Itās scary how fast Halloween is coming up, but we arenāt scared at all. Itās a magical time filled with laughs and screams of joy. There will be plenty of Halloween parties to show off your most creative and creepy costumes and various family-friendly events to get in the spirit of things. With numerous costume contests in the area, youāll have the chance to strut your stuff and even win some spooktacular prizes! Check out our list below of festive parties, ghost tours and Halloween-inspired events perfect for celebrating a spooktacular Halloween in the Black Hills.
1.Ģż ā WaTikiĀ®ĢżIndoor Waterpark Resort
Oct. 25 to 27
Grab the family for some ghoulish fun with Kokoās Pirate Krew and embark on a spooky pirate island for the Halloween weekend at WaTikiĀ®ĢżIndoor Waterpark Resort. Kids will brave the orange- and purple-lit waterpark, receive an inflatable pirate sword to plunder Kokoās Kingdom, or take the Parrots Plunge, if they dare. Get past all the skeletons, hanging spiders and eerie surprises to find the keys hidden around the waterpark to open the treasure chests full of sweet candy and rad loot.
2.Ģż ā Hotel Alex Johnson
Oct. 25
A night of killer fun awaits you in the historic Hotel Alex Johnson Ballroom this Halloween. Don your spookiest getups and make plans to join us for a Horror-Icon-themed Halloween party to remember, starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, featuring live DJ support from Elite Mobile Sound, the annual costume contest and so much more. Tickets are now on sale, so donāt miss your chance to party at the spookiest hotel in Rapid City.
Hotel Alex Johnson
3.Ģż ā The Box Elder Events Center
Oct. 26 and 27
Grab your partner to get your best dink shots in over Halloween weekend during the second annual Pickle Boo at The Box Pickleball Tournament. This two-day tournament will feature both menās doubles and womenās doubles on Saturday, and mixed doubles on Sunday. Make it a weekend and enjoy special room rates at Courtyard by Marriott. Donāt forget to dress to impress. Show off your spooky style for a chance to win $500.
Deadwood South °®¶¹app as seen from the city cemetery
4. Deadweird Event ā Deadwood
Oct. 25 and 26
Mark your calendars and join us for a night of thrills, live music, costume contests and a whole lot of fun during the annual Deadweird event. At Ģż²¹²Ō»å , the fun begins here with the best costume contests and promotions in town. At the end of the night, donāt worry about a place to stay. Cadillac JackāsĀ® and Tin Lizzie both have comfortable rooms at a spooktacular rate.
Deadwood Main Street
5.Ģż ā Deadwood
All month long
Deadwoodās Wild West history is filled with ghost stories and tours, haunted experiences and a legend or two. Some say that the local spirits continue to linger in and around town. For the month of October, travel back in time and learn the haunted side of Deadwoodās history with a guided ghost tour or a paranormal experience.
Adams House
A historic, Queen Anne-style mansion call the Adams House offers a unique glimpse at a house captured in time and is rumored to be haunted with objects moving on their own, unexplained voices and perhaps the ghost of Adams himself. Visitors can tour Adams House during regular hours or participate in one of the paranormal investigations held on Fridays and Saturdays during the month of October.
Bullock Hotel
When it comes to the haunted history of Deadwood, the Bullock Hotel usually comes to mind for most. As Deadwoodās first and perhaps most renowned hotel built by the townās first sheriff, Seth Bullock, some say his spirit continues to linger throughout the hotel, essentially keeping a close eye on his staff and patrons. Encounters include moving furniture and unexplained appearances. For the full story, visitors can take a guided ghost tour on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays.
Fairmont Hotel & Oyster Bay Bar
The Fairmont Hotel & Oyster Bay Bar is also at the top of the list for paranormal activity in Deadwood. Dubbed South °®¶¹appās most haunted restaurant, legend has it that itās filled with haunted experiences from past and present owners. The restaurant and bar are located below the hotel itself, which is seemingly filled with a dark, mysterious history behind it all. Many visitors have reported all kinds of paranormal activity including strange apparitions, mysterious voices and objects being thrown across the room. Feeling brave enough? Take a ghost tour, which is available nightly at 8:30 p.m. and takes approximately 80 minutes.
Haunted History Walking Ghost Tour
Discover Deadwoodās history and hauntings on foot with a walking tour along Main Street. This 75-minute walking tour will transport you back in time to the streets of Deadwood where the legends also walked. The Haunted History Walking Ghost Tour is operated by a long-term local resident historian with expertise and interest in Deadwoodās history. Please allow at least 24 hours in advance when making reservations.
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