Convene your coven for Downtown Alpena's most bewitching bash on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 5 pm- late. Join us at our annual Witches Night Out event for spooky shopping specials, bewitching beverages, and witchy wonders throughout the downtown. Costumes encouraged!
2025 Schedule of Events
5-8 pm: Shops Open Late
Enjoy spooky specials at downtown shops that will be open late and special activities throughout downtown! See below for a full list.
5-8 pm: Live Music in the Alleyway
Grab a drink or a bite to eat in the Center Alley with live music from Steve Rea & Steve Tezak.
5-8 pm: Scavenger Hunt
Grab your group and set off on an auspicious adventure throughout downtown. Start and finish at the Water Street Commons (123 Water St), where you can pick up your printed scavenger hunt. Choose your adventure- activities or riddles. We will choose two winners for $100 in Downtown Dollars!
8-11 pm: Alleyway After Party
Come in costume for drinks, dancing, and DJ Cliff LaMay in the Center Alley. NEW THIS YEAR! Enter our Witches Costume Contest by checking in with the DJ between 8-8:30 pm. Winner announced at 8:45 pm to receive $50 in Downtown Dollars.
9:30-12:30 pm: Dr. Skoob's Apothecary @ Latitudes Tavern (307 W Chisholm St)
Live music from Dr. Skoob’s Apothecary to set the mood for a Thunder Bay Folk Society fundraiser (50/50s) as we ramp up the spookiness for our big Halloween party on 10/31!
Special Activities Throughout the Evening:
🥂 Devilish drink specials at bars & taprooms
🕸️ Fantastical photo ops throughout downtown
🔮 Oracle and tarot card readers at Illuminate Wellness (112 Water St) from 5-8pm
🎃 Wicked Pumpkin Contest at Sunrise Side Co-Op Market (marina building) from 5-8pm
🥀 Floral witch broom bar in the flower truck at Lasting Expressions (204 W Washington Ave) from 5-8pm
🎨Spooky mini art challenge at the library (211 N 1st Ave) from 4-7 pm. Create a mini canvas for the Gallery of Dread for the chance to win Downtown Dollars!
🔮$10 short readings + studio photos that capture your inner enchantress at Heather Rae Photography (230 S 3rd Ave). PLUS, enter a KILLER giveaway for a $500 Heather Rae photo session & $100 witchy basket (spells included!)
💎 Pop-Up event with Linked by Ash & Jo (permanent jewelry and charm bar) from 5-7:30pm at Shear Envy Salon (212 N 2nd Ave)
🔮 Spirit Alchemy Tarot readings at Water Street Commons Shop #5 ($25- 10 min reading, $45- 20 min reading, $60- 30 min reading)
🧹 Costumes encouraged- dress up in costume and receive a special discount at any business marked with a broom below
Enjoy spooky specials at downtown shops that will be open late and special activities throughout downtown! See below for a full list.
5-8 pm: Live Music in the Alleyway
Grab a drink or a bite to eat in the Center Alley with live music from Steve Rea & Steve Tezak.
5-8 pm: Scavenger Hunt
Grab your group and set off on an auspicious adventure throughout downtown. Start and finish at the Water Street Commons (123 Water St), where you can pick up your printed scavenger hunt. Choose your adventure- activities or riddles. We will choose two winners for $100 in Downtown Dollars!
8-11 pm: Alleyway After Party
Come in costume for drinks, dancing, and DJ Cliff LaMay in the Center Alley. NEW THIS YEAR! Enter our Witches Costume Contest by checking in with the DJ between 8-8:30 pm. Winner announced at 8:45 pm to receive $50 in Downtown Dollars.
9:30-12:30 pm: Dr. Skoob's Apothecary @ Latitudes Tavern (307 W Chisholm St)
Live music from Dr. Skoob’s Apothecary to set the mood for a Thunder Bay Folk Society fundraiser (50/50s) as we ramp up the spookiness for our big Halloween party on 10/31!
Special Activities Throughout the Evening:
🥂 Devilish drink specials at bars & taprooms
🕸️ Fantastical photo ops throughout downtown
🔮 Oracle and tarot card readers at Illuminate Wellness (112 Water St) from 5-8pm
🎃 Wicked Pumpkin Contest at Sunrise Side Co-Op Market (marina building) from 5-8pm
🥀 Floral witch broom bar in the flower truck at Lasting Expressions (204 W Washington Ave) from 5-8pm
🎨Spooky mini art challenge at the library (211 N 1st Ave) from 4-7 pm. Create a mini canvas for the Gallery of Dread for the chance to win Downtown Dollars!
🔮$10 short readings + studio photos that capture your inner enchantress at Heather Rae Photography (230 S 3rd Ave). PLUS, enter a KILLER giveaway for a $500 Heather Rae photo session & $100 witchy basket (spells included!)
💎 Pop-Up event with Linked by Ash & Jo (permanent jewelry and charm bar) from 5-7:30pm at Shear Envy Salon (212 N 2nd Ave)
🔮 Spirit Alchemy Tarot readings at Water Street Commons Shop #5 ($25- 10 min reading, $45- 20 min reading, $60- 30 min reading)
🧹 Costumes encouraged- dress up in costume and receive a special discount at any business marked with a broom below
Participating Businesses
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Parallel 45 Books & Gifts
Rusty Petunias Lulu's Sweet Shop Classic Designs by Doreen Thomas Sweet Baby James Myers Fashions Etc- 30-50% off a large group of fall fashions and refreshments will be served Suncatchers- Free spooky beverage and candy, plus a drawing for Halloween goodies in a boo bag Glik's- Giveaway for a $50 gift certificate 🧹Soaps & Such- Pick an apple for a percentage off (no purchase necessary) and free trial size of their new Tallow Plus naturals for anyone in costume 🧹 Colburn Outfitters- 30% for anyone dressed as a witch 🧹Traveling Ladders- 10% for anyone dressed in witchy attire, free gift with a $50 purchase all day 🧹Emery Enterprises- 10.31% off storewide for anyone that comes in, dress up in costume for a witch's hat ring toss for a chance to win additional prizes (50% off one item, 15% or 20% off entire purchase, free swag). Also stop by for candy from their trick-or-treat bowl and a photo with their tall Frankenstein statue! Joshua Tree Studio & Spa |
HopSide Brewery- $2 candy corn jello shots, $10 poison apple mules ($6 NA), $10 purple potion cocktail, $2.50 for any 5 oz beer
Mango's Tequila Bar Black Sheep Pub PIF Cider- $5 Mini Witches Brew 🧹 Samantha's on 2nd- Witch themed drinks and food from 5-9 pm, 50% off any app for those in witch costumes Player's Pub & Grub- The Glinda.......pink and creamy cocktail for witches good and bad The Sanderson Sisters...3 shots of love potion for friends to share The Elphaba....deliciously green and strong The Hermoine...buttery shot for new witches |
