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Halloween at the Downtown SLO Farmers' Market

Thursday, October 31, 2024, 5 – 8 PM

Kick off the Halloween weekend with us with a fun-filled evening of costumes, candy, and karaoke!

Halloween Festivities return to the Downtown SLO on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 5–8 PM. Activities include the beloved Trick-or-Treat Trail at dozens of downtown businesses, a Costume Contest in Mission Plaza, festive photo opportunities, and “Scary-oke!” (a karaoke contest, but with a spooky twist). This event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public!

Trick-or-Treat Trail

5–8 PM • sponsored by the SLO Children's Museum

Dress up in your spookiest (or silliest) costume and follow the trail map through downtown San Luis Obispo as you collect candy from dozens of participating businesses.

Trick-or-Treaters are encouraged to bring your own treat bag and print maps at home.

Additionally, select Farmers' Market vendors will be passing out candy starting at 6 PM.

Costume Contest in Mission Plaza

Registration: 5 PM, Contest: 6:30–8 PM • with 98.1 KJUG; sponsored by Toyota of SLO

Prizes from local businesses will be awarded to winners in the following categories: Age groups 0–2, 3–4, 5–8, and 9–12, as well as pairs and groups/families.

Costume Contest Rules

  • Real or realistic-looking weapons, including but not limited to swords, guns, knives, and any other dangerous items, are prohibited.
  • Costumes must be appropriate and in good taste. No offensive, graphic, or overly revealing attire, please.
  • Hazardous props, including sharp objects or fire, are prohibited.

"Scary-oke!" at Chorro/Higuera Intersection

6–8 PM • sponsored by Kramer Events & The Krush 92.5

Sing your heart out and compete in this karaoke competition for cash prizes!

Farmers' Market

6–9 PM • Higuera Street

Come in your costumes and enjoy five blocks of over 100 vendors offering fresh produce, famous BBQ, delicious meals, crafts, baked goods, entertainment, and more. A map of vendors will be published here.

The Downtown SLO Farmers’ Market would not be possible without a partnership from the City of San Luis Obispo, generous sponsorship from Dignity Health, Cal Poly, and Sunset Honda, and media sponsorship from American General Media.