Deadweird

Deadweird - It’s how Deadwood does Halloween

October 24, 2025 - October 25, 2025

Come celebrate Halloween in Deadwood. Deadweird is a little crazy, a little spooky, and a WHOLE lot of fun! Make plans for the 13th annual Monster Ball on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 with a live band and dancing; and the annual Costume Contest with more than $10,000 in cash and prizes for the best costumes on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Both of these events are FREE, so come in costume or just come to watch – it is quite the sight!

Tenative DEADWOOD “DEADWEIRD” HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR +21

Friday, OCTOBER 25 • 7-10 pm • Monster Ball at Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center
Live music by Flannel, People’s Choice Costume Contest, Dancing & FUN! People’s Choice winners will be announced at 9:00 pm. Must be present to win. Additional door prizes awarded throughout the evening. MUST BE 21+ TO PARTICIPATE.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 • 6-10pm • COSTUME CONTEST & PARTY • Historic Franklin Hotel
Register for the contest in the Historic Franklin Hotel. Judging in the Franklin Hotel from 6-9 pm. All participants must register prior to judging. Winners are announced at 9:30 pm on the stage in the Historic Franklin Hotel. Music & Dancing from 6 pm-10 pm at the Historic Franklin. $10,000 In Cash & Prizes! MUST BE 21+ TO PARTICIPATE.

Deadweird is sponsored by Quality Brands of the Black Hills, Midco, and KEVN Black Hills Fox.

DEADWOOD HALLOWEEN EVENTS FOR UNDER 21

Trunk or Treat – October 25 – All Ages Welcome

Enjoy family-friendly trick or treating in Deadwood on Saturday, October 25 outdoors at the Days of ’76 Event Complex – Trunk or Treat – All are welcome!
Treats from trunks of vehicles will be served from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Deadwood Chamber is looking for individuals and businesses that would like to give out candy at the Days of ’76 Event Complex for Trunk or Treat. Those interested should plan to be at the Event Complex to be parked by 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 25. Call the Chamber at (605) 578-1876 to sign up. Any business that is unable to participate but would still like to donate candy to be given away is encouraged to contact the Chamber for pickup/deliver arrangements.

KidWeird Halloween event – October 31 – For ages 12 and under

NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources will hold the 24th annual KidWeird Halloween event in the Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center again this year, October 31st from 5 – 8PM. There will be costume contests & prizes (<12 years of age), also a haunted house, candy giveaways and games. Of course, as always, the event is free to all.
Invite your friends. The more the merrier and scarier.
For more information, or if you would like to be a sponsor or volunteer, call 605-578-1401.