Following are just some of the area Halloween festivities taking place for children:
Downtown Pequot Lakes
Children are invited to trick-or-treat in costume at participating downtown Pequot Lakes businesses from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 26.
Visit the Kids Haunty House at Faith Boost on Front Street. Miss Pequot Lakes royalty will host a bonfire at Trailside Park with s’mores and juice.
The event is hosted by Community Action of Pequot Lakes and Pequot Lakes businesses.
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Backus American Legion
The Backus American Legion’s annual complimentary party for children ages 12 and under will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Legion clubrooms at Highways 371 and 87 West.
The kids’ party features a style show, pumpkin decorating, a fish pond, ring toss, bean bag throw and prizes for each event, along with a complimentary lunch.
Haunted Barn
The Nisswa Fire Department will host its 22nd annual Haunted Barn & Hay Rides on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 8089 Gardenview Road in Nisswa (follow the signs).
A not-so-scary event with no live spooks will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The scary event will run from 7-9 p.m. There will be a bonfire, games and concessions.
Free will donations will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the Nisswa Fire Department, Branden’s Cancer Crusaders and the North Star 4-H Club and Eagles 4-H Club, both in Pequot Lakes.
Cass County
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The Cass County Sheriff's Office will host its trick-or-treat event from 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, in the sheriff's office east parking lot or in the lobby if it rains. Visit with Sheriff Tom Burch and his staff and receive trick-or-treat bags with coloring books, safety tips and treats.
Trunk or Treat
Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Pequot Lakes will host a trunk or treat event for the community from 5 p.m. until the treats are gone (around 6:30 p.m.) Thursday, Oct. 31, at the church.
Community members are invited to open their car trunk and dole out Halloween treats to children, and community children are invited to participate.
Trunk ‘N’ Treat
Crosslake Lutheran Church will host a trunk ‘n’ treat event at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the church, where there will be decorated cars in the church parking lot and games in the Fellowship Hall. Supper will be available inside.
Trunk or Treat
Grace United Methodist Church in Pequot Lakes invites families to the church's parking lot for a safe gathering for children of all ages from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.
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This free Trunk or Treat event will include candy and Halloween fun. Come in costumes and trick-or-treat.
In the event of extreme weather the event will continue indoors. For more information, visit www.graceumcpequotlakes.org.
Autumn Carnival
Mildred Bible Chapel, four miles north of Pine River, will host its annual Autumn Carnival from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31.
