Each year, we announce daily costume themes for those who choose to join in.
Stay tuned for 2023 Costume Themes!
A word about our costume themes: during this season of costumes and dress-up, we want to encourage all to have fun with our costume themes. However we ask that you are sensitive to how some costumes may affect others, specifically our Indigenous friends. We ask that you refrain from wearing headdresses or any costume that may sexualize or demean Indigenous People. There is no place for discomfort amongst our community members, so if in doubt, err on the side of caution. Thanks for your cooperation.
2022 Costume Themes
2021 Costume Themes




2019 Costume Themes




2018 Costume Themes




2017 Costume Themes
Thursday: When in Rome ~ We’re GLADiator you decided toga to Hangtown. Join us in the The Colosseum (aka Hangin’ Hall) Thursday night when we kick things off with a nod to the Ancient Roman Empire.
Friday: Nothing Shaking on Hangtown Street ~ The Grateful Dead wrote nearly 200 original songs and covered over 300…dig deep into the lyrics and come truckin’ in style along the avenue!
Saturday: The Hangtown Halloween Ball ~ Witches, warlocks, vampires, mummies…celebrate the season at the traditional Halloween Ball at Hangtown!
Sunday: Story Book Classics Come to Life ~ So, where ARE the Wild Things? Are You My Mother? What is that rabbit so late for? DO you like Green Eggs and Ham? Be “terrific” like Wilbur and come as your favorite story book character!
2016 Costume Themes
Thursday: Chromatopia (rainbow) ~ Pick a solid color and go head to toe…let’s turn Hangtown into a rainbow!
Friday: Hydrofunky (water) ~ Steep in the deep or ride the tide…creatures and voyagers of water come mystify!
Saturday: Zoobadooba (earth) ~ Two legs, four legs, feathers or scales…all you party animals come shake your tail!
Sunday: HellaStella (sky) ~ Just look to the sky to devise your disguise…on Hangtown’s last night, stars and moons will rise!