# Halloween 2026 Costume Contests & Parties In Gainesville | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Halloween 2026 Costume Contests Events in Gainesville, Discover best of Halloween Costume Parties, and Celebrations in Gainesville. Find information & tickets of upcoming Halloween Costume Contests happening in Gainesville. - **Category**: Costume Contests Parties - **Display Name**: Costume Parties - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 49.2k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3a59f4db135991c3d20d408435ba0d88b196181460adc7aba58238f32015a5a7-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1602287401 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/11478100-4706-11f0-a2d3-97ee797bd2a2-rimg-w200-h200-dc30322c-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a91686ed32ab4f40201567e9c58ae967378a412be2f963d061049bbc00c9546b-rimg-w201-h200-dc122e78-gmir?v=1755908409 ## About October 31st is coming and we are here for all the festivities. The crazy outfits, the night-long parties, and the endless halloween celebrations in Gainesville. Enjoy Halloween in the best way possible by participating in costume contests 2026 happening in Gainesville. Explore best of Halloween Costume Contests happening in Gainesville. ## Costume Contests Parties Events in Gainesville - **Event Name**: The Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza - **Description**: We’re thrilled to invite you to the second annual Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza on October 17th, from 12 to 5 p.m.! Celebrate the arrival of fall right in the heart of downtown Gainesville. Enjoy a variety of festive activities including a corn - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1416 - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/the-great-pumpkin-bash-at-bo-diddley-plaza/200030392530325 - **Venue**: 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83MzM1MDRjYTlmMTg0ZTc3ODhmMzM2ZmJmNTBmZWMzNzk4M2YxZTE0YTE0ZDMzZjk5ZTBjMzVjOWExMjFkN2ViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzIxNDMxOA.avif - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, carnivals, halloween - **Event Name**: HALLOWEEN FEST πŸ‘»πŸŽƒ - **Description**: Vida Social presents XIII ANNUAL HALLOWEEN FEST, _The Biggest Halloween Event in Gainesville_ ATTENTION: Last year a group of students went missing at the party, enter the Haunted House under your own risk. Do not trust the Clowns! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Other Detai - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/halloween-fest/4600030706002546 - **Venue**: Downtown Gainesville - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84YjU3ODhkMC1iOWE4LTExZjEtYWZjNS1jOTYxZWJhMGQ5N2ItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTkyMC1kYzE4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTA0MjY4OTY.avif - **Categories**: festivals, ghost-hunts, parties, art, entertainment, trick-or-treat, contests - **Event Name**: HAUNTED HEARTWOOD: Costume Contest & Dance Party ft. DJ sets by Wild Creatrix & Baby Goth Back - **Description**: HAUNTED HEARTWOOD: Costume Contest & Dance Party ft. DJ sets by Wild Creatrix & Baby Goth Back ENTER THE DARKNESS THIS HALLOWEEN On October 31st, the doors to Heartwood open after dark for a night of gothic industrial DJ sets from Wild Creatrix - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 18 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/haunted-heartwood-costume-contest-and-dance-party-ft-dj-sets-by-wild-creatrix-and-baby-goth-back/200030699399836 - **Venue**: 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80OGEyOGJiNzA4ZDA3OWQxYmVhODMxNjliMGI5OWE2NTg5YmM2Zjg5NDBhZjhiNjMwOWY1ZGIwZTJmOGRjYTU5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4OTQ1NDEzNg.avif - **Categories**: contests, trick-or-treat, parties, entertainment, costume-parties, halloween - **Event Name**: HALLO-WASTED (BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY) - **Description**: Saturday October 31st The Biggest Halloween Party In North Florida Will Be At The Loft!! $500 BEST COSTUME!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/899ed320-b293-11f1-9d46-73732dd8cc4e-rimg-w493-h740-dc080808- - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/hallo-wasted-biggest-halloween-party/100002001274797793 - **Venue**: THE LOFT - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mOTI1ZDNkNGE0ODY3NDQxMjU4NGU5MjkzNDc3ZTU1NjFiODhmNjExMmE4MjZiYjcwM2Q1MmQ4MWVhMGJjNTYyLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg5NjQ4MjY0.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 36 - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: OBSESSION - A HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE - **Description**: πŸŽƒ OBSESSION: A Halloween Experience ------------------------------------ **Gainesville's #1 Halloween Night Event is here.