Enjoy a Spooktacular Weekend of Fun at Halloweekend in Los Alamos
Published on October 21, 2024
The beloved and iconic annual Halloween celebration in Los Alamos—Halloweekend—returns October 25–27. The lively three-day celebration encapsulates the small-town charm and community-minded spirit of Los Alamos through a variety of events, including trick-or-treating, interactive games, pumpkin carving, STEM activities, and much more.
Events kick off on Friday, October 25, with two opportunities to trick-or-treat. From 3–5 p.m., visit Los Alamos Medical Center for Trick-or-Treat with LAMC, where children and families can enjoy delicious treats and family fun. From 4–6 p.m., head down to Central Avenue for Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet hosted by Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District. Streets will be closed to traffic to allow families to visit local businesses who will be handing out candy. Plus, 15th Street will have County snowplows on display for kids and parents alike to explore.
Following trick-or-treating on Friday, teens can head to the Los Alamos Teen Center for a Halloween Carnival, running from 7–10 p.m. with music, games, and Halloween treats. The event is free and open to high school-aged teenagers.
Honoring Los Alamos’ heritage as the birthplace of groundbreaking scientific discoveries, Halloweekend will feature a variety of STEM-related activities, including:
- PEEC-a-Boo at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Friday, October 25 from 4–6 p.m. This free event features sensory-friendly trick-or-treating and fun activities at the Nature Center.
- High-Tech Halloween at The Bradbury on Friday, October 25 from 4–6 p.m. Enjoy spooky science fun for all ages at this free event.
- Halloween Astronomy at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Friday, October 25 from 6–7 p.m. Learn about the historic traditions of Halloween and the connections to astronomy at this fun, educational event. Tickets are $6 for children and $8 for adults (families can purchase a family ticket for $20).
On both Friday and Saturday, stop by Family Strengths Network for a Fall Party, taking place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. both days. Children and families will delight in playing outdoor games, pumpkin painting (BYOP), cookie decorating, a costume runway and more.
Events continue Saturday, with the Pumpkin Splash at Los Alamos County Aquatic Center from 9–11:30 a.m., followed by a Pumpkin Carving Party at Fuller Lodge from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with 100 free pumpkins provided. Don’t want to carve a pumpkin but want to see other peoples’ artwork? Join us for Pumpkin Glow at Fuller Lodge from Dusk – 9 p.m. Also on Saturday, don’t miss the Little Theatre Ghost Hunt from 6:30–8 p.m., a Haunted Trail at Pueblo Canyon Inn from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and a concert featuring the Atomic Follies along with a costume contest and food at 7:30 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge. Halloweekend culminates on Sunday, October 27, with Jack O’ Lantern Family Paint Night at the Los Alamos Co-Op Market at 3:30 p.m.
For more information and a schedule of events, visit https://www.losalamosmainstreet.com/halloweekend2024. To plan your visit, go to www.visitlosalamos.org.