🎃 What’s Up, Alaska? Halloween Edition

Spooky season is here! From magical mysteries and family-friendly trick-or-treating to costume contests, haunted happenings, and spooky skating, Alaska has Halloween plans brewing across the state. Pick your poison, gather your crew, and plan your chaos responsibly.

Here are 13 ways to make Halloween week a little more magical, mysterious, and downright spooky. Events are arranged by date and start time, with the earliest date listed for events that run on multiple days.

Saturday, October 17

1. Ghouls Night Out: Charcuterie Class

4–6 p.m. | Eagle River

Calling all creative spirits! This spooky-themed charcuterie workshop celebrates military spouses with a festive grazing-board experience and giveaways. Hosted by HB Realty Group LLC and Keller Williams Alaska Group.

• Location: Birch & Bloom, Eagle River
• Cost: Listed as free
• Tickets: Limited availability was reported, so check before attending.

Event details and tickets

Wednesday, October 21

2. Halloween Luminaries: Witch Hat or Ghost Luminary

6–8 p.m. | Wasilla

Get your hands dirty making a Halloween decoration with clay instructor Deb Cooper. Choose a witch hat or ghost luminary and create something delightfully spooky. Beginners are welcome, and materials, tools, and firings are included.

• Location: 1830 E. Parks Highway, Suite A112, Wasilla
• Cost: $50
• Glazing session: Return Wednesday, October 28, at 6 p.m. to glaze your creation.
• Availability: Five spots were listed when the event was shared.

Event details and registration

Friday, October 23

3. Spooky Space: Immersive Movie for Families

Juneau | Multiple showtimes 👇🏼

Ready to explore the spooky side of the universe? This immersive fulldome planetarium movie ventures into black holes, zombie stars, ghostly nebulae, and the celestial origins of Halloween.

• Location: Marie Drake Planetarium, 1415 Glacier Avenue, Juneau
• Showtimes:
  • Friday, October 23, 6–7 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 24, 3–4 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 25, 3–4 p.m.
• Cost: Free tickets to reserve a spot. Walk-ins are welcome if seats remain.
• Recommended ages: 6 through adult

Planetarium website and ticket information

4. Wizard Themed Mystery Party at SOCIAL

7 p.m. | Kodiak

Something mysterious is brewing at SOCIAL! Step into a wizard-themed mystery, uncover clues, question suspects, and work with fellow guests to crack the case. Wizard robes, cloaks, hats, and magical attire are encouraged but not required.

• Location: Kodiak Social, 104 Center Street, Suite 201, Kodiak
• Cost: $30 per person
• Included: Grazing table
• Drinks: BYOB
• Reservations: Space is limited, so reserve ahead.

Facebook event details

Friday, October 30

5. Doyon Halloween Carnival

4–7 p.m. | Fairbanks

Get ready for family-friendly Halloween fun at the Doyon Halloween Carnival. Expect food, games, goodie bags, a haunted house, and plenty of costumes. The organizer says this year’s carnival is at a new location.

• Location: Chief David Salmon Tribal Hall, 111 Clay Street, Fairbanks
• Cost: Check with the organizer for admission details.

Updates from Doyon, Limited

Saturday, October 31

6. Monster Mash Dash

Registration 11:30 a.m. | Race starts at noon | Nome

Trade the couch for sneakers and kick off Halloween with an all-ages one- or two-mile fun run. Participants carry a pumpkin during the race and get to keep it afterward. Costumes are welcome, and there’s a race costume contest, too.

• Location: Nome Rec Center, Nome
• Distances: One or two miles
• Cost: Not listed in the event information.
• Questions: 907-443-3365 or wellness@nshcorp.org

Event information from Norton Sound Health Corporation

7. Halloween Trick or Treat Town 2026

1–7:30 p.m. | Fairbanks

Pioneer Park is getting a Halloween makeover! Families can visit trick-or-treat stations, ride the Halloween train, watch live performances, browse local vendors, grab food from food trucks, play carnival games, and enter the costume contest.

• Location: Alaskaland / Pioneer Park, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks
• Early-bird admission: $8 through October 29
• At the door: $10
• Children ages 2 and under: Free with a paid chaperone

Facebook event details

8. Trunk or Treat at Juneau Auto Mall

3–6 p.m. | Juneau

The Juneau Auto Mall’s second annual Trunk or Treat brings together decorated vehicle trunks, candy, games, costumes, and participating local businesses. It’s a free Halloween stop for families looking for treats without the tricks.

