Celebrate Halloween with two days of family-friendly fall festivities at Breaks Interstate Park! The annual Halloween Spooktacular returns Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17, 2026, bringing pumpkin decorating, spooky storytelling, costume contests, campsite decorating, and trick-or-treating to one of the region’s most scenic destinations.

Located along the Pike County Kentucky-Haysi Virginia border, Breaks Interstate Park offers a beautiful Appalachian mountain setting for a weekend of Halloween fun. Whether you’re camping at the park or visiting for the festivities, the Halloween Spooktacular is a great opportunity to enjoy the fall season with family and friends.

Friday, October 16: Pumpkin Judging & Spooky Stories

The Halloween festivities begin Friday evening at the park’s amphitheatre.

7:00 PM – Pumpkin Judging

Bring your completed Halloween pumpkin to the amphitheatre for the pumpkin judging contest! Show off your creativity and see what other spooky, silly, and imaginative designs participants have prepared.

7:30 PM – Storytelling

Following the pumpkin judging, gather around for an evening of storytelling. With the surrounding Appalachian mountains providing the perfect autumn atmosphere, it’s a great way to kick off the Halloween weekend.

Visitors are encouraged to dress comfortably and keep in mind that the amphitheatre features stone seating.

Saturday, October 17: Costumes, Camping & Trick-or-Treating

Saturday features a full schedule of family-friendly Halloween activities, including contests and a campground trick-or-treating experience.

11:00 AM – Costume Contest

The Halloween costume contest begins at the amphitheatre, with age-group divisions and a special category for pets! Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and join the fun. Please note that duo and group costumes will not be judged together.

1:30 PM – Campsite Decoration Contest Judging

Campers are invited to embrace the Halloween spirit by decorating their campsites with festive and spooky displays. Judging begins at 1:30 PM, giving participants a chance to showcase their creativity.

4:00 PM – Campground Trick-or-Treating

One of the weekend’s highlights, campground trick-or-treating begins at 4:00 PM! Families can enjoy a fun-filled Halloween experience throughout the campground while checking out the decorated campsites.

Visitors should follow event signs to designated parking areas. Shuttle service begins at 4:00 PM, with outbound shuttles beginning around 6:45 PM. The event concludes before dark.

Important Traffic Notice: The campground will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, October 17, from 3:45 PM to 8:00 PM.

Photo by Mary Reed Runyon

Experience Fall at Breaks Interstate Park

Known as the “Grand Canyon of the South,” Breaks Interstate Park is one of the Appalachian region’s most remarkable outdoor destinations. The park features breathtaking mountain overlooks, hiking trails, camping opportunities, and scenic landscapes that are especially beautiful during the fall season.

The Halloween Spooktacular provides another great reason to visit this unique destination and enjoy the natural beauty of the mountains while making some Halloween memories with the family.

Event Details

Event: Breaks Interstate Park Halloween Spooktacular
Dates: Friday, October 16 – Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: Breaks Interstate Park
Address: 627 Commission Circle, Breaks, VA
Activities: Pumpkin Judging, Storytelling, Costume Contest, Campsite Decoration Contest, and Campground Trick-or-Treating
Website: https://www.breakspark.com/

Make plans to celebrate Halloween in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains! For more information about the Halloween Spooktacular, park activities, and accommodations, visit Breaks Interstate Park.