Nationwide Halloween Markets, Festivals Feature Costume Contests, Local Vendors

Several Halloween-themed events are scheduled across various communities offering diverse festive activities. In Longtown, a Halloween Makers Market will host 32 vendors selling handmade goods and feature a children's fancy dress competition. High Score Arcades is running its annual "High Scare" event from October 25 to November 2 with unlimited arcade gameplay, costume contests, and a special character called the Gaming Ghoul challenging players. Owego's 5th annual Halloween Fest includes around 20 vendors, a costume contest, pumpkin carving, and a haunted house, with free admission and street closures for festivities. Casa Ortiz in Socorro is hosting a free, family- and dog-friendly Tim Burton-inspired Nightmare Market featuring local vendors, food trucks, a car show, live entertainment, and costume contests for kids and dogs. These events collectively offer a variety of ways for families and communities to celebrate Halloween with creativity, fun, and local engagement.