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Trick-or-treat times announced
Staff reports
Oct. 25, 2023 2:23 pm, Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 6:03 am
Henry County
Hillsboro
Tuesday, Oct. 31
5-7 p.m. City-Wide trick or treat
Mt. Pleasant
Thursday, Oct. 26
4:30-6:30 p.m. Witch Way to Main
Kiwanis will host a costume contest with registration starting at 4:30 p.m. for the following categories: Preschool, Kindergarten-Second grade, Third-Fifth grade, and Family/Group.
Mt. Pleasant Masons Lodge will give away free hot dogs during this trick or treating event.
4:30-6:30 p.m. Snickers and Stickers at Mt. Pleasant Square
Henry County Sheriff’s Office will once again send out members to hand out goodies for kids as they trick-or-treat.
Friday, Oct. 27
5-6 p.m. Haunted Halloween Trick or Treat
Savannah Heights Nursing Home invites the community to bring their kids and grand kids to visit residents for their trick or treat.
Saturday, Oct. 28
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hy-Vee Trick or Treat
Mt. Pleasant Hy-Vee invites all little ghouls and goblins to celebrate Halloween with trick or treating through the store, mini pumpkin decorating, cookie decorating, and coloring.
Sunday, Oct. 29
5-7 p.m. Trunk or Treat at Faith Christian Outreach Church
At the E3 Center parking lot Faith Christian Outreach Church will offer trunk or treat for kids of all ages. They do ask that trick or treaters do not wear scary costumes to this event.
Monday, Oct. 30
4-7 p.m. Trunk or treat at Arbor Court
The evening of games, pumpkin painting, Halloween tattoos and candy will also include free hot dogs and Hot Chocolate
Tuesday, Oct. 31
5-7 p.m. City-Wide Trick or Treat
5-7 p.m. Snickers and Stickers
Henry County Sheriff’s Office will once again send out members to hand out goodies for kids as they trick-or-treat.
Mt. Union
Saturday, Oct. 28
5-7 p.m. City-Wide Trick or Treat
Mt. Union Booster Club and Mt. Union Park Committee will give away hot cider or hot chocolate at Eagles Landing Park during city-wide trick or treat.
5:30-7 p.m. Mt. Union Fire Station hot dog roast.
Salem
Saturday, Oct. 28
2-5 p.m. Old Settlers Family Fun Day
Sponsored by Old Settlers Association, families can enjoy free food provided by Fraise Auction and Real Estate at Old Settlers Park
Tuesday, Oct. 31
5:30-7 p.m. Weenie Roast at community center
6 p.m. Backwards parade at Crew Public Library
6-7:30 p.m. City-Wide trick or treat
6-7:30 p.m. Snickers and Stickers
Henry County Sheriff’s Office will once again send out members to hand out goodies for kids as they trick-or-treat.
Trenton
Monday, Oct. 30
5-7 p.m. City-Wide trick or treat and trunk or treat
Trenton Angels will serve hot dogs, chips and drinks at the park shelter as others set up vehicles or lawn chairs to pass out candy around the park.
5-7 p.m. Snickers and Stickers
Henry County Sheriff’s Office will once again send out members to hand out goodies for kids as they trick-or-treat.
Wayland
Thursday, Oct. 26
5-6:30 p.m. Greet & Treat
Wayland’s Main Street will host Greet & Treat on Main Street.
Treaters are encouraged to dress for fall or put on a costume as they attend this event.
Participants can jump in line at the stop sign located at the corner of Jefferson and Main on west side of city hall to collect a goody bag provided by the city. They can then visit each vendor along the street to collect treats.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
5:30 p.m. Wayland City-Wide Trick-or-Treat
5:30-7 p.m. Snickers and Stickers in Wayland
Henry County Sheriff’s Office will once again send out members to hand out goodies for kids as they trick-or-treat.
Winfield
Sunday, Oct. 29
4-5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Trunk or Treat
“This event provides an opportunity for church and community families to enjoy a free, safe and friendly trick or treating experience.
