Nevada City Halloween Spooktacular & Spooky Boooky Book Giveaway, October 31st from 3-5 pm
Nevada County’s Eric Rood Center, the City of Nevada City, and the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce are thrilled to welcome trick-or-treaters to the 2nd annual Nevada City Halloween Spooktacular event on Tuesday, October 31, from 3 to 5 p.m.
This fun, family-friendly event is for Halloween lovers and trick-or-treaters of all ages.
This year’s event shares the stage with the Spooky Booky book giveaway at the Madelyn Helling Library, presented in partnership with the Community Support Network of Nevada County.
Visitors are invited to park at the Eric Rood Center, trick-or-treat throughout the County building, head up to the Madelyn Helling Library, and then take the free Nevada County Connects shuttle to downtown Nevada City, where merchants will open their doors to trick-or-treaters. Shuttles will run between the Eric Rood Center, the library, and City Hall every 15 minutes until 7:00 pm.
Roam the Haunted Halls of the Eric Rood Center
Ghosts and ghouls of all ages are invited to roam the haunted halls of the County building, go on a Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt, and gather tasty treats from County departments, where they’ll find a different world behind every door.
The annual event is a gift to the community from Nevada County’s employees, who donate the treats, decorations, and time to transform the Rood Center. “We love seeing the community come out to enjoy these public spaces,” said Nevada County CEO Alison Lehman.
Check Out Spooky Booky at the Madelyn Helling Library
Take the free shuttle to the Madelyn Helling Library for the annual Spooky Booky book giveaway for kids and teens hosted by the Community Support Network of Nevada County and Nevada County Library. This family-oriented event includes local partners who will share resources and giveaways, celebrity storytime with community leaders, face painting, balloon making, and fun, hands-on activities for all.
“Spooky Booky is such a fun, safe way to get families out in the community and promote a love of reading and all things spooky! We’re so grateful to be one of the many partners involved in this event year after year,” said Melody Easton, Executive Director of First 5 Nevada County and Chair of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Western Nevada County
Head Downtown to Trick-or-Treat at Local Businesses
From the library, hop on the free shuttle to downtown Nevada City, where participating merchants will greet trick-or-treaters from 3 to 5 p.m.
“Nevada City has long been a Halloween destination and our downtown merchants are ready to kick off the fun again this year,” said Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Stuart Baker.
Commercial Street will be closed to traffic and the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce will host games and music for attendees to enjoy. Downtown merchants will be adding to the festivities with their annual Halloween Window Decorating contest sponsored by the Nevada City Chamber. Nevada City City Hall will offer dog treats for four-legged friends.
Go Door to Door in Nevada City’s Historic Neighborhoods
For a big finish, head to East Broad Street, where residents go all out for trick-or-treaters. East Broad will be closed to traffic at the Y (East Broad and Cottage Street) beginning at 5 p.m.
After you’ve filled your bag and your belly, catch the shuttle at City Hall to head back to your car in the Rood Center parking lot. The shuttle runs until 7 p.m.
Thank you to event sponsors, YubaNet, The Union, and Nevada County Connects, for helping to make this the spookiest (and most convenient) trick-or-treating destination in town.