Halloween enthusiasts in Chickasha can get their spooky fix throughout October with a lineup of themed events and activities. This year, Chickasha Ave. transforms into Pumpkin Lane, a festive corridor from 6th to 1st Street featuring jack-o’-lantern heads atop the lampposts.
Throughout the Halloween season, local merchants and organizations have adopted light poles to decorate for the Pumpkin Lane Decorating Contest, which will be judged closer to Halloween. The Halloween festivities officially begin Oct. 11, with the 2nd Annual Fright Night. Free pumpkin painting at Shakespeare Wine Company begins at 6 p.m., followed by the costume parade at 7 p.m., starting at 6th and Kansas and continuing down Chickasha Ave. to the Leg Lamp. The parade invites everyone in costume to gather at Shakespeare Wine Company or simply watch along the avenue.
For those with a competitive streak, the Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest is now open, with entries accepted from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Leg Lamp. Participants are asked to carve their pumpkins at home and drop them off at the Leg Lamp during Fright Night on Oct. 11. Categories for the contest include Spookiest, Cutest, Funniest, and Most Creative, with winners in each category receiving a $50 prize. Those interested in participating need to register online at www.chickashachamber.com/decoratepumpkin
But that’s not all! Save the Date for even more Halloween fun with the Neewollah Fall Festival and the 2nd Annual Chickasha Civic Club Chili Cookoff from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26, on the east end of Chickasha Ave. Expect an afternoon filled with delicious chili and plenty of fall festivities to celebrate the season.
Families, thrill-seekers, and Halloween lovers alike will find plenty of activities to enjoy all month long, from costume parades to pumpkin contests. Be sure to keep an eye on the full schedule of events on visitchickasha.com to make the most of the spooky season in Chickasha!
For more details on how to participate in any of these events, visit www.chickashachamber.com/spookychickasha or contact the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce at (405) 224-0787.
About the Chickasha Chamber of Commerce
The Chickasha Chamber is recognized as the front door to the community and an advocate for the Chickasha’s business community. The Chamber is Chickasha’s largest nonprofit business membership organization made up of more than 370 member firms, representing half of the private sector employment in Grady County. The Chamber builds a thriving regional economy through events and programs, enhances the community’s quality of life, and strengthens member businesses.