As Halloween quickly approaches, area churches, organizations and downtowns are preparing for their annual fall festival activities. For some family-friendly fun this Halloween season, check out the following events in the surrounding area.
COLLINSVILLE
Oct. 24 – Collinsville Park Association Trunk or Treat – 6-8 p.m.
This 3rd annual event is fun for the whole family. Enjoy a night of candy, costumes, creativity and community fun! Awards will be given for Best Trunk and People’s Choice.
Location: Downtown Collinsville
GAINESVILLE
Oct. 27-29 – Frankie’s Trunk or Treat Row – 6-9 p.m.
Come enjoy nighttime train rides and nightly trunk-or-treating. Costumes are encouraged!
Location: Leonard Park, 1000 W California St. in Gainesville
Oct. 31 – Scare on the Square – 1-3 p.m.
Join the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce for an afternoon of FREE Halloween fun in downtown Gainesville and at the Gainesville Farmers Market! Bring the whole family and trick-or-treat your way through participating businesses, enjoy music and activities, check out the decorated businesses around Gainesville and don’t forget to enter the annual Costume Contest! (Costume divisions include ages 0–3, 4–7, 8–12 and 13–18, plus Best Adult Costume, Best Group Costume and Best Dog Costume.)
Location: Downtown Gainesville
HOWE
Oct. 26 – Downtown Howe-lloween Festival – 6-8:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Howe Area Chamber of Commerce, this event is free to the public and is a great opportunity for kids to trick-or-treat from vendors in downtown Howe and a chance for vendors to promote their business.
Location: Downtown Howe
SHERMAN
Oct. 27 – Sherman High School Trunk or Treat – 5:30-7 p.m.
The public is invited to come trunk-or-treating for free candy.
Location: Sherman High School, 2907 W. Travis St. in Sherman
Oct. 30 – Sherman Police Department Fright Fest – 6-8:30 p.m.
If you’re looking for something fun and safe to do with the kids this Halloween season, consider this free trunk-or-treating event.
Location: Sherman High School, 2907 W. Travis St. in Sherman
Oct. 31 – Farmers Market Trick or Treating – 9 a.m.-noon
At the corner of Houston and Crockett in downtown Sherman
TOM BEAN
Oct. 24 – Tom Bean PTO Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat – 5 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of games, vendors, food and fun! All proceeds benefit Tom Bean ISD students. Tickets can be purchased in the carpool line on 10/21 and 10/23 as well as at the varsity football game on 10/23.
Location: Trunk or treat is at the TBHS stadium parking lot (7719 TX-11 in Tom Bean). Festival will take place at the indoor facility. Parking is available at the youth baseball fields.
WHITESBORO
Oct. 24 – OneChurch Whitesboro Trunk or Treat - 4-6 p.m.
This free event will include candy, bounce houses, face painting, hot dogs and more.
Location: 400 Hwy 377 S. in Whitesboro
Oct. 25 – Bones Chapel Baptist Church Fall Fest – 4-6 p.m.
Bring the family and spend Sunday afternoon at Bones Chapel Fall Fest! They’ll have Trunk or Treat (come in costume, visit the decorated trunks and fill those candy buckets!), games, food, plenty of candy and family fun—and it’s all completely FREE. You don’t have to attend Bones Chapel to come. This is for the community, so bring the kids, invite some friends and come spend the afternoon making fun memories!
Location: Bones Chapel Baptist Church, 2005 Roland Rd. in Whitesboro
Oct. 31 – Lonestar Cowboy Church Fall Fest – 2-4 p.m.
Enjoy food, fellowship, games, activities and fun for all ages!
Location: Lonestar Cowboy Church, 21116 US-377 in Whitesboro
Oct. 31 – WHS Theatre Department’s production of “10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse” - 5 p.m.
The public is invited to enjoy this free, one-night-only performance before trick-or-treating begins.
Location: Trollinger Park, 200–298 Trollinger St. in Whitesboro
Oct. 31 – First Baptist Church Whitesboro Trunk or Treat - 6-7:30 p.m.
Come by for candy and other goodies on Halloween night.
Location: CLC parking lot at 124 Center Street in Whitesboro
Oct. 31 – Trunks and Tailgates with Treats - 6-7:30 p.m.
Bring the whole family to this free annual event. At 7:45 p.m., awards will be given for best decorated vehicle and best costume (age categories are 6 and under; 7-12; and 13 and older).
Location: Downtown Whitesboro on Main Street
WHITEWRIGHT
Oct. 31 – First Whitewright’s Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat – 5-6:30 p.m.
Enjoy candy, free food, games and a petting zoo.
Location: First Whitewright, 201 W. Walnut Street in Whitewright
Oct. 31 – Whitewright Church of Christ Trunk or Treat – 5:30-7 p.m.
Enjoy a safe and fun way to bring your kids trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Free to attend!
Location: Whitewright Church of Christ, 606 S. Center Street in Whitewright