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Halloween officially returns to Carbondale for a weekend full of frightening fun & thrilling events.

11/09/2025

As the last pumpkin lights flicker out and autumn leaves scatter across Illinois Ave, we’re still feeling the glow of it all 🍁✨
From the laughter at the Dome to spooky movie nights and the joy of neighbors coming together, this Halloween season reminded us what makes Carbondale so special: community. 💛
Thank you for showing up, dressing up, and celebrating with us. Every smile, every scare, every shared moment made this year unforgettable.
We’ll see you next year, Carbondale. Same spirit, new memories waiting to be made. 👻

11/08/2025

Smash ’em, squash ’em, save the planet! 🌍🎃
Bring your old pumpkins and turn them into compost gold at the Jackson County Extension. It’s hands-on, laughter-filled fun for all ages. Plus food trucks, kid-friendly activities, and live demos.
Give your pumpkin one last epic send-off and take home a little compost magic while you’re at it.
From 10 AM to 2 PM at The Jackson County Extension Office 402 Ava Rd.,Murphysboro, IL 62966
Get from information here: carbondalehalloween.com

11/07/2025

As the lights dim on another incredible Halloween season, there’s still one more chance to come together, Carbondale. 💛
Tomorrow marks our final event…the Pumpkin Smash at the Jackson County Extension! A day where we give our pumpkins a purpose, laugh a little louder, and celebrate the season one last time as a community. 🍂
Let’s make this finale count. Grab your friends, bring your pumpkins, and join us for one last smash-worthy goodbye to Halloween 2025! 💥
More info here: carbondalehalloween.com

11/06/2025

The pumpkins have glowed, the candy’s been eaten… now it’s time for one last hurrah! Join the Jackson County Pumpkin Smash, Friday, Nov. 8, 10 am-2 pm!
In just two days, we trade carving tools for compost at the Pumpkin Smash. Turn your porch pumpkins into something that gives back…fresh soil and good vibes.
It’s messy, it’s fun, and it’s good for the planet. The perfect finale to a season of creativity.
Check out the fun here: carbondalehalloween.com

11/05/2025

The decorations are coming down, the pumpkins are softening on porches, and the air has that quiet calm that follows a week of magic. 🍂✨
But the stories? They’re still echoing through Carbondale. Laughter downtown, kids in costumes, music spilling from open doors, and neighbors waving beneath the streetlights.
Before the season slips away, we want to hear from you:
What was your favorite moment of Carbondale Halloween 2025? The one you’ll still smile about weeks from now. 💛
Carbondale Main Street Carbondale IL Tourism Carbondale Park District The Varsity Center SIU Alumni Association Rotary Club of Carbondale- Breakfast Black Chamber of Commerce of Southern Illinois Green Earth, Inc Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Artspace 304 The Thrift Shop CWU Hangar 9 The Student Programming Council at Southern Illinois University Carbondale River Radio Bucky Fuller Dome Home SI CABE:Southern Illinois Culture and Arts in Bilingual Education

11/04/2025

The trick-or-treat bags may be empty, but the memories still stick like caramel. 🍫
Somewhere in Carbondale, someone’s still sneaking the last Reese’s, trading Twix for Skittles, or finding a stray mini Snickers at the bottom of a coat pocket.
It’s National Candy Day…the perfect excuse to relive the sugar-rush magic one more time.
Tell us your favorite Halloween candy below, because the stories are just as sweet as the treats. 💛

11/03/2025

What a week, Carbondale. From rocking concerts to glowing pumpkins, midnight movies and laughter echoing down Illinois Ave, you have made this season one to remember 🍂

As the pumpkins fade and the leaves settle, we’re reminded that it’s not just about the events, it’s about you, the people who make this town come alive.

Drop your favorite Halloween memory in the comments and tag us. Let’s relive the magic together!

Check out the final events here: carbondalehalloween.com
Hangar 9 Carbondale IL Tourism SIU Alumni Association Carbondale Main Street The Student Programming Council at Southern Illinois University Carbondale River Radio Koerner Distributor, Inc. High Noon Sun Sips Coors Light

11/02/2025

Honoring those who came before us. 🌸 The Varsity Center altar glows with love, memory, and community spirit this Día de los Mu***os. Each photo, flower, and candle is a reminder that those we’ve lost are never truly gone; their light continues to guide and inspire us. 💀🕯️✨
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11/01/2025

As the sun fades, the Fuller Dome Home begins to glow. A living lantern honoring creativity, memory, and connection🎃✨
Each carved pumpkin carries its own story, lighting up the night with imagination and heart. The tradition started by Jon Davey continues as we gather beneath the dome to celebrate the beauty of life, art, and community.
Come walk among the lights, you’ll leave inspired.
Check out the website for more information: carbondalehalloween.com
SIU Alumni Association

10/31/2025

The lights glow a little differently tonight in Carbondale… 👻
Carbondale comes alive with costumes, laughter, and that electric Halloween energy we wait all year for. Whether you’re handing out candy, hitting the town with friends, or catching a spooky classic at The Varsity (Halloween at 7 PM + Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight), the night’s yours to make unforgettable.
Carbondale’s official trick-or-treating hours will take place on Friday, October 31, from 4-8 p.m.
Every laugh, every scare, every memory. This is Halloween in Carbondale.
Stay safe, have fun, and tag us in your hauntingly good moments! 📸
The Varsity Center Carbondale IL Tourism Carbondale Main Street

10/30/2025

Spooky season isn’t over yet… and tonight’s chills are calling your name 👀

Grab your crew, hit the bar at 6, and settle in for The Exorcist at 7 PM. The horror classic that still makes hearts race decades later. Don’t miss this eerie throwback on the big screen downtown!

See you there 😬💀🍿carbondalehalloween.com

The Varsity Center Carbondale Main Street Carbondale IL Tourism

10/29/2025

Carbondale’s official trick-or-treating hours will take place on Friday, October 31, from 4-8 p.m.
Residents who wish to hand out candy are asked to leave their porch or driveway lights on. Trick-or-treaters should wear reflective clothing or tape to stay visible, and guardians are encouraged to check all candy for safety.
👮‍♂️ Want to help make Halloween night safer for everyone? Join the Pumpkin Patrol!
Volunteers assist the Carbondale Police Department in ensuring a fun, safe evening for kids and families.
To volunteer, contact Randy Mathis at 618-457-3200 ext. 402 or [email protected].

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