Breckenridge community to offer fall, Halloween activities

Halloween is next week, and not only will there be traditional trick-or-treating in local neighborhoods, but there are also a variety of organized activities planned on Oct. 31 and earlier.
Check out the list of Halloween and Fall-related events below. This list will be updated as more events are scheduled.
Family Fun Festival

A family decides which entry to vote for in the 2023 pumpkin decorating contest at Breckenridge City Hall. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, City of Breckenridge and Stephens County have teamed up to present the second annual Family Fun Festival from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, on the courthouse lawn and on the streets around the courthouse.
Last year’s event was held on Halloween night, but this year the Family Fun Festival is going to be a couple of days before Halloween in order to avoid time conflicts with other activities.
Beginning at 3 p.m., the 100 blocks of North Rose Avenue and North Court Street will be blocked off for the event. There will be organizations and businesses giving away candy, trunk-or-treat style. On the courthouse lawn, there will be a costume contest with cash prizes, businesses and organizations with booths, a photo booth, food trucks and a decorated pumpkin contest.
Last year, the pumpkin contest was just for City of Breckenridge departments, but this year it has been opened up to all businesses and organizations in Breckenridge. Additionally, there will be cash prizes for the winners. Those participating in the pumpkin decorating contest will need to drop off their entry at City Hall, 105 N. Rose Ave., by 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29.
For more information about the event, call the Chamber of Commerce at 254-559-2301.
Walker Street Trick-or-Treat
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its annual Walker Street Trick-or-Treat event on Thursday, Oct. 31. Participating businesses up and down Walker Street and beyond will be handing out candy from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or according to the business’ regular hours.
The Chamber will post an official list of participating businesses shortly before Halloween.
To participate, call the Chamber of Commerce at 254-559-2301.
Other Activities
East Elementary, 1310 E. Elm St., will host its annual Trunk-or-Treat event from 4:45 to 6 p.m.in the school’s parking lot.
First Baptist Church, 301 S. Rose Ave., will host its annual Festival of Light from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the church’s Family Life Center. There will be free hotdogs, games, and candy for kids up to 6th grade. Attendees are asked to enter through the doors on Rose Avenue to get a game wristband. All participants must have a wristband.
If you know of additional Halloween- or Fall-related activities, send us the info via email at news@breckenridgetexan.com.
Cutline, top photo: Breckenridge firefighters hand out candy to trick-or-treaters during the 2023 Family Fun Festival in downtown Breckenridge. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)