Thriller Lexington 2026 🧟🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️

Downtown Lexington turns into a zombie block party for this free Halloween tradition. Families can watch a variety show, a costume parade and the famous mass reenactment of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" right on Main Street. Kids in costume will love the spooky-but-silly atmosphere and the street full of food and craft vendors.

What to expect

• Food, beverage and craft vendors along Main Street, 4–9 PM
• Halloween Variety Show at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 4:30–6 PM
• Halloween Parade on Main Street, 6:30–7 PM
• Thriller Parade & Reenactment, 7–9 PM between Quality and Mill streets

Good to know

• Free for all spectators
• To dance as a zombie, register online or in person through the City of Lexington Calendar by Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Zombie dancers must attend at least one dance rehearsal and one staging rehearsal