Looking for something to do around Alaska this weekend? 🎃 There will be spooky dance parties, haunted houses, drag shows, costume contests, trick-or-treating, live music, and more to get into the Halloween spirit.
We’ve rounded up events from Anchorage and the Mat-Su to Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, and the Kenai Peninsula, with plenty of ways to get out, get creative, get spooky—or just have a good time. Whether you’re planning a night out in costume, looking for family-friendly Halloween fun, or hoping to discover something new in your community, there’s something on the calendar for you.
Southcentral Alaska
Anchorage
Season of the Witch Dance Party
Friday, Oct. 30 | 8 p.m. | Bear Tooth
Dancing and music, as well as tarot card readings, aura photography, Little Sister Apothecary specialty cocktails, and more. Halloween costumes are highly recommended.
Bandits on the Run
Friday, Oct. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Discovery Theatre
A Brooklyn-based trio known for blending indie folk, pop, and Americana into playful performance.
Ghoul Dinner @ The Whale’s Tail
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 7 p.m. | The Whale’s Tail Bistro & Bar
At this annual series of Halloween-themed comedy shows, Alaskan stand-up comedians will go “trick or treating” for an array of Halloween candy and everyday food. Whatever items they get will become a hideous concoction they must eat while telling their jokes.
Halloween Rendezvous
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 8:30 p.m. | 2610 Spenard Road
Hosted by Streets of Rage and Arctic Firefly Collective, the Youth Action Network will be holding our fourth Junk in the Trunk clothing swap. Bring your old clothes and costumes. Plus, pumpkin carving and open mic.
A night at the museum with Rosie Rush
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 7 p.m. | Anchorage Museum
Musician Rosie Rush’s EP release show in the atrium at the Anchorage Museum.
Sapphoween
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8 p.m. | Subzero Microlounge
Alaska’s pop-up lesbian bar, with a costume party and contest at midnight. DJ MercyMahal will be providing music. Buy tickets ahead of time.
Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 10 p.m. | Mad Myrna’s
Mad Myrna’s famous, annual Halloween party, featuring a drag show, a costume contest, and music by DJ Covy.
HalloQueer Community Event
Friday, Oct. 30 | 5 p.m. | 2522 Arctic Blvd.
A night of queer community, connection, and Halloween fun.
Girdwood
The Young Dubliners (Halloween Edition)
Friday, Oct. 30 | 9 p.m. | The Sitzmark
A night of live music, costumes, and Halloween festivities. Tickets required, 21 and over.
Palmer/Wasilla
Open Mic Night
Friday, Oct. 30 | 5 p.m. | Black Birch Books Come sing, speak, strum, or hum every last Friday of the month. All instruments, vocal ranges, and talents are encouraged. Sound equipment is on site for the event.
Beyond the Grave: Back from the Dead Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8 p.m. | Settlers Bay Lodge, Wasilla A 21+ Halloween party. Costumes, $3,000+ in cash prizes, DJ Hao, buffet, door prizes, and win a trip to Costa Rica.
Midnight Sun Fall Halloween Carnival
Friday, Oct. 30 | 5–7 p.m. | 7275 W. Midnight Sun Circle, Wasilla Bring family, friends, and neighbors for games, prizes, candy, and concessions. Everyone is welcome.
Interior Alaska
Fairbanks/Ester
EVFD Halloween Festival
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 4–6 p.m. | Ester Volunteer Fire Department
Free family-friendly games and Halloween fun at Station 51.
Trick or Treat at City Hall
Friday, Oct. 30 | 4–6 p.m. | Fairbanks City Hall
City Hall is transforming into a haunted house with treats and more. Vote for the best-decorated department.
Not So Spooky Halloween
Friday, Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Fairbanks Children’s Museum
A Halloween event for kids ages 0-8. Wear your costumes and play not-so-spooky themed activities and crafts all day: Meet a cockroach, enjoy storytime, make slime, join us for a dance party, and more.
Halloween Trick or Treat Town
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 1–7:30 p.m. | Alaskaland
Put on a costume and collect candy from trick-or-treat stations, ride the Halloween Train, with live performances, local vendors, food trucks, carnival games, and more.
Rink or Treat
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 4–8 p.m. | Polar Ice Alaska
Rink-or-Treat event will include two events: A lights-on kid-friendly rink-or-treat and skate, followed by lights-off, spookier rink-or-treat for older kids and adults.
Hoarfrost Bloody Mary Bar + Run
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. | Hoarfrost Distilling
A run hosted by Frosty Feet. Don’t want to run? Enjoy a bloody Mary and a snack with a full menu and espresso martinis.
