by Carrie Moritz, Gazette
Next Tuesday is Halloween, a day all young ghosts and ghouls look forward to each year! That day, Garretson will become Halloween town, with trick or treating happening at all doors with front lights turned on. Before that, though, kids of all ages can enjoy the Trunk or Treat at Split Rock Park on Saturday.
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Starting off the festivities will be the Trunk or Treat at Split Rock Park on Saturday, October 28, where organizations, businesses, and individuals are invited to set up and decorate a trunk or a vehicle in an open camping spot prior to 4:30 p.m. There is no charge to set up, but sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day of the event. Any of the RV sites south of the parking lot will be available for use. Decorators are welcome to start setting up as early as they wish, but must be ready to go by 4:30.
From 4:30 until 6:00 p.m., ghosts, goblins, and ghouls will descend upon the park for treats.
Businesses that will be open are encouraged to invite trick or treaters as well, with specials and candy available as trick-or-treaters head through town.
Capping off the candy-palooza will be the annual evening of trick or treating around town from around 5:30 or 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 or 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31.
Anyone driving into or around town between the hours of 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. should be cautious, as young people may be darting into streets.
The key for a successful Halloween event is to be creative and have fun while keeping the community safe, and to encourage everyone to keep an eye out for each other. Drive slowly and watch the streets for little goblins that may dash out in front of you. Parents are encouraged to use reflective gear, lights, or bright colors on their children so they are more easily seen, and those with older children who may trick or treat alone are encouraged to have a conversation with them regarding safety and etiquette prior to the events.
The trunk or treat event is weather permitting. As of press time, Saturday's high is likely to be in the mid-30's with a 40% chance of snow. Anything shy of a blizzard is unlikely to pause trick-or-treating on Tuesday.
