2026 Halloween Decorating Contest
Let the fun begin!
This Halloween, the Rockville Centre Civic Association is inviting residents and local businesses to get into the spirit and show off their most creative, spooky, and spectacular decorations!
For the first time ever, we're hosting a Rockville Centre Halloween Decorating Contest, celebrating the homes and businesses that go all out to make our community a little more festive — and a lot more fun.
Whether your display is truly terrifying, perfect for little trick-or-treaters, or transforms your storefront into a Halloween masterpiece, there's a category for you.
Key deadlines:
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All properties must register via the website to be listed on our voting webpage.
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Final deadline to register a residential or commercial property is Thursday, October 22nd at midnight.
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Voting will be open via the website from Saturday Oct 24th 9am until - Oct 29th at midnight.
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Only one valid email address per vote will count towards the pscore.
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Winners and prizes accounced on Friday, Oct 30th at 7pm ET via RVC Social Media and website.
Three Winning Categories:
1. House of Horrors 🕷️
SPOOKIEST DISPLAY
For the decorators who aren't afraid to scare!
Grand Prize: A wreath from Art Flower & Gift Shoppe (est. value $100) and a gift card from North Village Tavern ($25).
Think haunted houses, creepy creatures, eerie lighting, and decorations that make people stop in their tracks. Bring your best chills and thrills for our Spooktacular category.
2. Pumpkin Patch 🎃
FAMILY FRIENDLY PICK
Spooky, festive, and fun for everyone!
Grand Prize: A basket of treats from Front Street Bakery (est. value $100) and a gift card from Let It Brie Cheese Shop ($25).
This category celebrates Halloween displays that capture the magic of the season without being too frightening for our youngest ghouls and goblins. Think pumpkins, friendly ghosts, colorful decorations, and plenty of Halloween spirit.
3. Mainstreet Mayhem 🏪
BEST BUSINESS DISPLAY
Calling all Rockville Centre businesses!
Grand Prize: $100 cash
Turn your storefront into a Halloween destination and show the community what you've got. From clever window displays to full-on transformations, we're looking for the business that brings the most Halloween spirit to the Village.
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