Hocus Pocus Party 2025

With generous support from First Option Bank and an incredible group of volunteers, the Osawatomie Public Library Board of Trustees invites you to enjoy a night of frighteningly delightful fun at the first ever Hocus Pocus Party: an adults only Halloween dance! This ticketed fundraiser event (inspired by the Town Hall costume dance scene in the 1993 classic film Hocus Pocus) is in support of Osawatomie Public Library's expansion planning effort. You can read more about our expansion plan history here.

Buy Tickets

ONLINE: Enter the face value of your ticket quantity (see chart below) and enter "HALLOWEEN" in the payment description box. You will receive an email confirmation of your payment and your name will be added to our "will call" list. When you arrive, simply check-in with our table attendee to receive your drink vouchers and Halloweenie Hut passes. Please note that GovPayNow assesses an amount-based service fee ($1.75 for one ticket, $2.00 for two tickets, etc.).

IN-PERSON: Three Ways to Buy!

You will receive a physical ticket at the time of your purchase - don't lose it! Tickets will be collected at the door and exchanged for your drink vouchers and Halloweenie Hut passes. (Please note that card payments are subject to a 2.75% card processing fee. Returned checks will incur a $30 return check fee and event attendance will be prohibited until paid.)

Library (527 Brown Ave): Visit our main circulation desk to pay with cash or check.

City Hall (509 5th Street): Visit the Utility Billing Office to pay with cash, check, or card.

Board Members: Your favorite Board Member will also accept cash or check payments!

Event Details

The Hocus Pocus Party is the ultimate night out for adults (aged 18+) who love nostalgia, Halloween, costumes, pop-culture, music, and ultra-convenient entertainment. Tickets are just $35 and proceeds benefit the Library's ongoing expansion planning. Included with each ticket is:

• Access to the Adults Only Halloween Dance from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
  • Costumes are highly encouraged, but not required!
• Music and Entertainment from DJ Jase
• Complimentary '90s-style "Halloweenie Hut" Meal Box (Jumbo All Beef Hot Dog, Chips, Candy, Beverage)
• Two Complimentary Drink Vouchers Redeemable for Soft Drinks or Alcoholic Beverages
  • MUST be 21+ and Provide Valid Photo I.D. to Consume Alcohol
  • Additional non-alcoholic refreshments may be purchased at the cash-only concession counter.
• Unlimited Trips to the Build-Your-Own-Bucket Loaded Popcorn Bar
• Opportunity to Bid on Premium Silent Auction Bundles
• Halloween Selfie Station

Each costumed ticket holder is also eligible for entry into the Costume Contest! Costumes will be judged on originality, creativity, and skill/effort (get crafty!). Prizes will be awarded for the top three winners:

• $100 First Prize
• $50 Second Prize
• $25 Third Prize

To Bring or Not to Bring...

To help make your experience more enjoyable, please keep the following in mind while planning your evening.

Encouraged:

• Costumes - be crafty, be creative!
• Cash - additional non-alcoholic concessions will be cash only
• Valid Photo I.D. - attendees must be 18+ to enter and 21+ to consume alcohol
• Comfortable shoes - "DANCE, DANCE 'TIL YOU DIE!" - Winifred Sanderson

Reconsider:

• Coats or umbrellas - a coat check will not be available
• Hard-to-remove masks - We must be able to verify your identity
• Large purses or bags - stay hands-free while you're dancing
• Pets - service animals are always welcome, but pets must remain at home

Questions?

Please contact us with any questions or additional concerns. We're here to help!

Sam Moon
Director of Community Affairs
[email protected]
913-755-2136