Halloween on Canal Street

Here are some highlights for Halloween in New Smyrna Beach!

History & Mystery Tales & Tours
Take a tour of New Smyrna Beach’s Historic Canal Street downtown that will include mystery and historical stories performed by recreated personalities from our city’s past. Start at the New Smyrna Beach Museum of History, 120 Sams Ave. There will be a special appearance by Scott Marlowe, the cryptozoologist/ monster hunter from Monster Quest on the History Channel. Tickets are $6.00 and are available at:

The New Smyrna Beach Museum of History, 120 Sam’s Ave; Southern Trends, 334 Canal Street; The Pennysaver, 223 Canal Street; Coastal Comfort, 421 Canal Street; The Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Drive; The New Smyrna Beach Visitors Center, 2238 S.R. 44

Halloween Parade & Costume Contest
The City of New Smyrna Beach will host the 36th Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on Saturday, October 30th at 4pm. The Parade will start on the corner of Orange Ave. and Canal Street. All participants are encouraged to be there by 3:45 P.M. The Parade will go east on Canal Street to the Chamber of Commerce parking lot for the judging of the costume contest.

All costumes judged must be original costumes. Age groups for the Costume Contest are as follows: 4 years & under, 5-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-17 years, and 18 & over, and group award.

Happy Haunting!