2025 Halloween Decorating Contest
Spooky season is upon us!
Please join us for a frightfully fun time as our Shingle Creek and Victory Neighborhoods Halloween Decorating Contest begins! Whether your style is ghostly and ghoulish or lighthearted and fun, we want to see your spook-tacular creativity on display.
Multiple Ways to Enter & Win
To enter the contest, fill out the contest entry form.
Winners will be announced on social media and contacted individually to claim their prizes.
All entries will be judged, and a winner selected, by the Shingle Creek Victory Council’s Livability Committee—
so bring your best spooky spirit!
Best Kid-Friendly
This category is for the sweetest side of spooky season! Think friendly ghosts, grinning pumpkins, silly skeletons, and all the whimsical fun that makes kids smile. Decorations should be more treat than trick—delighting little ghouls and goblins without the jump scares.
Prize: $25 cash
Most Creative Theme
Got an idea that’s wickedly original? This category is all about unique concepts, clever storytelling, and decorations that stand out from the ordinary. Whether it’s a movie-inspired haunt, a magical fairy tale twist, or a totally unexpected take on Halloween, let your imagination take the spotlight!
Prize: $25 cash
The Showstopper
This one’s for the big, bold, and unforgettable displays that make neighbors stop in their tracks. From towering inflatables to dazzling lights to chillingly detailed scenes, your outdoor setup should bring the full wow-factor. If your house is the one everyone can’t stop talking about, this category is for you!
Prize: $25 cash
Important Dates
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
October 1, 2025 is the contest start date. You will be able to submit your Halloween decorations to the contest for a chance to win!
Monday, October 27, 2025
October 27, 2025 is the entry deadline. All decorations must be completed and your entry form submitted by end of day to be considered for the contest. The deadline was extended from the original date of October 19.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Winners will be announced on Thursday, October 30, 2025 on Facebook. Winners will be contacted individually by a member of the Shingle Creek Victory Council for their prize.
Halloween Decoration Map
The Halloween Decorations Map will be added here once the contest has closed and all entries have been processed.
All official entries that opted to be featured will be included—but the spooky fun doesn’t stop there! As you explore the neighborhood, you’ll discover plenty of other eerie and creative displays. Keep your eyes peeled… surprises may be lurking around every corner!
In the meantime, check out some of last year's entries!
