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Halloween is just around the corner! Here are some Halloween events that you won’t want to miss this year! 

Halloween at Sycamore Springs Park 

Saturday, Oct 8, 2022 from 5-7pm

Trick or Treating will be on Saturday, October the 8th 2022 from 5-7pm. The park will be closed to the public until 5pm. At 5pm the gates will open to trick or treaters. Please be sure to keep the kids in the car until you are parked-past Halloween Headquarters. This is the only day in the park’s 7 month season that the gates are closed-it is to minimize traffic in the park and provide safety for the kiddos. 

Fish Fry, Silent Auction, & Trunk or Treat

Saturday, Oct 8, 2022 from 4-7pm (Trunk or Treat: 5- 6:30pm)

Join the Crawford County Community Park for their annual trunk or treat event! The trunk or treat will take place from 5-6:30pm, with the fish fry and silent auction running from 4-7pm.  Grab dinner before or after at the Fish Fry! Dinner includes fish, fries, baked beans, slaw and dessert for $11.00. They will also have other food items available. 

Proctor House Trunk or Treat 

Saturday, Oct 22, 2022 from 3:30-6:30pm 

The Crawford County Genealogical Society would like to invite you to their Proctor House Trunk or Treat! Learn about the history of the William Proctor House while celebrating Halloween. 

Boo-Fest 2022

Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 2pm-7pm

Milltown Police Department is excited to announce that we have partnered with The Milltown Community Festival and Milltown Economic Development Committee to bring the community “Boo Fest 2022”!  Come out and participate in the Zombie Walk or the Skeleton Run on a never before used course.  

Breeden Memorial Library’s 4th Annual Halloween Bash:

Monday, Oct 31, 2022 from 5-7pm 

Open to all ages! Join the library and its Teen Advisory Board for a fun night of games, crafts, snacks, and a costume contest! Stop by as you trick or treat, or spend the whole evening at the library.

Trick or Treat Dates & Times 2022

Milltown: Monday, October 31, 2022 from 6-8pm 

Leavenworth: Monday, October 31, 2022 from 6-8pm

Marengo: Monday, October 31, 2022 from 6-8pm 

English: TBA 

Other Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween

Family Days at Schwartz Family Restaurant 

We have pumpkin hayrides available on Sundays for families, and on weekdays, students and schools are welcome to book field trips. We also have pumpkins for sale at the restaurant every day. ($1-$5)

Family Days: Sundays – 12-2 pm

$8 adults, $5 ages 10-3, Free 2 & under

Pay at the restaurant to receive your ticket.

Tickets include:

Hay Wagon ride, Pumpkin, Farm Tour, Petting Farm, Free Scoop of Ice Cream

Contact Schwartz Family Restaurant for more information on school field trips! 

Storytime at Crawford County Public Library

Crawford County Public Library is having halloween themed storytimes throughout the month of October. These events are perfect for younger kiddos! 

October 12, 2022: Storytime with Mrs. Faith: Monsters, 10:30 am 

October 19, 2022: Storytime with Mrs. Faith: Spiders, 10:30 am

October 26, 2022: Storytime with Mrs. Faith: Halloween, 10:30 am

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