The following list of area trick-or-treat hours from around the WSLM listening. If you would like to include an additional Halloween event, send the information to wslmradio@gmail.com
Trick-or-Treat Hours Are:
Bedford
The City of Bedford will hold Trick-Or-Treat on Saturday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for One Night Only!
Bloomington
City of Bloomington Trick-Or-Treat hours for 2015 have been set for Saturday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. In the case of inclement weather, updates on the status of Trick-or-Treat day and hours will be given through local media, the city’s Web site and the city’s social media.
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Trick-Or-Treat hours will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31. Residents are asked to only go to homes that have their porch lights on.
Clarksville
Trick-or-treating city-wide in Clarksville will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Corydon
Since 1934, this is one of the oldest Halloween parades in the country. Get in the spirit of Halloween and come dressed in your favorite costume and stroll through the Square in downtown Corydon. From the fairgrounds the parade will travel north on Capitol Avenue to Walnut Street then head west on Walnut, turn south on Water Street. The parade is sponsored by Dr. Lisa Clunie and First Capitol Medical Group. For information on the parade contact Larry Shickles at lshickles@starofamerica.com or Heather Davis atHDavis@ilpeaindustries.com
Jeffersonville
Trick-or-treating city-wide in Jeffersonville will take place on Thursday, October 29th from 6 to 9 p.m.
Loogootee
The City of Loogootee’s Trick-Or-Treat night has been set for Friday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Trick-or-treat will not be held on Halloween night due to the volleyball semi-state that will be held in Loogootee on Saturday, October 31. The city’s Halloween parade will take place on Friday at 5 p.m., beginning on the square and ending at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.
Medora
Medora Trick-Or-Treat hours will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. One night only.
Mitchell
The city of Mitchell will hold Trick-Or-Treat on Saturday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for One Night Only!
The annual One Stop Safe Trick or Treating event will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Hatfield Elementary School. Parents can bring children, ages birth through 12, during those hours to “trick or treat” in a safe environment. The program is sponsored by the Mitchell-Grissom Kiwanis Club, but relies heavily on local donors to provide the candy each fall.
Halloween on Main Street, sponsored each year by the Greater Mitchell Chamber of Commerce and organized by Vicky Schlegel, will take place from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31. Children are invited to dress up in costume and trick or treat at businesses in downtown Mitchell. A list of available trick-or-treating sites will be posted and sent home with elementary-age students.
- Mitchell Manor, on Teke Burton Drive, invites children to stop by from 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 to trick or treat through its facility.
New Albany
The City is having it on Halloween from 6-8:30. Please make the necessary changes because we have received calls about this. Thanks. If you have any questions please call me or Mike Hall with the City at 812-948-5333.
Bring your little ghouls, ghosts and goblins to the annual Trunk or Treat for games, candy and inflatables! We’ll see you at the New Albany Riverfront on Oct 24th from 5-7. Presented by Mayor Jeff M. Gahan & the City of New Albany
Oolitic
The town of Oolitic will hold Trick-Or-Treat on Saturday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for One Night Only!
Orleans
The town of Orleans will hold Trick-Or-Treat on Saturday, October 31 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for One Night Only!
Paoli
The town of Paoli will hold Trick-Or-Treat on Saturday, October 31 from 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. for One Night Only!
Salem
Trick or Treat hours are 6-8p on Saturday, October 31.
Shoals
Shoals will hold Trick-Or-Treat on Friday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for One Night Only!
Halloween Events
Oolitic Haunted School
Oolitic Haunted School Five Nights of Fright will be Oct. 17, 24, 30, 31 from 7 p.m. till midnight. Sammy Terry will make a special appearance on Sat., Oct. 24 only. Cost to enter is $8. All proceeds benefit the Oolitic Festival.
Bloomington Halloween Events
The City of Bloomington’s Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate the Halloween season with several events including: Trick or Treat Trail, October 24 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at RCA Community Park; Skate & Scare, October 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Frank Southern Ice Arena; and the annual Festival of Ghost Stories, October 30 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Bryan Park. For event details, please visit bloomington.in.gov/community-events.
Autumn Getaway Weekend at Patoka Lake
On Saturday, October 17, celebrate the season at Patoka Lake’s annual Autumn Getaway Weekend Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17th. All programs take place in the modern campgrounds at the shelter house and large tents.
