By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Below is a list of trick-or-treating schedules and related events around the area.
Adair
Citywide trick-or-treating is set for 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Adair Chamber of Commerce is holding a Halloween party on Oct. 31 at the Community Building (308 Stuart St.). A meal will be served by the Chamber and United Methodist Church for a freewill donation. A costume contest will be held at 6:30 p.m., with trick-or-treating 6-7:30 p.m.
Casey
The public is welcome to come to the Beggar’s Night Bash on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4-5 p.m. at the Community Building. Hot dogs and bottled water will be available while they last. Afterwards, the youngsters will be trick-or-treating around town.
Guthrie Center
Trick-or-treating in Guthrie Center will be Thursday, Oct. 29, with downtown businesses from 5-6 p.m. and residential from 6-8 p.m. A trunk-or-treat will be held at The New Homestead (2306 State St.) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The Guthrie Center (Mary J. Barnett) Library will hold a Li-Boo-Ary event that evening from 5-6:30 p.m. including a candy apple bar. Little Charger Early Learning Center (203 Park Ave.) will give out hot dogs from 5:30-7 p.m. or while they last.
Jamaica
Events are set for Thursday, Oct. 29.
Jamaica Public Library (316 Main St.) will host an “Almost Scary Drop-in Party” including:
- 4:30-6 p.m.: Pumpkin art (pumpkins provided, or bring your own)
- 5:30-6:30 p.m.: Pizza Party
- 6 p.m.: Almost Scary storytime
Jamaica’s Community Center (322 Main St.) will host an event from 6:30-7:30 p.m. including:
- Trunk-or-Treat outside
- Costume party
- Pumpkin judging at 7 p.m. (Bring a carved or decorated pumpkin)
- Movie, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
Cider, snacks and caramel apple bars will be provided. Bring a pillow, blanket, stuffed animal, etc.
Linden
Citywide trick-or-treating is set for 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Panora
Downtown businesses welcome trick-or-treaters from 5-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29. The Par 3 golf course will have a trunk-or-treat 5-7 p.m., and residential areas will be 6-8 p.m.
The Lakeside Village welcomes trick-or-treaters 5-6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Stuart
Trick-or-treating will be on Saturday, Oct. 31 with the business district set for 5-6:30 p.m. and residential 6-9 p.m.
Yale
Citywide trick-or-treating is set for Saturday, Oct. 31. Also, the Yale Saddle Club will host a children’s Halloween festival at the Yale Community Building on Oct. 31 from 2-5 p.m. Everything is free, including hot dogs, chips, hot chocolate, cold drinks and treats, pumpkin painting, pony rides, games and prizes.