Local Halloween, Fall events planned for Tuesday, Oct. 31
The Breckenridge community will have a variety of activities planned for local families on Halloween, which will be Tuesday, Oct. 31. Check out the list of events:
Walker Street Trick-or-Treat
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host the traditional Walker Street Trick-or-Treat on Halloween, Tuesday, Oct. 31.
For Walker Street Trick-or-Treat, the Chamber will put together a list of local businesses on Walker Street and beyond that will be handing out candy to kids for the holiday. The event will take place during the regular business hours of the participating businesses, mostly from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but some businesses may close earlier or stay open later. The wide range of hours allows younger children and daycares to trick-or-treat early in the day, and then school-age kids can stop by after school.
Blackhorse Mercantile and Cafe, 103 W. Walker St., will have a photo area set up for all trick-or-treaters to to stop at and take a picture. The restaurant will open at 11 a.m. and give out candy until they close at 9 p.m. or until they run out of candy.
Bayer Chevrolet of Breckenridge has announced an online costume contest on their Facebook page on Tuesday, Oct. 31. Parents can upload and share a picture of their trick-or-treater and use the hashtag #bayerchevy for a chance to win prizes. Additionally, anyone can go by the dealership, 601 W. Walker St., and get your picture taken for 10 extra votes in the contest. The grand prize will be a $100 Amazon shopping spree for the trick-or-treater; the second place prize will be a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant; and the third place prize will be a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant. Bayer will be handing out candy from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Halloween.
Call the Chamber at 254-559-2301 to get a business put on the list of participants.
The Breckenridge Texan will add the list of participating businesses to this story when it becomes available.
Family Fall Festival
The City of Breckenridge and Stephens County have partnered with the Chamber to present an evening activity in downtown Breckenridge on Halloween night. The Family Fall Festival will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
Trunk-or-treat vehicles will be set up on North Rose Avenue, and various vendors will be set up on West Elm Street behind the courthouse.
Additionally, there will be a costume contest, a photo booth and a chance for visitors to vote in a contest featuring pumpkins decorated by Stephens County and City of Breckenridge employees.
The Downtown Family Fun Fest has several sponsors, including:
- Clear Fork Bank, which is sponsoring the SnapJoy photo booth
- MLR Graphics, which is sponsoring the trophies for the costume contest
- The Station Oil Change Service, which will decorate the event’s entrance arch
Businesses or organizations can set up a booth on the courthouse lawn; participate in the trunk-or-treat on Elm Street and Rose Avenue; or, become a candy sponsor. Any business or organization that is interested in participating in the festival needs to call the Chamber at 254-559-2301 or City Hall at 254-559-8287.
Trunk or Treat at East Elementary
Breckenridge’s East Elementary School will host a Truck-or-Treat event in the parking lot, from 4:45 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
There will be candy for the kids, as well as information about community resources for families.
Festival of Light at FBC
First Baptist Church of Breckenridge, 301 S. Rose Ave., will host Festival of Light from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31.
The event will be free for kids up to sixth grade. There will be hot dogs, games, and prizes.
Trunk or Treat at Buffalo RV Park
Buffalo RV Park/Breckenridge-Hubbard Creek Lake KOA, located at 2833 W. Walker St., will host a family-friendly event on Halloween evening.
Beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, Buffalo RV Park will have a trunk-or-treat event, including free hot dogs and drinks, a free photo booth, games and activities. There will also be a bake sale and $5 face painting by The Vintage Butterfly, as well as raffle tickets for sale.
Trunk or Treat at Elliott Street Church of Christ
Elliott Street Church of Christ will host a Trunk-or-Treat event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or until the candy runs out on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the church, located at 1701 W. Elliott St.
Fall Festival and Fish Fry on Oct. 28
Gunsight Baptist Church will host a Fall Festival and Fish Fry on Saturday, Oct. 28, at the church located 11 miles south of Breckenridge on U.S. Highway 183. From 3 to 5 p.m., there will be bounce houses and games for the kids, as well as a cake walk. At 5 p.m., the meal will be served, including fried fish with sides and desserts.
If you know of another local activity for Stephens County families to participate in for Halloween, send us the information by email at news@breckenridgetexan.com or through Facebook messenger on the Breckenridge Texan’s Facebook page.
