See all Anchorage Halloween happenings this year!
Anchorage kicks off Halloween 2025 near downtown and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail with ghostly experiences and fall celebrations beneath northern skies. Programs showcase creepy attractions, family festivals, nighttime scare events, pumpkin patches, and community haunted walks.
Find the best Anchorage Halloween happenings this year!
Top Halloween In and Around Anchorage
- The Phantom Soirée
- Frightening 4K
- Halloween at the Museum
- The Official Halloween Bar Crawl - Anchorage
- Monster Ball: A Gaga Inspired Halloween Event
- Zoo Boo at The Alaska Zoo
- Enchanted Trails at Goose Lake Park
- Trunk or Treat with the Trades
- Mystery Halloween Movie Night 2025
- Perseverance Theatre Season
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Anchorage Halloween
Anchorage Family-Friendly Fall Activities
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Experience a festive Halloween celebration at the Anchorage Museum! Kids can trick-or-treat for collectibles, enjoy story time in the planetarium, and get creative in CoLab. Costumes are highly encouraged for the parade and general fun. Enjoy music, cookies, and punch, with a sweet treat bag provided at the end of the visit. It's a perfect way to celebrate the season with family-friendly activities.
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Experience Zoo Boo, Anchorage's premier trick-or-treat event at The Alaska Zoo. Wander through spookily decorated trails, collecting candy from 13 stations. Kids can enjoy carnival games and face painting, while older attendees can brave a scarier trail. Don't miss the pumpkin carving contest, with prizes for all ages, and enjoy delicious treats from local food trucks.
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Embark on a magical adventure at Goose Lake Park's Enchanted Trails! Kids can step into a fantasy world, training with elves, fairies, and dragons to become Guardians of the Forest. This family-friendly event encourages costumes and features fun games, music by the beach, and warming fire barrels. Shuttle service is provided from UAA parking.
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Join the 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat with the Trades for a spook-tacular fall day! This family-friendly event offers kids the chance to collect candy from creatively decorated vehicles while learning about exciting careers in the trades. Enjoy face painting, games, and giveaways, all while supporting the Kayden Strong initiative, which aids children battling cancer.
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Get ready for a spooktacular evening at The Arc of Anchorage's Halloween Dance! This fun-filled event promises a night of music, dancing, and plenty of treats. Don't forget to don your best costume for a chance to shine in the Halloween Costume Contest, where prizes and creativity are celebrated. It's the perfect opportunity to bring your best moves and enjoy a festive Halloween celebration.
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All aboard for a spooktacular family adventure on the Kid's Halloween Train! This festive 2.5-hour round-trip journey from the historic Downtown Anchorage Depot to Indian is packed with seasonal excitement. Enjoy a magician, crafts, balloon animals, tasty treats, and a raffle for a free train ride. It's a frightfully fun time for the whole family!
Anchorage Halloween Food, Drink, and Parties
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Step into an evening of mystery and magic at The Phantom Soirée, a Victorian Gothic-themed event. Guests are encouraged to don their most hauntingly elegant costumes for a chance to win prizes. Enjoy dancing, carnival games, auctions, and a silent Halloween film. Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and cocktails will be served.
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Get ready for Anchorage's ultimate Halloween celebration! This two-day bar crawl invites you to don your most creative costume and explore a variety of local bars. Enjoy exclusive drink specials, food deals, and waived cover charges at each participating venue. With a 'Make Your Own Adventure' format, you can hop between locations at your leisure, culminating in dedicated mid-party and after-party experiences.
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Get ready to unleash your inner monster at the Monster Ball, a spectacular Gaga-inspired Halloween event in Anchorage. This electrifying dance party features the music of pop icons like Lady Gaga, Chappel Roan, and Beyonce, alongside dazzling drag performances. Capture memories at the themed photo booth and enjoy spooky cocktails. A portion of ticket sales supports breast cancer awareness.
Anchorage Halloween Movies, Theater, and Entertainment
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Get ready for a thrilling and mysterious Halloween at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub with their Mystery Halloween Movie Night 2025. This R-rated, retro film promises a night of suspense and fun, following the success of their 2024 event. Tickets are on sale now for this unique cinematic experience.
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Perseverance Theatre presents a compelling season of professional theatrical productions in Anchorage. Audiences can explore the U.S. Constitution through the eyes of women across generations in 'What the Constitution Means to Me,' laugh along with a struggling actor in the unique world of 'Buyer & Cellar,' and witness a blend of history and humor in 'Pueblo Revolt.'
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Uncover the astronomical roots of Halloween with the 'Celestial Origins' planetarium show. This engaging presentation delves into the history of Halloween as a celestial holiday, exploring its connections to seasons, traditions like costumes and spirits, and the mysteries of the universe. Journey through the night sky to discover the planets, constellations, and stars that grace the Halloween night.
Anchorage Haunted Experiences
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Get ready to haunt downtown Anchorage in the Frightening 4K! This event combines a fun 4K run/walk with Halloween festivities, including trick-or-treat stations along the course and a highly anticipated costume contest. Participants are encouraged to don their most creative costumes for a chance to win prizes. The race starts and finishes at the Hotel Captain Cook courtyard, offering a perfect staging area for pre-race excitement and post-race celebrations.
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Dare to tread the Haunted Trails after dark for a night of thrilling frights. This event is not for the faint of heart, featuring creatures of the forest that come alive along the path. Enjoy music, food trucks, and warming fire barrels on the beach. Shuttle bus transportation is available.
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