About Halloween Happenin’s

Halloween Happenin’s is an annual family event presented by Seaside Downtown Development Association that includes a witches & warlocks paddle, carnival games, pet parade, truck or treat and – of course – the GIANT pumpkin drop!

  • Friday, October 30
    6 p.m. Surrey Parade: Decorate a surrey in Halloween style and join the parade.

  • Saturday, October 31
    10 a.m. Witches & Warlocks Paddle: At Quatat Park (behind the Seaside Civic & Convention Center) launch your kayak, canoe or paddleboard. Feel free to dress in costume. This is a rain or shine event.

  • 12 – 2 p.m. Halloween Activity Zone: Open to the public also at Quatat Park… local businesses set up games for kids.

  • All day: Trick or Treating downtown businesses

Sunday, November 1

  • 10 a.m. Pet Parade: Bring your pets or just come to watch! Dressing up in the spirit of Halloween, highly encouraged.

  • 12 – 2 p.m. Trunk or Treat: Dress up for some fun Trunk or Treating. Area businesses and organizations will be set up and handing out candy.

  • 3 p.m. The Giant Pumpkin Drop: Located off the Turnaround at the end of Broadway. They will be dropping a 1000-pound pumpkin into a pool full of rubber ducks and beavers. The duck and beaver that fly the furthest each win cash. This is a fundraiser that helps support the annual Halloween Happenin’s events.