Thrills & Chills

OCTOBER 31, 2026
Throughout STURGEON BAY
10 AM TO 12 PM

Thrills and Chills presented with Quantum Technologies — Get spooked and entertained with a fun parade, costume contests, fall treats, and eerie fun for the whole family in this Halloween-themed event.

Thrills & Chills Schedule:

  • 9 AM – 2 PM | Stop by the Door County Library for Halloween photo ops, trick-or-treating, a take-home craft, and free hot cocoa, cider, or tea!
  • 9 AM | Sturgeon Bay High School presents the 2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Run at the SBHS Track! Learn more here: The Great Pumpkin Run
  • 9:30 AM | Performance of the Witches’ Dance by HYPE Dance Studio (Martin Park)
  • 9:45 AM | Costume Judging for BEST Costume hosted by Quantum Technologies prior to Kids Costume Parade (Martin Park)
  • 10 AM | Kids Costume Parade along 3rd Ave
    ** Please note: Parade will begin at MARTIN PARK and travel down Third Avenue to the Old Bell Tower (Third Avenue / Kentucky).
  • 10 AM – 12 PM | Trick-or Treating throughout the East & West Waterfront Districts
  • 10 AM – 12 PM | Inflatable Kids’ Activities, Selfie Station, Drinks & Music at Community Foundation Square (222 N. Third Ave.)
  • 10 AM – 6 PM | Spooky Utopia Sailboat Walk-Through & Trick-or-Treating. FREE and open to the public!
  • 10:30 AM – 1 PM | Boys & Girls Club of Door County Haunted House, Activities, Food & Drinks. FREE and open to the public!
  • 12 – 3 PM | Kitty O’Reillys Spooktacular Halloween Kids Costume Dance Party
  • 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM | Halloween Night Fish Boils at Waterfront Mary’s Bar & Grill. Reservations Required. 920-743-3690
  • 7 PM | Showing of HOCUS POCUS on the sails of the Utopia (weather permitting)
  • 9 PM – 12 AM | Live Music by Out of The Blue, Costume Contest, and Drink Specials at Waterfront Mary’s.

CITY WIDE TRICK OR TREATING: City of Sturgeon Bay Trick or Treating Hours are 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Saturday, October 31.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE FALL FUN, EVENTS & SPECIALS

Trick-or-Treating Participants:

West Side

  • Door County Granary (72 E Locust Ct)
  • Mauricio’s (63 E Maple St)
  • Pinky Promise Coffee Roasters (60 S Madison Ave)
  • The Naked Sheep Yarn Shop & Gift Boutique (31 S Madison Ave)
  • Bay Shore Outfitters (59 N Madison Ave)

East Side

  • Judy Flores American Family Insurance (26 S 3rd Ave)
  • Plum Bottom Gallery (231 N 3rd Ave)
  • Sherry’s Hallmark (155 N 3rd Ave)
  • Cedar Crossing (336 Louisiana St)
  • Door County Community Foundation (222 N 3rd Ave)
  • Third Avenue PlayWorks (235 N 3rd Ave)
  • Door County Eye Associates (165 N 3rd Ave)
  • Artist Guild (215 N 3rd Ave)
  • Cloud Nine Collective (147 N 3rd Ave)
  • LoLo’s Sturgeon Bay (229 Louisiana St)
  • Sensory Seekers Play Cafe (30 N 3rd Ave)

*Photos taken by photographer Kathleen Peterson