It’s hard to imagine anything more refreshing, exciting, or inviting than a well-deserved trip to beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming. While this destination is one that calls to travelers year-round, Halloween hosts a variety of activities and attractions that make a trip this way even more special! The following are just a few reasons to spend Halloween in Jackson Hole and embrace the holiday adventure ahead.
Make Time for Oktoberfest
In the week leading up to Halloween, those who are fortunate enough to find themselves in scenic Jackson Hole will be right on schedule to enjoy the annual Oktoberfest fun at Snow King Mountain Resort. From 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm, guests can make their way to the Lodge Room near the gondola and enjoy a variety of Oktoberfest activities, events, and flavorful moments that are sure to inspire! From the live music and German beers to the traditional German attire that’s encouraged, it’s a fun-for-all experience you won’t want to miss this Halloween time. Some of the breweries that will serving up mugs this year include Snake River Brewing, High Point Cider, Grand Teton Brewing, Roadhouse Brewing Company, and more! Tickets to Oktoberfest start at $25 and can be purchased in advance.
Trick-or-Treat in Style This Halloween in Jackson Hole
When you’re excited to add some traditional trick-or-treating fun to your Jackson Hole itinerary, you’ll find the annual gathering at Town Square checks every box on the list. This is typically held from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm on October 31st and is a chance for everyone to dress up in their best Halloween costume before making their way from one business to the next for trick-or-treating fun. There’s plenty of fantastic food to go around, costume contests to enter, and live music to make the moment that much more exciting! This highly anticipated event is hosted by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce while local businesses provide the trick-or-treating goodies to collect along the way.
Enjoy a Performance at Jackson Hole Playhouse
Year-round, the Jackson Hole Playhouse is a fun and entertaining destination for those who are looking to enjoy a great show. Around Halloween, spookier renditions and performances take to the stage making this a great time to get tickets early! Past performances that have left audiences thrilled this time of year include “A Haunting Halloween.” Throughout the month of October, the playhouse also hosts ghost tours that leave at 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm, and 4:00 pm daily. Alongside a knowledgeable and insightful guide, you’ll step into a world of paranormal stories right in the heart of Jackson Hole!
Explore National Parks
While you’ll likely want to bundle this time of year as temperatures drop, Halloween is still an exceptionally inviting time to hit the trails and explore the many amazing national parks that are within easy reach of Jackson Hole. Both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks have guided tour options available that are as entertaining as they are informative. Halloween is a great time for nature photographers to capture the changing and colorful landscape in the parks while wildlife watching is sure to inspire too.
Stargazing Outings for Added Halloween Fun
Jackson Hole has a wonderful reputation as being a place with low-light pollution which is why the city is able to host free stargazing events year-round, including at Halloween! These gatherings are open to the public and hosted on Thursday evenings at the northwest corner of the Stilson parking lot off Highway 390 and 22. You don’t have to have any experience or your own gear to make the most of a stargazing event at the end of October. Come as you are, and astronomy educators on-site will help you learn the many large aperture telescopes to see galaxies, nebulae, stars, and planets with ease! It’s a stunning display of the cosmos that makes for a wonderful addition to the Halloween fun in Jackson Hole.
Book your Getaway to Jackson Hole Today
There’s never been a better time to make space on the calendar for a fun and well-deserved trip to a Jackson Hole Halloween. Whether you’re coming to enjoy the holiday here with the family, or you’re planning a trip this direction another time of year, having incredible accommodations in place that infuse luxury, comfort, and exceptional style into your stay can make all the difference. That’s where the property professionals at Abode Jackson Hole come into the picture. We know what it takes to help travelers make more of every getaway moment and our collection of vacation rentals is designed to inspire. We handle all of the details and logistics so that our guests can focus exclusively on the fun ahead. Reach out today to learn more about our stunning collection of vacation rentals available across the greater Jackson Hole area including those that would be ideal over Halloween. We can’t wait to see you in scenic Wyoming soon in the name of vacation fun!