On Friday, October 16th, campers bring canned vegetables for Friendship Stew at 5 p.m. to the modern campgrounds center shelter house. Naturalists and volunteers will cook the stew, ready to serve at 7 p.m. Bring family and friends, lawn chairs, crackers, bowls and eating utensils. Join the naturalists as we gather around the campfire with Friendship Stew, and afterwards at 7:30 p.m., enjoy Autumn Colors crafts.
On Saturday, October 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 11a.m. enjoy “Fall Family Fun” with crafts, activities and games. Bring your own pumpkin and carving tools. Create your special jack-o-lantern for the pumpkin carving contest. Bring a pre-washed white cotton T-shirt for Tie-Dying, supplies provided. Kids bring a few dollars to make special fall- and Halloween-themed crafts. Look for the tents in Campgrounds Section A near the gatehouse.
Ghostly Gathering at Paynetown SRA
October 23 to 24 -Monroe Lake’s annual Halloween event, the Ghostly Gathering, will take place at Paynetown State Recreation Area on October 23 and 24. The event begins with a bigfoot investigation hike on Friday at 2 p.m. Also that day, visitors can make shadow puppets from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and watch shadow stories by the fire at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, make creepy, crawly crafts from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and compete in the all-ages costume contest at 4 p.m. Trick-or-treating runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the campground; at the same time, visitors can vote on their favorite entries in the campsite decorating contest. The Ghostly Gathering concludes with a Halloween party on Saturday from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Full details are in Monroe Lake’s October Program Schedule at stateparks.IN.gov/2954.htm. Campsite reservations can be made at camp.IN.gov. Activities are open to campers and day visitors. Admission to Paynetown costs $7 per in-state vehicle or $9 per out-of-state vehicle.
Leesville Halloween Party & Dance
Leesville Halloween Party & Dance will be Oct. 23 at the Leesville Community Center. The event will begin at 7 p.m. You must dress up to attend. There will be prizes for the scariest, funniest, most original and prettiest costume. Refreshments will be served. Donations are welcome.
New Albany Trunk or Treat
Bring your little ghouls, ghosts and goblins to the annual Trunk or Treat for games, candy and inflatables! We’ll see you at the New Albany Riverfront on Oct 24th from 5-7. Presented by Mayor Jeff M. Gahan & the City of New Albany
Salem’s Haunted Night at the Museum
Come out and join the fun at the annual City of Salem Parks and Recreation Haunted Night at the Museum on Saturday, October 24 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is held in the Pioneer VIllage behind the Stevens Memorial Museum on East Market Street in Salem. The village will be transformed into a spooky area for children of all ages and filled with activities for the family, featuring free caramel corn, hot dogs, trick or treat bags, cider, candy and other activities only the spirits know about! There will also be Line Dancing With Sharon Lamb And Others. A “Spookier” area is planned for the older kids this year behind the museum. You never know who may be lurking around for a “haunting” experience. The event is sponsored by the volunteers from the John Hay Center, Salem Public Library, Salem Parks and Recreation Department, City Fire & Police Department, The Pollock Family, Salem Rotary, Tri Kappa, WSLM RADIO and WRLW TV, Prevent Child Abuse Council, PACT, Soar, Meadow View Health and Rehab, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Kirk Elliott along with Boy Scouts, Salem Moose Lodge, Washington County 4-H and Scotty’s Sanitation.
Bedford Public Library: Book Character Day
Tuesday, October 27 – See library staff dressed as book characters. Join the fun by dressing as your own book character.
Crossroads Kids Ministry Halloween Alternative
On Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m., something big is happening in the Crossroads Sports Center. Kids you will not want to miss this fun-filled Halloween Alternative.
Trunk or Treat Safe Night & Costume Contest
Hosted by Springville Cub Scout Pack 343. The event will be held on Oct. 30, from 7 p.m. till 9 p.m. at the Springville Community Park Circle in Springville.
Pleasant Run Volunteer Fire Department Safe Treat Night
Pleasant Run VFD Safe Treat Night is on Friday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Heltonville Fire Station. There will be games, treats and prizes.
SlimeFest
Saturday, October 31 from 8 p.m. till 10 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 1515 20th St., There will be games bouncy house, candy, refreshments and fun!
Mitchell Opera House Halloween Event
The Mitchell Opera House will host a free Halloween event on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 1p.m. The movie “Hotel Transylvania” will be shown. The staff ask that those attending bring a canned food to be donated to a local food pantry. There will be a costume contest and each child will be given treats to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No tickets are necessary. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. first come first serve
