The 2025 Halloween event in Old School RuneScape, titled Harvest Hollow / Spook-a-thon Decoration Contest, began on October 13, 2025 and will run through November 10, 2025. Throughout this period, both free-to-play and member accounts can take part in seasonal quests, mini-activities, and earn exclusive spooky cosmetics and rewards.
Below is a comprehensive step-by-step guide, including tips to help you maximize your Halloween loot.
What is the OSRS Halloween 2025 Event?
The OSRS Halloween 2025 event is an annual in-game celebration that transforms Gielinor with festive decorations, themed quests, and special drops. Unlike standard gameplay, Halloween events in OSRS often offer limited-time rewards, such as cosmetic outfits, unique weapons, and experience-boosting items. Players of all levels can participate, making it a perfect opportunity to enjoy fun content while gaining valuable rewards.
Getting Started: Accessing the Event Hub
As highlighted by Protoxx in the YouTube video A Guide to the 2025 Halloween Event:
- Use the Events Portal in Burthorpe, or access it via the Events Tab, to teleport directly to Harvest Hollow.
- Alternatively, you can reach the event hub using Community Teleport or Lodestone Teleport methods.
Note: Certain areas of the event are only accessible after completing the new seasonal quest, “Guys and Dolls” (details below).
Seasonal Quest: Guys and Dolls
This brief seasonal quest is required to unlock full access to all of Harvest Hollow’s new content.
Requirements
- Red, blue, green, and purple dyes – obtainable from the Grand Exchange.
- Ancient Torso – can be acquired from Archaeology “mystery remains” hotspots.
- Optional: Completion of the Necromancy tutorial may be necessary to access certain areas of the event.
Quest Steps
- Begin the Quest: Speak to Guy, a ghost NPC located near the bonfire.
- Collect Dyes: Travel to Dolly, near Sovereign Docks (south of the Lodestone), and present the required dyes.
- Visit Doyle: Return to Guy, then speak with Doyle, a scarecrow near the pumpkin patch. Click the cart once, then talk to Doyle again.
- Hand Over the Ancient Torso: Select the option to give the Ancient Torso, which will scare off the crows.
- Complete the Quest: Return to Guy for the final dialogue. You will be rewarded with a pet and gain full access to the Harvest Hollow event.
Note: Completing Guys and Dolls unlocks all main activities within Harvest Hollow.
Walkthrough: Classic Spook-a-thon / Decoration Contest
As outlined in the Reddit post Halloween Event Details from the RS Newsletter:
- Start the Event: Speak to Farmer Fred, located northwest of Lumbridge, to begin the event.
- Collect a Spooky Picture: Head east across the Lumbridge River and speak with Seth Gro to receive a spooky picture.
- Retrieve a Spooky Chair: Go to Draynor Manor and pick up a moving chair inside the house.
- Entertain the Cows: Visit Sarah at the south Falador farm. Perform a dance emote among the cows to entertain them, then return to receive a spooky scarecrow.
- Visit Death’s Domain: Enter Death’s Domain via Lumbridge Cemetery. Complete his quiz using the following answers:
- Date: 31 Oct
- Favorite Item: Pumpkins
- Group: Coven
- Threat: Dark Wizards
- Halloween Treat: Trick or Treat
Receive a spooky wall lamp upon completion.
- Request a Pumpkin Lantern: Return to Farmer Fred, who will ask for a spooky pumpkin lantern as the centerpiece.
- Acquire the Lantern: Travel to Diango in Draynor Village wearing at least three Halloween-themed clothing items (Diango can sell or provide these). He will give you the spooky pumpkin lantern.
- Finalize the Event: Return to Farmer Fred while equipped with the spooky pumpkin lantern and the three Halloween items to complete the event.
Upon completing the event, players will receive a variety of exclusive Halloween-themed rewards (details listed below).
Harvest Hollow: New Activities & Token Farming
As highlighted in OneWish’s YouTube video Halloween Event Guide 2025 OSRS, Harvest Hollow introduces six skilling and mini-activities (including two brand-new for 2025) that allow players to farm Spooky Tokens in addition to the seasonal quest and decoration contest.
