The Twin Lakes Area is preparing for another night of children dressing up in costumes, approaching residences and saying, “Trick or treat!” Halloween falls on Sunday this year, but many local residents are not sure if the night for the youth to go trick-or-treating should be Saturday or Sunday. For the city of Mountain Home, Mayor Hillrey Adams says he has no issue with kids trick-or-treating on either night this weekend, and the city will not be issuing a proclamation to say which night trick-or-treating should be held.
Mayor Adams says the main thing he wants to stress is the importance of safety for pedestrians and motorists on Saturday and Sunday.
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For anyone looking to celebrate Halloween in a safe environment, several activities are scheduled throughout the Twin Lakes Area.
The first event is hosted by the Cotter Fire Department with a drive-thru trick or treat event scheduled for Friday evening from 6 to 8 at the firehouse. Follow signs and firefighters’ directions to enter at 950 Harding Boulevard.
One of the first events on Saturday is a part of the Twin Lakes Thunder Rally. A trick-or-treat event with the bikes, cars, trucks and vendors is scheduled from 4 to 5 at the Baxter County Fairgrounds in Mountain Home.
The Trunk or Treat and Chili Cookoff will be held Saturday at the Pride Park pavilion in Bakersfield. Set-up begins at 4 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to bring a pot of chili or soup to enter in the cookoff. For more information, contact Brian Russell at 417-372-3343.
A trick-or-treat event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday evenings from 5 to 8 at the Casey House at the corner of East Wade Street and Arena Drive near the fairgrounds. The Lighthouse for Jesus Tabernacle on Marion County Road 6014 near Yellville will host Trunk or Treat Saturday from 5 to 7. Another trunk or treat event starts at 5 on the square in Marshall, and there is no set-up fee, and a third will be held in the Big Flat Community Center parking lot from 5:30 to 7.
The Bull Shoals VFW Post 1341 will host a Halloween dance Saturday evening from 6 to 9. Music will be provided by the Kickin Kountry Band. Prizes will be given to the top three costumes. There is no entrance fee, but donations will be sought.
The city of Flippin will observe Halloween on Sunday. The Flippin Fire Department will hand out treats starting at 4 p.m. and continuing until they run out.
First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home will host Trick or Trunk Sunday evening from 5 to 6:30. Set-up will start at 4. The event is free of charge.
Ozark County’s annual Trunk-or-Treat event will be Sunday evening on the square in downtown Gainesville. The free event is hosted by the Ozark County Chamber of Commerce.
Another event will be held Sunday night in Jasper. The Spookhouse and Trick-or-Treating is scheduled from 6 to 9 at the Old Newton County Jail.
For a complete list of activities, go online to ktlo.com/halloween-events.
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