Nantucket Halloween Festivities: Spooky Fun and Frights
10/23/2023
Nantucket's Halloween celebrations were a thrilling success this year, with an array of spooky Nantucket Halloween festivities that captivated the island. From haunted houses to costume parties and family-friendly events, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Read on to discover the highlights and magic of this year’s hauntingly good time on the island.
Friday, October 27: Community Events Kickoff
The Nantucket Boys & Girls Club hosted its annual community Halloween party on Friday, October 28th to get in the spooky Halloween spirit, offering games, prizes, and a haunted house.
Station Brant Point hosted Nautical Nightmare at the Coast Guard Station, 10 Easton Street, from 6:00 pm-10:00 pm. Suggested nonperishable food item donation for entry. TWO NIGHTS ONLY: 10/27 and 10/30.
The Rose & Crown and The Gaslight returned with their annual adults-only Halloween Costume Party, starting at 10 pm. Costume contest, prizes, live DJ, and spooky brew served all night long!
The Theatre Workshop of Nantucket hosted a Rocky Horror-themed dance party and costume contest starting at 8 pm at the Chicken Box. The winner gets a season pass to the 2024 productions at Theatre Workshop.
Saturday, October 28: More Spooky Fun
The Dreamland Theater hosted its annual Halloween costume contest on Saturday, October 29th bringing in a number of elegant and spooky costumes. Join The Dreamland at 7 pm for their Annual Halloween Costume Adult Party. Tickets are $40.
Sunday, October 29: Family-Friendly Activities
The Nantucket Skating Club hosted Trunk or Treat at the Nantucket Ice Rink from 1 pm-4 pm. Candy, Food, Silent Auction, and prizes for the best-decorated car.
The Nantucket Conservation Foundation (NCF) announced its first-ever Batacular Fall Fun Day. It is a family-friendly fall day, free and open to the public from 10 am-3 pm. The second annual Batacular Bike Race kicked off the day, followed by food trucks, a Nanpuppets show, hayrides, and a performance by Dalton and the Sheriffs.
Monday, October 30: Pre-Halloween Festivities
On Monday evening, Main Street was packed with children, adults, and even dogs costumed, trick-or-treating, and participating in the Inquirer and Mirror's annual Halloween Parade.
Tuesday, October 31: Halloween Day Extravaganza
The Maria Mitchell Association's Hinchman House Natural Science Museum hosted a pre-parade fun-filled activity day for kids from 2 pm-4 pm. Free and open to the public.
Join the annual Halloween Parade in Town. Costumed adults and children were asked to arrive by 3:30 pm at the bottom of Main Street for the costume contest. Then, in preparation for the 4:00 pm start of the parade at the Lieutenant Max Wagner Memorial Fountain at the base of Main Street. Many shops and restaurants participated in trick-or-treating afterward. The cobblestone streets created a scenic backdrop for this activity.
Post-Parade Festivities
Following the parade, many trick-or-treaters headed towards Coast Guard Station Brant Point to check out its very spooky haunted house. The pirate-themed haunted house exceeded all expectations, receiving an estimated 1,187 guests over the three days it was open.
Coast Guard Station Brant Point asked for donations to Nantucket's food pantry in return for a fun night in its haunted house and collected and donated 1,000 non-perishable food items. Plans are already in place for the Coast Guard's 2023 Haunted House. So, if you didn't have a chance to check it out this Halloween, you'll have an opportunity next year!
The Nantucket Historical Association invited trick-or-treaters to the Whaling Museum for spooky activities and more candy following the parade downtown, and many headed to Mizzenmast, an out-of-town neighborhood to enjoy more trick-or-treating and very well-decorated houses.
After the Parade, the Nantucket Historical Association welcomed families to come to the Whaling Museum for slightly spooky, super fun activities and more trick-or-treating! It’s free of charge and happening 4:30-6 pm at 13 Broad Street.
Nantucket's Halloweekend was a resounding success and offered a plethora of activities for all ages and interests. From haunted houses and costume contests to family-friendly events and community parades, there was no shortage of spooky fun on the island. If you missed out this year, be sure to mark your calendar for next year's festivities!
