As Halloween nears, local municipalities and groups are hosting events to conjure fun for children and families. Here’s a rundown of more spooktastic events in the Midvalley and Upvalley.
St. Carlo Acutis Parish Trunk or Treat: Thursday, Oct. 23, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church parking lot, 200 Delaware Ave., Olyphant. Hosted by the St. Carlo Acutis Parish Youth Ministry. Children and their families are invited. Attendees do not need to be a member of the parish. No cost to attend, but a free-will offering will be taken. Info: visit the Saint Carlo Acutis Parish Facebook page.
Blakely Borough’s annual Children’s Halloween Parade and Party: Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Blakely Hose Company No. 2, 315 Second St. Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. Includes pizza, snacks and goodie bags for all children. Info: Call 570-383-3340 or visit the Blakely Borough – Government Facebook page.
Lakeland “Haunted Halls” event: Saturday, Oct. 25, 6 to 9 p.m., Lakeland Junior/Senior High School, 1355 Lakeland Drive, Scott Twp. During the annual event, students transform the school into a series of Halloween-themed rooms. Hosted by the school’s National Honor Society. Admission is $5.
Scott Twp. Annual K9 Trunk or Treat: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2 to 6 p.m., Scott Township Municipal Park, 279 Commerce Drive. Play raffles, see craft vendors, ride tractor trains and support local food trucks. Trunk or Treat will start at 4 p.m. Info: visit the event Facebook page.
Church Street Community Trunk N’ Treat: Sunday, Oct. 26, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Christ the King Parish, 429 Church St., Archbald. All children welcome. Church Street will be blocked by Archbald police. Local groups, families and businesses are asked to participate and pass candy to community children. Info: call or text Gerri/Mark at 570-267-4199 or Karen S. at 570-604-7682.
Hricak McAndrew American Legion Auxiliary “indoor” Trunk or Treat: Sunday, Oct. 26, 4 to 6 p.m., at the post home, 161 S. Main St., Archbald.
Forest City’s Halloween on Main: Thursday, Oct. 30, 5 to 7 p.m., Main Street, downtown Forest City. Hosted by the Greater Forest City Business Alliance. Children can participate in trick-or-treating at local businesses and trunk-or-treating from community members. Families encouraged to bring their children dressed in their favorite costumes. Food vendors and live music by DJ Dennis. Info: visit the Greater Forest City Business Alliance Facebook page.
Carbondale Citywide Trick or Treat: Friday, Oct. 31, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., downtown Carbondale. Businesses will be handing out treats. Look for the smiling pumpkin signs to find participating locations. Sponsored by the Greater Carbondale YMCA.
First Primitive Methodist Church of Dickson City Halloween party: Friday, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m., at the church, 516 Jackson St. Stop by during trick-or-treating. Games and goodies. Free candy, baked goods, hot cocoa and more. Info: visit dicksoncitychurch.com.
Olyphant Halloween event: Friday, Oct. 31, Olyphant Neighborhood Watch will be giving out candy, hot dogs, hot chocolate and other goodies Halloween night starting at 5:30 p.m. at Eureka Hose Company 4, 717 E. Grant St.
Simpson Walter Paciga VFW Post 4712 Trunk or Treat: Friday, Oct. 31, 5 to 7 p.m., post home, 500 N. Main St., Simpson, back parking lot. Hosted by the VFW Post 4712 and auxiliary. Family-friendly evening full of decorated trunks and treats. Info: visit the Simpson VFW Post 4712 Walter Paciga Post Facebook page.