer merchants pull out their best pumpkin carving skills and compete to win your vote. Drop your ballot in our voting cauldron at the Downer BID tent in front of Nehring’s Sendik’s, and be entered to win great gifts from our Downer merchants!!
Plan your route and make the rounds to check out all of the tricks and treats on Downer Avenue!
Pumpkin Carving Contest participants included:
| Breadsmith – Swing by to grab a free chocolate chip cookie! |
| Boswell Books Company – Don’t miss Spooky Storytime at 2:00pm! |
| Cafe Hollander – Enter to win the kids coloring contest while grabbing a bier! |
| Downer Theatre – Enjoy concession themed treats! |
| Goodland Home & Goods |
| Nehrings Sendik’s – Free hot apple cider! |
| Opal Grove Wellness |
| Robert Laurence Salon 2023, 2024 & 2025 Champions! |
| Rohr Jewelers |
| Shoreview Pediatrics |
| Sovereign Soma |
| St. Mark’s Episcopal Church |
| Starbucks |
and more!
