Area groups, businesses, organizations to host Halloween events
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LOCK HAVEN -- Just a few more days until Halloween is upon us. Many area organizations, businesses and civic groups are preparing for Halloween by hosting a variety of events.
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TRUNK OR TREATS
-- Beech Creek Wesleyan Church, 217 Main St., Beech Creek, will host Trunk or Treat on Halloween, Oct. 31, from 5-7 p.m., at the church. There will be lots of cars decorated and stocked with candy to give out to each trick or treater. There will also be free glow necklaces, hot dogs, snacks, drinks, popcorn and activities. Everyone is welcome. Call the church office at 570-962-2732 for info.
-- Clintondale United Methodist Church will hold a trunk or treat on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
-- New Hope Fellowship Church, 6436 Nittany Valley Drive, Mill Hall, will be having a trunk or treat festival with food, games and trunk or treat at 3 p.m.
-- Avis United Methodist Church is hosting a trunk-or-treat on Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. at 215 Prospect Ave., Avis.
-- Dunnstown Fire Company will be having a trunk or treat on Oct. 31. Enjoy some refreshments, treats and more.
TRICK OR TREAT TIMES
Most boroughs and townships will allow Trick or Treating on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Trick or Treating will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the following boroughs and townships:
Bellefonte Borough, Flemington Borough, Howard Borough and Mill Hall Borough, as well as
Bald Eagle Twp., Curtin Twp., Howard Twp., Lamar Twp., Logan Twp., Walker Twp. and Woodward Twp., to name a few.
PARADES
Historic Bellefonte's Halloween Parade Oct. 31:
The parade will meet at the old Bellefonte Elementary School at 9 a.m., travel down North Allegheny Street and High Street and finish at Talleyrand Park around 10 a.m.
Halloween Parade in Howard
Howard's Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, beginning promptly at 5 p.m. Those desiring to participate in the parade should arrive at the Howard fire station by 4:45 p.m., so they are not late. Everyone is invited to participate. Pets should be on a leash.
Following the parade, Trick or Treating will be from 6-8 p.m. Residents who are prepared to accept trick or treaters should turn their porch and outside lights on for safety measures.
OTHER EVENTS
Light the Night
The Nittany Valley Fellowship of Churches will hold its annual Light the Night event on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Walker Township Park. The free family event will feature games, treat bags for kids, hot dogs, hot chocolate, cider and more. Kids are invited to dress in non-scary costumes.
The Nittany Valley Fellowship consists of several churches of various denominations in the Nittany Valley working together to help people in need in their communities.
Halloween Party
Howard United Methodist Church is having a Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct 31, from 6-8 p.m. The party will be in the Howard United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. There will be Trick or Treating from 6-8 p.m. Come for candy, walking tacos and beverages. In addition, there will be a fun craft to make and take home. All are welcome to attend on this Halloween night. The church is located on 144 W. Main St. in Howard.
Bellefonte's Fall Festival
Bellefonte's Talleyrand Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Talleyrand Park. Families and visitors are invited to enjoy an afternoon of food, activities, shopping and community spirit in the park's Gazebo side. This year's festival will feature a delicious variety of food options, including Chicken-On-A Stick, Miller's Carmel Corn and Scott's Roasting. Rotary will be serving hotdogs, while Cub Scout Pack 330 will offer funnel cakes. In addition, Bonfatto's and Cafe Buzz will have a special menu available for festival visitors.
Children can enjoy a small bounce house provided by HBI, no wristbands are required, and face painting by Bellefonte Presbyterian. Rotary will also host a raffle table and a temporary tattoo parlor just for kids.
Numerous craft vendors and local nonprofit organizations will be joining the festival, offering handmade items, information and opportunities to support community groups.
Other Halloween-Day Events in Bellefonte on Oct. 31:
-- YMCA Trick or Trot Costume Fun Run: 9-10 a.m.
-- HBI Halloween Parade: The parade will meet at the old Bellefonte Elementary School at 9 a.m., travel down North Allegheny Street and High Street, and finish at Talleyrand Park around 10 a.m.
-- Bellefonte Historical Railroad Speeder Cars: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and are available on a walk-up basis only.