Halloween activities haunt Three Rivers area
Spooky scenes will spread as costume-clad kids ask for candy during one of the most popular holidays of the year, Oct. 31.
Halloween is known for its sweets and scares, and communities across the coverage area have organized events to help promote the fun while keeping people safe.
In Heber Springs, City Councilwoman Kasey Griffin is helping organize Heber Springs After Dark in the Park, which will take place Saturday.
“This is going to be our third year,” Griffin said. “We start with a zombie walk, and we parade down Main Street to Spring Park.”
The parade — or zombie walk — will line up at 4 p.m. at Harps and start its prowl at 5 p.m.
“I’m hoping the parade will be bigger this year,” Griffin said.
Griffin said After Dark in the Park will also include a costume contest at 5:30 p.m., free hot dogs for kids, trunk-or-treat and games.
Two main goals for After Dark in the Park are safety and free community fun, Griffin said.
“We wanted to do something for the community that’s free,” Griffin said of herself and the other organizers. “The kids can walk down the sidewalk safely for trunk-or-treat.”
For more information or to get involved, contact Griffin at (501) 206-9866.
In Jacksonville, Trunk-or-Treat will take place from 5:30-8 Halloween night at Dupree Park. There will be games, treats, haunted hay rides, bounce houses, music, food, costume contests and trunk contests. To volunteer, set up a trunk or get more information, contact Megan at (501) 251-4369 or Kristi at (501) 837-0564. Trunk-or-Treat is presented by Jacksonville Parks and Recreation, the Jacksonville Police Department, the Jacksonville Fire Department, the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and the Jacksonville Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association.
This year will be the first Halloween for Beebe’s Trunk-or-Treat on Main. The event, presented by the Beebe Chamber of Commerce and participating members, will take place from 4-6 p.m. Halloween in downtown Beebe. Merchants who want a space at the event can contact Mindi at (501) 288-4494.
In Searcy, Trick-or-Treat on the Square will take place from 5-7 p.m. Halloween. The event will include trick-or-treating activities, a costume contest and more. Those who want to be a part of the event can call the Main Street Searcy office at (501) 279-9007 or email mainstreetsearcy@sbcglobal.net.
Judsonia will also have a free community event on Halloween night. From 6-8, Trunk-or-Treat will take place in front of the Judsonia Community Building and First Baptist Church. There will be hot dogs, bounce houses, games, and a maze inside the community building. Anyone who would like to have a trunk and participate, call Amber at Judsonia City Hall at (501) 729-5222, and be prepared with a stockpile of candy.
Main Street Batesville will host Fun and Safe Halloween from 5-7 Halloween night. Residents and merchants along Main Street will pass out candy, and side streets will be blocked off for added safety. Businesses who want to set up along Main Street can email mainstreetbatesville@ gmail.com for more information.