More fall festival, Halloween events coming up
Tuesday evening, community members of all ages gathered in downtown Breckenridge for the fourth annual Family Fun Fest, and the Fall and Halloween activities continue this weekend and through Saturday, Oct. 31.
Check out the list of events local organizations have put together:
Saturday, Oct. 24
Market Days
The Breckenridge Market Days group will hold their monthly event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in First Methodist Church’s Christian Life Center, 419 W. Walker St. There will be vendors, a food truck and candy for the kids.
The City of Breckenridge staff greeted kids at the Family Fun Fest on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in on the downtown square. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Fall Festival
The Ridge Cowboy Church will host its annual Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the church, located just across the “mile-long bridge” over Hubbard Creek Reservoir, 108 CR 221, west of Breckenridge. There will be free food, face painting, a hay ride, a cake walk and other games and prizes.
4-H Trade Show & Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off
Stephens County 4-H will host a Trade Show featuring a variety of vendors supporting the local 4-H. The event will be from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, on the Stephens County Courthouse lawn, 200 W. Walker St. There will also be a giant pumpkin weigh-off to determine the biggest pumpkin.
Fall Festival
Heritage Bible Church will host a Fall Festival from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the church, 1504 E. Elm St. They will have hot dogs and festival games.
Free Movie
“Hocus Pocus” will be shown for free at the National Theatre of Breckenridge at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the movie presented by Copperleaf Properties. Admission will be free, and concessions will be available for purchase with cash or card. No outside drink or food will be allowed.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Trunk or Treat
Breckenridge’s East Elementary will host a Trunk or Treat Halloween candy event in the school parking lot from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Karen Martin and Monica Johnson with the Rotary Club of Breckenridge hand out candy during Family Fun Fest. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Friday, Oct. 30
Walker Street Trick or Treat
The Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Walker Street Trick or Treat on Friday, Oct. 30. Local businesses on Walker Street and beyond will be handing out candy to kids for the holiday. Typically, the event takes 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.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween
Halloween is on Saturday, Oct. 31. The City of Breckenridge does not have any set times for trick-or-treating. Local families can choose their own times for handing out candy and/or taking their kids trick-or-treating.
Festival of Light
First Baptist Church of Breckenridge will host its annual Festival of Light event from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the church, 301 S. Rose Ave. The annual event will offer family fun, including games, prizes, candy and more. It is for children in fifth grade and younger.
Trunk or Treat
Elliott Street Church of Christ will hold a Trunk-or-Treat beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the church, 1701 W. Elliott St. The event will offer candy and fun for all ages in a family-safe environment. They will be set up until they run out of candy.
Kids had a chance to win prizes at a variety of games on the Stephens County Courthouse lawn during Family Fun Fest on Tuesday night. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Attendees at the annual Family Fun Fest had a chance to vote on their favorite decorated pumpkin. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Kids lined up Tuesday evening for the costume contest at Family Fun Fest in downtown Breckenridge. The event was hosted by the Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, City of Breckenridge and Stephens County. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
The Breckenridge Police Department’s Capt. Jay Walker and officer Elena Arellano hand out candy during the annual Family Fun Fest on the downtown square Tuesday night. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Cutline, top photo: City Secretary Jessica Sutter, left, and Assistant City Secretary Lacy Botts, right, present the first place costume award in the younger age group costume contest. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
