RAPID CITY & BLACK HILLS EVENTS
Deadweird Halloween in Deadwood 2026
October 30–31, 2026 · Deadwood
Pack your costume and make a Black Hills weekend of it. Deadweird brings live music, dancing, and Halloween fun to Deadwood on October 30–31, 2026. Spend Friday at the Monster Ball, show off your costume at the Historic Franklin on Saturday, or bring the kids for their own trick-or-treating celebrations. Each event has its own location and admission details, so you can choose the Halloween outing that fits your group.
From Canyon Lake Resort: Approximately 40–43 driving miles · about 55–65 minutes. Central Deadwood reference; individual venues vary. Get directions →
Distances start at 4510 Shore Drive. Route, traffic, weather, and event parking can change travel time.
Staying with us at Canyon Lake Resort? Enjoy Rapid City during the day, head to Deadwood for your chosen celebration, and return to your lakeside home base. Below, you will find the bands, party times, addresses, costume contests, and family activities to help you plan your weekend. All times are local.
Friday — Monster Ball with Flannel
October 30 · 7–10 p.m. · Doors 6:30 p.m. · Ages 21+
Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center
1906 Deadwood Mountain Drive, Deadwood, SD 57732
Flannel supplies the live music for Friday’s Monster Ball, with dancing, door prizes, and a People’s Choice costume competition rounding out the night. The cover is $10 at the door; online ticket fees may apply. Stick around for the 9 p.m. People’s Choice results—winners need to be there to claim their prizes.
If your ideal Halloween night includes a live band and a dance floor, start here. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., giving you time to settle in before the music begins. Bring your photo ID and your best costume. Get Monster Ball tickets and details ↗
Saturday — costume contest at the Historic Franklin
October 31 · Party 6–10 p.m. · Ages 21+
Historic Franklin Hotel
700 Main Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
Saturday is your chance to put that costume to work. The Historic Franklin’s party combines music and dancing with a costume contest offering $5,000 in cash and prizes. Judging runs 6–9 p.m., followed by awards at 9:30 p.m. Contest entry is $5 per person, cash only; register before joining the judging.
Bring friends, plan a group costume, or come to admire everyone else’s creativity. If you are competing, arrive early enough to register and put the finishing touches on your outfit. Friday’s cover and Saturday’s contest entry are separate. Explore the Deadweird party and contest details ↗
Late-night shows — Greyson Kross at The Lodge
October 30 & 31 · Doors 10 p.m. · Show 10:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. · Free · Ages 18+
The Lodge at Deadwood
100 Pine Crest Lane, Deadwood, SD 57732
Keep the night going with Greyson Kross’s Spiritual Warfare Live, a concert production combining electronic music, rap, live singing, mashups, and original material. Both Friday and Saturday performances are free for ages 18 and older, with music continuing until 12:30 a.m.
The Lodge at Deadwood makes a good late-night option after an earlier Halloween outing. It is a separate stop from the downtown parties, so build in time to get there before the 10:30 p.m. show. Explore the Greyson Kross shows ↗
Halloween with kids — Trunk or Treat and KidWeird
Trunk or Treat · October 31 · 4–6 p.m. · All ages
Days of ’76 Event Complex, Deadwood
Bring the treat bags for an afternoon of candy collecting at the Days of ’76 Event Complex. This all-ages outdoor gathering gives younger Halloween fans a chance to join the fun before the evening parties begin. Layer up underneath those costumes for a comfortable October outing.
KidWeird · October 31 · 5–8 p.m. · Free · Children 12 and under
Deadwood Gulch Convention Center
Resort address: 304 Cliff Street, Deadwood, SD 57732
KidWeird gives children their own Halloween celebration, with trick-or-treating, games, music, and a costume competition. Age groups are 0–4, 5–8, and 9–12, with prizes and winners announced at 7:30 p.m. Head to the convention center at Deadwood Gulch for the fun; the Deadwood Chamber can help with event questions at 605-578-1876.
Trunk or Treat and KidWeird overlap, so you can make a quick candy stop before heading to the convention center or spend the evening at one celebration. It is an easy way to build a Halloween plan around the kids. See the KidWeird activities and details ↗
Plan parking, meals, and the trip from Rapid City
Choose your first stop before heading to Deadwood. The Historic Franklin is on Main Street, while Deadwood Mountain Grand, The Lodge, and Deadwood Gulch each have their own locations. Save your event addresses, leave time for parking, and choose a meeting spot if your group plans to split up.
Make dinner part of the evening before the music or costume judging begins. Reserve a table if you have a restaurant in mind, wear shoes you can walk in, and bring a warm layer for the trip between venues. A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the costumes and celebrations.
Deadwood is a separate outing from Rapid City, so arrange your ride back to Canyon Lake Resort in advance. If you plan to drink, choose a designated driver or confirm a transportation service that covers your full return trip. Check the forecast before leaving and allow extra travel time when conditions call for it.
Halloween can be the highlight of a whole Black Hills getaway. Stay with us at Canyon Lake Resort, explore Rapid City between celebrations, and enjoy a quieter place to return beside the lake. Find a room, cabin, or lodge for your group, then use our Black Hills Vacation Planner to add a few more stops to your weekend.
