Area trick-or-treat events
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ESCANABA — Here’s a look at the updated list of scheduled trick-or-treat -- and trunk-or-treat -- dates and times for communities throughout the area:
BARK RIVER
Residential trick-or-treating in the Bark River area will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The Bark River Bible Church, 1105 12th Rd., will host a trunk-or-treat on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m.
BIG BAY DE NOC
Trick-or-treating in the Big Bay de Noc School area will take place Saturday, Oct. 31 from 1 to 4 p.m.
ESCANABA
The community is invited to join the Bay College Student Nurses Association on the Escanaba campus in Parking Lot A, located at 2001 N Lincoln Rd., for their annual trunk-or-treat today, Oct. 23, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The EscanaBOO Festival at the UP State Fairgrounds, 2401 12th Ave. N, on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will feature children's trick-or-treating. There is a fee to enter, though children 10-years-old and under enter free.
Children can enjoy a trick-or-treat Trail at the Escanaba Pocket Park's Halloween Bash within the UP State Fairgrounds, 2401 12th Ave. N, on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 6 p.m. Attendees can participate in a costume contest -- with different age categories -- bobbing for donuts, a "what's in the box" scare game and a haunted house.
Bald Eagle Harley Davidson will be hosting a trunk-or-treat motorcycle-style at their dealership, 4473 US-2, on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A trunk-or-treat will be taking place at Christian Park Village, 2525 7th Ave. S, at 1 p.m. and Christian Park Healthcare Center, 2415 5th Ave. S, at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.
New Life Church, 2005 8th Ave. S, will be handing out candy at their Fall Carnival on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event is free for ages zero to 11. Costumes are encouraged.
Anytime Fitness, 322 N Lincoln Rd. Ste. 4, will host a trunk-or-treat on Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the gym parking lot.
Escanaba area trick-or-treating will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Homeowners are encouraged to consider offering an option of non-food items this Halloween for traditional trick or treating. While not necessary, homes carrying non-food items for trick-or-treaters can put their name on the Teal Pumpkin Project Map on foodallergy.org, which can be accessed by families to locate safe homes for their trick-or-treaters with food allergies.
GLADSTONE
In addition to traditional festival activities, the City of Gladstone's Great Gladstone Harvest Festival is expected to feature trick-or-treating on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 6 p.m. in Downtown Gladstone.
W. C. Cameron Elementary School's Halloween Carnival will feature a trunk-or-treat on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, located at 803 P 5 P 5, is open to all children, and there is a fee for children to enter. Costumes are encouraged.
Residential rick-or-treating in the Gladstone area will take place on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m.
The August Mattson American Legion Post 71, Gladstone are inviting the public to attend a trunk-or-treat that will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Delta County Veterans Memorial Park, 701 Superior Ave., parking lot. The post is also looking for more participants to decorate their trunk and hand out candy. Decorated cars and treat-givers should assemble by the airplane (parking lot by legion) between 4 and 4:30 p.m. In addition to trunk decor, costumes are encouraged. Children will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite setup, and the best decorated vehicle will earn a prize. Those interested in getting involved or with questions can contact Sandy Valdezate at 702-340-5677.
IRON MOUNTAIN
The fifth annual Downtown Iron Mountain Pumpkin Walk Trunk & Treat event is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 12 to 3 p.m. (CST) at the Downtown Stage beginning on the corner of A Street and Iron Mountain Street, across from the Dickinson County Library. Attendees can vote for their favorite decorated trunk during the Pumpkin Walk event, and winners will be announced on Halloween. A link for businesses or organizations to participate in the Trunk & Treat event can be found at downtownironmountain.com/pumpkin-walk. The top two best decorated trunks will receive a mini-grant from the Iron Mountain DDA.
MANISTIQUE
Trick-or-treating will take place in Downtown Manistique today, Oct. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. South Cedar Street will be closed for the occasion.
Candy will be available at New House Junction Lot, 218 Oak St., in Downtown Manistique today, Oct. 23, from 3 p.m. until dark. The event is free to enter.
The 11th annual Fright Night at the Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theater, located east of Manistique on US-2 across from the Schoolcraft County Airport, will host a trunk-or-treat Saturday, Oct. 24. The east gates will open at 4:30 p.m. for those setting up trunks planning to hand out candy during the event, and the west gates will open for trick-or-treaters at 5:30 p.m. Trunk-or-treat will begin at 6 p.m. Winners will be announced at 6:30 p.m. for the best-decorated trunks, as well as the best Halloween costumes. Admission into Fright Night is free.
Barker’s Tiny Tots will host their second annual trunk-or-treat Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 401 N Maple St.
Trick-or-treating will take place in the Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility, located at 520 Main St., on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendees are asked to use the main lobby entrance and head down to the dining room.
MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
A trunk-or-treat will take place at the Community REC Center 2501 Pierce Ave., Marinette, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Downtown trick-or-treating is set to occur Thursday, Oct. 29, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Citywide, residential trick-or-treating will be on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m.
MARQUETTE
Participating businesses in downtown Marquette will take part in trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1 to 4 p.m. Trick-or-treaters are advised to look for the Downtown Halloween trick-or-treat poster in windows, as well as posters with teal pumpkins indicating businesses offering non-candy items. The 100 and 200 blocks of W. Washington will be closed again this year to make the busy center safer for children when visiting participating businesses.
Halloween trick-or-treating in the City of Marquette is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, with recommended trick-or-treating hours to be observed from 4 to 7 p.m. Motorists should anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic during this time and be extra cautious when entering and exiting driveways. The Marquette City Police Department recommends motorists turn on headlights earlier in the day and drive slowly through neighborhoods.
Staff at the UP Health System - Marquette will have decorated trunks filled with candy, treats and activities for children of all ages on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 12 to 2 p.m. in parking lot F at the hospital, located at 850 W. Baraga Ave.
The city has scheduled trick-or-treating to take place Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m.
MENOMINEE
Menominee's Downtown trick-or-treat will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m.
The citywide trick-or-treat in Menominee will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 6 p.m.
RAPID RIVER
Trick-or-treat hours in the Rapid River area on Saturday, Oct. 31 are from 3 to 5 p.m.
ROCK/PERKINS
Trick-or-treating is set to take place in the Rock/Perkins area Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Sophie Vogelmann can be reached at 906-786-2021, ext. 148, or svogelmann@dailypress.net.