Southaven Chamber to Host Spirit Week in October
The city will host five themed dress-up days and a community event leading up to Halloween.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Seasonal Events

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The Southaven Chamber of Commerce will celebrate a Halloween-themed Spirit Week from October 26 to October 30, 2026. Participants are encouraged to dress in daily costume themes and visit the Chamber office for photos.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to foster community engagement and celebrate the season through organized local activities in Southaven. The events are designed to bring residents together for festive, themed participation throughout the final week of October.
The week features five distinct daily themes ranging from 'Anything But Business Casual' to 'Wrong Decade' attire. The culminating Scare on Tanger Square event is scheduled for a three-hour window.
The players
Southaven Chamber of Commerce
This local business organization serves as the primary organizer for the city's Halloween-themed spirit week and coordinate community outreach.
The details
Residents are invited to match daily costume themes such as 'Dynamic Duo' and 'Main Character' before the week concludes with the Scare on Tanger Square at Tanger Outlets. The Chamber team will be on-site to document participant outfits throughout the festivities.
Timeline
Spirit Week begins on October 26, 2026.
The events run daily through October 30, 2026.
Scare on Tanger Square takes place October 30, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Industry Dynamics
This programming aligns with the National Retail Federation's annual Halloween consumer spending report regarding the widespread adoption of festive costumed events. Local initiatives like these reflect a broader cultural shift toward extended community-wide holiday observances.
Residents can participate in daily costume themes at the Chamber office or attend the public event at the outlets. The schedule provides a clear window for families to engage in organized Halloween activities within the city.
The takeaway
Engaging in local spirit weeks can be a fun way to strengthen neighborhood ties during seasonal holidays. Consider checking local event schedules to coordinate costume participation with family or coworkers.
Further reading
Learn more about local festivities on the Seasonal Events page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by DeSoto County News.
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