Families can decorate their vehicles from 3:30-4 p.m., trunk or treating, games, food and fellowship will run from 4-5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
5-6:30 p.m. Winfield Weiner Roast
Located on the corner of East Pine and South Locust, the annual wiener roast will offer lots of Halloween fun before city-wide trick or treat.
5:15 p.m. Winfield Lions Costume Contest
Winfield Lions Club will host a costume contest with registration beginning at 5:15 p.m. right along with the weiner roast at East Pine and South Locust.
The contest will begin at 5:30 p.m. with five categories, 0-5 year olds, 6-9 year olds, 10-18 year olds, Adults, and Groups
Prizes will be given.
6:30-8 p.m. Winfield City-Wide Trick-or-Treat
6:30-8 p.m. Snickers and Stickers in Winfield
Henry County Sheriff’s Office will once again send out members to hand out goodies for kids as they trick-or-treat.
Jefferson County
Packwood
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Packwood will hold its trick or treat night on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m., with a meal at the fire station from 5-6 p.m.
Fairfield
Friday, Oct. 27
Jefferson County ISU Extension and Outreach will host its annual Trunk or Treat from 5-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
Saturday, Oct. 28
Fairfield Park and Rec will host a costume party for Teen Night Open Gym from 7-9 p.m. The event is free and open to kids in grades 6-12.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
The City of Fairfield’s trick or treat will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Halloween.
Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Chamber Merchant Trick or Treat event on Tuesday. Participating businesses in the Fairfield area offer candy and Halloween treats or prizes for trick-or-treaters.
Participating businesses include:
1. Natel - A Liberty Communications Company: 9am - 4pm at 907 W. Burlington Avenue
2. Axis Vision Care: 8am - 5pm at 122 N. Court Street #102
3. Behner Funeral Home: 9am - 4pm at 203 S. Main Street
4. Indian Hills Community College Jefferson Center: 9am - 4pm at 112 S. Court Street
5. Verizon - Russel Cellular: 9am - 6pm at 50 N. Main Street
6. Carnegie Historical Museum: 12pm - 4pm at 112 S. Court Street
7. Fairfield Public Library: 9am - 6pm at 104 W. Adams Avenue
8. Adela's: 9:30am - 5pm at 301 S. Main Street
9. Hawkeye Smoke Shop: 8am - 6pm at 53 N. Court Street
10. Morrissey Law Offices: 9am - 4pm at 109 N. Court Street
11. The Fairfield and TM Info Center: 12:30pm - 4:30pm at 110 N. Main Street
12. Fairfield Arts and Convention Center: 9am - 5pm at 200 N. Main Street
Libertyville
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Libertyville’s trick or treat is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Halloween Night.
Richland
Tuesday, Oct. 31
The City of Richland’s trick or treat time is from 6-8 p.m. on Halloween Night.
Washington County
Ainsworth
Citywide trick-or-treat 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Brighton
Free kids’ hotdog+chips meal from Chamber, local groups in the park 5-6 p.m. Oct. 31
Citywide trick-or-treat, 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31
Crawfordsville
Costume contest at the Crawfordsville Fire Station starts at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31 with citywide trick-or-treating to follow.
Kalona
Beyond the Grave cemetery walk fundraiser, Oct. 28 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Oct. 29 2-4 p.m. at the Historical Village.
Jack o Lantern Jaunt at Kalona Historical Village 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31.
Citywide trick-or-treat 5-8 p.m.
Riverside
Citywide trick-or-treat 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Washington
YMCA Trunk or Treat, 3-5:30 p.m. Oct. 28
Downtown trick-or-treat around the square 5-6 p.m. Oct. 31
City-wide trick-or-treat, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31
Wellman
Trunk or Treat downtown between City Hall and Eighth Avenue from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, with meal of hot dog, chips and water.
Citywide trick-or-treat 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.
West Chester
Trunk or Treat - 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the City Park October 28
Family Halloween Party at the School starting at 7 p.m. October 28