2 Nights · 2 Parties · 2 BIG Costume Contests
HALLOWEEKEND AT STEEL CREEK 👻💀
Friday, October 30th & Saturday, October 31st, 2026
2 Nights · 2 Parties · 2 BIG Costume Contests
Each night brings its own massive $1,000 cash prize — that’s $2,000 in total cash up for grabs across the weekend!
Join us for Steel Creek’s yearly tradition — each year we throw the biggest and wildest Halloween party and costume contest in the South Sound — This year we’re going big with a Halloween Double Header: two back-to-back nights of over-the-top fun, outrageous costumes, and $1000 cash prizes. This is one of our wildest parties of the year — so show up early, because we always hit capacity. Doors open at 5PM!
We’ll also be featuring White Claw drink specials all night long to keep the party fueled and the vibes high!
$1000 CASH PRIZES EACH NIGHT!
🍻 Crawl With Us Bar Crawl Check-In – (4 PM SATURDAY)
Steel Creek is your official check-in for the Crawl With Us Halloween Bar Crawl. Stop in to check in, grab a bite to eat, and fuel up before the crawl begins.
Free Spooky Dance Lessons – 8PM
Join us early for full dinner service both nights! At 8 PM, get into the spirit with our Spooky Free Dance Lessons at 8PM, the perfect way to warm up before the big parties.
🕘 Party Kickoff – 9 PM
Our massive Halloween parties kick off each night at 9 PM!
Friday, Oct 30th → Pre-Halloween Night Party 🎃
Saturday, Oct 31st → Official Halloween Night party 💀
💵 $1,000 Costume Contest – Both Nights!
That’s right — $1,000 up for grabs Friday AND Saturday! Each night, contests are broken into two categories:
$500 Best Overall Costume
$500 Best Group/Couple Costume
👉 Judging is by crowd reaction, so bring your friends and bring the noise!
Registration opens at 9 PM
Contest begins at Midnight
We’re looking for the most unique, wild, and creative costumes in the Northwest — don’t hold back.
Check out these photos from past events
Costume Contest Info
🎭 Costume Contest Rules
Keep these rules in mind when deciding to compete:
Categories:
Friday, October 30th: Best Overall & Best Group/Couple (two separate prizes!).
Saturday, October 31st: Best Overall & Best Group/Couple (two separate prizes!).
Crowd-Powered Judging: The crowd is the judge! The contestants who get the loudest cheers win. Bring your energy and be prepared to wow the crowd!
Creativity Counts: Only unique and creative costumes are eligible for the contest. Whether it’s a wild mash-up or an intricate masterpiece, originality will catch the crowd's eye!
Registration: Make sure you register at the front host desk by 11 PM to participate.
No Fake Weapons: Leave the weapons at home (even the fake ones). We want fun, not fear!
Masks: We need to see who’s behind the costume. Be ready to remove your mask for ID verification upon entry.
You Gotta Be There: Contestants must be present at the venue to compete. No stand-ins or late arrivals!
Respectful Costumes Only: Absolutely no political or racially insensitive costumes are allowed. Keep it fun, creative, and inclusive for everyone.
COUNTRY LOOKS
GOOD ON YOU.
DINNER. DRINKS. LINE DANCING. DJS. MECHANICAL BULL. LATE NIGHTS.
Steel Creek is Tacoma's country bar + kitchen — serving dinner, cocktails and country nightlife in the heart of downtown Tacoma.
DINNER TURNS INTO A DAMN GOOD TIME.
Steel Creek brings food, drinks and country nightlife together under one roof in downtown Tacoma.
Come early for dinner and cocktails. Stay for line dancing, DJs, the mechanical bull and a dance floor that comes alive after dark.
Whether you're planning date night, meeting friends, celebrating a birthday or looking for something different to do in Tacoma, this is where the night gets interesting.