Halloween events planned in West Plains this coming weekend

Whether you live in Airway Heights, Cheney or Medical Lake, there’s plenty of Halloween fun planned for this coming weekend.

In Cheney and Tyler, three different “trunk or treat” events are on tap.

Cheney Conoco’s second annual event is from 5-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29.

The event at 2654 First Street will feature classic cars decorated and lined up with trunks full of candy.

On All Hallow’s Eve, Sunday, Oct. 31, The Speakeasy restaurant at 809 First Street will have its trunk-or-treat event from 2-6 p.m.

And in Tyler, the next trunk-or-treat is set to begin at 4 p.m. at Tyler Grange Hall, 23712 S. B St. That event includes a bon fire, hot chocolate, coffee and games, in addition to trunk-or-treating.

Other than trunk-or-treating, children can participate in Cheney Parks and Recreation’s Trick or Treat Drive-Through from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Parents can drive to local businesses with their children and Trick or Treat from their cars, officials said.

And Cheney Faith Center will have its Candy Corner Carnival from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at the church, 300 N. Second St.

Medical Lake

Reimagine Medical Lake hosts its Fall Festival Drive-Thru from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct.30.

There will be a Selfie Costume Contest, where three costume winners will receive a family friendly gift certificate to use at local businesses.

The top winner will receive a $75 prize.

Second-place receives a $50 prize and third a $25 prize.

There will be car trunks full of candy, a pumpkin giveaway, kettlecorn and music with D.J. Jordan from Big Mouse Works.

Families may bring children to the Medical Lake High School bus loop on LeFevre Street to begin the event.

The Medical Lake Kiwanis Club will be at the event handing out free bicycle helmets for children who are at least 3 years old.

The Kiwanis club will have 250 plain, white helmets to hand out to children to decorate themselves. The helmet giveaway will be available at the end of the event; families will be given a slip to get their helmet.

According to club President Dan Dorshorst, the helmets will help reduce head injuries.

Medical Lake Library will hand out crafting materials.

The Fishin’ Hole will be offering coupons for free hot dogs, and the Sheriff Community Oriented Policing Effort will be handing out free books.

Santa Claus will also be there talking to the kids about Winter Fest, according to festival director Reggie Hwebink.

Airway Heights

In you’re in Airway Heights, don’t fret.

The city Parks and Recreation Department has activities planned, as well.

The annual Trunk or Treat event there is set for 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at 11405 W. Deno Road.

Cars will be decorated and have trunks full of candy. There will also be a haunted carport.

Wolffy’s Restaurant, 12807 W. 14th St., is also hosting a trunk-or-treat event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31.

There will be a fire truck, a chance to meet first responders, snacks, coffee and hot cocoa.

A few churches, too, are planning trunk-or treat events on Sunday evening.

They include:

Airway Heights Baptist Church, 12322 W. Sunset Highway, 5- 7:30 p.m. There will also be a free hot drink, hot dogs and chips.

The Heights Church, 12703 W. 14th St., 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Crossroads Church, 1118 S. King St., 6-8 p.m.

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