Halloween Spooktacular

Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Downtown Amherst — 35 S Pleasant St., Amherst, MA

Sunday, October 25, 2026 Get ready for a day full of fun and frights for the whole family! Amherst Recreation will be hosting their annual Halloween Spooktacular on Sunday, October 25 from 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm. The event includes an exciting lineup of festive activities. Downtown Trick-or-Treating The event will kick off with Downtown Trick-or-Treating from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in collaboration with the Amherst Business Improvement District. Participating businesses will be identified by flyers displayed at their locations. Pick up a free paper trick-or-treat bag and a list of participating businesses at the Amherst Visitor Information Center (35 South Pleasant St) beginning Monday, October 19th. Costume Parade Show off your creative costumes at the Costume Parade! Participants should gather at 1:00 pm, with the parade officially starting at 1:15 pm on the North Common. All ages are welcome to join in the fun. Haunted House & Kids Carnival After the parade, the Halloween Spooktacular continues on the North Common from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. with an afternoon full of festive fun! Enjoy Halloween-themed activities, including haunted-happening character encounters, a kids' carnival, a…