Halloween Happenings

Halloween is here and there is plenty of chances to get out and about to celebrate the holiday this weekend and on Halloween day.

Many local events are planned throughout the area.

Local Halloween Events

Living Proof Church Fall Festival will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature a Trunk or Treat, bounce houses, face painting, a pumpkin patch, fun games, free popcorn, free hotdogs, and more. Costume Contest at 2 p.m. The festival will be located at 1207 E. Navasota, Groesbeck.

Lake Limestone Campground and Marina is also hosting a Saturday Trunk or Treat from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring out your side-by-side, ATV, Golf Cart, and Riding Mowers and hand out candy to the kiddos! They highly encourage decorating, and taking a spooky stroll on Trusty Trails! They will also have live music from Don May Music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Limestone Louie’s Patio!

Groesbeck Fall Family Fun Night will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28 as well, in downtown Groesbeck at City Hall Square from 6 pm. to 8 p.m. This free-to-the-community event, presented by the Groesbeck Chamber of Commerce and the City of Groesbeck, promises a delightful evening with a variety of activities, including candy booths, music, photo ops, face painting, games for the kids, and much more! Enter the costume contest for a chance to win goodies and Neurothon gift cards. Enjoy an outdoor movie experience as they project ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ beginning at dusk, in the field across from City Hall.

On Halloween, Mike Terry Auto Group will be hosting a Trunk or Treat, including several other local businesses, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. This will be located at 1100 E. Milam St.

Kosse Fire Department and other local organizations and businesses will be set up for their annual Trunk or Treat downtown from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thorton trick-or-treating will occur from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as well.

Trick-or-treating will occur in Groesbeck with the suggested time being from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Limestone Medical Center will be having a Trunk or Treat in the front parking lot of the hospital from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Trick-or-treating is a beloved tradition in Groesbeck, but participation is always optional. To help everyone have a safe and enjoyable Halloween: Look for homes with their porch lights on for trick-or-treating.

If a home’s porch light is off, please respect their choice not to participate.

Remember to take necessary precautions to ensure your health and safety, whether you’re collecting treats or giving them out.

We hope you have a fantastic Halloween and make lasting memories with your friends and family. Enjoy the festivities and stay safe!

Did You Know?

Halloween Fun Facts - Jack-o’-lanterns are believed to have originated in Ireland in the 19th century—but they actually carved turnips instead of pumpkins.

-Pumpkins are classified as a fruit, not as a vegetable.

Basically, anything that originates from the likes of a flower is technically a fruit.

-The origins of Halloween date back 2,000 years to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated on October 31 on the eve of their new year. The Celts believed that the dead returned to earth that night, and so they lit bonfires and donned costumes to ward off the ghosts.

-Trick-or-treating was inspired by the medieval English tradition of “souling,” which involved children going door-to-door on All Souls Day, offering prayers for residents’ deceased loved ones in exchange for food.

-In the middle ages, people began practicing a tradition known as mumming, in which they dressed up as ghosts and demons, and went doorto door performing songs and scenes from plays in exchange for food and drink. This is also thought to be an inspiration for Trick-or-Treating.

Tips to ensure your Trick-or-Treaters safety from the National Safety Council:

- A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds.

- If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you.

- Agree on a specific time children should return home.

- Teach your children never to enter a stranger’s home or car.

- Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends.

- Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home, and take care to avoid any food allergies.