FRI OCT 12
9am-1pm
Choose from a wide variety of handmade pumpkins at The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch. The event, located on the campus of Southern Illinois University, is an annual fundraiser for Southern Glass Works (SGW), a student organization in the SIU Glass program. Proceeds from the event will support educational programming.
Location: 500 W. Grand Avenue
learn moreFRI OCT 18
Haunted Carbondale Walking Tour
7-8pm
Guided walking tour of haunted locations in downtown Carbondale. All locations are outside so dress for the weather. Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Location: Castle Perilous Games & Books
learn moreRecreation Gone Wrong Haunted Hayride
7-10pm
The Carbondale Park District presents the Recreation Gone Wrong Haunted Hayride. Concessions on sale at the shelter.
Location: Evergreen Park Pine Tree Shelter
learn moreSAT OCT 19
Halloween Spooktacular Pool Party
2-4pm
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween pool party at the Life Community Center.
Location: Life Community Center
learn moreHaunted Carbondale Walking Tour
7-8pm
Guided walking tour of haunted locations in downtown Carbondale. All locations are outside so dress for the weather. Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Location: Castle Perilous Games & Books
learn moreRecreation Gone Wrong Haunted Hayride
7-10pm
The Carbondale Park District presents the Recreation Gone Wrong Haunted Hayride. Concessions on sale at the shelter.
Location: Evergreen Park Pine Tree Shelter
learn moreWED OCT 23
6pm
Join Ghost Hunter Chris Fleming for an evening of true haunting stories from his over 40 years of first-hand experience with the paranormal and other psychic phenomena, followed by a spirit communication using his paranormal equipment (limited to the first 50 interested students).
Location: SIU Student Center Auditorium
learn moreFRI OCT 25
10am-5pm
Don't miss Aimee Wigfall Photography's Halloween makeover and photoshoot! Choose from three ghoulish looks created and applied by local special effects makeup artist, Stephanie Jines. Capture your look in a short horror-themed photoshoot immediately following. Limited slots available. First come, first serve.
Location: Aimee Wigfall Photography, 1740 Innovation Drive
learn more6-9 PM
The Fourth Friday Fair in October, presented by Carbondale Main Street, in partnership with SiCABE, will feature Son Monarcas, a band from Chicago that plays Latin music infused with other styles, including jazz. The Fair also includes kids activities, including a Bounce House, art activities from Carbondale Community Arts and a food court with food trucks and desserts! This event is completely free, and is a BYOB event.
Location: Town Square Pavilion
learn more6-10pm. Glow trail opens at dark, approximately 6:30pm
The Pumpkin Glow is a nighttime Jack-O-Lantern hike and family carnival held within the Oakland Nature Preserve in Northwest Carbondale. Proceeds from this event benefit local nonprofits Green Earth, Inc. and The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois.
Location: Oakland Nature Preserve - 1319 N. Oakland Avenue
learn moreHaunted Carbondale Walking Tour
7-8pm
Guided walking tour of haunted locations in downtown Carbondale. All locations are outside so dress for the weather. Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Location: Castle Perilous Games & Books
learn moreBeetlejuice at The Varsity Center
7 pm
Screening of the film "Beetlejuice"
Location: The Varsity Center
learn more10pm
A Carbondale Halloween favorite returns to The Varsity with a screening of “Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The screening will follow the 7pm screening of “Beetlejuice.” The downtown venue will be open to all creatures of the night as they enjoy this tale of an engagement trip gone horribly right. Say hello to Riff Raff, Magenta, Columbia, Dr. Frank-N-Furter and the whole Transylvanian crew for the second year.
Location: The Varsity Center
learn moreSAT OCT 26
10am-5pm
Don't miss Aimee Wigfall Photography's Halloween makeover and photoshoot! Choose from three ghoulish looks created and applied by local special effects makeup artist, Stephanie Jines. Capture your look in a short horror-themed photoshoot immediately following. Limited slots available. First come, first serve.
Location: Aimee Wigfall Photography, 1740 Innovation Drive
learn more10am-9pm
Stop by Castle Perilous Games & Books for two free comics, plus one additional if you're in costume. Local graphic artists and writers will be on hand to sign and sell their work.
Location: Castle Perilous Games & Books
learn more10am-2pm
Carbondale Safe Halloween at Murdale allows youth to trick-or-treat at the Murdale shops while enjoying inflatables and various games.
Location: Murdale Shopping Center
learn more11 am-2am
Alcoholic beverages may be possessed in plastic containers between Jackson and Mill streets and University Avenue and Washington Street on October 26 from 11am until 2am on October 27. No coolers.
learn moreNoon-2pm
Trick-or-treat downtown prior to the Pumpkin Race from noon-2pm! Wear your best costume and visit participating businesses for candy and fun. The walk starts at the Old Train Depot, located at 121 S. Illinois Avenue, For more information, call 529-8040.
Location: Meet at the Old Train Depot for a map of locations.
learn moreThe Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race
Registration at 1pm. First Heat at 2pm.
Racers, crafted from pumpkins, two axles, and four wheels, roll down Mill Street at the underpass. Funds for local organizations are raised through sponsorship.
Location: Mill Street Underpass
learn moreFree Screenings of Horror Movies
1pm, 3pm, and 5pm
Free horror movie screenings at The Varsity.
Location: The Varsity Center
learn more4pm - Midnight
Live music will include Kristin Kearns, Rip Lee Pryor, The Copyrights, Jungle Dogs and DJ Mista Fisha. There will also be food vendors, beer and wine sales and family-friendly activities.
Location: Washington Street and Illinois 13
learn moreNight of the Living Dawg 5k Zombie Run
Race starts at 4:30pm
Can you survive the zombie outbreak that has happened on Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus? Runners will be given a belt with detachable flags (e.g. football flags) at the beginning of the race and will have to navigate the course attempting to not lose your flags to the hungry zombies. Look for signs and Good Samaritans along the way to help you find your way to the finish line.
Location: SIU Rec Center
learn morePop-Up Monster Portraits with CCA
6-8pm
Have your portraits drawn in monster form!
Location: Washington Street and Illinois 13
learn moreHaunted Carbondale Walking Tour
7-8pm
Guided walking tour of haunted locations in downtown Carbondale. All locations are outside so dress for the weather. Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Location: Castle Perilous Games & Books
learn moreThe Invincible Czars present The Cabinet of Dr. Calagiri
10pm
Watch a screening of the silent film "The Cabinet of Dr. Calagiri" while the original score is performed live.
Location: The Varsity Center
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