2025 Spooktacular
October 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Washington Heights Spooktacular is back for its 37th year of Nighttime Trick-or-Treating. We are excited to bring together the neighborhood for a fun and safe event for all ages. Here are all the details you need to know to participate in WHNA’s most anticipated event of the year – Spooktacular.
This year’s Spooktacular event will take place rain or shine on Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. The event zone will be revealed when you register your children.
SPOOKTACULAR REGISTRATION
All youth who wish to trick-or-treat and receive candy must register for Spooktacular and use the 2025 official Spooktacular trick-or-treat bag. At registration all participants will receive detailed information about the Spooktacular Zone location, safety information and instructions.
We welcome all youth to participate and do not want there to be financial obstacles preventing your children from participating. Please send an email to spooktacular@whna.net if your family needs financial assistance. We’ll keep all communications confidential.
Pre-Registration Events
$5 / trick-or-treater for current WHNA members
$10 / trick-or-treater for non-members
Cash, credit card or Venmo accepted.
Monday, October 6 • 5:30PM-7:30PM
Tuesday, October 14 • 5:30PM-7:30PM
Thursday, October 23 • 5:30PM-7:30PM
St. Sebastian Parish Gathering Space
5400 W. W. Washington Blvd.
Enter from 54th Street through the double doors.
Day of Registration Events
$10 / trick-or-treater for both members and non-members
Cash, credit card or Venmo accepted.
Saturday, October 25 • 10AM-Noon
St. Sebastian Parish Gathering Space
5400 W. W. Washington Blvd.
Enter from 54th Street through the double doors.
Saturday, October 25 • 4PM-7PM
53rd Street – Spooky Central
RAINBOW BOOKSELLERS COSTUME CONTEST
6PM Sharp!
Located on 53rd Street at Spooky Central. No registration required. Prizes awarded in a variety of age categories, adult and group themes. Be on time or you’ll miss entering the contest.
ONEMKE DONATIONS
OneMKE will be running a coat drive during Spooktacular! Please bring any coat donations to their tent at Spooky Central.
VOLUNEERS NEEDED
We need help from over 75 volunteers to make Spooktacular a success. Learn more about volunteering and sign-up below. All in-person Spooktacular volunteers will receive a free Spooktacular t-shirt and drink token, redeemable on October 25 at Vennture Brew’s on-site Spooktacular beverage tent.
SPOOKTACULAR DONATIONS WELCOME
Donations will be used for families who need financial assistance with registering their children for Spooktacular. Donate online using the button below. Donations will also be accepted at all Spooktacular registration events. All contribution amounts welcome. WHNA is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your charitable contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Donation checks may be made out to WHNA and mailed to WHNA, PO Box 080140, Milwaukee WI 53208. Please note “Spooktacular Donation” on the memo line of your check.
MORE INFORMATION
Send an email to spooktacular@whna.net.
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