• Location: 8725 Mallard Street and 8602 Teal Street, Juneau
• Cost: Free
• RSVP: Not required
• Businesses interested in participating: Call 907-789-1386.

Updates from Juneau Auto

9. Rink-or-Treat at Polar Ice Center

Two sessions: 4–5:30 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. | North Pole

Polar Ice is transforming the rink into a Halloween trick-or-treat experience, complete with skating, candy, music, prizes, costume contests, food, and drinks. Bring your best costume and your skating spirit!

• 4–5:30 p.m.: Family-friendly skate featuring Halloween favorites such as Bluey and Mickey Mouse.
• 6–8 p.m.: Spooky skate with a Halloween soundtrack and the lights off. All ages welcome.
• Admission: $15 for one session or $25 for both. Members get in free.
• Included: Entry, candy passport, skate admission, and one raffle ticket. Fill your passport to earn an additional raffle ticket.
• Skate rentals: $5
• Costume contests: Best costume and most creative costume, with one winner in each division during each session.
• Food and drinks: $8 caramel apple cup bar, coffee from Blue District Coffee, and drinks from Bench Warmers Bar for guests 21 and older.
• Location: Polar Ice Center, 1087 Dennis Road, North Pole, AK 99705
• Phone: 907-888-5840

Event post and updates

10. Halloween Bar Crawl

Check-in 4–6 p.m. | Anchorage

Round up your costumed crew for a Halloween night out with themed drink specials, select food specials, photographers, and an after-party. The ticket package includes a souvenir cup or bottle-opener lanyard and a pub crawl map.

• Starting venue: Avenue Bar Anchorage, 338 W. 4th Avenue
• Crawl locations: 4–10 p.m.
• Mid-party: 7–9 p.m.
• After-party: 10 p.m.–midnight
• Age requirement: 21+, with valid government-issued ID
• Cost: Check the ticket page; prices may increase.
• Transportation: Organizers recommend Uber or Lyft.

Event details and tickets

11. Third Annual Halloween at the Hotel

Trick-or-treating begins at 5:30 p.m. | Bethel

One of Bethel’s Halloween favorites is back! Enjoy free trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and cupcake decorating. The costume contest winner gets movie tickets, and guests who dine in costume receive a free fountain beverage with an entrée.

• Location: Kuik Café / QCL, 900 Chief Eddie Hoffman Highway, Bethel
• Cost: Free
• Trick-or-treating: 5:30 p.m.
• Cupcake decorating: 6:15 p.m.

Time check: The event headline says 4 p.m., but the description says trick-or-treating starts at 5:30 p.m. Confirm the start time with the organizer before publishing.

Facebook event details

12. Freaky ’70s Fright Night with ABBAlaska Live

7–10:30 p.m. | Anchorage

Dust off those disco moves! This Halloween party features ABBAlaska performing ABBA favorites such as “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo,” and “Take a Chance on Me.” Go full 1970s, full Halloween, or combine the two for the costume and dance contests.

• Location: 907 Alehouse & Grill, 8001 Old Seward Highway, Anchorage
• Cost: Check with the venue for admission details.

Updates from 907 Alehouse & Grill

13. Beyond the Grave: Back from the Dead

8 p.m.–midnight | Wasilla

Ready to party beyond the grave? This 21-and-older Halloween event features host Bob Lester of K-Hitz 107.1, DJ Hao, costume contests with more than $3,000 in cash prizes, door prizes, and a buffet. One featured prize is a Costa Rica trip package with two economy tickets and nine days of lodging.

• Location: Settlers Bay Lodge, Wasilla
• Admission: Listed at $30
• Buffet: Included, served 9–11 p.m.
• Age requirement: 21+, valid ID required
• Other details: Additional food and alcohol available for purchase. Designated drivers receive complimentary nonalcoholic drinks. Free parking. No re-entry. Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

The organizer reported that the party sold out early last year, so check ticket availability before making plans.

Event details and tickets

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Before you head out: Event details, prices, ticket availability, and schedules can change. Check the linked organizer page before leaving home, especially for limited-ticket events or listings with conflicting start times.

Have a safe, spooky, and spooktacular Halloween, Alaska! May your candy bags be full, your costumes be legendary, and your Halloween adventures be frightfully fun. 👻🕸️🎃