Downtown Racine will transform into a Halloween destination on Saturday, October 24, with an afternoon of free, family-friendly activities including the Downtown Racine Corporation’s 7th Annual Candy Crawl, a Halloween scavenger hunt, Trunk or Treat and Classic Car Show, followed by Monument Mash on Monument Square.
Families are encouraged to dress in costume and spend the afternoon exploring downtown businesses, collecting candy, searching for hidden ghosts and enjoying Halloween activities.
7th Annual Candy Crawl | Noon–2 p.m.
The Downtown Racine Corporation’s 7th Annual Candy Crawl will take place from noon–2 p.m., with more than 30 Downtown Racine businesses opening their doors to welcome costumed children and hand out treats.
Families can follow the Candy Crawl map throughout downtown, providing a fun and safe way to trick-or-treat while visiting local businesses.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Candy Crawl participants can add another adventure to their afternoon with a Halloween Scavenger Hunt taking place throughout downtown.
Children will search for ghoulish ghosts hidden inside 20 participating businesses. Those who locate the ghosts and return their completed scavenger hunt form will be entered for a chance to win one of three kids’ prize packs.
Scavenger hunt forms will be available through RacineDowntown.com and at the Downtown Racine Corporation office, 425 Main Street. The map will also identify participating Candy Crawl businesses, allowing families to complete both activities as they explore downtown.
Trunk or Treat & Classic Car Show | Noon–2 p.m.
The Halloween celebration continues with a Trunk or Treat and Classic Car Show on Monument Square from noon to 2 p.m.
Families can check out an assortment of classic cars while children trick-or-treat among the vehicles, adding another opportunity to fill their candy buckets during the afternoon.
Monument Mash | 1–3 p.m.
Families are encouraged to stick around after the Candy Crawl for Monument Mash, taking place from 1–3 p.m. on Monument Square.
Hosted by Racine Parks & Recreation, Monument Mash will feature a children’s Halloween costume contest, bounce house, DJ, games and additional kids’ activities.
With overlapping activities throughout the afternoon, families can enjoy the Candy Crawl, search for hidden ghosts, visit the Trunk or Treat and Classic Car Show, and finish their Halloween adventure at Monument Mash.
Parking
Convenient downtown parking is available at the Lake Avenue Ramp, Shoop Ramp and Civic Centre Ramp for $4 all day.
Downtown Racine Corporation, a non-profit whose mission is to foster economic, social, and cultural diversity by stimulating business development, programming events, and marketing downtown to the community, developers, and tourists. The goal of the event is to ultimately grow foot traffic on the sidewalks of downtown Racine and get people in the doors of our awesome local businesses.