Jackson County Parks Announces Drive Thru Trick or Treating Event with Drive In Movie

(September 30, 2020 10:18 AM)  The Jackson County Parks Department is presenting a new, first-time Halloween event at Keeley Park this fall. Scheduled for Friday, October 16th at 5:30pm, Halloween town, is a safe and free, family-friendly Halloween event with Drive Thru Trunk or Treat starting at 5:30pm-7:30pm, Costume Parade at 7:30pm and a Drive in Movie at 8pm featuring Disney’s original Halloweentown. This event was made possible by support of the following sponsors: Lester Brothers, Emmons Service, Phelps Towing, Meridian Concerts, American 1 Credit Union, and G Force Automotive.

Due to the restrictions in place because of COVID-19 this will be a drive thru event with the exception of the costume parade. Those participating in the costume parade will be spaced 6ft apart to maintain a safe distance. Anyone under the age of 15 is encouraged to sign up. Prizes will be given to the top 3 costumes.

Jackson County Parks is seeking trunk participants.  Applications for trunks can be found at JacksonCountyParks.org. Plaques will be awarded to the trunks that are decorated best. Each trunk is responsible for bringing their own candy.

Denise Owens, Fair Manager and Park Events Coordinator, is excited for this new family friendly Halloween event to take place at Keeley Park. “We are looking forward to a little Halloween fun with our friends and families, we have put together a free event for the kids that will offer a slightly non-traditional Trick or Treating opportunity. We all appreciate how our supporting community groups and businesses have joined us in making sure it a memorable night for all. Family fun is the goal of the night starting with the treats to the costume contest and ending with a Drive in Movie featuring Halloween Town.”