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. 28th 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. 29th. Stop by the chamber to cast your vote! 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 Wednesday, Oct. 14th at 6PM for a discussion and rebroadcast of War of the Worlds 1938 radio drama.
Halloween Town Parade
March with us down Washington Ave. on Saturday, Oct. 31st at 1pm 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 Wednesday, 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. 31st at The Club. Stop by between 2-4pm for treats, & games.
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 (Most Artistic) & NEW this year is the business category, so everyone can participate! Pumpkins must be dropped off at the store on Wednesday, Oct. 28th from 10AM-4PM. Pumpkins will be displayed through Oct. 31st. Each pumpkin MUST have a 2-inch hole drilled / carved out of the middle of the lower 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 Friday, Oct 30th. Pumpkins MUST be picked up by Noon on Friday the 31st 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. 22nd 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.
Trick-or-Treating
Come to Washburn on Friday, Oct. 30th for Trick-or-Treating!
4-8 pm Washburn
4-6 pm Trick-or-Treating at Northern Lights Service
Pet Costume Contest
Saturday | October 31st | Immediately following Parade
Located on the lawn at AdentureUs
Sign-up for our Halloween Pet Costume Contest and give your furry friend the chance to be the star of the season and receive a Trick-or-Treat Bag and Prizes!
Entries are limited so sign up early!
Entry forms available @ The Washburn Chamber + Dogsenter
Entry Deadline: Wed, Oct 28th
Pet Costume Contest Entry FormSponsored by Washburn Dogsenter and 211 Martini Bar
Hosted by the Washburn Chamber of Commerce
