Join us at Campground “A” in the amphitheater we will be showing a special screening of the movie of Walt Disney’s Hocus Pocus with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy who plays a trio of diabolical witches, Winifred, Sarah and Mary, of Salem who were executed in the 17th century, but were awakened by a boy named Max and his little sister after moving to Salem. The movie is rated PG.

Fridays

Campground “A” Amphitheater

Movie Time: 8:30 p.m.

It may get chilly so bring warm, comfortable clothing, snacks, chairs and blankets. The movie is 1 hour and 36 minutes long.

Don’t forget to watch a special performance of the Salem Sisters on the Main Street Stage on Saturdays and Sundays for both weekends of Ghost Haunt.

Open to all ages while supplies last. We encourage all pumpkin carvers to get creative. We have seen some great pumpkin carving from the scariest of scary to the traditional and funny. All supplies will be provided for the pumpkin carvers.

Weekend I & II

Pumpkin carving takes place Saturday and Sunday on both weekends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the judging at 2:30 p.m.

The pumpkin carving will take place at the White Tent area.

Prizes will be awarded for each category:

• First Place
• Second Place
• Third Place

Categories include:

• Ages 4-8
• Ages 9-13
• Ages 14 and older

Contest begins after trick-or-treating . Held on the Main Stage, the costume contest is open to all ages and will be judged in the following:

Age divisions:

1. Adult 14 and older
2. Youth 13 and under
3. For groups: the limit is five (5) per group for judging

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

• Funniest
• Cutest
• Scariest
• Most creative

Weekend I & II

Main Street Stage

Fridays

• 6:30 p.m.

Saturdays

• 5 p.m.

Sundays

• 1 p.m.

As part of our Halloween festivities, we will be hosting our annual shop decorating contest.

Concessionaires are encouraged to decorate their porches and shop fronts in a general Halloween theme.

Visitors are encouraged to obtain a voting ballot from the Park Office to cast their vote for their favorite shop front.

Visitors are encouraged to visit Calico Ghost Town’s Facebook page to cast their vote for their favorite shop front.

ATTENTION ALL CAMPERS!

We invite you to participate in our annual Ghost Haunt Campsite Decorating Contest.

THEME

This year’s theme will be “Where Nightmares Begin.” Use your imagination and show us your most creative displays.

Just decorate you campsite to match one of the following categories in your interpretation of this year’s theme:

1. Cutest campsite
2. Scariest campsite
3. Most Creative campsite
4. Overall best campsite

Winners will be announced each Sunday on the Main Street stage in town.

“Overall Best” winner will receive one (1) complimentary full hookup campsite to return for either weekend during our 2025 Ghost Haunt Festival.

Awards will be given to the winners of the other three categories.

Campsite Judging Days & Times

• Friday Oct. 18 & 25
  from 9 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19 & 26
  1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

All weather conditions will be taken into consideration. Judges decisions are final.

Bring your four-legged fur baby to join in on the dog-gone fun as Dorsey’s Dog House hosts the Dog Costume Contest on Saturdays on the Main Street Stage.

Here’s a chance to dress up your furry friend(s) and show off their stuff.

Days & Times

• Saturdays on Main Street Stage at 1 p.m.

Trick or Treating is offered each day on both weekends of the Haunt by all our concessionaires throughout town.

Visitors are encouraged to attend in costume.

Days & Times

• Fridays 5-6 p.m.
• Saturdays 4-5 p.m.
• Sundays 12-1 p.m.