Trunk-or-Treats, Festivals & Spooky Fun

πŸŽƒ Friday, October 24

  1. Beachy Beach Trunk or Treat & Chili Cook-Off
    πŸ“ Panama City Mall Parking Lot
    ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    πŸ’‘ Trunk-or-Treat combined with a chili cook-off; family-friendly, multi-generational event.

  2. Gulf Coast State College Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat
    πŸ“ Student Union East Parking Lot
    ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    πŸ’‘ Collegiate-sponsored community event offering games, candy, and free admission.


πŸŽƒ Saturday, October 25

  1. Trunk or Treat Car Show Event (North Bay Animal Hospital)
    πŸ“ 1112 Ohio Ave, Lynn Haven
    ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    πŸ’‘ Combines trunk-or-treating with a car show; supports BFF Animal Rescue.

  2. Bayside’s Annual Trunk or Treat
    πŸ“ 1598 Balboa Avenue, Panama City
    ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    πŸ’‘ Popular family-friendly church event.

  3. St. Andrews State Park Trunk-or-Treat at The Jetty
    πŸ“ Jetty Parking Lot, St. Andrews State Park, Panama City Beach
    ⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    πŸ’‘ Scenic coastal setting; $8 per vehicle entry; decorated trunks, contests, and family activities.

  4. Zoo World ZooBoo (Daytime)
    πŸ“ Zoo World, Panama City Beach
    ⏰ Daytime hours (Sat & Sun)
    πŸ’‘ Halloween-themed zoo experience with animal interactions and trick-or-treating.


πŸŽƒ Sunday, October 26

  1. Trunk or Treat (Lighthouse Church)
    πŸ“ 4049 W 23rd St, Panama City
    ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    πŸ’‘ Family-focused event offering games and safe trick-or-treating.

  2. Zoo World ZooBoo (Day 2)
    πŸ“ Zoo World, Panama City Beach
    ⏰ Daytime hours
    πŸ’‘ Continuation of Zoo World’s Halloween weekend celebration.


πŸŽƒ Wednesday, October 29

  1. Touch-A-Truck Halloween Trick or Treat (Ascension Sacred Heart Bay)
    πŸ“ 615 N Bonita Ave, Panama City
    ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    πŸ’‘ Interactive trick-or-treating event featuring emergency and utility vehicles.

  2. Trunk or Treat (Jenks Avenue Church of Christ)
    πŸ“ 3332 Jenks Ave, Panama City
    ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    πŸ’‘ Church-hosted midweek family event.


πŸŽƒ Friday, October 31 – HALLOWEEN NIGHT

  1. Halloween on Harrison
    πŸ“ Harrison Avenue (6th St to Oak Ave), Downtown Panama City
    ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    πŸ’‘ Street-closure event with trunk-or-treating, haunted house, pumpkin painting, and live music.

  2. First Baptist Church Callaway Trunk or Treat
    πŸ“ 6930 E Highway 22, Callaway
    ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    πŸ’‘ Major community event; part of the β€œTrunk-or-Treat Corridor” along Highway 22.

  3. High Praise Church Trunk or Treat
    πŸ“ 7124 E Highway 22, Callaway
    ⏰ 5:30 PM start
    πŸ’‘ Themed β€œMOVIES” event; part of the same Callaway corridor.

  4. City of Lynn Haven Halloween Carnival & Trunk or Treat
    πŸ“ Sharon Sheffield Park, Lynn Haven
    ⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    πŸ’‘ Municipal carnival with trunk-or-treating, costume contest, and vendor booths; attendance 4,000–5,000 expected.

  5. Pier Park Boo by the Beach
    πŸ“ Pier Park, Panama City Beach
    ⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    πŸ’‘ Store-to-store trick-or-treating, haunted attractions, and $500 costume contest prize.

πŸ•ΈοΈ Summary

  • Earliest event in range: Fri, Oct 24 (Beachy Beach & Gulf Coast State College)

  • Peak weekend: Sat, Oct 25 (Multiple trunk-or-treats across the county)

  • Main holiday blowout: Fri, Oct 31 (Five major civic and community events)

  • Final event: Fri, Oct 31 (Halloween Night)

Angela Small

Creative Producer