Local Halloween Events for Kids
The Kokomo Post Staff
The spooky season is here and that means local kids are looking to exchange tricks for treats this Halloween. There will be plenty of opportunities for families to participate in trick-or-treating and Halloween events this year. Here is your list of local Halloween events for kids and families. Updated Oct. 29, 2024
Oct. 29, Trunk-or-Treat at Little Rugrats Early Learning Center
Little Rugrats Early Learning Center is hosting its first annual drive-through trunk-or-treat event on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to drive through and get your goodies or park to take pictures in the decorated photo booth. The business will also be serving hot dogs, chips, and water until supplies last.
Oct. 30, Aperion Care Trunk-or-Treat
Aperion Care, located at 3518 S. Lafountain St. in Kokomo, is hosting a trunk-or-treat from 6 to 8 p.m. that promises to be a spooktacular time. Families are welcome for a night full of tricks, treats, and fun.
Oct. 30, Trick-or-Treating at Jefferson Manor
Jefferson Manor Senior Living, 603 Saint Joseph Dr. in Kokomo, invites families and friends to its annual Halloween celebration on Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Come in costume for a fun evening with the staff and residents of Jefferson Manor.
Oct. 30, Trick-or-Treat at Northwoods Village
This Halloween, join the staff and residents at Northwoods Village for trick-or-treating on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. Children can trick or treat around the square, with our residents and team members handing out candy to all the ghosts, princesses, superheroes, and more. We’ll have candy for the kids and refreshments for the adults. We’ll be offering hot cider and cookies as well. Come celebrate the spooky season with your friends and family at Northwoods Village. Please bring your own trick-or-treat bag. For more information, please call Northwoods Village at (765) 457-9175.
Oct. 30, Center Township Trustee’s Office Trunk-or-Treat
Visit the Center Township Trustee’s Office at 213 E. Jefferson St. in Kokomo from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, for another special Halloween event. All are welcome to join in on the fun, and costumes are encouraged. There will be hot chocolate, apple cider, and cookies, so don’t miss out.
Oct. 30, Trunk-or-Treat with Glamour and Grace Boutique
Glamour and Grace Boutique will host a trunk-or-treat event in the parking lot of Brookstone Suites at 1201 W. Alto Road in Kokomo. From 6 to 7:30 p.m., the parking lot will be lined with cars waiting for trick-or-treaters with lots of candy. Brandon’s Burgers food truck will be on-site as well as Polished Penny for the adults.
Oct. 30, Halloween Event at Sycamore Village Care Center
Sycamore Village Care Center, at 2905 W. Sycamore Road in Kokomo is hosting a community Halloween event. Get your costumes on and visit to celebrate together with candy and light refreshments. Contact Sycamore Village for more details at (765) 452-5491.
Oct. 30, Jeep & Treat with Mystic Images Tattoo
Mystic Images Tattoo Studio in Kokomo will host its first Jeep & Treat Halloween event in front of the store at 513 S. Reed Road, Kokomo, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jeep owners are encouraged to decorate their Jeeps and hand out candy to visitors. A prize will be awarded for the best-decorated Jeep in a people’s choice contest. If you don’t own a Jeep, bring a treat bag, check out the decorated vehicles, and join in the family fun with costumes, candy, and pizza.
Oct. 30, Salvation Army Trunk-or-Treat
The Salvation Army will host a trunk-or-treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 1105 S. Waugh St. in Kokomo. There will be food, hot chocolate, and plenty of candy for families that join in.
Oct. 31, Abundant Life Church Trunk-or-Treat
Both Kokomo (865 E. 400 S., Kokomo) and Peru (105 S. Benton St., Peru) Abundant Life Church campuses will join in on the Halloween fun with a family-friendly trunk-or-treat on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be lots of candy and fun for the whole family.
Oct. 31, Boulevard Crossing Plaza Trunk-or-Treat
Enjoy trick-or-treating at some of your favorite stores in Boulevard Crossing Plaza on Halloween night from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will feature free hot dogs.
Oct. 31, Candy and Campers at Stellhorn RV & Camping Center
Stellhorn RV & Camping Center, located at 3116 S. Boulevard in Kokomo, welcomes the public to trick-or-treat from 4 to 6 p.m. throughout the facility. There will be giant buckets of candy, music, and games. It’s a fun, safe, indoor event for everyone.
Oct. 31, Elite’s Trunk or Treats
Visit Elite Therapy at 401 Reynolds Drive in Kokomo for an indoor trick-or-treat event from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is pet-friendly, but furry friends must be on a leash or in a carrier at all times. Candy and treats will be available for both humans and pups. There will be a costume contest and plenty of fun!
