If you’re looking for some spooky fun in honor of Halloween, there are several events throughout the weekend that are sure to put you in the festive spirit.
If you’re looking for some spooky fun in honor of Halloween, there are several events throughout the weekend that are sure to put you in the festive spirit.
We’ve compiled a list of events submitted to the Observer for easy navigating for parents looking to plan a haunted weekend with their children.
Friday, Oct. 30
October Treats Celebration
Bruton Memorial Library, 302 W. McLendon St., is hosting its October Treats Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 30. This youth program is designed to allow children to enjoy crafts, games and treats at the unique event. Families are invited to participate in a costume contest as well as to create festive projects to take home. Socially distanced stations will be available all day long. Every family is welcome and no registration is required.
Boo Bash
Grace Manor at Hunters Creek Senior Living, 765 W. Grant St., is hosting a wicked good time at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 30. There will be a costume party, games, food, music and more.
Halloween on Main Street
Trick-or-Treaters can hop around a variety of businesses in downtown Plant City Friday evening during Halloween on Main Street, hosted by Plant City Main Street. There will be food trucks and vendors at McCall Park and several local businesses will be passing out free candy to those who pop by. Social distancing, face masks, hand sanitizer and additional safety measures are going to be in place throughout the event, so make sure you and your kiddos are prepared if you plan to participate. Trick or Treat bags will be available at the Main Street tent at the train depot in downtown and are sponsored by Green Life Environmental and First Response Heating and Cooling. The event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. and businesses will hand out candy from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat: Mt. Olive
Baptist Church
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 604 W. Ball St., is providing a safe drive-through Trunk or Treat event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30. Families are invited to dress up, load up in the car and drive over. Candy will be distributed to attendees and you must remain in the vehicle at all times.
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail
This is the last weekend of Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail, 2837 S. Frontage Road. The horror-themed event runs from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There are three haunted trails for attendees to get their scares on. Tickets are required and you must purchase them in advance. CDC guidelines will be followed so attendees must wear a mask and social distance. You can purchase your tickets at sirhenryshauntedtrail.com. The event is horror themed and may not be suitable for children under the age of 12.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Harvest Feast
City Pointe Church is hosting its annual fall event at Burchwood Park, 104 Lake Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 31 or while supplies last. The church is partnering with Frontline Community Services to give free food to those in need as well as offer prayer, free giveaways and the opportunity to win prizes through special drawings taking place after the event. The church has two 26-foot trucks full of food and groceries that will arrive that morning to be distributed to those who need it. The event is open to anyone in the community, not just those who live around Burchwood Park and it is estimated there is enough food for more than 600 families. Attendees are asked to bring a container to transport cold/perishable grocery items upon pick up. CDC guidelines will be implemented and City Pointe volunteers will check temperatures while people wait in line. Attendees are asked to remember to socially distance while waiting. There will be worship music playing and after registering for a prize drawing guests can receive a Jesus film or booklet and can stop at the children’s table for giveaways for kids.
Walden Lake
Drive-By Halloween
This event is just for Walden Lake residents. The WLCA office, 3035 Griffin Blvd., is hosting a drive-by Halloween event from 12 to 3 p.m. on Oct. 31. Families are invited to dress up, honk, beep, shout and wave. They will then be given a Halloween goodie bag. You must have a Walden Lake decal on your vehicle to participate.
Trunk or Treat at the YMCA
The Plant City Family YMCA, 1507 YMCA Place, is hosting a Trunk or Treat from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. The YMCA invites local youth to stay safe and still be spooky. Trick-or-treaters are invited to dress up and drive through the YMCA parking lot to visit the various decorated trunks. They will hand out candy and other goodies.
Trunk or Treat: Wakanda Style
The Bing Rooming House Museum, 205 Allen St., will host a drive-through trick or treat celebration with a Wakanda theme from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. Drivers with their children will enter from Laura Street and have candy and treats handed out curbside in front of the museum. There will be no disembarking from vehicles. Keep your eyes peeled for traditional Wakanda greetings like crossed arms as well as some low-contact greetings like fist bumping. Cars will be decorated for the theme and children who dress up can have their picture taken inside their vehicle.
Treat Fest
The Crossing Church’s Plant City Campus, 2883 Hammock Drive, is hosting a Treat Fest from 6 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 31. The church will have fun games, great prizes and delicious candy. There is even a chance for a parent to win a special prize. There will be a costume contest and a free family photo booth to capture the memory of the event.
Trunk or Treat:
GraceWay Church
GraceWay Church of Plant City, 3106 S. Wiggins Road., is hosting a Trunk or Treat from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 31. There will be food, fun games, door prizes, music and more.
