The Island celebrates Halloween this week with trick or treating all over the Island, a haunted house in Vineyard Haven and a spooky hayride through the West Tisbury cemetery.
The Island celebrates Halloween this week with trick or treating all over the Island, a haunted house in Vineyard Haven and a spooky hayride through the West Tisbury cemetery.
Martha’s Vineyard Screenprinting Co. has been bringing the frights since 2019, turning its headquarters at 426 State Road in Vineyard Haven into a haunted house. This year, on Oct. 30 and 31, there will be kid-friendly frights from 4 to 5:30 p.m., and then adults can join the fun from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is $5 for children 10 and under and $10 for adults, with proceeds benefiting the Tisbury Fire Department.
Organizer Chris Maciel said he enjoys seeing people have fun.
Ghost Island Farm creates a ghostly presence.
Ghost Island Farm creates a ghostly presence.
“Our favorite part is having everyone running and screaming out of here,” he said. “It’s so rewarding to hear people get scared. They’re either laughing, screaming or crying. We’ve added a couple of new scares. It’s going to be a thrill.”
The Chilmark Fire Department hosts its annual party at the Chilmark Community Center on Halloween night, from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Just down the road, the West Tisbury Public Library hosts a party from 3 to 5 p.m. that includes treats and hayrides. Later in the evening, starting at 6 p.m., the Agricultural Hall throws a Halloween party with pizza, games and hayrides that travel through the nearby cemetery after dark.
There will be multiple viewings of Circuit Arts’ Spirits and Spirits at the Grange Hall on Thursday and Friday.
As per usual, William street in Vineyard Haven will be the place to be for trick or treating on Halloween. The 15th annual puppet parade down Main street starts things off at 4 p.m., beginning at the Mansion House. William street gets going at 5:30 p.m. and drivers can expect portions of Spring street and William street to be closed until around 9 p.m.
Behold, the witching hour.
Behold, the witching hour.
Vineyard Haven Business Association board president Elaine Barse said that Halloween is always a time of the year she looks forward to.
“One thing I always want to point out is how creative all the costumes are,” she said. “People make them so much fun. It makes it a nice little Fall thing to look forward to.”
In Oak Bluffs, to keep the roads safe for trick or treaters, Vineyard avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., from Dukes County avenue to Norris avenue.
Later that night, the Ritz will throw a costume party, with $500 in prizes for best costumes. Agreeable Men and DJ SKRT will provide the tunes.
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