Trick-or-treat times, activities for Halloween weekend
Published 9:12 am Thursday, October 29, 2015
A lot is happening this Halloween weekend in the Niles and Buchanan communities.
Whether people are looking for a good scare, a large haul of candy or a big dose of family fun, there is something for everyone.
Here’s a list of fall-related activities in the area:
Friday, Oct. 30
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Harvest Extravaganza
This event will take place at Summit Church, 1700 W. River Rd., in Niles. Come dressed in a non-scary costume and get ready to enjoy free food, inflatables, trunk-or-treat, black light show, candy and more.
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Niles Scream Park
This event will take place at the Niles Scream Park, 855 Mayflower Rd., Niles. Come get scared at the area’s most famous haunted attraction.
Saturday, Oct. 31
• 9 a.m. — Donuts and cider
Enjoy breakfast and cider at the Redbud City Center, 131 N. Oak St., in Buchanan.
• 10 a.m. — Buchanan Halloween parade
The parade leaves the Redbud City Center and travels to the Moose Lodge for a costume contest, candy, food and prizes.
• 12:30 to 2 p.m. — Trek or Treat
Gather at McCoy Creek Trail in downtown Buchanan as costumed children grab as much free candy as they can.
• 4 to 6 p.m. — Trunk or Treat
People can go from vehicle trunk to vehicle trunk to get candy at Portage Prairie United Methodist Church, 2450 Orange Rd. in Niles.
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Family Fun Night
There will be food, games, bounce house, hayrides and plenty of candy at Michiana Christian Embassy, 1922 E. Main St., in Niles.
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Door-to-door trick or treat
It’s the official time for children to go door to door for candy in Buchanan, Niles Township and the City of Niles.
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Niles Scream Park
This event will take place at the Niles Scream Park, 855 Mayflower Rd., Niles. Come get scared at the area’s most famous haunted attraction.