With Halloween less than a week away, it is little surprise to see many Halloween-themed events in this week’s MAIN EVENT.
Sam A. Baker State Park is the site of the Haunting in the Park, which runs from 4-9 p.m. Saturday. This event will feature multiple a trunk or treat from 4-6 p.m. games and goodies at Mudlick Mountain Grill from 5-8 p.m., a haunted hike and more. More information can be found at the park’s visitor center.
There also will be a pair of cemetery walking tours at Poplar Bluff’s cemeteries Saturday, one starting at 3 p.m. and another at 5 p.m. Participants will meet at the cemetery’s maintenance shed at the corner of Gray and Main streets and tour the City Cemetery and the Woodlawn Cemetery, while also learning about the lives of people who had impacted on Poplar Bluff’s history. The tours are each approximately one mile long.
The Tinnin Fine Arts Center at Three Rivers college is hosting Haunted Illusions at 7 p.m. on Monday. The center invites people to celebrate Halloween with an incredible night of magic, tricks and treats, featuring one of the top touring illusionists in the country. Admission is $15.
Other upcoming events include:
— Pumpkin Hollow, now through Oct. 31 WHERE 671 County Road 336, Piggott, Arkansas. COST $12, children 1 and under free. WHAT Featuring a pumpkin patch, hayrides, pony rides, apple cannon, mega slide, zipline and more, hours are open 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday, plus additional hours Friday night for Horror in the Hollow.
— Greenville Jack O’ Lantern Jubilee, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28 WHERE Greenville Recreation Area COST Free. WHAT An exciting event for kids of all ages. Join area businesses, groups, agencies along with other ghosts and goblins during this fall family-oriented event. Contact the Wappapello Lake Area Association to set up a booth or activity help make the event even better. Creative campers decorate their campsites and generously welcome trick-or-treaters into the campground.
— Bou-Tiques and Fleas, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 28. WHERE Black River Coliseum, 301 S. 5th St. COST $5 admission. WHAT Come to the Black River Coliseum for a fun-filled day of shopping local vendors! Boutiques, crafters specialty foods, door prizes, food trucks, concessions and much more!
— Haunting in the Park, 4-9 p.m. Oct. 28 WHERE Sam A. Baker State Park Cost Free WHAT Multiple events, 4-6 p.m. Trunk or Treat; 5-8 p.m. games and goodies at Mudlick Mountain Grill, with campfire s’mores; and 6-8 p.m. haunted hike. Go to the visitor center for additional information.
— Cemetery walking tour, 3-4:15 p.m. or 5-6:15 p.m. Oct. 28 WHERE Leaves from the Poplar Bluff City Cementer maintenance shed at Gray and Main streets. COST Free WHAT This tour will take place in the Poplar Bluff and Woodlawn Cemeteries. You will learn about the lives of people who have had a huge impact on the history of Poplar Bluff. It is approximately 1 mile long.
— The Camp Spooktacular, 1 p.m. to evening WHERE The Camp at Lake Wappapello COST Free WHAT Daytime events will be from 1-5 p.m. with mini golf and bounce houses, trick or treating at 5 p.m.
— Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28. WHERE Three Rivers College. COST Free. WHAT Free candy, games and fun hosted by the TRC Student Leadership Academy. In case of inclement weather the event will be held in the Bess Activity Cetner gym. Organizations who would like to participate should email mryan.anderson@trcc.edu.
— Halloween Trunk or Treat, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 28. WHERE Clearwater Lake River Road Park, Piedmont. COST Free. WHAT In addition to lots of candy, there also will be a campsite decoration contest.
— Fall Carnival Festival, 3-6 p.m. Oct. 29. WHERE Black River General Baptist Church, 9606 Highway AA, Broseley. COST Free. WHAT Attractions include face painting, trunk or treat, bounce house, prizes, music, karaoke and more.
— Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 WHERE First Church of God, 3842 S. Westwood Blvd. COST Free. WHAT Come out for candy, games and some hot chocolate or cider..
— Trunk or Treat, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29 WHERE First Baptist Church, 551 N. Westwood Blvd. COST Free. WHAT Dress up in your best costume and come join the fun at FBC. Come get candy as you pass by all of the amazingly decorated trunks.
— Haunted Illusions, 7 p.m. Oct. 30 WHERE Tinnin Fine Arts Center. COST $15. WHAT Celebrate Halloween with an incredible night of magic, tricks, and treats featuring one of the top touring illusionists in the country.
— Monster Bash Trunk or Treat, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 31 WHERE McLane Park. COST Free. WHAT Join Missouri Highlands Health Care and other community partners for the Monster Bash Trunk or Treat event. There will be games, candy, popcorn, and more.
— Puxico Trunk or Treat, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31 WHERE El Hawk St. and Veteran’s Park WHAT Local businesses and families will hand out treats.
— Greenville Fall Festival, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 WHERE Greenville City Park COST Free WHAT Food, prizes, games and bounce houses will be set up. Prizes will be awarded for best trunk or treat booth. Sponsored by the East Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and Greenville High School FCCLA.
— Bicycle giveaway, through Nov. 2 WHERE Butler County Health Department, 1619 N. Main St. COST Free. WHAT The Butler County Health Department has a bicycle giveaway with free entry until Nov. 2. For more information, call 573-785-8478 EXT. 215.
— Annual BIG Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3 WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, 318 N. Main St. COST Free. WHAT Come find some great bargains at the library’s annual BIG book sale.
— Community Conversation, 6 p.m. Nov. 6. WHERE Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce, 1111 W. Pine St. COST Free. WHAT The Butler County Health Department will host a community conversation event for youth and adults about ending the youth vaping epidemic. For more information, call 573-785-8478 EXT. 215.
— Native American Storytelling, 6 p.m. Nov. 7 WHERE Poplar Bluff Municipal Library main branch COST Free WHAT Suzanne Michelle Jones will share traditional stories told by Choctaw, Cherokee and Delaware nations.
— International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, noon-2:30 p.m. Nov. 18. WHERE Three Rivers College, Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, Room 108. COST Free. WHAT International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. Non-loss survivors may also register to attend. Snacks will be served. Register online at poplar-bluff-missouri.isosld.afsp.org, or contact Rebeca Pacheco for more information at rebeca.pacheco@thecrc.org and 573-776-7830.
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