Benicia Main Street has thrills and surprises throughout the month of October!
Annual Haunted Depot!
The normally mild-mannered Southern Pacific Railroad Depot has been mysteriously transformed into a frightful depository of ghosts, goblins and spirits daring you and your family to pay a visit.
Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children under 6 years of age with a donation of a canned good item (without a donation adults $6, children under 6 years $3). The hours of the Haunted Depot are Fridays, October 14, 21, & 28, from 6-9pm, Saturdays, October 15, 22, & 29, from 12-3pm and 6-9pm and Sundays, October 16, 23, & 30 from 3-5pm and October 31st from 6-9pm. Afternoon visits will feature a family-friendly experience.
Additionally, the Depot will also be the site of a pumpkin patch, making it a perfect place to adopt your Halloween Jack-O-Lantern.
Scarecrow Contest
Kicking off the month is the Scarecrow Contest. As you stroll down First Street during the month of October you will be greeted by over 30 six-foot tall scarecrows imaginatively fashioned by downtown businesses. The public is invited to vote on their favorites by picking up and dropping off a ballot at the participating merchants or during the Thursday night Farmers Market.
Ghost Walk
Spooky tales of the paranormal history of Benicia are revealed on this exciting, educational and fun Ghost Walk with paranormal experts Devin Sisk and Donna Raymond. Come meet the Ghosts of Benicia's Past!
Tours are scheduled for Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 & 29, beginning at 5:30pm & 8:00pm; Oct. 15 & 22, beginning at 8:00pm. The tour will begin at the Historic Railroad Depot, 90 First Street and travel up First Street to the 500 block and end back at the Depot. We recommend you wear walking shoes and bring a flashlight. Each tour is limited to 20 people and will last approximately 2 hours, depending on what entity you encounter along the way! Tours are $25 per person
Sorcerer Saturday
A family-friendly celebration of sorcerers, witches and warlocks on Saturday, October 15th from noon to 5pm! Don't miss out on the Haunted Depot, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, kid's activities and much more... and of course special brews for the adults!
Halloween Costume Contest & First Street Stroll
Benicia's Halloween tradition continues on Saturday, October 29th at 10am with the Annual Halloween Costume Contest and Stroll. Kids of all ages enjoy the popular Halloween costume contest and Trick or Treat Stroll. Local merchants on First Street get into the spirit of the holiday for all to shop and stroll. At noon on the First Street Green you can enjoy the ever-popular Canine & Critter costume contest with prizes and treats!
Contest Winners
1st: Rookies Sports Bar
2nd: Aroma Indian Restaurant
3rd: Kennon Realty
Scarecrow Contest
Check out this year's entries…
Halloween on First