Restorative Justice and What it Means for Fairbanks
Monday, Nov. 2 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Schaible Auditorium
Guest speaker Kathleen McGoey explores how restorative justice programs transform communities and promote healing.
North Pole
Down the Rabbit Hole
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 9 p.m. | North Pole Alehouse
A night of twisted wonderland vibes, with a costume contest and DJ Deli.
Tok
Trick or Treat Street at Tok School
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Tok School A night of family fun at our annual Trick or Treat Street in Tok.
Southeast Alaska
Juneau
The Heels Have Knives 8
Friday, Oct. 30 | 7–11:30 p.m. | Aurora Grand Theater
Dress up with us in your own drag—prizes for best costume, and giveaways. Plus, a campy and spooky show. $25.
Print + Pint Night with Juneau Wayzgoose
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 5–8 p.m. | Devil’s Club Brewing
A laid-back, hands-on evening of printmaking and beer. Bring projects and questions. New people can try out limited supplies.
Dia Del Rave
Friday, Oct. 30 | 9:30 p.m. | Devil’s Club Brewing Co.
Four local DJs and a costume contest with first place cash prize.
16th Annual Spirit of Fall Carnival
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 12-3 p.m. | Juneau Douglas High School
Enjoy carnival games and cotton candy. Costumes are encouraged. $10 per child, accompanying adults are free. Proceeds go to the JDHS cheer team.
Halloween Story Time and Dance Party
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 1-2 p.m. | Mendenhall Valley Library
Dress up in your Halloween costume and join in for a spooky story time followed by a dance party.
Samhain Bonfire at Sandy Beach
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 6-10 p.m. | Sandy Beach
Join Juneau Ghost Light Theatre for a night of fire, fellowship, and a little witchcraft. Bring a snack to share, firewood to feed the flames or a drum.
Trick or Treat at the Mendenhall Mall
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 4–6 p.m. | Mendenhall Mall
Indoor trick-or-treating throughout the Mendenhall Mall. Tenants will be handing out candy, with festive photo opportunities.
Sitka
Birding Walk – November
Sunday, Nov. 1 | 8–10 a.m. | Sitka National Historical Park
A series of guided bird walks exploring the diverse birdlife of Sitka National Historical Park.
The Stardust Ball
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 7 p.m.-12 a.m. | Harrigan Centennial Hall
Sitka’s Halloween costume party, lip-sync battle, and dance party. Stardust is a 21+ event and hosted annually by the Ramshackle Cabaret.
Lincoln Street Trick-or-Treat
Saturday Oct. 31 | 4–6 p.m. | Downtown Sitka
Lincoln Street will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 3:00 pm. Trick-or-Treating is free to everyone in the community.
Ketchikan
Tongass Historical Museum: Zombie Salmon Hunt
Friday, Oct. 30 | 1–5 p.m. | Tongass Historical Museum
A spooky, salmon-themed scavenger hunt that is free and open to all ages.
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Kenai Peninsula
Kenai/Soldotna
Kenai Book Discussion
Tuesday, Nov. 3 | 4–6 p.m. | Kenai Community Library
This month’s theme: family. Read a book that features family in whatever capacity you choose. From relatives to found family and fiction or nonfiction, any story counts.
Haunted House
Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 29-31 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Kenai Community Library
A free, not-too-scary haunted house, open to all ages. Play “Spot the Spuds” and be entered to win prizes. Children under 10 must have adult supervision.
Joint Chamber Luncheon
Wednesday, Nov. 4 | 12–1 p.m. | Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
Kenai Chamber Luncheon featuring Alaska Airlines with a general update. Please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 2.
Kenai’s Pirate’s Curse Soirée
Friday, Oct. 30 | 6:30–10 p.m. | Soldotna Regional Sports Center
Wear your pirate garb for a Halloween adventure at the Soldotna Regional Sports Center. There will be a Costume Contest, live and silent auctions, raffles, a photo booth, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, cocktails, and more.
Homer
Pioneer Ave Halloween
Saturday, Oct. 31 | 4–6 p.m. | Pioneer Ave.
Homer’s Trick-or-Treating event on Pioneer Avenue. Check Facebook for the official walking map.
Have an event to share? We’re always looking for more things happening around Alaska. If there’s an event in your community that should be on our radar, send it our way. The more corners of the state we can reach, the better this roundup gets.
Victoria Petersen is an Anchorage-based freelance journalist covering food, culture and climate.
