"This included significant increases in three different types of Halloween dating events: 124 percent for ice breakers, 93 percent for costume contests, and 56 percent for dances. There was also a whopping 159 percent increase in attendance for all such events, with ice breakers leading the way (up 225 percent), followed by costume contests (up 177 percent) and dances (up 78 percent). Meanwhile, 2024 had more folks searching Eventbrite for "singles Halloween" (up 340 percent) and "costume contest Halloween" (up 72 percent) compared to 2023."
"Have your experiences with dating apps been a bit ghoulish? Are you eager to find places to meet other singles in real life besides your normal haunts? Well, you may be wondering whether attending one of these Halloween dating events might be the start of something "boo-tiful." After all, they do seem to be getting more and more popular, at least based on a look at the Eventbrite side of life."
In-person Halloween dating events in the United States grew sharply from 2023 to 2024, driven by large increases in listings, attendance, and searches on Eventbrite. Ice-breaker events rose most dramatically, with listings up 124 percent and attendance up 225 percent, while costume contests and dances also saw substantial gains. Overall listings jumped 93 percent and attendance increased 159 percent. Searches for "singles Halloween" rose 340 percent. Possible drivers include dating-app fatigue and the seasonal rise in desire for partnered companionship commonly known as cuffing season. Event curation encourages choosing events that match personality and broader interests.
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