Oct. 31, Greentown Northview Church Halloweenie
Trick-or-treaters and their families are invited to visit Greentown Northview Church from 5 to 8 p.m. at the fellowship hall on the southwest corner of Meridian and Walnut streets. Guests will receive a free hot dog, chips, drinks, and a Halloween treat.
Oct. 31, Greentown Wesleyan Indoor Trunk-or-Treat
Greentown Wesleyan Church, located at 120 N. Maple St. in Greentown, will host a fun-filled evening from 5 to 8 p.m. The event will include treats, snacks, and the chance to participate in costume and pumpkin carving contests.
Oct. 31, Halloween at Grace Baptist Church
Grace Baptist Church, located at 2818 S. Park Road, will host an indoor trunk-or-treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Halloween night.
Oct. 31, Halloween at Family Worship Center
The Family Worship Center, at 1149 E. Center Road in Kokomo, invites families to visit on Halloween. Staff promise no tricks, just treats, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Oct. 31, Kokomo High School Indoor Trick-or-Treat
The Kokomo High School Student Council will host an indoor trick-or-treating event for children in grades K-5 on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Enter through Door 45 off Berkley Road and trick-or-treat through the halls of KHS. Participants are encouraged to bring canned food items as donations.
Oct. 31, Kokomo High School Environmental Club
The Kokomo High School Environmental Club has transformed the Kokomo Schools Outdoor Lab into a Haunted Trail, open from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, and Friday, Nov. 1. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., there will be less spooky hours for little goblins (preschool through age 14), with donations welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. For a scarier experience, the trail is open for ages 14 and older from 7 to 9 p.m., with a $10 admission fee. Enter the Haunted Trail through the KHS Soccer fields
Oct. 31, Maconaquah FFA Annual Trunk-or-Treat
For our neighbors to the north, the Maconaquah High School FFA will host a free trunk-or-treat event at Maconaquah Middle School, 595 E. 800 S., Bunker Hill. It is recommended to enter through door 15E. The event will take place Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m., and all are welcome to join in for fun and lots of candy.
Oct. 31, Radiant Life Ministry Fall Festival
Celebrate fall with Radiant Life Ministry, located at 1602 E. Gano St. in Kokomo. From 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31, Radiant Life Ministry will host a fall festival for guests of all ages. There will be games and candy for children, as well as refreshments.
Oct. 31, Trick-or-Treat at Midwest Eye Consultants
Midwest Eye Consultants, located at 2705 S. Berkley Road in Kokomo, invites trick-or-treaters to visit the office in costume for candy and a chance to win a prize from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. The office is currently accepting new patients.
Oct. 31, Trick-or-Treating at Button
Button Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, at 120 East Boulevard in Kokomo, invites families to a "spooktacular" evening of fun and treats from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.
Oct. 31, Trick-or-Treating with Sharpsville Volunteer Fire Department
The Sharpsville Volunteer Fire Department will host a trick-or-treat event at 158 W. Vine St. in Sharpsville, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Firefighters and staff will be handing out candy and other items to visitors. Chili and hot dogs will be available for purchase. Come visit and get your picture taken with the fire trucks.
Oct. 31, Tipton Annual Downtown Halloween Spooktacular
Those located south of Kokomo won’t want to miss the Tipton Annual Downtown Halloween Spooktacular from 5 to 7 p.m. Local businesses and organizations will be set up around the downtown square (Jefferson, Main, Madison, Court, and Independence streets), offering treats for everyone. Businesses and organizations interested in participating should contact Shelly Powell, marketing and events manager at the Tipton County Public Library, at 765-675-0212.
Oct. 31, Turnabout Community Resource Center Trunk-or-Treat
On Halloween night, Turnabout Community Resource Center, 190 N. Union St. in Russiaville, will host a trunk-or-treat from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by with your family for candy and snacks.
Oct. 31, Trick-or-Treat at Wellbrooke of Kokomo
Bring your little ghosts and goblins for trick-or-treating and a night of family fun on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be a haunted house tour and a photo booth. Contact Wellbrooke of Kokomo at (765) 455-4443 to RSVP or learn more.
Oct. 31, Trick-or-Treat at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library Russiaville Branch
Trick-or-Treat in Russiaville! There will be a spookily good time happening from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom at KHCPL Russiaville. Oct. 31 will be the final day to play in the straw maze, but you won’t want to miss the candy and prizes in the piñata at 6 p.m.
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