Your Guide to Halloween Happenings in Bristol, Johnson City, Kingsport, and Jonesborough – October 24–26, 2025

October's chill is in the air, pumpkins are popping up on porches, and the Tri-Cities are buzzing with Halloween spirit! This weekend offers trick-or-treating, pet parades, spooky parades, and fall fun for all ages — and we’ve mapped it out so you can enjoy as much as possible without spending all day in traffic.

Whether you’re wrangling little goblins, fur babies in costume, or just want to soak up the season, we’ve got you covered.

🧛‍♂️ All Things Spooky in Bristol – Saturday, October 25

🎃 Pumpkin Palooza

📍 Downtown Center – 810 State Street, Bristol, TN
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Start your day with festive, hands-on fun! Kids can decorate pumpkins with stickers and paint pens while supplies last. There’ll be plenty of autumn atmosphere to soak up.

🎭 Costume Contest

📍 Cumberland Park
🕘 9:45 AM
Strut your spooky stuff! Categories for different age groups and prizes for creativity.

🍬 Downtown Trick-or-Treating

📍 Participating Downtown Businesses
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Stroll the streets of Bristol in costume as shops hand out candy. Safe, sweet, and spirited!

🎉 Halloween Parade

📍 State Street, Downtown Bristol
🕖 7:00 PM
End your day with floats, music, lights, and plenty of costumed characters. Expect crowds, so grab your spot early for the best views!

🐾 Fall Fun in Jonesborough – Saturday, October 25

🐶 Lick-or-Treat Paw Parade

📍 Tennessee Tails Pet Boutique – 111 E Main St, Jonesborough, TN
🕑 2:00 PM
Put your pup in their best costume and join the parade! Proceeds go to the Washington County Humane Society. Whether you’re participating or just spectating, it’s tail-wagging fun. 🐾🦴

🌽 Fender Farm’s Corn Field Maze

📍 Jonesborough, TN
🕓 All Weekend
Get lost (on purpose) in the twists and turns of this seasonal corn maze, perfect for a fun fall evening with the family or friends. Plus, they often have hayrides and pumpkin patches too!

🍬 Tricks & Treats in Johnson City – Saturday, October 25

👻 Super Spooky Saturday

📍 Freedom Hall Civic Center
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
A family-favorite filled with pumpkins, candy, and interactive fun! Safe, festive, and perfect for kids who want a not-too-scary Halloween celebration. 🎃🧡

🌽 Fall in the Valley – Nighttime Frights

📍 Okolona Road, Johnson City
🕢 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM (Friday & Saturday)
When the sun sets, the fear kicks in! Nighttime Frights offers hayrides, haunted trails, and frights around every turn — best for teens and brave adults. 💀🌕
Note: While not overly gory, it's more intense than daytime events.

🍭 Costume Fun in Kingsport – Saturday, October 25

🍫 Trick-or-Treat on the Street

📍 Broad Street, Downtown Kingsport
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Downtown Kingsport transforms into a candy path as kids in costume gather goodies from local businesses. Sponsored by BarkBound and filled with community cheer.

🍕 Bonus Bites:
Grab a snack from:

• Hot Dog Hut Downtown 🌭

• Galaxy Pizza & Arcade 🍕

• Grace Meadows Farm Creamery 🍦

A perfect midday event before heading off to other festivities around the Tri-Cities.

🧠 Spooky Fun Facts

💀 Why do we love ghost photos so much?
Blame our brains! The phenomenon is called pareidolia — where we see faces or figures in clouds, mist, or shadows. It’s spooky science! Add in a little camera blur or fog, and suddenly your photo becomes... evidence? 👻

🪦 Haunted Cemeteries in the Tri-Cities?
East Hill Cemetery in Bristol is considered one of the most haunted in the area — with stories of phantom lanterns and whispers among the stones. Many believe it sits at a spiritual crossroads, as it straddles both Tennessee and Virginia.

🎭 Pet costumes are on the rise!
Nationwide, Halloween spending on pet costumes has jumped over 20% in the last few years. Around here, it’s become a full-blown tradition — with contests, parades, and even trick-or-treat stations for furry friends. 🐕🎃

🗓 Suggested Itinerary for the Ultimate Halloween Weekend

Here’s how you might schedule your Saturday:

🍂 Final Thoughts

The Tri-Cities is bursting with Halloween spirit this weekend. Whether you're collecting candy downtown, navigating corn mazes in the dark, or dressing your dog like a taco, there’s a little something magical for everyone.

🛎️ Don’t forget: Costumes aren’t just for kids — throw on that cape, crown, or creepy clown suit and join the fun.

So light a pumpkin, fill your treat bag, and make the most of this hauntingly fun October weekend.

🧭 Until next time, Trailblazers... stay spooky and wander wisely! 🌕🧡