Boone Boo!
Boone BOO!
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
5:00-7:30 PM
Join us in Downtown Boone, as the community and visitors are invited to stop by downtown merchants for a safe, family-friendly trick-or-treating event. The central part of King Street will be closed to accommodate trick-or-treaters and to make room for some surprise guests and performances!
Spooky music, larger than life inflatables, and of course plenty of Halloween costumes and treats will all be a part of the evening's festivities. A judged costume contest will take place on the street and the winners will receive prizes courtesy of downtown businesses.
Be sure to stop by the Jones House and the Watauga County Public Library for some additional silly and spooky fun!
SCHEDULE
4PM - Watauga County Library
Spooky story time
Halloween sensory station
Crafts and activities
5-7:30PM - Trick-or-treating
Participating downtown businesses
Jones House
Trunk-or-Treat at First Baptist Church
6PM - Costume Contest on King
Judging categories
5 years old and younger
6-10 years old
11-17 years old
Couples Costume
Group Costume
7PM - Appalachian Theatre
“War of the Worlds” radio play
Reg: $20 | Students/Children/Seniors: $10
ROAD CLOSURES
King Street (from Appalachian to Burrell)
Depot Street (from Howard to Queen)
Grand Blvd (up to Orchard Street/Jones House lot)Vehicle access will be restricted to these roads beginning at approximately 4:55pm
Streets will remain closed until 8:00pm or once the road is cleared of pedestrians and objects.
Through traffic should use Rivers Street.
Howard Street and Queen Street will remain open, but vehicles should pay extra attention to watch for pedestrians.
PARKING
Parking will be available in downtown metered spaces on King Street up until 4pm.
Any vehicles remaining on the closed portion of King/Depot Street at the start of the event will not be allowed to move until the street reopens. In the case of emergency, Boone Public Works staff can help safely guide you to an appropriate exit.
Queen Street will remain open for parking throughout the event.
Additional public parking will be available starting at 5pm in the lower lot of First Baptist Church and the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home parking lot.
TRICK OR TREATING
Participating downtown merchants will provide candy beginning at 5pm and up until 7:30pm.
Many businesses will move their treat stations to the storefronts, while some may have candy inside the store.
Some businesses along non-closed portions of King and Howard Streets will also be participating and giving out candy; please be cautious of vehicles and stay on the sidewalks in these portions of downtown.
RESTROOMS
Public restrooms and porta-potties will be available at various downtown locations including the Jones House and the Watauga Library.
