Ghost Tour of St. Augustine: The Original Haunted History Tour
Led by a paranormal investigator visiting historic cemeteries and city sites.
St. Johns Unique & Unusual Halloween Events 2026
27 unique & unusual Halloween events in St. Johns and nearby.
From haunted history tours in historic St. Augustine to family-friendly pumpkin painting workshops, St. Johns boasts a diverse array of Halloween events. Look for ticketed ghost walks in charming downtowns, or perhaps a unique craft class in nearby Jacksonville Beach.
Whether you seek a night of scares or a creative afternoon, you'll find events hosted at museums, art studios, and various other local venues, offering different experiences across the region.
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St. Johns Monster Bash and Truck & Treat
St. Johns
Pet-friendly trunk-or-treat featuring local vendors, a bounce house, and face painting.
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The Original Haunted Pub Tour
St. Augustine
St. Augustine's oldest haunted pub tour, operating since 2002.
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Old City Ghosts Haunted Tours
St. Augustine
Nightly walking ghost tour through the shadows of America's oldest city.
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10th Annual Vaudeville Halloween Extravaganza at Prohibition Kitchen
St. Augustine
Vaudeville celebration featuring circus performers and Squirrel Nut Zippers members.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do we plan around lantern parades and night processions in St. Johns?
Stake out the route, not the staging area: arrive 30-45 minutes early at a mid-route spot with a wall or storefront at your back for kids' sightlines. Bring your own lantern or glow items only if the event invites it. Transit beats driving, since road closures wrap the route, and know the dispersal point so your group reunites after the crowd releases.
How can we volunteer or participate in Halloween events in St. Johns instead of just attending?
Community events run on volunteers, and signing up transforms the season: host a trunk at a trunk-or-treat, judge a costume contest, staff a festival craft table, or join a parade group. Sign-ups post in September through schools, libraries, and neighborhood groups, and shifts are usually two or three hours, leaving time to enjoy the event. Volunteering is also the best free ticket in town.
What should we wear on a ghost tour in St. Johns?
Ghost tours are night walking tours, so dress for 60-90 minutes outdoors in October: real walking shoes for cobblestones and uneven sidewalks, a warm layer you'd want an hour after sunset, and rain gear when the sky is ambiguous, since most tours run in drizzle. Skip the flip-flops and the costume; hands-free is best for the dark stretches between stops.