Fall and Halloween 2023 events for Bay County

Nathan Cobb, Panama City News Herald
·4 min read

PANAMA CITY — Spooky season is here, and soon local streets will be lined with eager trick-or-treaters. Here's what we know about the upcoming holiday.

Are there suggested trick-or-treat hours?

Bay County, Panama City and Panama City Beach do not have suggested trick-or-treat hours for Oct. 31, while Lynn Haven Does. It will host festive activities, including carnival games and trunk or treat, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Sharon J. Sheffield Park, 901 Ohio Ave.

What are some Halloween and fall themed events in the area?

According to Facebook, scheduled Halloween and fall themed events in Bay County from Oct. 25-31 include:

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  • Fall Bike Week 2023 at Salty Goat Saloon from 11 a.m. on Oct. 25 to 4 a.m. on Oct. 30.

  • Thunder Beach Fall Rally at Frank Brown Park and Harley Davidson of Panama City Beach from 2 p.m. on Oct. 25 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 29.

  • Fright Nights: The Seven Spectres haunted house at Bay Arts Alliance from Oct. 26-28.

  • L&C Halloween Kids Costume and Crafting Party at L&C Artistry on Oct. 26 from 3-8 p.m.

  • Surfside's Trunk or Treat at Surfside Middle School on Oct. 26 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

  • Night of the Pumpkins Mini Pumpkin Painting Part at Brass Tap on Oct. 26 from 6-8 p.m.

  • Costume Car Wash Extravaganza at Grease Pro on Oct. 27 from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m.

  • Halloween Costume & Sunset Sail Aboard SV Privateer at Paradise Adventures on Oct. 27 at 4:30 p.m.

  • Thunder Beach Presents Jasmine Cain at Frank Brown Park on Oct. 27 at 5 p.m.

  • Fall Festival at Gulf Coast State College on Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m.

  • Smashed Bash Halloween Party at Smashed Wine Bar on Oct. 27 from 6-11 p.m.

  • Mr. Creepies Demented Labyrinth & Skulk Trail at Swampy Jack's Wongo Adventure on Oct. 27 from 7-10 p.m.

  • Halloween Party at Mehdi's Sports Bar on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.

  • Kaleidoscope Theatre Haunted House at Kaleidoscope Theatre on Oct. 27 from 7-11 p.m.

  • Black Craft Music & Arts Halloween Fest at Salty Hobo on Oct. 27 at 8 p.m.

  • Queen of Halloween 2023 at Splash Bar on Oct. 27 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • Halloween Concert & Contest at Senor Frogs on Oct. 27 at 9 p.m.

  • Freak Show Halloween Party at No Name Lunge on Oct. 28 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

  • Shades Halloween Party at Shades Bar and Grill on Oct. 27 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

  • Witches of St. Andrews Annual Charity Ride at Captain's Table Fish House Restaurant on Oct. 28 at 9 a.m.

  • ZooBoo 2023 at ZooWorld from 10 a.m. on Oct. 28 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 29.

  • Oktoberfest at Barefoot on the Beach on Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.

  • Fall Picnic at Oakland Terrace Park on Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m.

  • Seventh annual Trunk or Treat at John Lee Nissan on Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.

  • Barktoberfest at Academy Park on Oct. 28 from 2-6 p.m.

  • Trunk or Treat at Panama City Marina on Oct. 28 from 4-7 p.m.

  • The Ho's BOGO Halloween Party at Salty Hobo on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.

  • Senor Frogs Halloween Bash 2023 at Senor Frog's on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.

  • Halloween at Point Break Arcade on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.

  • Margaritaville Halloween Party at Margaritaville Panama City Beach on Oct. 28 from 7-9 p.m.

  • Sons of Saints Toys For Kids Halloween Bash at Hammerhead Fred's on Oct. 28 from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

  • Halloween Horror Party at Lone Star Broil House & Sports Bar on Oct. 28 at 10 p.m.

  • Dick's Pumpkin Painting Contest at Dick's Last Resort Panama City Beach on Oct. 29 at 4 p.m.

  • Trunk or Treat at Fellowship Baptist Church on Oct. 29 from 4-6 p.m.

  • Fall Festival at St. Andrews Assembly of God on Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m.

  • Trunk or Treat at Lighthouse Church on Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m.

  • Trunk or Treat at Gulf Coast LGBTQ Center on Oct. 29 from 6-8 p.m.

  • Trick or Treat at Panama City Beach Public Library on Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Halloween Karaoke & Pet Costume Contest at Moe's Original Bar B Que on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m.

  • Halloween Night Panama City Beach at Splash Bar on Oct. 31 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Here is a list of Halloween, fall events in Bay County