** Step into a night where obsession takes over. Expect immersive Halloween dΓ©cor, haunting visuals, nonstop hip-hop, Afrobeats, R& - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/obsession-a-halloween-experience/4600030714145923 - **Venue**: The Loft - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDA0ZTY3MzAtYmE4Mi0xMWYxLWEyZjAtYjc0ZTQyYTY2N2QyLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDE5MjAtZGM0ODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkwNTIwNjQy.avif - **Categories**: Contests - **Event Name**: Halloween! Leather and Lace - **Description**: Join us on Saturday, October 31st for Halloween! Theme: Leather and Lace Specials:\ Open Bar 7p-10p\ $10 Grey Goose/Bacardi/Cazadores BIG CUPS\ $6 Y-BOMBS 18 to Party πŸͺ© - 21 to Drink 😝 Please Drink Responsibly! βœ… Interested in VIP/Table/Bottle Service - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/halloween-leather-and-lace/4600030709147115 - **Venue**: MacDinton's Gainesville - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jNTVlYTEzMC1iOWFkLTExZjEtYWZjNS1jOTYxZWJhMGQ5N2ItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTYyMC1kYzE4MTgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTA0MjkxNDE.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Neon Nightmares Act 4: Haunted Asylum - **Description**: Step into the dark side of neon πŸ’€ Grove GNV presents neon nightmares! Act 4: Asylum after dark! Get ready for glowing chaos! The lights get lower and the vibes get wilder..🀑 Dress bold, Glow brighter ✨ ASYLUM AFTER DARK\ Open Bar 8p-11p\ $5 BUCKETS DJ S - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/neon-nightmares-act-4-haunted-asylum/4600030709158145 - **Venue**: Grove GNV - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8wNWMyM2RlMC1iOWFlLTExZjEtYWZjNS1jOTYxZWJhMGQ5N2ItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oNzIwLWRjMjgyODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5MDQyOTI0OQ.avif - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Party - **Event Name**: Trunk or Treat - **Description**: This year, we’re welcoming you to CARNI-VILLE for an evening of free candy, decorated trunks, costumes, and family fun! This event is FREE and open to the community, so mark your calendars, start planning those costumes, and get ready for another great n - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/trunk-or-treat/200030743243235 - **Venue**: 2621 SE Hawthorne Rd, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32641 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82OWIyODRiZGNmYzQxZjAyMDJhZDFjNzM0NDg2YWE3MTQ2MDUyNmRjZmUyYzk1ODZmMjdjNWExM2Y2YzM1NzEyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MDgtZGNmOGU4YzgtZ21pcj92PTE3OTA0Nzg5OTU.avif - **Event Name**: K9 Splash Bash 2026 - **Description**: Join Newberry Animal Hospital and the City of Gainesville for an end of summer celebration you and your dog won’t want to miss! 🐾 WHEN: Sunday, October 18th, 2026 from 11AM-1PM WHERE: H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool, 1001 NW 31st Dr, Gainesville, FL 32605 Pre-r - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/k9-splash-bash-2026/200030438386311 - **Venue**: H. Spurgeon Cherry Pool, 1001 NW 31st Dr, Gainesville, FL 32605 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83ZWY5NWU1NDY1MGExMzdjZDhmMDUxYTQyMjczOGJlMTZhNGYyMjYwMGY0N2I4M2IzZWViN2E5NTU1MzZmMDQ2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjYzMzYxNw.avif - **Categories**: dog, nonprofit, contests, sports, costume-parties - **Event Name**: Pumpkin Slut Lovers Night with K3YP4RTY & 904MATCHA - **Description**: Dress in your best pumpkin slut fit! Come shake your pumpkins with K3YP4RTY & 904MATCHA!About this EventPumpkin Slut Lovers Night with K3YP4RTY & 904MATCHAGet ready for a wild and fun in person night - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Oct 11 2026 at 11:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/pumpkin-slut-lovers-night-with-k3yp4rty-and-904matcha/100001998986460314 - **Venue**: The Atlantic - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mMWVhOWEzZmMyNzNiMjBiOTlmYTU0NGNhZTU0ZDM0Nzk4N2I0OGRjY2MxNjJkZTk2NDY0NTI3MzBlZGUyNWQ3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODkyMjI2MzI.avif - **Price**: USD 11 - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: NEON NIGHTMARES ACT 2: Panic @ The Plaza - **Description**: Step into the dark side of neon πŸ’€ Grove GNV presents neon nightmares! Act 2: Panic at The Plaza! Get ready for glowing chaos! Costume contest for the scariest and most creative looks.πŸ‘» Light it up.. or get left in the dark⚑ Open bar 8p-11p 2-4-1 Seltze - **Date**: Wed Oct 28 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Oct 29 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/neon-nightmares-act-2-panic-the-plaza/4600030709159556 - **Venue**: Grove GNV - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8xMGEwZDVhMC1iOWFlLTExZjEtYWZjNS1jOTYxZWJhMGQ5N2ItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTA0MjkyNjc.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment, trick-or-treat, contests ## Trending Events in Gainesville - **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Gainesville, FL - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate - **Venue**: Gainesville - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a816d77c83e1.jpg - **Event Name**: Gator Growl 2026: Nikki Glaser - **Venue**: Exactech Arena at The Stephen C. O'Connell Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2b3f0720-b5f2-11f1-a286-03acc9eb40ab-rimg-w967-h1200-dc183878-gmir.jpg?v=1790018713 - **Event Name**: Florida Gators vs. South Carolina Gamecocks - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f8f68930-b5e9-11f1-a286-03acc9eb40ab-rimg-w1200-h514-dc182818-gmir.jpg?v=1790015204 - **Event Name**: South Carolina Gamecocks at Florida Gators Football at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d02aad00-22ec-11f1-8209-0d7a7c9279dd-rimg-w1200-h514-dc7d8931-gmir.jpg?v=1773853592 - **Event Name**: South Carolina Gamecocks at Florida Gators Football - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 🏠 Address: 157 Gale Lemerand Dr., Gainesville, FL 32601 πŸŒ† City: Gainesville πŸ“ Location: 29.6499, -82.3486✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at South Carolina Gamecocks at Florida Gators Football, where - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/5bf58990-86ca-11f1-a8a4-631b175f3d78-rimg-w1024-h698-dc46332d-gmir.jpg?v=1784833911 - **Event Name**: Chris Stapleton, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs in Bristow - **Description**: 🎀 Catch Chris Stapleton Live at Jiffy Lube Live on Friday, October 2, 2026! 