Get ready to scream with delight, Lincoln! Halloween is creeping up on us, and our charming California town is pulling out all the stops to make this spooky season unforgettable. From family-friendly fun to adults-only frights, Lincoln’s got something for every ghost and ghoul. So grab your costumes, summon your courage, and dive into the haunted happenings around town!
Haunted Hop Field: A Brew-tiful Nightmare
Kick off your Halloween festivities at Dueling Dogs Brewing Co. on October 24. They’re transforming their hop field into a haunted wonderland that’ll give you chills and thrills. Imagine sipping on craft beer while navigating through eerie corn mazes and dodging jump scares. It’s the perfect blend of hops and horror!
But wait, there’s more! The brewery is rumored to be unveiling a special Halloween-themed beer. Will it be a Pumpkin Ale that tastes like autumn in a glass? Or maybe a Dark Stout as black as a witch’s cauldron? There’s only one way to find out – brave the Haunted Hop Field and treat your taste buds to a spooky surprise.
Sinners & Saints: Party Like It’s 1999 (B.C.)
Hold onto your halos (or pitchforks), because on October 26, 2024, Lincoln is hosting the Sinners & Saints Halloween Party & Costume Contest. This 21+ event is where angels and demons come to play, and trust me, you don’t want to miss it.
Picture this: You’re decked out in your most heavenly (or devilish) attire, dancing the night away to monster mash-ups and ghostly grooves. The costume contest is fierce – will you go for angelic elegance or demonic charm? Either way, you’re in for a hell of a good time.
Pro tip: Start planning your costume now. Last year, someone came as a “Holy Cow” – half angel, half cow. It was udderly ridiculous and absolutely brilliant.
Pumpkin Painting: Not Your Average Jack-o’-Lantern
On October 30, The Artist Workshop is hosting a Coffee & Crafts event focused on hand-painted pumpkins. This isn’t your grandma’s pumpkin carving – we’re talking full-on pumpkin Picassos here!
Imagine sipping on a pumpkin spice latte (because, let’s face it, it’s practically the law in October) while creating a masterpiece on a gourd. Will you go for a classic spooky face, or perhaps a pumpkin portrait of your pet? The possibilities are as endless as a witch’s spell book.
Don’t worry if you’re not the next Van Gogh. The workshop provides step-by-step instructions, so even if you can barely draw a stick figure, you’ll leave with a pumpkin that’ll be the envy of your neighborhood.
Trick-or-Treat Bonanza: Downtown Lincoln Edition
On Halloween night, October 31, Downtown Lincoln transforms into a trick-or-treater’s paradise. Local businesses open their doors to little ghouls and goblins, turning the heart of our city into one big candy-filled playground.
But wait, there’s a twist! This year, we’re adding “Trunk-or-Treating” to the mix. Picture a parking lot filled with decked-out car trunks, each one a mini Halloween wonderland. It’s like a drive-through haunted house, but instead of scares, you get sweets!
Parents, rejoice! This event is safer than traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating, and you get to show off those family costumes you’ve been planning since last November. (We see you, Addams Family cosplayers!)
Day of the Dead: Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice
Just when you think the Halloween fun is over, Lincoln keeps the party going with a Day of the Dead celebration on November 2 at Beerman Plaza. The star of the show? Sugar skull painting!
This isn’t just face painting – we’re talking full-on, intricate sugar skull designs that’ll make your Instagram followers green with envy (or should we say, “dead” with envy?). Local artists will be on hand to help you create a masterpiece that honors this beautiful Mexican tradition.
But it’s not just about the art. The plaza will be alive (pun intended) with the sounds of mariachi, the smells of traditional Mexican cuisine, and the sights of colorful altars honoring loved ones who’ve passed. It’s a beautiful reminder that Halloween isn’t just about scares – it’s about remembering and celebrating life.
Wrap-Up: Lincoln’s Halloween Extravaganza
From haunted breweries to sugar skull painting, Lincoln is pulling out all the stops this Halloween season. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker looking for a scare, a parent searching for family-friendly fun, or an art enthusiast wanting to get creative, there’s something for everyone.
So dust off your costume, practice your best monster mash, and get ready to paint the town orange and black. Lincoln’s Halloween celebrations are not just events – they’re experiences that’ll have you talking until next October rolls around.
Remember, in Lincoln, we don’t just celebrate Halloween – we live it. So come join the fun, and let’s make this the spookiest, kookiest, altogether ookiest Halloween yet!
Sources: calendar.lincolnca.gov, downtownlincolnca.com, lincolnchamber.com
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