Spirit of Halloweentown: Events, Street Closures, Parking, and Tickets

Do you hear something whispering in the trees? Feel a cool wind on the air? Sense a ghostly presence? The Spirit of Halloweentown is just around the corner and we have all the info you need to know about scheduling, street closures, parking, and more.

For specific event details, to purchase tickets, and find out more, visit https://spiritofhalloweentown.com.

EVENTS SCHEDULE

The Spirit of Halloweentown this year will feature several attractions included in a general admission ticket, as well as special events every weekend including performances and concerts which can be found at https://spiritofhalloweentown.com/attractions. Main events this year include:

October 2
Spirit of Halloweentown Mayors Election Family Fun & Kids Activities (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
The Big Parade (***CANCELED***)
Halloweentown Pumpkin Lighting (6:30 p.m.) (the ONLY lighting this year!)

October 9 & 10
Meet Una the Mermaid! (Noon – 5 p.m.)

October 16
Haunted Car Rally – Courthouse Plaza (11a.m. – 3 p.m.)

October 16 & 17
Halloweentown character meet-and-greets (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

October 23
Ashley Green (Alice Cullen from Twilight) meet & greet
J. Paul Zimmerman and Phillip Van Dyke (Dylan and Luke from Halloweentown) meet & greet (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

October 30
Little Trick Or Treaters Costume Parade (presented by the St. Helens Chronicle) (4:30 p.m.)

STREET CLOSURES

Street closures for Spirit of Halloweentown begin at 11:59 p.m. every Friday through 6 p.m. Sunday every weekend beginning the weekend of September 18 – 19 and ending the weekend of October 30 – 31.

Street closures will include the area surrounding Plaza Square:

South 1st Street will be closed from 280 S. 1st Street to 231 S. 1st Street (the Masonic Building)

Strand Street will be closed from the Plaza Square to Cowlitz Street.

Local residents and business owners on South 1st Street, Strand Street, and Plaza Square in the affected areas can contact or visit City Hall during regular business hours about parking accommodations.

PARKING

Spirit of Halloweentown is expected to impact parking in the downtown area throughout the end of September and during October. Paid parking is available at 471 Plymouth Street for $15, which is included in the cost of a general admission Spirit of Halloweentown ticket. If you make a $15 purchase at the Vendor Village during your visit, show your receipt at the gate and receive free parking!

TICKETS

General admission tickets to Halloweentown weekend events are $35 and include a number of attractions. They must be purchased online ahead of time via www.spiritofhalloweentown.com.

During the weekends of September 18 & 19 and September 25 & 26, local residents can purchase a “97051 Locals Only” ticket for only $20 by providing ID or mail showing a local 97051 address. Purchase your discounted ticket ahead of time or at the gate. This is the only time you can purchase admission to Spirit of Halloweentown at the gate – otherwise all tickets must be purchased online. Discounted admission includes all attractions and parking.

To purchase discounted admission online, select the 97051 Locals Only option at https://spiritofhalloweentown.com and enter the discount code listed on the purchase page. You will need to show your proof of residence along with your ticket at the time of entry.

To purchase reduced admission at the gate, show a drivers license or piece of mail with a local address containing a 97051 zip code in-person at the gate to receive Spirit of Halloweentown admission for only $20 during the weekends of September 18 & 19 and September 25 & 26.