fri oct 26
Pumpkin Glow
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Explore the woods at night at Carbondale's only Jack-O-Lantern Trail
- Games, face painting, bonfire, music and snacks.
- Enter the pumpkin painting/carving contest and win prizes!
- Trail Admission: Children 17 & Under - FREE, Adults 18 & Over - $5 Donation Suggested
Location: Green Earth Oakland Nature Preserve (N. Oakland Avenue, across from Oakland Cemetery
learn moreHalloweentown
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Watch the Disney Channel Original Movie “Halloweentown” on the big screen on the campus of Southern Illinois University
- Outdoor movie sponsored by the Student Programming Council
Location: Steps of Shryock Auditorium/Old Main Lawn
learn moreCarbondale Main Street Fourth Friday Fair
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Fourth Friday Fair proudly presents "Dias de los Muertos"
- Free live music, games, activities, vendors, food court. BYOB!
Location: Carbondale Town Square Pavilion
learn morePhantom of the Opera
7:30 - 9:30 PM
At The Varsity Center: Get your BOO! on with a silent film with a live score
- The band “The Invincible Czars” will accompany the 1925 silent horror film live with their own soundtrack
Location: The Varsity Center (418 South Illinois Avenue)
learn moresat oct 27
Monster Dash 5K Race
7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Kick off a full day of Halloween fun with the first annual Monster Dash at the SIU Student Recreation Center.
- Adults are $20, Youth (9-17) are $10 and kids (8 & under) are FREE!
- Wear your Halloween costume and enter to win prizes.
- Two heats – Competitive & Fun Run
- Plus, a 100-meter Kids Dash
Location: SIU Rec Center
learn moreSafe Halloween
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Trick-or-Treat with the Mural merchants.
- Free for kids – Many inflatables, hay rides and games
- Trick-or-Treating with many Murdale merchants
- Assistance building racers for The Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race
- Carbondale Fire Department Kids’ Safe Fire House
- Carbondale Police Department Meet & Greet
- Bison burgers, hamburgers, hot dogs and soda – All proceeds to benefit Carbondale Crime Stoppers
- Nachos, Sno Cones, cotton candy and popcorn – All proceeds to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Carbondale
- Murdale Ace Hardware: No sales tax, all day on Saturday (in-stock merchandise only)
Location: Murdale Shopping Center
learn moreFun at the Varsity Center
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Music, movies and more at the Varsity Center.
- 11am – 8pm: Classic Horror Films, FREE ADMISSION
- 2pm – 8pm: Buskers/Street Performers
Location: The Varsity Center (418 South Illinois Avenue)
learn moreCarbondale Main Street Candy Walk
NOON - 2:00 PM
Trick-or-Treat downtown. Wear your best costume and visit participating businesses for candy and Halloween fun.
- Trick-or-Treat downtown at area businesses
Location: Starts at Carbondale Main Street (participants will get a map and list of businesses participating)
learn moreThe Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
On your mark, get set, GO! Design, build and race in the 6th annual Great Carbondale Pumpkin Race.
- Registration begins at 1pm; Heats begin at 2pm
- Races are FREE with a $100 grand prize
- Mayer Branding Grand Prix (after final heat): $10 entry fee with a $250 grand prize
- Carbondale Community Arts costume contest also registering from 1-2pm, with judging between races
- Portion of hte proceeds will support I Can Read and the Boys & Girls Club
Location: Mill Street Underpass
learn moreLive at Washington and Main
3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Beer/Food Concessions: Starting at 3pm, there’s something tasty for everyone to enjoy
- Various Food Trucks and other vendors will have a selection of food items.
- Carbondale Main Street will offer a selection of beer and wine
- Halloween merchandise available for purchase
Location: Washington Street Music Venue
Live Music
Don’t miss the FREE live music on Washington Street from 3–11pm
Music Lineup:
- 3-4 pm: Farmer Jason
- 4:30-5:30 pm: Lucas Feather and The Underclassmen
- 6-7 pm: Tawl Paul
- 7:30-9 pm: Woodbox Gang
- 9:30-11 pm: Los Straitjackets
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