Forgotten Coast Halloween Happenings 2025: Spooky Fun for the Whole Family

Spooky season is here — and the Forgotten Coast is ready to celebrate! From haunted trails and hayrides to trunk-or-treats, dog parades, and costume contests, Gulf County is packed with frightful fun and family-friendly festivities. Whether you’re local to Port St. Joe, Wewahitchka, or Mexico Beach, there’s something happening this Halloween weekend for everyone to enjoy.

Haunted Trails, Trunk-or-Treats & Festivals

Get ready for ghosts, goblins, and plenty of candy as communities across the Forgotten Coast come alive with Halloween spirit!

Oct 23 – 25 | WHS Haunted Trail & Hayride – Wewahitchka

482 Gary Rowell Rd | $10 Trail | $5 Hayride
Presented by WHS Project Graduation 2026, this haunted forest adventure isn’t for the faint of heart! Venture through eerie woods, then enjoy a hayride under the stars — if you dare! 

Oct 23 | Wewahitchka Annual Trunk-or-Treat

130 E River Rd | 5 – 6:30 PM CT
A small-town favorite! Local families decorate their trunks, hand out treats, and celebrate together.

Oct 25 | Howard Creek Free Fall Festival

Howard Creek Fire Dept | 4 – 6:30 PM CT
Enjoy carnival-style games, a cake walk, dunk tank, and a spooky hayride at dark — fun for all ages!

Oct 25 | 2nd Annual Mexico Beach Mutt Strut

Under the Palms Park | 4 – 5:30 PM CT
Dress your pup in their best costume and parade for prizes. This tail-wagging event is guaranteed to be paw-some!

Oct 30 | Ghosts on the Coast – Port St. Joe

Reid Ave | 5:30 – 8:30 PM ET
Downtown Port St. Joe transforms into a Halloween wonderland! Trick-or-treat local shops and join the family & pet costume contests.

Oct 30 | PSJ Elementary Trunk-or-Treat

PSJ Elementary Field | 9 AM – 1:30 PM ET
Hosted by the PSJ PTO, this school-day celebration features decorated trunks and plenty of Halloween cheer.

Oct 31 | PSJ Junior High Trunk-or-Treat Contest

Between PSJ Elementary & Field | 6 – 7 PM ET
Show your spirit before the Sharks football game — decorate your trunk and compete for prizes!

Oct 31 | City of Wewahitchka Trick-or-Treat

2nd Street | 5 – 7 PM CT
Join the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office for a safe, festive night of candy and costumes in downtown Wewa.

How Halloween Connects to Our Coastal Lifestyle

On the Forgotten Coast, community is everything — and these local events showcase the small-town charm that makes Gulf County so special. From hayrides through pine forests to candy-filled downtown streets, every celebration reflects what makes life here unique: neighbors who still wave, families who gather outdoors, and traditions that bring everyone together.

If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a place that feels like home every season, explore our Port St. Joe homes for sale or Mexico Beach vacation rentals to experience this lifestyle year-round.

Contact us today or explore available listings in Port St. Joe and Mexico Beach to start your next chapter!

FAQs About Forgotten Coast Halloween Events

Q: Are these Halloween events family-friendly?
A: Yes! Most events, including trunk-or-treats and parades, welcome families and children.

Q: Is there an admission fee?
A: Many are free, though the WHS Haunted Trail & Hayride charges $10 and $5 respectively.

Q: Can visitors bring pets?
A: Leashed pets are welcome at outdoor events like the Mexico Beach Mutt Strut.

Q: Where can I stay during Halloween weekend?
A: Explore Panhandle Getaways for beautiful homes near Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, and Mexico Beach.

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