Spooks & Spirits
An annual spooky Halloween Carnival for all ages.

WHAT IS IT?

WHEN & WHERE

OCTOBER 31, 2026

Arrowhead Golf Course
Milton, Vermont

Carnival Hours (all ages -- not this year, 2027)
Boozy Hours (a bit more adult) 6pm-11pm

ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP BY:

LEARN

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WHAT & WHY

The Reoccurring Dream: Brewing Up a New Halloween Tradition

For a ghoulishly long time, we’ve harbored a witchy dream: to bring a brand-new kind of Halloween experience to life. Not a heart-pounding, scream-your-guts-out haunted house—no jumpscares here!—but a vibrant, atmospheric autumn carnival that truly sets the mood for the season.

We envisioned an event with two distinct personalities:

Daytime Family Fun: A bright, playful Halloween carnival packed with games, vignettes, cotton candy, candy apples, hot cider, a forest walk, spooky story telling tents, and charm for kiddos of all ages.
After-Dark Spirits: As the harvest moon rises from behind the Vermont hills, the party shifts into a more boozy event for the 21+ crowd with craft brews, cocktail tastings, live music, a DJ, and nighttime vibes.

The 2026 Actuality: Rising from the Crypt

Right now, Spooks & Spirits is shaking off the dust and coming alive as a proof-of-concept event. We are moving fast and building the foundation for what we hope will become an annual Vermont staple.

Whether you're bringing the little monsters to help build the event by day or dropping in to lift your spirits with a drink by night, we're crafting an unforgettable fall celebration from the ground up.

Eat, drink, and be spooky—we can't wait to party with you!

The 2026 Event

There are two way to make this happen -- "Join the "Jack-o-all Trades" crew" by contributing to the production team (read more below) or you can buy a ticket and just come to enjoy yourself.

The ticket to this years event provides you with:

• Entrance to the facilities (main building, dance floor, bar, restrooms)

• Entertainment (DJs and maybe a band (we're working on the band)

• Spooky appetizers (come sorta hungry)

• Spooky Story Tent

• One Drink Ticket

Other Amenities:

• Heated Patio

• Fire Pit

• Cash Bar (Beer, Wine, Canned Cocktails)

JOIN THE JACK-O-ALL TRADES

Wanna help us out? Get involved.

Putting together a spooky autumn spectacle is no small feat! We're looking for passionate, creative Halloween lovers to join our production crew and help us bring this vision to life.

Whether you’re a master builder, an autumn decorator, or just someone who loves setting the October vibe, there’s a place for you in our graveyard. Here are the main areas where we need your creative chops:

Curate a Spooky Tent: Step up as a creative lead! You’ll transform a 10'x20' tent into a living Halloween diorama—a small, immersive scene or story acted out by 3 to 4 actors for a standing audience of 6–8 people.
Decorators & Prop Masters: Got boxes of Halloween decorations sitting in storage waiting for a second life? Put 'em to work! We need lighting, projection setups, scarecrows, standing figures, cornstalks, cemeteries, and old fencing. Keep it creative, atmospheric, and spooky—just no heavy gore or extreme horror, please.
Haunted Forest Actors & Tour Guides: Step into character and help guide our guests through the woods with flair, storytelling, and just the right amount of mysterious energy.
Lighting, Pumpkins & Animatronics: Help us dial in the atmosphere by setting up lighting displays, pumpkin installations, sets, and animated props.
Chefs & Bakers: Show off your culinary sorcery! If your masterpiece lives in the kitchen, bring your talent to the table with themed, spooky appetizers and autumn treats.
Wildcard Ideas: Have a unique concept, setup, or performance we haven't thought of yet? Pitch us! We love fresh, eerie ideas.

The Perk: Work Hard, Party Harder! Every volunteer and contributor who lends a hand getting the event off the ground gets full access to party with us during the final few hours of the night inside our main hub: The Boo-ze Tent!

Set up day will be Friday, Oct 30th and the morning/afternoon of Saturday, Oct 31st.

Ready to make some autumn magic? Click the pumpkin and let’s get brewing!

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Support the Magic

Not everyone has the time to haunt the grounds or build a diorama, but you can still play a vital role in bringing Spooks & Spirits to life! If your schedule is packed or heavy lifting isn't your thing, you can support the cause from the comfort of your own home.

Financial contributions help us fund materials for our creators, hire local musicians, secure top-tier lighting, and keep this community event growing for years to come. Whether you’re a local business looking to sponsor a vignette tent or an avid Halloween fan who wants to slip a few bucks into the cauldron, every bit of financial magic helps!

In kind contributions are also welcomed! We're looking for:

Haybales

Corn Stalks

Pumpins

Tiki Torches (and fuel)

Firewood

Help us make the magic happen—donate or sponsor today!

Contact: cory@eventforward.biz

Spooks & Spirits An annual spooky Halloween Carnival for all ages.