Halloween 2026 in Savannah: the Alee Shriners haunted house on October weekends, Trunk or Treat Oct. 23, Wag-O-Ween Oct. 24-25 and a block party Oct. 31.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Dates and times come from each organizer’s own page, linked below.
Looking for trick-or-treat hours on Halloween night, or the library’s Halloween movies? See our trick-or-treat hours guide.
Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The season at a glance:
| Date | Event | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2-31 | Alee Shriners Haunted House | 7 to 10 p.m. | 100 Eisenberg Drive |
| Oct. 16-17 | Halloween Hike | From 5 p.m. | Oatland Island Wildlife Center |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | Trunk or Treat | 5 to 7:30 p.m. | Grayson Stadium |
| Friday, Oct. 23 | Howl-o-Ween | 5 to 6 p.m. | Daffin Dog Park |
| Saturday, Oct. 24 | Trick or Treat on River Street | 2 to 5 p.m. | River Street |
| Oct. 24-25 | Wag-O-Ween | Noon to 5 p.m. | Downtown and Starland District |
| Sunday, Oct. 25 | Frogwarts | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Georgia State Railroad Museum |
| Friday, Oct. 30 | Halloween Karaoke Cruise (21+) | Evening | River Street |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Halloween Block Party | 2 to 6 p.m. | Chippewa Square |
Who to call
- Trunk or Treat and Howl-o-Ween: City of Savannah Recreation and Leisure Services, 912-351-3841
- Haunted house: Alee Shriners, 912-355-2422
- Police, non-emergency: Savannah Police information desk, 912-651-6675
- Emergency: 911
Haunted house
Alee Shriners Haunted House, every Friday and Saturday in October, 7 to 10 p.m. The Alee Shriners open their haunted house at 100 Eisenberg Drive from Friday, Oct. 2, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Everyone passes a security screening, all bags are searched, and weapons, alcohol, smoking and vaping are banned on the property. Management may limit group sizes. Tickets are sold online through the Shriners’ haunted house page.
City events and River Street
Trunk or Treat, Friday, Oct. 23, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Grayson Stadium. The City of Savannah’s Recreation and Leisure Services brings a haunted house, face painting, a live DJ, four food trucks, city and community vehicles and a costume contest for all ages. Across town at the Daffin Dog Park, Howl-o-Ween runs from 5 to 6 p.m. with pet vendors, adoption agencies and a pet costume contest. Source: the city’s Trunk or Treat and Howl-o-Ween page.
Trick or Treat on River Street, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 to 5 p.m. More than 30 waterfront merchants hand out treats, and participating shops display posters. Details: Savannah’s Waterfront.
Wag-O-Ween for dogs and their people
Wag-O-Ween, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, noon to 5 p.m. Dogs and their owners dress up and trick-or-treat at participating businesses in downtown Savannah and the Starland District. The weekend raises money for Renegade Paws Rescue. Pick up a wristband, goody bag and treat map at the booths in Pulaski Square or Starland Yard, 2411 De Soto Ave., where walk-up registration is also open. Wiener races run in Pulaski Square through the weekend, and the organizers say a dog does not have to be a dachshund to enter. Source: Wag-O-Ween weekend details.
Two free warm-up pack walks come first, with costumes encouraged and no registration: noon Sunday, Oct. 11, at Starland Yard, and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in Pulaski Square (event schedule).
Families and kids
Halloween Hike, Oct. 16-17, Oatland Island Wildlife Center. The school district’s nature center runs its trick-or-treat trail with arrival times at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Advance reservations are required. Full details are on our trick-or-treat hours page.
Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure, Sunday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Coastal Heritage Society’s wizarding-themed fall fundraiser fills the Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road, with train rides, wand making, potions, owls, reptiles and food trucks. A train ride is included unless you buy an activities-only ticket, and the museums close from 9 to 11 a.m. for setup. Tickets: Coastal Heritage Society.
Halloween weekend
Halloween Karaoke Cruise, Friday, Oct. 30. Savannah Harbor Cruises takes the River Explorer out from 502 E. River St. for a karaoke night of Halloween songs only, for ages 21 and up. The ticket includes three tasting-size drink tickets, and the crew picks a best costume. Details: Savannah Harbor Cruises.
Savannah’s First Annual Halloween Block Party, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 to 6 p.m., Chippewa Square. McDonough’s Public House and local performers hold a free, all-ages party with live music, a haunted house experience, tarot readings, ghost carriage rides, photo booths and local vendors. Costumes are encouraged. Source: the organizer’s Eventbrite page.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a haunted house in Savannah for Halloween 2026? Yes. The Alee Shriners Haunted House at 100 Eisenberg Drive is open from 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in October, from Oct. 2 through Oct. 31.
When is Trunk or Treat in Savannah in 2026? The city’s Trunk or Treat is 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Grayson Stadium.
When is Wag-O-Ween 2026? Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24-25, from noon to 5 p.m., downtown and in the Starland District.
What is happening in Savannah on Halloween day? The free Halloween Block Party runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in Chippewa Square.
Are there adult Halloween events in Savannah? The Halloween Karaoke Cruise on Friday, Oct. 30, is for ages 21 and up.
What this means for you
- The busiest stretch is Oct. 23-25: Trunk or Treat, River Street trick-or-treating, Wag-O-Ween and Frogwarts fall on the same three days.
- Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, so expect heavy foot traffic downtown and around the squares that night.
- The city has not set trick-or-treat hours for Oct. 31; see our trick-or-treat hours guide for updates.
Related: trick-or-treat hours, things to do this month, dog-friendly Savannah and kids’ activities.
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