Event Dates
From: Friday, October 27, 2023
To: Sunday, October 29, 2023
Ptown is bear-y spooky for Halloween, with an eclectic schedule of spooky
Spooky Bear Halloween in Provincetown 2023
Ptown is bear-y spooky for Halloween, with an eclectic schedule of sexy parties, street entertainment and events fit for every kind of zombie, angel, demon, daddy — and bear.
- Provincetown is the fastest selling destination out of 180 cities on our site. Even the off-season Autumn and Winter events have become popular, so please, don’t delay, book your hotel as soon as possible. Several of the parties take place at The Crown and Anchor hotel and entertainment complex.
The Event
- The gay resort at the tip of Cape Cod celebrates its annual Spooky Bear Weekend and balmy temperatures (for October) during the last weekend in October.
- From lumberjacks to Dalmatians, Cub scouts to Care Bears, unicorns to Wonder Women, to a Krispy Kreme man with his own special frosting, the harnesses, singlets, and sexy men are out in force all weekend long.
- Halloween Weekend in Provincetown includes spooky parties, haunted dances, events for families, a haunted house and even a costume ball.
- Amp up your costumes for the wackiest, scariest, and most salacious Halloween fun that only Provincetown offers.
- For the best places to stay, plan, dine and cruise, check out our gay guide to Provincetown.
Provincetown Spooky Bear Schedule
- Awaiting the theme and shcudle for 2023 – Typically events follow the same schedule with some theme changes.
- While many of the town’s businesses host special parties and events, here are the official theme nights and gatherings not to be missed:
Friday
- Events typically kick off on Friday with the Spooky Bear Tea Dance at the Boatslip from 4pm to 7pm at the Boatslip for an Autumn Tea Dance with a difference.
- Spooky bears meet at the Crown & Anchor 6pm to 9pm followed by a theme party which varies from year to year.
- Book your stay at the Carpe Diem Guest House, rated “Superb” by our readers and located right by Commercial St, close to all the pride activities.
Saturday
- Bear Mart, Boatslip Resort, 10am to 3pm – Visit the Bear Mart at Spooky Bear. Vendors will be selling their goodies and you can even purchase a Spooky Bear T-shirt! Each vendor will be making a donation to the Provincetown Soup Kitchen. It should prove to be a beary good time!
- Spooky Bear Bingo, Crown & Anchor 12pm to 2pm – The Northeast Ursamen Presents Spooky Bear Bigo! Come join in for some spooky trivia and compete for some fun prizes! $10 to play per person! Team play is encouraged but not required.
- Sunset Dune Tour, 1pm to 3pm – Join the bears for an exciting tour of the Provincetown sand dunes while the sun sets! Art’s Dune Tours will show you the famous Dunes of Ptown. On top of the tour you’ll also get a warm bowl of either Clam Chowder or Portuguese Kale Soup
- Costume Ball, Crown & Anchor 9pm-1am – Dress to impress in your spookiest costume for the annual Spooky Bear Halloween ball. The event takes place at the Crown and Anchor which is transformed into one of the spookiest, bear-friendly venues in PTown.
Sunday
- Spooky Bear Closing Tea Dance from 11am to 1pm – Venue to be confirmed.
Trending Hotels in Provincetown
The following hotels are currently trending with our readers. All are close to the bear events and just a short walk from Commercial Street, the epicentre of gay life in Provincetown.
Gabriel’s at the Ashbrooke Inn, Anchor Inn Beach House, Beaconlight Guest House, Inn at Cook Street
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Provincetown itself has two main drags, Commercial Street and Bradford Street. P’town can be divided into three sections, the quiet and peaceful West End, the bustling downtown center, and the East End, which has a number of galleries and guesthouses.
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This Provincetown property features rooms equipped with refrigerators and free Wi-Fi. The Pilgrim Monument and Park are within a 10-minute walk of the property. Rooms are uniquely decorated and with large windows and balconies at the Anchor Inn Beach House. The rooms have antique-style furnishings and white bedding.
The Beaconlight Guest House features rooms with an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV with DVD player, and a refrigerator. The rooms are furnished with bright colors and inviting décor, and offer plush bathrobes. Guests can relax in the on-site outdoor hot tub or enjoy the summertime flower gardens
Located in the heart of Provincetown’s art gallery district, the historic Inn at Cook Street was originally built in 1836. It features unique, individually decorated guest rooms & serves a daily hot breakfast. Each guest room is decorated with original local artwork & offers antique furnishings. A flat-screen TV & en suite bathroom
located in the heart of Provincetown, Massachussets, boasts a large courtyard and gardens as well as free WiFi access. Every room at The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s features a a cable TV. Many rooms have a fireplace. They are uniquely decorated in warm colours, plush bedding, and wood furnishings. Select rooms offer a balcony.
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Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Free cooked-to-order breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free beach shuttle. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a sauna are onsite. All rooms feature LED TVs with cable channels, free WiFi. Guests will also find minibars, room service, and premium bedding.
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free guesthouse has a restaurant and a nightclub. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free beach shuttle. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and coffee/tea in a common area. All rooms are soundproofed and offer free WiFi and safes, flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, coffee makers.
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, 3 bars/lounges, and a conference center. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room. All 19 individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi and room service. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and other amenities include premium bedding and coffee makers.
Along with a microwave in a common area, this bed & breakfast has a computer station and express check-out. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite. All 8 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Comforts include Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters