Little ghouls, goblins, witches, and superheroes are invited to head downtown with their goodie bags for the Annual Downtown Santa Barbara Halloween, 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26.

More than 100 downtown businesses, marked with blue “Trick-or-Treat” signs, are participating in the kid-friendly event, where wearing of costumes is encouraged.
 
Click here for a map of participating businesses.

Also on tap is the Downtown Halloween Decor Contest, where participating businesses will transform their storefronts into spooky, whimsical and creative displays.

Judging will take place Thursday, Oct. 24. Winners will be awarded prizes for the best-decorated storefronts.

Following is a list of participating businesses:

33 Jewels, Above & Beyond Body Arts, Antique Alley, Arlington Theatre, Art & Soul, Boss Dog and Friends, BRUXIE, Celadon House, Cookie Plug, Crossroads Trading Co., Cuso’s Bikes, Dr. Hurtado Dentistry, Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, Evangelina Boutique, Favorites – Vintage Clothing, Galanga Thai Restaurant, Gallery 113, Hats Unlimited.

Hotel Santa Barbara, Institution Ale Co, Joe’s Cafe, KAAREM, L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele, Los Arroyos Mexican Restaurant & Take Out, Lovebird Boutique, M.Special Brewing Co., McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, Metro 4 Theatre, Metro Entertainment.

Mister Softee, Namaste, Old Nav, Opal Restaurant & bar, Pascucci, Paseo Nuevo, Paseo Nuevo Cinemas, Poke House, Rever Atelier, Sandbar, Santa Barbara Craft Ramen, Santa Barbara Museum of Art Store, Santa Barbara Public Market.

Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation, SB Pizza House, Sirena, Slice of Light Gallery, Something’s Fishy, State Street Axe Club, The Blue Owl, The Cruisery, The Granada Theatre, the knit shop, The Painted Cabernet, The Shade Store, The Yes Store, Unity Shoppe, World Market, World of Magic.