All around town, costume contests, trunk or treats, and more
Oxford has something for everyone when it comes to celebrating Halloween. Whether you plan to don a creative costume and rack up on prizes or haul the kids to any number of family-friendly events, below is our guide to getting the most out of the spookiest weekend of the year.
Thursday, October 28
Lamar Yard: Halloween Party & Costume Contest with DJ EGMAC ($500 1st prize, $100 2nd place, $50 best dog costume, 9 pm)
Moe’s: Halloween Bingo (come in costume & receive an extra Bingo card, 8 pm)
Oxford Police Department: OPD Haunted House (concessions available, 6–9 pm)
Mississippi State Veterans Home: Trunk or Treat (6–7:30 pm)
Friday, October 29
Coleman Funeral Home: Trunk or Treat (5 pm)
The Lyric: CODE PINK: FANG BANGER LGBTQ Dance Rave (9 pm)
Oxford Lafayette Public Library: Halloween Drop-in photo booth & treats (3–5 pm)
Oxford Police Department: OPD Haunted House (concessions available, 6–10 pm)
Proud Larry’s: Halloween Bash with SUBCONTRA, DJ KIRKDICULOUS, and DJ STIFF BREEZE (9 pm)
Lafayette County Multi Purpose Arena: Halloween Spooktacular SafeStop Drive Boo (5–7 pm)
Saturday, October 30
Joysticks: Halloween Party Latin Night & Costume Contest with DJ MARTINEZ & DJ JESSE JAY (2 pm–until)
Oxford Police Department: OPD Haunted House (concessions available, 6–10 pm)
Rafter’s on the Square: Halloween Party & Costume Contest ($500 1st place, $200 2nd place, $100 3rd place)
Rockhouse Live: JOE BATEMAN & THE 870s – Halloween Party & Costume Contest ($300 1st place, $100 2nd place, $50 3rd place, 8 pm–until)
Sunday, October 31
Blind Pig: Halloween Costume & Lip Synch Contest (Grand prize $200 cash + $200 bar tab; 7 pm–until)
Cedar Oaks Historic Home: Trick or Treat at Cedar Oaks (1–3 pm)
The Library: Halloween Costume Party & Contest ($1000 grand prize, 6–9 pm)
6’N Tubbs Pizza: Halloween Trick or Treat (free cheese slice and drink box for kids, 4–8 pm)
Clear Creek Baptist Church: Fall Festival (5–7 pm)
YMCA: Trunk or Treat (5–7 pm)
