Anthonyu Hotka customizes his mask at the Haunted Station at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Station Juneau last October. Station personnel pay for all the decoration themselves and take three weeks to ready the station. Entry is non perishable food items for the Southeast Alaska Food Bank. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Anthonyu Hotka customizes his mask at the Haunted Station at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Station Juneau last October. Station personnel pay for all the decoration themselves and take three weeks to ready the station. Entry is non perishable food items for the Southeast Alaska Food Bank. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Haunted houses and more: Juneau’s Halloween 2019 Guide

Here’s what’s happening for Halloween.

There’s a lot happening in Juneau for Halloween. Here’s a helpful rundown of what there will be to do in the run up to All Hallows’ Eve.

This calendar will be updated as new events are added.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Mask-making workshop, 1- 3:30 p.m., Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building, 395 Whittier St. Masks can be worn to the Friends of the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum’s Mask-erade event or be made for Halloween fun. Wearable artist Kathleen Harper will lead the workshop. Masks cost $5.

2019 Annual Firefighters Haunted House, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center, 2601 Sherwood Lane. This is a fundraiser. Admission costs $5 or $10 for multiple visits.

Harvest Festival, 6-8 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 10300 Glacier Highway. There will be prizes, snacks, a bonfire and photo booth.

Mask-erade, 8-11 p.m., Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building, 395 Whittier St. This event is a fundraiser for Friends of the Alaska State Library Archives and Museum and features live music, a no-host bar, donated masks made by nine Alaskan artists and a mas auction. Admission costs $35. The event is for those 21 and older.

The Heels Have Eyes 3, 8- 11:45 p.m., Rendezvous, 184 S. Franklin St. This is the annual Halloween Drag Show. Doors open at 7 p.m. There is a $13 cover charge.

Michelle Ward and Anthony Davidson walk their children, Kyesin, 6, left, CJ, 5, center, and Callen, 2, down Seward Street as they visit downtown merchants for Halloween 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Michelle Ward and Anthony Davidson walk their children, Kyesin, 6, left, CJ, 5, center, and Callen, 2, down Seward Street as they visit downtown merchants for Halloween 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sunday, Oct. 20

Eighth Annual Zombie Run, 11:30 a.m., Sandy Beach, Douglas. This is a Harborview Elementary School Fundraiser. Day of race registration costs $15 for kids and $20 for adults.

Friday, Oct. 25

2019 Annual Firefighters Haunted House, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center, 2601 Sherwood Lane. This is a fundraiser. Admission costs $5 or $10 for multiple visits.

Great Bear Halloween Party, 5-7 p.m., JAMHI Health & Wellness, 3406 Glacier Highway. This is a sober-friendly Halloween party.

Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadowcast, 9:30 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon, 171 Shattuck Way Suite 109. All props and accoutrements you’ll need will be provided with your ticket, which can be purchased At Rainy Retreat Books, or www.goldtownnick.com.

FREYA’s Annual Adults Trick or Treat, 4-6:30 p.m., FREYA Romance Boutique, 9310 Glacier Highway. The first 100 adults to come will be able to participate. No costumes are needed, but attendees must be 18 or older.

Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26

Haunted Station, 7 p.m.-midnight, 345 Egan Drive. Admission is free, but canned donations are welcome. Those 14 and older must present an ID to enter, those younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Douglas Ghost Walk, 4-6 p.m., Mount Jumbo Gym, Fourth St., Douglas.

2019 Annual Firefighters Haunted House, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center, 2601 Sherwood Lane. This is a fundraiser. Admission costs $5 or $10 for multiple visits.

Seventh Annual Spirit of Fall Carnival, noon-2:30 p.m., Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, 1639 Glacier Ave. There will be free trick-or-treating 1-2 p.m. Admission to the carnival costs $10 for kids or free for parents. Admission includes unlimited games, bounce house, crafts and face painting. Snacks will be available for sale.

Rotaract Halloween Carnival, 6-8 p.m. Mendenhall Mall, 9105 Mendenhall Mall Road No. 369. This is a free event for all ages, games and prizes. Costumes are welcome and encouraged.

Rocky Horror Picture Show, 9 and 11:30 p.m., Gold Town Nickelodeon, 171 Shattuck Way Suite 109. All props and accoutrements you’ll need will be provided with your ticket, which can be purchased At Rainy Retreat Books, or www.goldtownnick.com.

Corbin Hall, 2, receives a postcard from Rebecca Hsieh, right, and Kristen Cornell at Kindred Post for Halloween 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Corbin Hall, 2, receives a postcard from Rebecca Hsieh, right, and Kristen Cornell at Kindred Post for Halloween 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Oct. 30

Sugar Freedom, 12:10- 12:55 p.m., 319 Seward St. No. 310. This free event will cover how to curb cravings and other tips to live a sweet life without sugar. This is part of a Lunch & Learn Series.

Oct. 31

Pre-Trick-or-Treat Bash, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Wells Fargo Dimond Park Field House, 2961 Riverside Drive. This event presented by Juneau Pediatric Dentistry will feature a costume contest, photos, music, bounce houses and snacks.

Trick or Treat Downtown, 2- 6 p.m., Downtown Juneau. More than 70 businesses on Seward Street, Front Street, Franklin Street and more will participate with candy, art, activities and photo booths.

Trick or Treating, 4-5:30 p.m., Wildflower Court, 2000 Salmon Creek Lane. This is a public, family-friendly and indoor event.

All Hallows Eve, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Rendezvous, 184 S. Franklin St. This costume and dance party will feature DJ Manu.


• Have an event we should know about? Contact reporter Ben Hohenstatt at (907)523-2243 or bhohenstatt@juneauempire.com. Follow him on Twitter at @BenHohenstatt.


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