| Activity | Description & Tips | Approx. Token Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Firemaking (new) | Burn logs that match the bonfire’s color. Mismatched logs still grant tokens and XP. Any logs can be used for AFK token farming. | ~4,400 tokens/hr (non-optimized) |
| Farming (pumpkins) | Clear the patch, scare crows using Doyle, then deposit via the cart. Use “mass scare” every two runs for efficiency. | ~11,250 tokens/hr |
| Archaeology / Excavation | Dig up mystery remains to obtain ancient remains and artifacts, and fill collection logs. | ~12,000+ tokens/hr |
| Summoning | Keep candles lit within the summoning circle building; highly AFK-friendly. | ~8,000 tokens/hr |
| Thieving (mausoleums/coffins) | Loot glowing mausoleums or coffins to collect ancient valuables, then turn them in to Pekish. | ~10,000–11,000 tokens/hr |
| Maize’s Maze | Navigate the maze, avoid monsters, collect bone clubs, and defeat the boss to unlock pet skins and masks. | ~800 tokens per completion + bonus loot |
Tips & Tricks
- Semi-AFK Activities: Many Harvest Hollow activities are semi-AFK, making it possible to combine token farming with other in-game tasks.
- Spooky Tokens: Tokens earned from any activity can be traded with Rainol in the event shop for exclusive rewards.
- Clan Confections: Collect Clan Confections in your inventory and hand them to the “Cough” NPC to receive additional rewards.
- Weekly Clan Ceremony: Every Sunday at 8:00 PM game time, a clan ceremony takes place. Rewards can still be claimed later if you’re offline.
- New 2025 Cosmetics:
- Sparkler: A wieldable cosmetic available via the ceremony.
- Burning Wendle Skin: Obtainable by exchanging 75 Clan Confections.
Rewards You Can Earn
By completing the seasonal quest, decoration contest, and spending Spooky Tokens in the event shop, players can obtain a variety of exclusive rewards:
- Grim Reaper Outfit: Top, Bottoms, and Gloves
- Spooky Pumpkin Lantern
- Spooky Chair: Can spin and follow you for 10 seconds
- Noted Items: 2 Pumpkins and 2 of each Red, Green, and Blue Halloween Mask
- Previous Halloween Cosmetics: Redeemable via Diango
- Pets, Overrides, and Unique Rewards: Including boss pet skins and masks from Maize’s Maze
- 2025 Exclusive Cosmetics:
- Sparkler (wieldable)
- Wendle Pet Burning Skin
These rewards correspond to, or are upgraded versions of, those officially listed on the 2025 Halloween Event “Spook-a-thon Decoration Contest” page on the OSRS Wiki.
Pro Tips & Common Pitfalls
- Halloween Items Requirement: Wear three or more Halloween-themed items when obtaining the spooky pumpkin lantern from Diango; otherwise, it will not be granted.
- Complete Dialogue: Ensure you finish all NPC dialogues after picking up items. If Farmer Fred does not recognize them, the event may not conclude properly.
- Prioritize High-Token Activities: Focus on high-token-yield activities first to unlock more event shop purchases quickly.
- Complete Seasonal Quest Early: Finish the “Guys and Dolls” quest early to gain full access to the Harvest Hollow hub.
- Clan Ceremonies: Participate in the Sunday clan ceremonies or claim rewards later if offline for extra goodies.
- Route Planning: Combine activities efficiently—for example, mix farming and archaeology runs with thieving for optimal time efficiency.
- Maze Rewards Rotation: Rewards from Maize’s Maze (masks and pet skins) rotate weekly, as the boss changes each week.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2025 Halloween event run
The event runs from October 13, 2025, to November 10, 2025
Who can participate in the event
Both free-to-play and members accounts can take part
How do I access Harvest Hollow
Use the Events Portal in Burthorpe, the Events Tab, Community Teleport, or Lodestone Teleport
Do I need to complete a quest to access all content
Yes, the seasonal quest Guys and Dolls must be completed to unlock full access to the hub and activities
What are Spooky Tokens and how do I earn them
Spooky Tokens are earned by participating in skilling and mini-activities including Firemaking, Farming, Archaeology, Summoning, Thieving, and Maize’s Maze
Where can I spend Spooky Tokens
Tokens can be traded with Rainol in the event shop for cosmetics, pets, overrides, and other rewards
Conclusion
The 2025 OSRS Halloween event, Harvest Hollow / Spook-a-thon Decoration Contest, offers players a rich blend of quests, mini-activities, and token-based rewards that appeal to both free-to-play and member accounts. By completing the “Guys and Dolls” seasonal quest, participating in the decoration contest, and engaging in token-farming activities, players can unlock a wide variety of exclusive cosmetics, pets, overrides, and collectible items.
Strategic planning—such as prioritizing high-token-yield activities, combining tasks efficiently, and participating in weekly clan ceremonies—ensures maximum rewards while minimizing time spent. With careful attention to event requirements and tips, all players can fully enjoy the spooky festivities and make the most of this year’s Halloween offerings.
