Hiawatha Halloween Frolic

Hiawatha Halloween Frolic Founded in 1914, considered to be the oldest, continuous Halloween parade & frolic in the USA Featured on the Travel Channel!

Founded in 1914, Hiawatha Halloween Frolic is considered to be the Oldest, Continuous Halloween Frolic in the USA.

10/08/2026

🎃 DAY 7 | 31 Days of Hiawatha Halloween 👻

Grab your friends! Spooktacular Shopping is BACK!

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 3–6 PM
📍 Downtown Hiawatha

Shop participating businesses, enjoy a Halloween-themed treat at every stop, AND enter in-store drawings valued at $25 or more! 🎁

Costumes are encouraged, so come spooky, silly, or somewhere in between. 👻

🛍️ Shop local.
🍬 Grab some treats.
🎁 Enter to win.
🎃 Enjoy a Spooktacular afternoon downtown!

10/07/2026

🎃 DAY 6 | 31 Days of Hiawatha Halloween 👻

Hiawatha, it’s time to show off your Halloween spirit!

Our Halloween Decorating Contest is back with THREE categories:

🎃 Family Friendly
👻 Spooky
🏆 Business/Nonprofit

Going all out this year? We want to see it! Sign up through our Trick-or-Treat Map and let us know you want to be judged.

➡️ https://forms.gle/Ygh1tucywAHxfiWU7

And while you’re here… tag the Hiawatha house, business, or organization that ALWAYS goes all out for Halloween! 👇

10/07/2026

🎃 DAY 5 | 31 Days of Hiawatha Halloween

Wait the governor did what now?! Also, take a moment to reflect how the ripple effect of traditions opened up a billion dollar industry!

It’s time you start preparing for the annual pumpkin decorating contest for grades prk-4th from McPeak optometry!
10/05/2026

It’s time you start preparing for the annual pumpkin decorating contest for grades prk-4th from McPeak optometry!

10/05/2026

🎃 DAY 4 | 31 Days of Hiawatha Halloween

Wait… your kids have to go to SCHOOL on Halloween?! 😂

If you grew up in Hiawatha, having the day off when Halloween falls on a weekday probably feels completely normal. Move here and it seems strange… move away and it feels even stranger! 👻

But today, we need YOUR help with a little Hiawatha Halloween history. 🔎

🎃 When did USD 415 start letting out for Halloween?
🎃 And how far back does our Afternoon Parade go?

If you remember either tradition from when you were growing up, tell us when in the comments! Bonus points for old photos, newspaper clippings or stories. 🧡

Let’s see how far back we can trace these traditions!

2026 Grand Marshal RecommendationsThe Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau is proud of our towns long Halloween traditio...
10/05/2026

2026 Grand Marshal Recommendations

The Hiawatha Chamber and Visitors Bureau is proud of our towns long Halloween traditions. While we are humbled to be charged as the keeper of the keys, we know that these traditions are as much yours as they are ours. The HCVB board believes it is important for the community and our members to be involved, and we need your help.

We would like the community to help us select the 2026 Grand Marshal for our Halloween Frolic & Parades.

The Grand Marshal is the Halloween Frolic and Parade’s ceremonial leader. It is a role that is bestowed on an individual(s) that show leadership qualities in our community, who help promote and celebrate our traditions. The Grand Marshal must be present at the Grand Parade on October 31st and lead the processional of our 113 year tradition (112th annual parade)

We will take suggestions until October 18th. The recommendations will then be sent to HCVB members to vote for our 2026 Grand Marshal and announced on or before October 26th on our Halloween Frolic page.

https://forms.gle/5ytWxBdZ87Jgu76S9


🎃 IT’S HALLOWEEN SEASON IN HIAWATHA! 👻🧡There’s something pretty special about living in a community that’s home to the o...
10/05/2026

🎃 IT’S HALLOWEEN SEASON IN HIAWATHA! 👻🧡

There’s something pretty special about living in a community that’s home to the oldest continuously running Halloween parade in the NATION!

Generations have grown up celebrating the Hiawatha Halloween Frolic, and now it’s YOUR turn to be part of the tradition!
Mrs. Krebs would be so proud of what this beloved celebration has become. 🧡

👻 WANT TO JOIN THE PARADE?

Whether you’re entering a float, dressing up with family and friends, or representing your local business, we’d LOVE to have you!

📣 PARADE SIGN-UP DEADLINE:

Monday, October 26th at 5 PM!
If you’d like your entry to be announced during the parade or participate in the Frolic’s contests, be sure to complete the registration form!

👇 REGISTER HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWLI8WJ5U5zvePkJvnpGQzXjypyWo8ylhKjBLI1Ni7ImTVog/viewform

Just want to join the fun? You’re still welcome to participate without registering! You simply won’t be announced or eligible for contests.

Let’s fill our streets, make some memories, and keep this incredible Hiawatha tradition alive for generations to come!
Mrs. Krebs started something special. Let’s keep it going! 🎃🧡

Order your Hiawatha Halloween Frolic tee shirt, long sleeve shirt, crewneck or hoodie before October 23rd from The Shirt...
10/04/2026

Order your Hiawatha Halloween Frolic tee shirt, long sleeve shirt, crewneck or hoodie before October 23rd from The Shirt Shack & Apparel In either black with orange imagery or in purple with white imagery designed by Kate Miller Illustrator our 2026 contest winner

Items can be shipped and proceeds go to help fund the oldest continuous Halloween parade, and probably in the United States!

https://hiawathashirtshack.com/collections/hiawatha-halloween-shirts

Halloween Theme SuggestionsWe know we are just gearing up for 2026’s Hiawatha Halloween Frolic, but we are already looki...
10/03/2026

Halloween Theme Suggestions

We know we are just gearing up for 2026’s Hiawatha Halloween Frolic, but we are already looking ahead. We announce the next year theme (2027) at the end of the Grand Parade so you can plan for next year, hit Halloween sales and have a year to plan your float, costumes and more!

Submit your idea into the Golden Jack at the HCVB office or right here on line! The week before the parade we will create a poll for you to vote for your favorite submission and announce it at the end of the grand parade!

https://forms.gle/bpqYETucRTQuEX6CA

Oh boy!!
02/12/2026

Oh boy!!

Address

801 Oregon Street
Hiawatha, KS
66434

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm

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+17857427136

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