A surplus of Halloween activities, fall festivals and free family friendly fun has been scheduled around the region. To help area residents prepare for their upcoming seasonal outings, MoArk News Now has compiled a list of event offerings happening this week in Boone and Carroll counties.
Wednesday, October 28
The Boone County Public Library is hosting a Boo Bop Dance Party from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28. Families are invited to boo-gie on in for some monstrously good music and crafts. Costumes are welcome.
Thursday, October 29
- The community is invited to come to the Boone County Heritage Museum on Thursday, October 29th, from 5 to 8 p.m. for its Night at the Museum event. In partnership with Harrison150, ABC Advertising, First Community Bank and Pepsi, the event will include costume contests, free hot dogs and drinks, and family fun for all ages. Admission is free, but donations to the museum will be accepted. The museum is located at 124 S. Cherry Street in Harrison.
- Omaha High School is hosting some Halloween fun on Thursday, October 29, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The evening will include a Trunk or Treat, which is free and open to the public. There will also be an outdoor movie and bonfire event, which does cost $5 for admission, and zombie games and a movie for 7th to 12th grade students for a $10 admission fee. The school is located at 522 College, in Omaha.
Friday, October 30
- Harrison First Assembly is hosting “Scare on the Square” in downtown Harrison on Friday, October 30. Trick or treating with local businesses and organizations will run from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and lawn games on the courthouse square will take place from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Music, food and community fellowship will also be a part of the festivities. Any other area churches or businesses who wish to participate can contact Pastor Joe Alexander for more information at 870-754-0101.
- The Boone County Sheriff’s Office welcomes residents to come by the department dressed in their spookiest, silliest or most creative costume and join them for an evening full of candy, face painting, and games at their Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30. Candy donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the sheriff’s office, located at 5800 Law Drive in Harrison.
Saturday, October 31
- Those out and about on Saturday, October 31, are invited to stop by Harrison City Hall to trick or treat anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. First Responders with the Harrison Police and Fire Departments will be visiting with attendees and passing out candy. Harrison City Hall is located at 118 Industrial Park Drive in Harrison.
- Berryville businesses, community advocates and the City of Berryville are joining forces for a town-wide Candy Crawl on Saturday, October 31. Residents are invited to the Berryville Square to partake in trunk or treating, bounce houses, food trucks, the Candy Cruiser Soap Box Derby and much more. The Berryville Square is located at 209 Public Square in Berryville. For the Candy Crawl, participants will have the chance to visit area businesses, organizations and other fun spots throughout Berryville to collect stamps for their Candy Crawl Passport. A full list of participating businesses can be found here.
- The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Trunk or Treat from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. The department is accepting candy donations for this event and invites folks to drop their donations off in person or give them a call at 870-423-2901, and they’ll come pick the candy up. The Caroll County Sheriff’s Office is located at 205 Hailey Road in Berryville.
- Folks of all ages are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Borkowski’s on Saturday, October 31 from 6 p.m. until they run out of goodies. Located at 413 S Springfield Street in Berryville, Borkowski’s Holiday Celebrations will be showing a movie outside and sharing Halloween treats and goodies with attendees. For additional information visit here.
- The Blossoms at Berryville is hosting a Trunk or Treat and Halloween Celebration from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. The nursing home facility is also accepting candy donations from anyone who would like to help them share smiles, spread Halloween cheer and make special memories for their residents and the community. The Blossoms at Berryville is located at 500 Hammons Avenue in Berryville.
- Freeman Heights Baptist Church is offering up free family fun at their Fall Fest on Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Candy, games, hotdogs and popcorn will all be included. The church invites folks to come and enjoy a fun evening with their church family. The church is located at 522 W Freeman Ave in Berryville.
- Powell Home & Ranch in Berryville is welcoming folks to its Fall Fest on Saturday, October 31, for a safe, fun night with local businesses, community organizations, friends, families and neighbors. From 6 to 9 p.m., attendees will be treated to bounce houses, fall games, food, drinks, fall photos, music and, of course, a trunk or treat. Powell Home & Ranch is located at 1107 S Main Street in Berryville. For more information call 870-423-2096.
- Parents are encouraged to bring their kiddos to downtown Eureka Springs for Halloween Trick or Treating from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. The downtown store owners will be passing out candy in their shops.
- The Diamond City Community Center is hosting a Halloween Haunted House on Saturday, October 31. From 5 to 8 p.m. attendees will be able to enjoy free access to the haunted house, free hot dogs and kids will receive a free goodie bag. The community center, located at 232 Grand Ave. in Diamond City, is accepting candy donations from the community.
- The 2nd Annual Trick or Treat at Jac’s Resort and Café in Diamond City will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. The local business invites families to bring their little ghosts, princesses, superheroes and everyone in between for a spooktacular evening full of candy, costumers and family fun. Jac’s is located at 1447 N Diamond Blvd. in Lead Hill.
- On Saturday, October 31, the Diamond City Volunteer Fire Department will be handing out candy and glow sticks to trick or treaters from 5 to 8 p.m. Residents are invited to stop by, meet their local firefighters and warm up with some hot chocolate or coffee. Families will be able to have their photos taken with the fire trucks and have the chance to learn a little about fire safety as well. The fire station is located at 236 S Diamond Blvd. in Lead Hill.
- Bergman area residents are invited to spend a spooktacular evening with the Bergman Fire Department as they host their Truck or Treat on Saturday, October 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. Hot dogs and chips will be provided during the event. The station is located at 6757 Southwest Street in Harrison.
- The First Baptist Church of Lead Hill is hosting a Truck or Treat on Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Halloween evening event will include candy, games, food and fellowship. The church is located at 146 AR-14 in Lead Hill.
- Zaps Bar & Grill in Lead Hill is inviting folks to join them on Saturday, October 31, for its Halloween Grand Opening Celebration. The new business is hosting its free, family-friendly event from 3 to 10 p.m., which will include a trunk or treat, bounce houses, live music, a costume contest, food, drinks and good times. Zaps invites families and friends alike to join them as they celebrate their grand opening. Zaps is located at 133 Highway 14 East in Lead Hill.
- Valley Springs Fire Department is hosting its annual Halloween Truck or Treat on Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. Firefighters will greet visitors at Station 2, across from the Valley Springs School at 9097 Highway 65 South in Harrison, and at All Terrain Tree Service, located at 5399 Highway 65 in Harrison. Parents are invited to bring out their kids, and their pets, to see the fire trucks and enjoy some candy.
- The City of Everton is inviting the community to their Peanuts Gang Fall Festival from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, at The Community Center. This free event is for all ages and will feature a variety of activities including a ring toss, a cake walk, putt-putt golf, wagon rides, games, crafts, treats and more. The Everton Community Center is located at 4293 State Highway 206 in Everton.
Any businesses or organizations hosting free, family-friendly Halloween or fall festival events in Boone or Carroll County who are not currently on this list, but would like to be, can email their event information to timchurch@ozarksdynacom.com.
