Costumes, Cocktails & Chaos

October 14, 2026

Tricks, Treats & First Ave.

Need ideas for an inventive Halloween costume? Or, looking for drink inspiration that won’t leave you feeling like the walking dead the next day?

From costume parties to mocktails – we’ve got Halloween in the bag. 

In terms of dressing up? 

This party goes hard. 

Like, maybe don’t even bother if you’re too cool to dress up. And if staying in is your vibe, no shade – check out our guide on How to Host a Sober-ish Halloween Party.

Some of the most inventive and original costumes have graced the epic stairwells of this famed venue.  

We’ve grouped a few of our favorites from last year to give you some inspo and a little taste of your competition for the (over) $1000 in cash prizes.

All costume photos by Darin Kamnetz @darin_k_.

Top Three 2025 Costumes

Here’s Last Year’s Top Three from First Ave.

Centipede.

Gremlins.

Skeletons in the Closet.

Character-Themed Costumes

Book or classic personalities we all get nostalgic for.

Solo or Duo Costumes.

Think: Cat in the Hat, Squid Ward on Steroids, Classic Witches, Queen of Hearts, and Beyond. The more obscure, the better. Dig deep.

Inventive Costumes

It’s familiar, but we have to take a second look.

Local legends. Inside jokes. Concepts.

What does it mean? It’s deep.

There’s lore. And, we want to know more.

Movie Character Costumes

Always an iconic option.

Single, double, or build the whole cast.

Find a character you want to play and have fun with it.

And, action!

Super Hero (or) Super Villain Costumes

Good vs. Evil

The age old trope.

You decide.