
Overview
Looking for a fun, creative, and cozy way to celebrate Halloween with the whole family? Join Tinworks at the Rialto on Friday, October 31, for a wonderful evening of pumpkins, costumes, and a beloved movie classic!
Pumpkin Patch in the Rialto Lobby | 4–6pm As part of Downtown Bozeman’s annual trick-or-treating festivities, swing by the Rialto at 10 W Main St and step into our one-of-a-kind Pumpkin Patch, nestled right in the lobby! Beginning at 4pm, families are invited to explore this festive indoor patch featuring hand-carved pumpkins by talented local artists who are part of the Tinworks Art exhibition and event staff. The pumpkins are as creative and fun as the artists who carved them, offering a fun visual treat for all ages.
While you’re there, don’t forget to collect some candy and snap a few photos — and share the fun on social media!
All-Ages Costume Contest | 6:30pm On Stage Planning a clever art-inspired costume? A spooky one? Maybe just something downright adorable? Head into the Rialto theater space at 6:30pm for our All-Ages Costume Contest! Whether you're 3 or 93, bring your best, weirdest, wildest Halloween look to compete for fun prizes — including Tinworks 2025 tote bags and water bottles. Costumes will be judged on creativity, originality, and Halloween spirit.
Free Movie Screening: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | After the Contest After the costume contest, settle in for a free screening of the timeless family classic, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Snacks & Warm Drinks for a Good Cause We’ll have popcorn, candy, hot cider, and cocoa available for donations. Every dollar supports Tinworks Art and helps us bring more creative programming to the Bozeman community.
Film Synopsis — E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Directed by Steven Spielberg and rated PG, this 1982 film tells the heartwarming story of a young boy named Elliott who befriends a gentle alien stranded on Earth. Together with his family and friends, Elliott must help E.T. find his way home before it’s too late.
Starring Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, and a young Drew Barrymore, E.T. is the perfect mix of sci-fi, adventure, and heart that kids and parents alike will enjoy. With a runtime of two hours, it’s a great way to wind down after a full evening of trick-or-treating fun.