Boone BOO!
Friday, October 31, 2025

Join us in Downtown Boone, as the community and visitors are invited to stop by downtown merchants for a safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating event. The central part of King Street will be closed to accommodate trick-or-treaters and to make room for some surprise guests and performances!

Spooky music, larger than life inflatables, and of course plenty of Halloween costumes and treats will all be a part of the evening's festivities. A judged costume contest will take place on the street at 6pm and the winners will receive prizes courtesy of downtown businesses.

Be sure to stop by the Watauga Library between 4-5pm for Halloween crafts and goodies. Visit Jones House for some additional silly and spooky fun, and check out Boone First Baptist Church for their annual Trunk or Treat event.

ROAD CLOSURES

• King Street (from Appalachian to Burrell)
  Depot Street (from Howard to Queen)
  Grand Blvd (up to Orchard Street/Jones House lot)

• Vehicle access will be restricted to these roads beginning at approximately 4:55pm

• Streets will remain closed until 8:00pm, or once the road is cleared of pedestrians and objects.

• Through traffic should use Rivers Street.

• Howard Street and Queen Street will remain open, but vehicles should pay extra attention and watch for pedestrians.

PARKING

• Parking will be available in downtown metered spaces on King Street up until 4pm.

• Any vehicles remaining on the closed portion of King/Depot Street at the start of the event will not be allowed to move until the street reopens. In the case of emergency, Boone Public Works staff can help safely guide you to an appropriate exit.

• Queen Street will remain open for parking throughout the event.

• Additional public parking will be available starting at 5pm in the lower lot of First Baptist Church, Austin & Barnes Funeral Home, and App State’s Peacock Lot.

TRICK OR TREATING

• Participating downtown merchants will provide candy beginning at 5pm and up until 7:30pm. Additional goodies will be given out by community groups and businesses on the Jones House lawn.

• Many businesses will move their treat stations to the storefronts, while some may have candy inside the store.

• Turchin Center and Jones House will have some non-candy items available for trick-or-treaters.

• Some businesses along non-closed portions of King and Howard Streets will also be participating and giving out candy; please be cautious of vehicles and stay on the sidewalks in these portions of downtown.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

• Halloween crafts and storytime at the Watauga County Public Library from 4-5pm.

• Costume contest on King Street at 6pm (in front of the Jones House, lineup starts at 5:30pm).

• Spooky and silly haunted house at the Jones House from 5-7pm.

• Trunk or Treat at Boone First Baptist Church parking lot.

RESTROOMS

• Public restrooms and porta-potties will be available at various downtown locations including the Jones House, Town Hall, and the Watauga Library.