🎀 Ready to experience the night of your life? Chris Stapleton is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Tennessee Whis - **Venue**: Jiffy Lube Live - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c9168ea0-f103-11f0-b0af-739c040bf308-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf1f3f0-gmir.webp?v=1768365901 - **Event Name**: Florida Gators Football vs. Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football - **Description**: InformationGates open 90 minutes prior to kick-off. Register for Express Entry at www.floridagators.com/expressentry. Ticket delivery will sent on July 15th. You will not be able to view or manage your tickets before then. - **Venue**: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/2bb386fd5f235b9b5e246b951da7c8c3fe7b7a866318652e3737480ae8e70347-rimg-w1024-h576-dc2e4778-gmir.jpg?v=1778931061 - **Event Name**: UF Homecoming and Gator Growl at Stephen C. O'Connell Center - Exactech Arena - **Venue**: Stephen C. O'Connell Center - Exactech Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/96b21320-b68e-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1200-h357-dc080808-gmir.png?v=1790085895 - **Event Name**: 2026 Mule Camp Market - **Description**: Since 1993, the Gainesville Jaycees have operated Mule Camp Market. In the years since Mule Camp has grown into a regional fall festival with crowds of over 75,000 for the annual 3-day event. During the second weekend in October, visitors enjoy a wide arr - **Venue**: Midtown Greenway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d82a4424417d08140ce90559cbea6c41b95594b217d2597162e8dc9e8e8a993b-rimg-w792-h792-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787406446 ## Browse Costume Contests Parties Events by Date - [Costume Contests Parties Events Today in Gainesville](https://allevents.in/gainesville/costume-parties--today) - [Costume Contests Parties Events This Weekend in Gainesville](https://allevents.in/gainesville/costume-parties--this-weekend) - [Costume Contests Parties Events in September in Gainesville](https://allevents.in/gainesville/costume-parties--september) - [Costume Contests Parties Events in October in Gainesville](https://allevents.in/gainesville/costume-parties--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Costume Contests Parties events in Gainesville? - **A:** The Great Pumpkin Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601), HALLOWEEN FEST πŸ‘»πŸŽƒ (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at Downtown Gainesville), HAUNTED HEARTWOOD: Costume Contest & Dance Party ft. DJ sets by Wild Creatrix & Baby Goth Back (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:00 pm at 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601), HALLO-WASTED (BIGGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY) (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 pm at THE LOFT), OBSESSION - A HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Loft). - **Q**: How can I find Costume Contests Parties events in Gainesville? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Costume Contests Parties events in Gainesville on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Costume Contests Parties events in Gainesville? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Costume Contests Parties events in Gainesville? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Costume Contests Parties events in Gainesville include 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601, Downtown Gainesville, 619 South Main Street, Gainesville, FL, United States, Florida 32601. - **Q**: What is the price range for Costume Contests Parties events in Gainesville? - **A:** Prices for Costume Contests Parties events in Gainesville range from USD 11 to USD 36. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Costume Contests Parties events in Gainesville? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Costume Contests Parties events in Gainesville include Bo Diddley Plaza, Vida Social, Heartwood Soundstage. - **Q**: Are there any online Costume Contests Parties events available? - **A:** Yes, many Costume Contests Parties events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Costume Contests Parties events in Gainesville? - **A:** Follow the Costume Contests Parties category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Costume Contests Parties events are listed in Gainesville. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/79/d31345f09b450d8bed9e1eace20f5b/Halloween-costume-contests.jpg ## Costume Parties from nearby cities - [Costume Parties in Alachua](https://allevents.in/alachua/costume-parties) - [Costume Parties in Williston](https://allevents.in/williston-fl/costume-parties) - [Costume Parties in Keystone Heights](https://allevents.in/keystone-heights/costume-parties)