Halloween has arrived in the White Lake area, and with it comes a great deal of activities designed to boost the enjoyment of the holiday for both kids and kids at heart.
The fun will begin the night before Halloween - Friday, Oct. 30. Whitehall High School will be the site of a Trunk or Treat event from 6-8 p.m. The event is co-hosted by Rivers Ace Hardware and the Shoreline and Ealy Elementary School PTOs.
Trick-or-treat hours throughout the White Lake area will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, during which time revelers are welcome to participate in the time-honored tradition of seeking candy from residents who enjoy passing it out.
However, there will also be a number of other events happening locally.
There will be a Kids Halloween Party at the White Lake VFW in Montague Saturday from 1-3 p.m. All are welcome, and along with candy, there will be a costume parade where everyone can show off their frightfully good costumes. (The White Lake VFW will also be among several organizations hosting a Trunk or Treat from 6-8 p.m.)
North Grove Brewers in Montague will host a Trunk or Treat event Saturday from 2-5 p.m. Weather permitting, outside games will be set up for participants, and kids can come inside and enjoy several candy giveaway stations.
The Double JJ Rodeo Grounds will play host to a free event called the Ultimate Trunk or Treat from 3-6 p.m. Located at 6841 Water Road in Montague, the grounds will see decorated trunks, costumes and family fun. Free hot dogs will be distributed to the first 500 visitors to the Trunk or Treat, and prizes will be given to the best three decorated trunks.
The White Lake Congregational United Church of Christ on Mears Avenue in Whitehall will host its Halloween Trunk or Treat event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday.
Evangelical Covenant Church on Warner Street in Whitehall is also hosting a Trunk or Treat Saturday, from 6-8 p.m. Oehrli Elementary School in Montague will host a Trunk or Treat event during the same hours.
