Spooky Halloween activities in the county
An alert reader spotted these photo-worthy Jack-o’-lanterns at 4 Rainbow Drive. They were carved with care by Jax Allen and Michael Spencer. Happy Halloween! Humboldt Independent photo by Kent Thompson.
By APRIL KELLEY
Area children will have plenty of chances this Halloween to dress up in their favorite costumes.
Downtown Humboldt businesses will be handing out candy on Oct. 31 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. ahead of the citywide trick- or-treating from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Two area towns are holding community Halloween parties this year, Renwick and Lu Verne.
Little ghosts and goblins will be treated to fun games and spooky treats at the Renwick Community Center on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 4 - 5 p.m. during the Renwick Community Halloween party. Hot Dogs, chips and a drink will be provided by Renwick United Methodist Church.
After the party, Renwick will have trick-or-treating around town as usual from 5 – 7 p.m.
Lu Verne is also preparing a special Halloween night for trick-or-treaters on Tuesday, Oct. 31 beginning at 6 p.m.
Area residents are encouraged to come to DeWitt Street and celebrate Halloween with their Trunk-or-Treat event. Residents can participate by decorating their trunk and handing out candy along the street.
The celebration will continue at the Community center beginning at 7 p.m. where there will be hotdogs and costume prizes. Questions can be directed to Ashton Collins at 641-485-9951.
The Humboldt County Historical Association will be celebrating Halloween with an open house on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 5 – 7 p.m. Entry fee for the night is a free will donation. Everyone is invited to come out to the haunted mansion to see what happens when the sun goes down.
Zion Lutheran Church will hold their Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 3 – 5 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to come join in the fun.
Humota Theater will showing “Beetlejuice” on the big screen on Monday, Oct. 30 at 7:00 p.m. The movie, released in 1988 has now been made into a hugely successful musical on Broadway. This is an awesome opportunity to see the original that started it all the way it was meant to be seen.
Tickets are $10 per person for this fundraising event for the theater and moviegoers are encouraged to wear costumes.
Trick or treat in area towns:
• Humboldt, Dakota City and Livermore, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
• Bode, Bradgate, Gilmore City, Ottosen and Rutland, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5 – 7 p.m.
• Thor, Monday, Oct. 30, 5 – 7 p.m.
• Hardy, Sunday, Oct. 29, 4 – 7 p.m.
• Renwick, Sunday, Oct. 29, 5 7 p.m.
