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It's almost time for trick-or-treaters to be scurrying around from house to house, business to business on and before Halloween, or visiting a haunted house in the Village of Pennsdale.
Bags filled with candy and treats, special events such as parades, judging contests, and stuff for the adults wanting to get spooked are listed with the following happy and fun-filled events:
City of Williamsport
Williamsport's Downtown Halloween Trick-or-Treat and Fall Festival will be taking place 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28. That's a Wednesday, and officials say Fourth Street will be closed from Hepburn to Market streets starting at 2 p.m. on that day, along with the cross streets. Last year, this event saw scores of people, many in costumes along with children happily going from business to business and visiting vendors. Last year, more than 60 businesses came together to help make it possible. Tables are typically placed outside of the businesses filled with candy and treats, and trinkets, and many decorated storefronts to add to the atmosphere. Contact info@williamsportpa.org, "Explore Williamsport" for the latest updates. A schedule shows how trick-or-treaters will start at Horizon Federal Credit Union on Pine Street, where they will get a trick-or-treat bag. Then, people can check out the Fall Festival activities in the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce parking lot for pumpkins, bounce houses and giveaways. Participants can take a selfie at the picture station, sip hot chocolate at the Genetti Hotel booth, visit with a Rag Doll and Skeleton friend from Twinkling Tiara Parties, stop by Pine Street United Methodist Church for a free hot dog and snack, bring a pumpkin from the Fall Festival to Lamar Park to decorate it courtesy of Wine & Design and get faces painted by Pfirman's Face Painting.
The City of Williamsport holds traditional trick-or-treat on Halloween night from 6 to 8.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live at the Pajama Factory, 1307 Park Ave. Shows are Oct. 29 through Oct. 31. Show times are 7 p.m. Oct. 29, 7 p.m. and 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31.
Montoursville
The Montoursville Police Department, with the assistance of Montoursville Fire Department, will be closing down Arch Street from North Loyalsock Avenue to Mulberry Street for Halloween. Halloween on Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Police have asked for cooperation.
Montoursville Borough trick-or-treat is 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.
Jersey Shore
Trick-or-Treating will happen from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. All borough residents participating should turn their porch lights on.
South Williamsport
and DuBoistown
Trick-or-Treating is Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. in these communities.
Hughesville
The Borough of Hughesville is permitting traditional trick-or-treating hours 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Hughesville Halloween Parade forming at 4:30 p.m. at the Hughesville High School parking lot. Judging of floats and walking groups will be done. The parade moves at 5:30 p.m. and is at Main Street locations about 6 p.m. Oct. 31, ending at the fire hall parking lot. Motorists please watch for the kiddos and their parents and guardians and for those taking part in trick-or-treat please put porch lights on.
Muncy and Muncy area
Trick-or-treat hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Downtown Muncy Inc. encourages communitywide participation.
Trunk-or-Treat at Penn Hills Plaza, 21 Kristi Road, Muncy Township, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28.
Pennsdale Haunted Barn, 261 Village Road, Pennsdale, with proceeds to go to the Muncy Township Volunteer Fire Co. The barn is open each Friday and Saturday in October. On Friday, the barn is open 7 to 10 p.m. and on Saturdays it is open 7 to 11 p.m. A bonfire is held nightly.
Trunk-or-Treat in Pennsdale 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 28. Village Road between Route 220 and Pond Road will be closed starting 5 p.m. for the event that is located in between the Pennsdale Haunted Barn and Wolf Run Veterinary Clinic. Parking at the clinic parking lot and the Muncy Township Community Building. Entry from Middle Road end or Geisinger Medical Center end and when parking at the clinic lot but please be mindful of the veterinary patients needing to get to the hospital.
Loyalsock Township
The township permits trick-or-treating on Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
An indoor trick-or-treat and outdoor trunk-or-treat event hosted at Edenbrook North, 300 Leader Drive, on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m., according to its Facebook post.
Lycoming Candy trick-or-treating indoor costume event at the store at 24 Liberty Lane at 9 a.m. Oct. 31.
Montgomery
Montgomery Halloween Parade starts at 6 p.m. and forms at 5:30 p.m. at the Weis Market parking lot. The borough's trick-or-treat is after the parade and is a little different than other municipalities. It is 6:30 to 8 p.m. (not 6 to 8) and those participating should turn their porch lights on.
Alternative Halloween Happenings:
Horrorfest: A multi-day festival at the Genetti Hotel, 200 W. Fourth St., on Oct. 23, featuring indie/classic horror screenings by the River Valley Film Festival, tarot readings, vendors, and a live performance of Night of the Living Dead.
The Vampire Circus: An immersive, dark-themed acrobatic show at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center, 220 W. Fourth St., Oct. 22.
Spooktacular at Rust & Shine: An adult-friendly shopping event and pumpkin scavenger hunt on Oct. 24.
Tips from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and common sense actions to maintain a safe and fun Halloween experience:
Thinking about your child's costume? Consider adding reflective material to their costume to make it easier to be seen at night. Give them a glow stick or flashlight to take along too.
Motorists – slow down – be observant as children are excited and may run out and not remember to look before crossing a road or be in groups that are in the road. Those on bicycles, please use proper lighting and observe traffic laws and be considerate if out and about on a bike during trick-or-treat hours.
Consider light sticks or flashlights, but do not point and shine the lights in the eyes of other trick-or-treaters, vehicles or homes and businesses.
Be mindful of the weather forecast, look at local meteorological reports ahead of time. Temperature changes can be tricky at the end of October, with dips at night that might require a coat or hat and mittens for the little ones and the parents and guardians.
For homes that do not partake in Halloween, keep porch lights off. For those walking by the residences that are not taking part, be respectful as they might have a legitimate reason.