Fall and Halloween Events Across Communities

Communities are offering fall and Halloween activities, including Momence’s free downtown Bordertown Hauntings, Oxford’s Glow Party and Trunk or Treat, Dana Point’s police-themed Trunk or Treat and Día de los Muertos celebration, and pumpkin sales in Knightsville and Sewickley that support youth programs and local causes. Oxford’s Oct. 26 Witches Ride benefits a local food pantry; Portland has family-friendly corn mazes and haunted attractions, Arkansas has a charity paddle and Trunk or Treat, and Dixon is holding a Scarecrow Festival. Del Mar’s free Surf Del Mar Festival runs Oct. 8–11 with surfing, films, music, art and climate programming, while Carmel Valley’s family Halloween event is Oct. 17. Colorado venues are offering spooky concerts and performances, and Hanover Township’s free Fall Family Fun Fest is Oct. 10; Descanso Gardens’ Carved features illuminated jack-o’-lanterns and seasonal displays. Otsiningo Park’s scarecrow contest runs through Oct. 23 and connects visitors with local health programs, including cancer screenings, while Topeka crews prepare the ice for the Scarecrows’ practices and Oct. 16 season opener. Portland-area and St. Louis seasonal options also include corn mazes, haunted attractions, zoo events and a Safe Halloween trunk-or-treat; Knightsville’s pumpkin patch has raised about $300,000 for its church and nonprofits.