Halloween Events
Halloween 2012
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many events will be happening in the next week that coordinate around the Halloween holiday. A list of events has been compiled to help you during this time.
If you have an event that is not listed here, send us an email to info@oskynews.org
Friday October 26
Halloween Hike will be held at the Russell Wildlife Area this Friday night (Oct.26th) from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Dress up in a costume and come join the fun! There will be a prairie maze, hedge ball bowling, bobbing for apples, crafts and a pumpkin decorating contest. Bring a pumpkin decorated as an “animal” to win a prize! The contest is for kids and adults – judging will be held at 7 pm.
William Penn University Haunted House
Alpha Mu Theta and ALIVE have teamed together to transform McGrew Fine Arts Building into a Haunted House and we would like to invite any and all (ages 14 and up) to come and enjoy! It will be Friday the 26th and Saturday the 27th from 7pm-11pm and then November 2nd & 3rd at the same time. NOTE: The west entrance to McGrew parking lot is blocked off, you will have to drive around to the east side by the high school.
Saturday October 27
YMCA Freaky 5K
The Mahaska County YMCA’s 1st Annual Freaky 5k Run/Walk event is scheduled for October 27, 2012. The event will start off with a 1 mile Kids’ Fun Run at 8 a.m., and the 5k Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. The event will begin at the Lacey Recreation Complex Stadium (2055 238th Street).
Oskaloosa Evangelical Church is hosting Kids Fall Festival Saturday, Oct 27th from 1-3.
Sunday October 28
Central United Methodist Church will be hosting their second annual “Trunk or Treat” on Sunday, October 28, 2012 from 4 to 6 pm. Area youth are invited to dress in costume and attend this event located in our church parking lot at 201 North Market Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Trunks will be decorated and treats will be given out. Carnival games will be provided by our church youth group “EPIC”.
In addition, we will be serving hot dogs, a dessert and beverage.
In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors. Dress up and join us for a fun, safe event.
Wednesday October 31
4:00 Main Street Trick or Treat Parade (Square and Penn Mall)
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Mahaska Drug
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Oskaloosa City Wide Trick or Treat
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bussey’s Trick-or-Treat
