This annual tradition has become a local must-do event as Halloween enthusiasts of all ages descend on downtown Lexington to celebrate the season. Lexington’s largest free Halloween party will kick off with Halloween-inspired art and performances and culminate with the Halloween Parade and Thriller reenactment. Food and beverage vendors will be onsite serving up good eats and treats.

October 20, 2024

Halloween Variety Show  5 pm – 6 pm
Curated by Mecca Live Studio, this stage show features a DJ spinning spooky tunes and Halloween-inspired performances by Lexington area arts groups such as Mecca, Dance Attack, Traci Stone Dance Studio, the March Madness Marching Band and many more.

Halloween Parade  6:30 pm – 7 pm
What are you going to be for Halloween? Before the Thriller reenactment, we hold a parade that is a celebration of all things Halloween! Join us in the parade to show off your creativity and Halloween spirit!

Thriller Parade 7 pm – 9 pm
The festivities culminate with the annual Thriller reenactment where several hundred zombies will dance, dawdle and drag themselves along the route to the classic Michael Jackson tune. Pedestrians can watch all along the parade route.  

Other Lexington Parks & Recreation Events

Jack-o-lantern Trail 
McConnell Springs
Thursday, Oct. 24 | Friday, Oct. 25 | Saturday, Oct. 26 | Sunday, Oct. 27
Open trail (no activities and no cost): Monday, Oct. 28 Trail times: 6:30 – 10 p.m.
Admission | $6 per person at the gate (children 12 and under free)

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival
More information coming soon.
6:30 – 9 p.m.

Trick-or-treat
Oct. 31
6 – 8 p.m.