If you’re looking for a Halloween plan that feels like small-town Ferndale at its best, mark your calendar. The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce’s annual Trick-or-Treat is back on Saturday, October 31, and it’s one of my favorite reasons to point people toward Pioneer Park this time of year.

The Basics

  • When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 3:00 to 5:00 PM (games keep going until 5:30 PM)
  • Where: Pioneer Park, 2007 Cherry St., Ferndale
  • Cost: Free
  • Parking: The Chamber asks folks to use street parking if available

Trick-or-Treating Through Pioneer Village

Here’s what makes this one special. Instead of going door to door, kids collect candy from local businesses set up throughout Pioneer Village, including right from the porches of the park’s historic log cabins. It’s a little spooky, a little old-fashioned, and honestly just plain fun.

The Chamber asks every participating business to come ready with at least 2,000 pieces of candy, because, in their words, running out of candy is a bummer for the kids. That tells you something about how many little ghosts and superheroes show up! The Chamber says the event draws record-breaking numbers of kids and families from all over Whatcom County.

The Larsen Cabin, a weathered 1893 log cabin with wooden shutters and a small door overhang, in Pioneer Park, Ferndale

The Larsen Cabin (1893), one of the historic log buildings in Pioneer Park. 

Games in the Pavilion

Once the candy buckets are full, head inside the Pioneer Pavilion for games and prizes. The Chamber lists classic favorites like a cake walk, ring toss, guessing games, and corn hole. The Chamber’s event description also mentions food trucks and special entertainment, so plan to stay a while.

A Few Tips Before You Go

  • Leave the dog at home. Pets aren’t allowed inside Pioneer Park. Service animals are always welcome.
  • Come early. Trick-or-treating runs from 3 to 5 PM, and with crowds like this, I’d give yourself time to park and walk over.
  • Dress for the weather. It’s late October in Whatcom County, so a layer under the costume never hurts.

More information about this event can be found on the Ferndale Chamber of Commerce site.

Child in a red costume holding an orange trick-or-treat bucket filled with wrapped candy

Why I Love Events Like This

When people ask me what Ferndale is really like, afternoons like this are a big part of my answer. Local businesses, a historic park right in town, and a whole lot of neighbors in costume. That’s the kind of community feel buyers tell me they’re looking for.

And if you’re keeping an eye on the market, there’s plenty to look at. Ferndale/Custer had 142 homes and condos for sale at the end of September, up from 132 a year earlier.

So bring the costumes and come early. And if you’re thinking about a home in Ferndale, I’d love to show you the neighborhoods around Pioneer Park. Reach out any time!