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   There’s spooky fun to be had in the Lakeland! Ghouls and ghosts of all ages will be lurking this Halloween for family-friendly fun. Area communities have planned safe Halloween trick-or-treating events for kids.    

Remer

   The 14th annual “Trunk or Treat” event returns this Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Northland School front parking lot from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.!

In addition to frightening fun, there will be food, face painting, candy and prizes for best costume and best decorated trunk. Come hungry as the High School Seniors will be serving sloppy joes, chips and water for a free will donation. Remer farmer’s market vendors will be in the commons 4 to 7 p.m.

Hackensack

   The Hackensack Hub is once again hosting its community Trick-or-Treat event! 

   Since many of our community members live in areas where trick-or-treaters rarely visit, a central spot has been created for the candy to flow!

    Bring your candy to hand out, decorate your table if you wish, and watching the excitement as kids make their way through!

    Tables and chairs are provided and there is no cost to participate. Costumes are encouraged to add some extra fun!

    Setup begins at 4 p.m., trick or treating runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

    E-mail questions to [email protected] Everyone’s welcome. The Hub is on south First Street, next to the Post Office.  

Pine River

   Pine River Public Library will host a Halloween Trick-or-Treat event Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, offering Halloween fun and goodies for area children.

   The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Halloween goodie bags will be handed out during the event.

   The event is hosted by the Pine River Library Building Foundation and Friends.

   Families are invited to stop by the library and celebrate Halloween while supplies last.

Backus

   The Backus Church of the Nazarene will host a Trunk or Treat event from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 31. Stop by and check out the trunks, games, food and fun. Everyone is invited to decorate a trunk and join in the fun!

   For the big kids the Backus American Legion will host an adult Halloween party beginning at 8 p.m. with a costume contest at 9:30 p.m. Come early for the meat raffle!

Emily

   The Emily Fire & Rescue Dept. will host a Trunk or Treat in conjunction with the Crooked Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. and Fifty Lakes Fire & Rescue Dept. Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will be held at the Emily ball fields behind the Emily Fire Hall off Co. Rd. 1. Treat bags provided by the Outing Area Chamber of Commerce, Lakers Lions will serve hot dogs. The first 25 families are eligible to receive a free smoke detector and enjoy hayrides during the event.

 Walker

   The Cass County Sheriff’s Office annual Trick or Treat  event will be held Halloween night at Cass Co. Sheriff’s Office parking lot across from Dairy Queen. 

   Receive some treats and safety tips all while visiting with the Sheriff’s office staff from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

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