Where to Trick-or-Treat This Year: A Jagoe Homes Halloween Guide

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Halloween Close to Home: Your 2026 Guide to Spooky Season in Our Jagoe Communities

The costumes are half-finished. The candy bowl is already half-empty (no judgment). And someone in your house has asked, “So what are we doing for Halloween?”

We’ve got you. Halloween lands on a Saturday this year, so most of the fun is packed into three weekends: Oct. 16–18, Oct. 23–25 and Oct. 30–31.

Below is our favorite stuff happening in each of our markets. It’s split into events for kids and families and events for the grown-ups, plus which Jagoe communities are close by. Times and dates come from each event’s organizer or local listings, and the links are included, so check before you head out.

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Newburgh: Ghost Stories on the River

Newburgh does Halloween like a small river town should: ghost stories, hayrides and a whole lot of lights.

For kids and families:

• Halloween Illuminations: a self-guided trail lit up for Halloween at the Gene Aurand Trailhead. Oct. 16–18 and 23–25, 5:30–9:00 p.m. $5 per person or a family 5-pack for $20; kids 2 and under in a stroller are free. (event page)
• Ghostly Hayrides: ghost stories from a hay wagon along the riverfront. Oct. 23–25, leaving about every 20 minutes from 6:00 p.m., last ride 8:40 p.m., from the Historic Newburgh Trailhead Visitor Center. (event page)

For the grown-ups:

• Historic Newburgh Ghost Walks: a walk through downtown with stories from Newburgh’s past. Oct. 16–18, tours every 15 minutes from 6:00–8:45 p.m., starting at Preservation Hall (200 State St.). $10, kids 3 and under free. Tickets are online only. (tickets)
• House of Hocus Pocus Halloween Tour: a Hocus Pocus-themed home tour (not a haunted house). Oct. 15 and 22, timed entry starting at 6:00 p.m., at 1000 State St. $20. (event page)

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Close to Home:

• Our Berkshire Communities and our Ironwood Community are just a short drive from all of the Newburgh Halloween action!

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Evansville: The Zoo, the Museum and Every Trunk in Town

Evansville has the most going on this month by a mile. Here are the highlights:

For kids and families:

• Boo at the Zoo: trick-or-treat stations, animal encounters, a magic show and a nightly costume contest at Mesker Park Zoo. Oct. 16–18 and 23–25. Friday and Saturday sessions run 5:00–6:30 or 6:30–7:30 p.m.; Sunday sessions run 3:00–4:30 or 4:30–5:30 p.m. Tickets online only. (event page)
• Halloween Hullabaloo: Oct. 17 and 24, 6:00–9:00 p.m. at Angel Mounds State Historic Site. $5. (event page)
• Frankenstein’s Lab: hands-on Halloween chemistry at the Evansville Museum. Costumes welcome. Oct. 24, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Free. (event page)
• Halloween Hustle 5K & Monster Mile: Oct. 31 at Goebel Soccer Complex, 6800 N. Green River Rd. Kids’ sprint at 7:50 a.m.; 5K and Monster Mile at 8:00 a.m. (race page)

Trunk-or-treats worth the trip:

• Bosse Field Trunk or Treat: hosted by River City Pride. Oct. 25, 2:00–5:00 p.m. at Bosse Field, 1701 N. Main St. (event page)
• Candy & Chrome Trunk or Treat: candy and classic cars from Jacobs Pub and the Pacemakers Car Club. Oct. 30, starting at 5:00 p.m. at 607 N. Main St. (event page)

For the grown-ups:

• Haunted Historic Evansville Ghost Walks: a 75-minute tour from the Haynie’s Corner Arts District Association. Oct. 16, tours every 20 minutes from 6:00–9:00 p.m., starting at First Presbyterian Church (609 SE 2nd St.). About $21. (event page)
• The Rocky Horror Show: from STAGEtwo Productions at STAGEtwo at 321 (321 N. Congress Ave.). Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31 at 7:30 p.m., plus midnight shows Oct. 24 and 31. (event page)
• Halloween Spectacular: the Evansville Philharmonic plays Psycho, Night on Bald Mountain and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m. at the Victory Theatre. (event page)
• Halloween Bar Crawl (21+): Oct. 31, check-in 5:00–7:00 p.m., listed at The Rooftop. Passes start around $20. (event page)

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Close to Home:

• McCutchan Trace and Goldfinch Cove link are on the North side, the same part of town as the Halloween Hustle 5K at Goebel Soccer Complex.
• Westridge Commons is on the West side, close to Boo at the Zoo at Mesker Park.

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Owensboro: Trail of Treats, Haunted Tours and a Spooky Symphony

Owensboro’s big night is the 35th annual Trail of Treats downtown. But there’s plenty before it, too.

