There are plenty of early opportunities about town for the crafty trick-or-treater.
(City of Bloomington)
Spooky season is here and with it the promise of candy corn, caramel apple pops and miniature chocolate bars. For kids (and families) who just can’t wait to trick-or-treat, Indiana Public Media has compiled a list of 10 free trick-or-treat events around Monroe County this October.
Trunk-or-treat, North Central Church of Christ, Oct. 23 6 – 7:30 p.m.
2121 N. Dunn St.
Halloween starts early with the trunk-or-treat event. Its announcement promises candy, prizes and a scavenger hunt.
Monroe County Fairgrounds, Oct. 27 6 – 8 p.m.
5700 W. Airport Rd.
The Monroe County Fair Board and Monroe County 4-H Clubs are hosting Safe Night Trick or Treat on the Thursday prior to Halloweekend. They say their event will go on rain or shine, so keep your eye on the skies and bring a poncho, if needed.
Once Upon a Child promises character visits, free candy and a fun and safe environment for its trunk-or-treat on Oct. 27. The event is free, but costumes are 50% off for Halloween procrastinators.
Courthouse Square, Oct. 28 5 – 8 p.m.
Local businesses are coming together to ensure this year’s Halloween lives up to expectations. Bloomington Brick + Mortar, Gather Shoppe and others are inviting kids to bring their best costumes for a Downtown Bloomington Trick or Treat Walk. The Bloomington Community Band will host a costumed benefit concert for Girls Inc. of Monroe County at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater at 5:30 p.m. The event page will be updated in the leadup to the event.
Monroe County YMCA, Oct. 28 6 – 8 p.m.
2125 S. Highland Ave.
It’s fun to stay at the YMCA, but it’s even more fun to eat candy there. Anticipate costume contests, decorated vehicles and of course plenty of candy. A visit to the gym might be in order after this sugary shindig. The event is free, but the YMCA is inviting folks to register if they plan to bring their car and pass out candy.
Unlocking the Spectrum, Oct. 28 5 – 6:30 p.m.
451 S. Park Ridge Rd.
Unlocking the Spectrum is hosting a sensory-friendly trunk-or-treat that all kids will be able to enjoy. They’re asking visitors to RSVP for their event, which is open to the general public.
The Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, Oct. 29 4 – 6 p.m.
1100 E. Miller Dr.
Church on Saturday? As long as there’s candy involved! The Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ is sponsoring a trunk-or-treat get together . Candy and prizes will be involved.
Paynetown State Recreation Area, Oct. 29 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
4850 S. State Road 446
There’s nothing campier than a haunted campground, and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is happy to set the scene. Children can go tent to tent at the Lake Monroe campsite for a healthy combination of nature, candy and terror.
Ellettsville Christian Church, Oct. 30 6 – 7 p.m.
731 Independence St.
Don’t think we’d leave Ellettsville off our list. Ellettsville Christian Church will host its own trunk-or-treat in the upper parking lot. They’re still looking for trunks and asking people interested to sign up.
City of Bloomington, Oct. 31 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
This is it: the City of Bloomington’s official trick-or-treat hours. The city website has plenty of information for kids, parents and other residents to keep this year’s Halloween both safe and fun.
