Downtown Huntington Art Walk

09/14/2026

Don't forget about our annual Chalk & Walk happening this Friday! We're still looking for artists! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/YCnzazNgbBCxcjGP8

09/14/2026

Vendors! You can hang out with us on October 16th for the last Art Walk of 2026, and then set up for the first Halloween Carnival in Ritter Park on Saturday, October 17th!

Hey y’all! So remember when we mentioned a Halloween Carnival happening on October 17th? Well… it’s actually happening! 🎃

We have an awesome graphic designer working on what is probably going to be the coolest flyer we’ve ever had, but while we wait for that masterpiece, we need YOUR help to make this event happen.

We already have rides, games, face painters, and more in the works, but we really want to fill the park with local vendors, food trucks, businesses, and community organizations. The goal is to make this a big, fun night for everyone, and we can’t do that without the people and businesses that make our community so great.

If you’re interested in setting up at the Halloween Carnival, sign up here: https://forms.gle/VeRmJK34L7HYMLKM7

Or, if you have questions, just shoot our Recreation Coordinator, Sydney DeVaney an email at: [email protected]

October 17th. Ritter Park. Halloween Carnival. Let’s make this thing awesome. 👻

09/08/2026

How cool would it be if you did this? 👀

You’ve still got 18 days to submit your design for a chance to win $500 cash! Submissions are due no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 25th to Museum Store Manager Mollie Hatfield via email [email protected]. For the full set of rules, details, and the official entry form, please visit https://hmoa.org/t-shirt-design-contest/!


The photo from the HMA archives shows a billboard placed along McCoy Road, announcing the plans to develop the plot of land donated by Huntington businessman Herbert Fitzpatrick into the Huntington Galleries. HMA would remain the “Galleries” until 1987, when the name Huntington Museum of Art was officially adopted. Did you know that the stone walls (also pictured) that still line our property today were commissioned by Fitzpatrick during the Depression years to provide work for community members who were facing unemployment?


Graphic by Mollie Hatfield.

09/08/2026

🐾🎃 CALLING ALL VENDORS & LOCAL BUSINESSES! ✨

Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District is hosting the Trick for Treats Pawesome Halloween Party — and you’re invited to be part of this tail-wagging night of fun!

🗓️ Event Date: Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
⏰ Time: 6–8 PM (Vendor setup begins at 5 PM, earlier if needed)
📍 Location: Ritter Park Fountain

This spooktacular evening will feature:
👻 Doggie Trick-or-Treating around the park
🎭 A fun-filled dog costume contest
🐶 Hundreds of furry friends and their families ready to celebrate!

We’re looking for:
🛍️ Local businesses & vendors of all kinds
🐾 Pet-related products & services
🍬 Community organizations
✨ Creatives who want to join the fun

💵 Vendor Fee? None! The only requirement is to bring enough dog treats for approximately 200 dogs — because every pup deserves a tasty Halloween surprise. 🦴

Bring your business, share your spirit, and be part of a howling good time for the Huntington community!

📲 Apply here: https://forms.gle/26f8JkDaSQDtZqgbA

📧 Questions? Email GHPRD Recreation Coordinator, Sydney DeVaney, [email protected]
📞 Call us: 304.696.5954

➡️ Tag a business or vendor that should be here!
🔁 Share this post to help spread the word!

Join us for a spooky pooch party! 🐾🎃

09/08/2026

🎃 Help Us Turn Heritage Station Into a Pumpkin Village! 🎃

GHPRD’s iconic Jack-o’-Lantern is returning to the gazebo at Heritage Station on October 1st—and this year, we’re inviting YOU to help bring our pumpkin village to life!

For one special week, your painted, carved, or creatively decorated pumpkins are invited to join ours. Simply bring your pumpkin to Heritage Station and add it to the display any time on or after Monday, October 12th.

All pumpkins will remain on display through Downtown Huntington’s Art Walk on Friday, October 16th, creating a magical, artistic Halloweentown right here at Heritage Station.

✨ Gather your family, get creative, and help us fill Heritage Station with pumpkins, imagination, and Halloween spirit!

Let’s make Heritage Station a Halloweentown to remember! 🎃👻🧡

*All pumpkins placed will become property of GHPRD and will be disposed of when necessary unless prior arrangements are made*

*battery operated lights only, no candles permitted*

09/02/2026

🖍️ We’re back with the 3rd Annual Chalk & Walk! 🎨

We’re looking for artists to help us transform Downtown Huntington into a colorful pavement gallery while supporting a great cause! 🧡

📆 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ Chalk Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
🗳️ Public Voting: 5 – 8 p.m. during Downtown Huntington Art Walk
📍 Pullman Square

This year, we’re excited to partner with Harmony House! The funds raised through public voting will be donated directly to Harmony House to support the important work they do in our community.

Artists and participating groups will create their own 5’ x 5’ sidewalk chalk mural based on this year’s theme. All styles and skill levels are welcome! Artwork must be family-friendly, and all materials used must be temporary.

🖍️ Chalk and other basic materials will be provided, but artists are welcome to bring their favorite tools, techniques, and anything else they need to make their vision come to life!

Want to participate? Register here:
👉 https://forms.gle/kHQ1SS7ra4JS78Kr9

✨ Swipe through to see some of the incredible artwork from previous years and get inspired! ✨

Come make some art, support a great cause, and help us turn Downtown Huntington into a pavement gallery!

We’ll see you Downtown! 🖍️🎨

09/02/2026

🎨✨ CALLING ALL ARTISTS, MAKERS, MUSICIANS & CREATIVES! ✨🎨
Applications are now open for the July Downtown Huntington Art Walk on Friday, September 18th, 2026 from 5–8 PM!
Join us as we fill downtown with local art, live music, handmade goods, creativity, and community. Whether you're a visual artist, musician, painter, potter, jewelry maker, woodworker, illustrator, artisan, or creator of any kind, we'd love to have you be part of the experience.
📍 Vendor spaces are limited and assigned based on the order applications are received, so don't wait to apply!
Apply here:
https://forms.gle/UmGmTMo3AAwVTHXLA
Come share your talents, connect with the community, and be part of one of Huntington's favorite monthly events. 🎨🎶🛍️✨

09/02/2026

It is that time of year where our friends at the Huntington Museum of Art hold their annual t-shirt design contest. Last year, Art Walk alum, Marlee Kaiser won, and this year it might be you!

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