You are invited to celebrate Halloween ALL month long during the Washburn Halloween Town Celebration.
Washburn Halloween Town is a family friendly celebration of Halloween in the City of Washburn that starts on Oct. 1st and runs through Halloween. We hope you will come out and have some spooky fun with us as we count down to Halloween!
Please contact the Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-373-5017, if you need more information or if you have any questions. You can also visit the Chambers Facebook Page for information about this event.
Check back often as we will continue to add events, and update information on all the things happening during Washburn Halloween Town.
Schedule of Events & Activities:
Halloween Coloring Contest
Let’s add a little color to our celebration. Starting Oct. 1st stop by the Chamber, or Hansen’s IGA to pick up a coloring sheet. Return your masterpiece by Oct. 29th to the chamber office for display & judging. There are 3 prize categories!
- Child: 10 and under
- Youth: 11-17
- Adult: 18 and older
This year winners will be selected by peoples choice. Judging will take place on Oct. 30th. Stop by the chamber to cast your vote! Winners will be announced November 1st. Prizes can be picked up at the chamber the first week of November. The coloring contest is brought to you by the Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce.
Spooky Story Time
Head to the basement of the Washburn Public Library Monday, Oct. 6th from 7-8pm for Spooky Story Time.
Trunk or Treat
Have some Halloween fun with the residents at Northern Lights Services, Oct 23rd from 4-7pm. Bring the family for some early trick or treating. If you would like to decorate your trunk & pass out candy or need more information please call 715-373-6409. Northern Lights Services is located at 706 Bratley Drive in Washburn.
Kiddiwink Kids Anniversary Free Craft Bash and Sale
Kiddiwink Kids is celebrating 4 YEARS in business with a free kids’ craft event and store sale!! Stop by the shop from 10am – 3pm on Saturday, October 25th. This event will be held outside rain or shine so dress for the weather! FREE crafts for kids Kiddiwink Kids is located at 108 W. Bayfield St. Washburn (next to the hardware store).
Halloween Town Parade
March with us down Washington Ave. on Saturday, Oct. 25th at 2pm for the Halloween Town Parade. The registration form for those who would like to be in the parade can be found HERE. You must turn in the completed form with the $5 entry fee by Thursday, Oct. 23rd. We can not guarantee same day registration will be available.
Halloween Kiddie Carnival
The Washburn Lions Club will host their annual family-friendly Halloween party following the parade on Saturday, Oct. 25th at The Club. Stop by between 2:30-4pm for treats, & games.
Classic Movie Night
A special Halloween edition of Classic Movie Night will take place at the Washburn Public Library basement on Monday, Oct. 27th Starting at 6pm.
Pumpkin Carving Contest
Grab a pumpkin & get creative for the Washburn Hardware & Sport Pumpkin Carving Contest. There are 2 youth categories (scariest, cutest), an adult category (overall design) & NEW this year is the business category, so everyone can participate! Pumpkins must be dropped off at the store on Wednesday, Oct. 29th during business hours. Pumpkins will be displayed through Oct. 31st. Each pumpkin MUST have a 2-inch hole drilled / carved out of the middle of the back for proper display lighting in the store and MUST be accompanied by an index card with the following information written legibly on it or your pumpkin will not be eligible for display or judging:
- Name
- Age
- Phone
- Category you are entering
Judging will take place on Thursday, Oct 30th. This will be a peoples choice vote! Stop by the chamber to cast your vote. Pumpkins MUST be picked up On Friday the 31st before noon or they will be disposed of. Winners will be announced October 31st. There will be prizes for each category. Kids in need of a pumpkin can visit the Washburn Public Library on Oct. 27th after school to pick up a pumpkin while supplies last.
The pumpkin carving contest is brought to you by Washburn Hardware and Sport & The Washburn Area Chamber of Commerce, with support from the Washburn Public Library.
Tick-or-Treating
Come to Washburn on Wednesday, Oct. 30th for Gate Night. This is when Trick-or-Treating takes place in Washburn.
Spooky Bingo
Spooky Bingo is back at The Sandbar on October 30th from 6:30-7:30pm. Bingo cards are $2 each. Come in costume and get a FREE card. They play 5-7 rounds. There will be drink specials & fun prizes! Halloween fun. Come early for a bite to eat!