City of Athens, OH

10/14/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/14/2024 11:08

Halloween Block Party 50th Anniversary

The 50th annual Athens Halloween Block Party will be held in uptown Athens on Saturday, October 26th from 1:00 pm to 12:30 am. A full list of activities will include:

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Children & Family Activities

Organized by the Athens Community Arts, Parks & Recreation Department

  • Music at the Stage Featuring DJ Rockin' Reggie
  • Face-painting
  • Kids Bouldering Wall
  • Musical Petting Zoo
  • Uptown Scavenger Hunt
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Children's Costume Parade
  • Athens County Public Library Bookmobile
  • Athens County Children's Services Games & Activities
  • Rural Action
  • Athens County Humane Society
  • Ohio Army National Guard Military Vehicle
  • Athens Fire Department Fire Safety Trailer
  • Athens Police Department Police Cruiser

Located on Court Street between Union Street & Washington Street

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Athens Uptown Business Trick or Treat

  • Visit Participating Uptown Businesses for Trick or Treat Goodies

Located on Court Street, West State Street, Washington Street, & Union Street

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Honey for the Heart Halloween Parade

  • Gather at Central Venue on Carpenter Street to participate prior to parade start
  • Parade begins at Court/Carpenter intersection and travels to the stage at Court/Union Street, then returns to Court/Carpenter
  • Honey for the Heart Dance/Concert at Central Venue Immediately Following the Parade

5:45 pm - 12:30 am

Evening Stage Entertainment

A staple of the festival scene, Hellnaw, will headline Athens Halloween this year.

Other acts will include Denver Deep and Progressive House Producer/DJ Discognition djing with B-Funk to close the night. Party Rocker DJ KAYC, prog-punk band from Columbus, Cellar Dwellar, Producer/DJ Nico PS, 80s Cover Band Nakatoni Danza, and an artist showcase from Ohio University based Brick City Records featuring Jillian Kay, singer/songwriter, Riley James, jazz rock from Plant Clones, and rapper, J-tolb fill out the line up.

Stage is located on Court Street between Union Street and Washington Street