For kids and families:

• Trail of Treats: trick-or-treating, character appearances and photo ops downtown. Thursday, Oct. 29, 5:30–8:00 p.m. at 101 E. 4th St. (event page)
• Haunting of Mystical Moon Market: kids trick-or-treat at the booths while supplies last, and costumes are encouraged. Oct. 17, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center. (event page)
• Kids Trail of Treats at Trunnell’s: Oct. 24, 5:00–6:00 p.m. at Trunnell’s Farm Market in Utica. Included with Fall Farm Experience admission. (event page)
• Fall Fright Night at the Village: a decorated walking trail, a separate haunted trail, a hayride, face painting, a kids’ costume contest and food trucks at Yellow Creek Park. Oct. 30, 5:00–7:30 p.m. Free. (event details)

For the grown-ups:

• The Big O Halloween Party (21+): live music from DJ Squatch and U-Turn, a costume contest, a Michael Jackson impersonator contest, a silent auction and a cash bar. Proceeds benefit Beverly’s Hearty Slice. Friday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. at the Owensboro Convention Center. (event page, tickets)
• Owensboro Symphony: Halloween Classics: the symphony’s opening night. Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m. at the RiverPark Center. (event page)
• Green River Distillery After Dark: lantern-lit haunted tours (about 20–30 minutes each), chili, Halloween cocktails and costume contests. Oct. 30, tours throughout the evening. Tours $15.90; reserve at 270-240-0060. (event details)
• Haunts of Owensboro: a 90-minute downtown walking tour of Owensboro’s rumored haunted buildings, Friday and Saturday nights. Starts at The Creme Coffee House (109 E. 2nd St.). Reserve at 270-313-5596. (tour page)

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Close to Home:

• Pebble Wood and 4200 are on the East side of town, closest to Fall Fright Night at Yellow Creek Park.
• Heatherstone is an easy drive to downtown for Trail of Treats on Oct. 29.

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Henderson: Downtown Candy and Spooky Trails at Audubon

Henderson keeps it simple and sweet: candy downtown, a party in Central Park and spooky nights at John James Audubon State Park.

For kids and families:

• Central Park Halloween Bash: trick-or-treat at downtown businesses, then head to Central Park (222 Washington St.) for a DJ, family activities and more candy. Friday, Oct. 30, 5:00–7:00 p.m. (event page)
• East End Extravaganza: a trick-or-treat route from Audubon Kids Zone to East End Splash Park, with games, music and a food truck. Oct. 25, 2:00–4:00 p.m. Free. (event page)
• Spooky Tales & Nighttime Trails: evening stories and trail fun at John James Audubon State Park. Oct. 24, starting at 6:30 p.m. $8 per person. (event page)
• Campground Halloween Weekend: campsite decorating, crafts, costume contests, a bike parade and trick-or-treating at John James Audubon State Park. Oct. 15–18, for campground guests only, so book a site first. (event page)

For the grown-ups:

• Terror on the Trail: a haunted trail that raises money for families facing childhood illness, at 1445 State Route 416 E. Select October nights; check the site for dates and times. (event site)

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Close to Home:

• Bentley Point is a quick drive to downtown for trick-or-treating and the Central Park Bash on Oct. 30.

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Bowling Green: Scare on the Square and a Halloween Weekend Downtown

Bowling Green’s main event is Scare on the Square downtown, with trick-or-treating at the ballpark, the bowling alley and the flea market, too.

For kids and families:

• Scare on the Square: trick-or-treating downtown. Saturday, Oct. 24 from 2-4:30pm. (Instagram post)
• Halloween at the Ballpark: trick-or-treating throughout the stadium, a costume contest, games and photo ops. Oct. 22, 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Bowling Green Ballpark (300 8th Ave.). (event page)
• Southern Lanes Trick or Treat: the 12th year, with candy from local businesses, games, bowling and the arcade. Oct. 25, 4:00–7:00 p.m. at 2714 Scottsville Rd. (event page)
• Flea Land’s Boo Bash: indoor trick-or-treating at vendor booths, a costume contest and a photo station. Oct. 31, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at 1100 Three Springs Rd. Free. (event page)
• Lost River Cave Scarecrow Trail: scarecrows made by local businesses, groups and families. Through Oct. 25, dawn to dusk. Free. (event page)

For the grown-ups:

• The Fright Crawl (21+): a Halloween-night bar crawl. Oct. 31, wristband pickup 7:30–10:00 p.m.; the start location will be posted on the crawl map. Tickets from about $28. (event page)

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Close to Home:

• Magnolia Hills, Blevins Farm, and Stagner Farms are on the South side, the same side of town as Flea Land’s Boo Bash on Three Springs Road.
• South Park Commons and Dove Point in Alvaton are an easy drive downtown for Scare on the Square.

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The Scariest Thing This October? National Mortgage Rates.

Forget the haunted trails. The national average 30-year fixed rate hit 7.28% on Oct. 1, according to Freddie Mac. That’s the highest since October 2023, and up from 6.34% a year ago.

Here’s The Not-So Scary Part:

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Next Halloween, Hand Out Candy From Your Own Porch

The best part of Halloween is the neighborhood: porch lights on, kids in costume and neighbors who know your name.

If you’re picturing that for next October, there’s still time. Our Move-In Ready Homes are built and ready now, so you could be settled long before the next candy run. If you’d rather pick every finish, building with Jagoe starts with a conversation.

Not sure about timing or rates? That’s normal, and it’s exactly what our team helps with. We guide you through the whole thing, start to finish.

You’ve already been picturing it. This is your sign to Make Someday Today.

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