October 11 & 12, 2025 Thrills, Chills & Halloween Fun for All Ages
Get ready for a hauntingly good time with two days of thrills, chills and unforgettable fun. From haunted houses and ghostly walking tours to seasonal vendor markets, family-friendly activities and more, this one-of-a-kind Halloween celebration brings the historic downtown to life … and maybe a little afterlife.
Whether you're here for the scares, the notorious stories of the past or the seasonal vibes, there's something for everyone — costumes encouraged, courage required.
Hop on a free trolley ride 12-10 p.m. both days to explore!
Saturday and Sunday event schedule:
Saturday, October 11
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 2nd Saturdays on 2nd Ave.
Green Lawn, 1801 2nd Ave.
- A free, family-friendly celebration during the QC Farmers’ Market. The event features a power sculpt yoga class; festive facepainting; bubble stations sponsored by Gas & Electric Credit Union; and live music by Quad Cities musician Gunner Eberhard.
- Cost: Free.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. BOOtique Shopping Bash
Brick and Motor Boutique, 1629 2nd Ave.
- Free spooky gift bags with spooky accessories for any purchase (no minimum purchase amount). Snacks & mimosas offered while you shop!
- Cost: Free.
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. MBP’s Halloween Sidewalk Sale
Mellow Blue Planet, 2212 5th Ave.
- Special sale prices on horror and Halloween-related items.
- Cost: Free.
12-4 p.m. Eudell’s Old-Fashioned BBQ & Book Sale
Arts Alley & The Iconic Event & Reception Venue, 1719 2nd Ave.
- This Rock Island Public Library Foundation event will feature a used books sale; amazing food cooked by Eudell Watts III; complimentary beer and soda; live music; fun activities for all ages; raffle items and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Lorene Evans Watts Fund, established in honor of Eudell's late mother.
- Cost: No admission to used book sale; $50 ticket for BBQ.
1-3 p.m. Skellington Manor SpookStop
Skellington Manor Event Center, 420 18th St.
- Enjoy a pop-up pit stop for mini escape room games and puzzle boxes, face painting and perfectly haunted photo ops before the haunted house opens in the evening.
- Cost: Free.
2-4 p.m. Boo & Build: STEAM Halloween Edition
STEAM on Wheels, 2106 4th Ave.
- A family-friendly Halloween celebration filled with creativity and fun. Kids may design glowing laser-cut lanterns, enjoy festive face painting and bring spooky scenes to life with canvas art.
- Cost: $40 for a family of four / $15 for individuals. Sign up online.
4-8 p.m. Spooky Swim at YWCA QC
YWCA Quad Cities, 513 17th St.
- Get ready to make a splash this Halloween season … inflatable games, pumpkin relay and frightfully fun snacks like bloody popcorn.
- Cost: $10 for non-members; members free.
5-10 p.m. Back from the Dead Spooky Cocktails
Rock Island Ale House, 226 17th St.
- A spooktacular night full of creepy cocktails and food features! Come dressed in costume for a chance to win a small prize! *Not a costume contest. The winner will be chosen randomly.*
- Cost: Free.
7-11:30 p.m. Terror at Skellington Manor
Skellington Manor Event Center, 420 18th St.
- Come at night (if you dare), when it's time to get your SCARE for a bone-chilling adventure like no other! Step into the dark side of Skellington Manor to experience “Theatre of the Macabre,” where fear and fun collide in the most exhilarating haunted manor experience of your life!
- Cost: General Admission $25 | Fast Pass $30; Tickets available online or at door.
7-11 p.m. Shock House Haunted House
QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave.
- Blind Crow Productions presents Shock House! At Shock House, we assault your senses. You will be stalked, startled and disoriented as you travel through the passageways of Shock House. Features include live stage shows, indoor restrooms and waiting areas.
- Cost: General Admission $20, VIP Fast Pass $30; Tickets available online or at door.
7:30 p.m. Garden Cinema: Night of the Living Dead
Rozz-Tox, 2108 3rd Ave.
- A screening of the 1968 masterpiece “Night of the Living Dead” in the back garden of Rozz-Tox. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Food and drinks available for purchase.
- Cost: Free.
8 p.m. Gangsters & Ghosts Tour
2nd Ave. & 19th St.
- QC Haunts & History Tours presents a 90-minute ghost tour about the time of gangsters and speakeasies, when Rock Island was notorious vice lord John Looney’s town and prohibition didn’t matter.
- Cost: Free; RSVP required in advance at qchaunts.com, limit 20 people.
Sunday, October 12
10-11 a.m. Pumpkin Pilates
Refined Fit Lab, 313 20th St.
- Welcome Shalome in coaching her first Pilates class! She will be practicing to become one of Refined Fit Lab’s consistent Pilates instructors. Mats and props are provided. Halloween-themed energy drink concoctions and decor surround you while you soak in the benefits of the workout! Costumes are welcome!
- Cost: $5 drop-in fee; RSVP online.
12 - 5 p.m. Rock Island Artists’ Market
Skeleton Key Art & Antiques, 520 18th St.
- Join dozens of local artists, makers and more for the final Rock Island Artists' Market of the 2025 season! Food, sweet treats and live music by Roger Carlson.
- Cost: Free.
12-5 p.m. Eerie Emporium
Arts Alley, 1719 2nd Ave.
- QC Haunts & History presents the Eerie Emporium, a Halloween and all-things- spooky market featuring costume contests (Abernathy’s), a scary tattoo contest (Penny Lane Tattoo) and more!
- Cost: Free.
12-2 p.m. Cobweb Clothing Swap
Refined Fit Lab, 313 20th St.
- Dust off those cobwebs from your clothes that no longer serve you and bring them to the Lab to trade off for a new wardrobe! Clothes will be sorted by size on tables. Feel free to sort your things and then start “shopping” immediately! All leftover clothing will be donated to a local charity/shelter.
- Cost: Free.
1-3 p.m. Skellington Manor SpookStop
Skellington Manor Event Center, 420 18th St.
- Enjoy a pop-up pit stop for mini escape room games and puzzle boxes, face painting and perfectly haunted photo ops before the haunted house opens in the evening.
- Cost: Free.
2-4 p.m. Boo & Build: STEAM Halloween Edition
STEAM on Wheels, 2106 4th Ave.
- A family-friendly Halloween celebration filled with creativity and fun. Kids may design glowing laser-cut lanterns, enjoy festive face painting and bring spooky scenes to life with canvas art.
- Cost: $40 for a family of four / $15 for individuals. Sign up online.
5:45 p.m. Gangsters & Ghosts Tour
2nd Ave. & 19th St.
- QC Haunts & History Tours presents a ghost tour about the time of gangsters and speakeasies when Rock Island was notorious vice lord John Looney’s town and prohibition didn’t matter.
- Cost: Free; RSVP required in advance at qchaunts.com, limit 20 people.
7-10 p.m. Terror at Skellington Manor
Skellington Manor, 420 18th St.
- Come at night (if you dare) when it's time to get your SCARE for a bone-chilling adventure like no other! Step into the dark side of Skellington Manor to experience “Theatre of the Macabre,” where fear and fun collide in the most exhilarating haunted manor experience of your life!
- Cost: General Admission $25 | Fast Pass $30; Tickets available online or at door.
7-10 p.m. Shock House Haunted House
QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave.
- Blind Crow Productions presents Shock House! At Shock House, we assault your senses. You will be stalked, startled and disoriented as you travel through the passageways of Shock House. Features include live stage shows, indoor restrooms and waiting areas.
- Cost: General Admission $20, VIP Fast Pass $30; Tickets available online or at door.
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