Halloween things to do in St. Augustine

Lions and tigers and bears? Maybe. Pirates and ghosts and alligators? Definitely. During spooky season, St. Augustine celebrates Halloween much as the rest of the country does, plus in ways found only in the Ancient City.  This city is steeped in history and (as many believe) inhabited by ghosts of prior residents, so of course we celebrate all things spooky.

Beginning early in the month, pumpkin patches offer pumpkins of every size and shape — suitable for an autumn tableau, carving, or pie. From late September into early November, there are night boat tours, a crop maze, ghost tours and paranormal investigations, at least one trunk & treat, and two adult costume parties — a Masquerade Ball and the Headless Bangers Costume Ball.

Does the season provoke more apparitions? We think so -- be sure to book your ghost tours in advance, so you can get in on the spooky.