By Gari Voss
As Halloween arrives, families plan their evening of Trick-or-Treat excursions. In addition to corn mazes and walks through the woods, communities and organizations are planning for Trick-or-Treat or Trunk-n-Treat.
Halloween is on Friday this year, so there may be more children than usual out after dark. The optimum words are BE SAFE. Some safety checks to make no matter if you decide to visit homes in the neighborhood, Trunk-or-Treat, go to a haunted house, or other large gatherings:
- Travel in groups.
- Watch for vehicles and use crosswalks and sidewalks when available.
- Make sure you are visible – flashlights are a great accessory for any costume.
- Walk in well-lit areas.
- Only visit homes with lights on and never enter a stranger’s home.
- Wait to eat any candy until a parent can inspect it. If you suspect any tampering with candy, please notify your police department immediately.
A note to drivers:
Please, keep your eyes on the streets and roads.
Do not use your phones.
Do not drink and drive.
In the “olden days”, there were often neighborhood watch teams who not only helped trick-or-treaters but ensured that young people did not damage private property, public property like restrooms, and special areas like cemeteries. Keeping a watchful eye out for children enjoying the holiday and for young people considering otherwise can be extremely helpful in every community.
Have a fun, safe Halloween!
TRICK OR TREAT TIMES
Some communities have no set Trick or Treat times. Parents and children are requested to adhere to Curfew Times for their cities and towns while several municipalities have specific times for activities.
The City of Allegan:
Downtown Businesses – 3-5:30pm
Residential trick-or-treat 5:30-8pm
Wear costumes appropriate for the weather and safe for walking; only knock on doors with a porch light on; always walk on the sidewalk or paths and look both ways when crossing streets; never trick-or-treat alone; BE SAFE.
Allegan Bible Church – 5-7pm –Trunk & Treat. 412 Sherman St., Allegan
Immanuel Lutheran Church – 5-7pm – Trunk & Treat, 631 Grand St., Allegan
Join us for trick or treating inside Immanuel Lutheran Church from 5pm to 7pm on Halloween, Friday, 31 October. We will also have apple cider and donuts.
Tantrick Brewing Co. – 6-close – Costume Party, Hubbard St., Allegan
The City of Fennville – 6-8pm
Trick-or-Treat only at homes with the porch light lit. Be Safe!
** SPEPCIAL DAY/TIME: Fennville VFW, Post 7911, Thurs., Oct. 30, 5-7pm: Trick or Treat. Bring the kids on over all dressed up for a fun filled time. We are accepting candy donations as well! VFW, 2373 53rd St, Fennville, MI.
The City of Wayland – 5-8pm
Please be courteous and have fun.
Henika District Library, Wayland – during hours – Trick or Treat
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES:
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, 5-7pm: Trunk or Treat Brown’s Auction Field, 21113 M-40, Gobles
Unleash your creativity and decorate your trunk. The most creative trunk wins $100. The event is hosted by New Found Hope, LLC. To reserve a spot contact (269) 913-4157 or bsimpson@newfoundhope.llc
Friday, October 31, 2025, 6-9pm, Harvest Moon Acres offers the last Flashlight Event. If a maze and farm experience sounds like fun, Harvest Moon Acres, a 65-acre farm, in Gobles offers a Corn Maze and Fun Park. The corn maze covers five acres. Add the Fun Zone, farm animals, hayrides, and wonderful treats. The last Flashlight Event is a different twist added to the Corn Maze, and participants are asked to bring a flashlight. Harvest Moon, 18725 M-40 Highway, Gobles
Fri., Oct. 31, 2025, 8-11pm, Cut ’N Loose at The Farm at Bloomingdale. After trick or treating, stay in costume and head over to the Farm for a Halloween to remember. Cut’N Loose will be playing all the best Halloween hits from 8 to 11. There will be a costume contest with prizes, and Great Food will be provided by the incredible chef Sean! The Farm, 42520 CR 380, Bloomingdale. (Cut’ N Loose is a southwest Michigan premier party band that plays hits from every decade from the 70’s through today.)
Fri., Oct 31 – Sun., Nov. 2, 2025, Not So Spooky Haunted Maze. Reserve time at Allegan Event for a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween. They are inviting kids and families to explore a maze full of twists, turns, and lighthearted surprises that are just spooky enough to delight, without any scary frights. This special weekend event is perfect for children of all ages and promises memorable, safe, and interactive fun. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a returning maze explorer, you’ll find plenty to enjoy!
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