Halloween Happenings: Trick-or-treats, ghoulish goodies, family fun
That magical time of year is upon us, and the Craig community plans to make this Halloween a special one for the child in all of us. Whether your costume is homemade or store-bought, whether you feel like a nut or don’t — Mounds and Almond Joy are sure to be well-stocked as well as every other kind of candy, don’t worry! — or if you want a party that’s packed with kids or caters strictly to ages 21 and older, you can find something among the Craig Daily Press’s Halloween Happenings.
This weekend has a haunted house, festivals and parties galore, and of course the seasonal traditional of giveaways of all kinds of delectable delights, with the people of Northwest Colorado pitching in to make it both safe and fun for even the smallest witch, vampire or clown.
Plan it just right, and you may be able to hit every event on this list.
Tricks, treats and everything in between
• Every kid’s favorite Halloween event, trick-or-treating, will be available in an indoor setting at Centennial MallCentennial Mall as vendors provide holiday delights for children. Additionally, the 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue will be closed to traffic as kids and parents circle the downtown businesses for goodies, with as vendors provide holiday delights for children. Additionally, the 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue will be closed to traffic as kids and parents circle the downtown businesses for goodies, with Moffat County High School’sMoffat County High School’s Trunk or Treat setting up as well. Trunk or Treat setting up as well.
Centennial Mall as vendors provide holiday delights for children. Additionally, the 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue will be closed to traffic as kids and parents circle the downtown businesses for goodies, with Moffat County High School’s Trunk or Treat setting up as well.
When:When: 4 to 6 p.m. today 4 to 6 p.m. today
When: 4 to 6 p.m. today
Place:Place: Centennial Mall, 1111 W. Victory Way; 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue Centennial Mall, 1111 W. Victory Way; 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue
Place: Centennial Mall, 1111 W. Victory Way; 400 and 500 blocks of Yampa Avenue
Cost:Cost: Free Free
Cost: Free
For more information:For more information: Call 970-819-0018 or 970-824-7898 Call 970-819-0018 or 970-824-7898
For more information: Call 970-819-0018 or 970-824-7898
• In addition to the downtown parade of costumes, Community Budget CenterCommunity Budget Center will host its pumpkin decoration contest amid the hubbub. Painted or carved pumpkins are allowed, all ages are welcome, and the grand prize is $50 worth of Spree Bucks. will host its pumpkin decoration contest amid the hubbub. Painted or carved pumpkins are allowed, all ages are welcome, and the grand prize is $50 worth of Spree Bucks.
Community Budget Center will host its pumpkin decoration contest amid the hubbub. Painted or carved pumpkins are allowed, all ages are welcome, and the grand prize is $50 worth of Spree Bucks.
When:When: Drop off entries from 2 to 4 p.m. today, judging at 4 p.m. Drop off entries from 2 to 4 p.m. today, judging at 4 p.m.
When: Drop off entries from 2 to 4 p.m. today, judging at 4 p.m.
Place:Place: Community Budget Center, 555 Yampa Ave. Community Budget Center, 555 Yampa Ave.
Place: Community Budget Center, 555 Yampa Ave.
Cost:Cost: Free Free
Cost: Free
For more information:For more information: Call 970-824-7898 Call 970-824-7898
For more information: Call 970-824-7898
• McDonald’s plans to get in on the giveaways of the season by providing free hamburgers to kids wearing costumes today. The offer is eligible to children 12 and younger who are dressed up and have a guardian present.
When:When: 4 to 7 p.m. today 4 to 7 p.m. today
When: 4 to 7 p.m. today
Place:Place: McDonald’s, 1080 W. Victory Way McDonald’s, 1080 W. Victory Way
Place: McDonald’s, 1080 W. Victory Way
Cost:Cost: Free hamburger for kids 12 and under in costume Free hamburger for kids 12 and under in costume
Cost: Free hamburger for kids 12 and under in costume
For more information:For more information: Call 970-824-7638 Call 970-824-7638
For more information: Call 970-824-7638
Parties for every mood and age
• Sandrock Ridge Care & RehabSandrock Ridge Care & Rehab welcomes families to attend its fall festival Halloween Day and mingle with staff and residents. The day includes games, prizes, candy, cookie decorating, a picture area and more for kids 12 and younger. welcomes families to attend its fall festival Halloween Day and mingle with staff and residents. The day includes games, prizes, candy, cookie decorating, a picture area and more for kids 12 and younger.
Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehab welcomes families to attend its fall festival Halloween Day and mingle with staff and residents. The day includes games, prizes, candy, cookie decorating, a picture area and more for kids 12 and younger.
When:When: 1 to 3 p.m. today 1 to 3 p.m. today
When: 1 to 3 p.m. today
Place:Place: Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehab, 943 W. Eighth Dr. Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehab, 943 W. Eighth Dr.
Place: Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehab, 943 W. Eighth Dr.
Cost:Cost: Free Free
Cost: Free
For more information:For more information: Call 970-826-4100 Call 970-826-4100
For more information: Call 970-826-4100
• American Legion Post 62 has some good scares in store at their Haunted House. The whole family is invited to join in the terror, as well as some concessions afterward.
When:When: 6:30 to 11 p.m. today 6:30 to 11 p.m. today
When: 6:30 to 11 p.m. today
Where: Where: American Legion Post 62, 1055 Moffat County Road 7 American Legion Post 62, 1055 Moffat County Road 7
Where: American Legion Post 62, 1055 Moffat County Road 7
Cost: Cost: $5 per person $5 per person
Cost: $5 per person
For more information:For more information: Call 970-824-3625 Call 970-824-3625
For more information: Call 970-824-3625
• For those seeking an alternative to the spookiness of Halloween, Craig Christian ChurchCraig Christian Church will host its Joyful Noisemakers annual Funfest. The whole family is invited for games and plenty of prizes, as well as food like chili and pies and activities like live music. will host its Joyful Noisemakers annual Funfest. The whole family is invited for games and plenty of prizes, as well as food like chili and pies and activities like live music.
Craig Christian Church will host its Joyful Noisemakers annual Funfest. The whole family is invited for games and plenty of prizes, as well as food like chili and pies and activities like live music.
When:When: 6 to 8 p.m. today 6 to 8 p.m. today
When: 6 to 8 p.m. today
Place:Place: Craig Christian Church, 960 W. Victory Way Craig Christian Church, 960 W. Victory Way
Place: Craig Christian Church, 960 W. Victory Way
Cost:Cost: 10 cents per ticket for games; some concessions extra 10 cents per ticket for games; some concessions extra
Cost: 10 cents per ticket for games; some concessions extra
For more information:For more information: Call 970-824-6024 Call 970-824-6024
For more information: Call 970-824-6024
• The Senior Social Center will host its Decades of Dance get-together Halloween evening, which is open to the entire family with music ranging from the Big Band era to Taylor Swift.
Costumes are encouraged but not required to join in the fun as the Social Center and students of Colorado Northwestern Community CollegeColorado Northwestern Community College provide fun, with refreshments and door prizes. provide fun, with refreshments and door prizes.
Colorado Northwestern Community College provide fun, with refreshments and door prizes.
“Anybody is welcome,” said Jackie Camp, Social Center coordinator.
When:When: 6 to 10 p.m. today 6 to 10 p.m. today
When: 6 to 10 p.m. today
Place:Place: Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion, 640 E. Victory Way Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion, 640 E. Victory Way
Place: Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion, 640 E. Victory Way
Cost:Cost: $4 per person, $6 per couple, $10 per family $4 per person, $6 per couple, $10 per family
Cost: $4 per person, $6 per couple, $10 per family
For more information:For more information: Call 970-326-3188 Call 970-326-3188
For more information: Call 970-326-3188
Late-night libations
• Clarion Inn & Suites’ Cassidy’s Bar and LoungeClarion Inn & Suites’ Cassidy’s Bar and Lounge pays tribute to one of the great fright delights of the season with “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Halloween Party. Cash prizes and giveaways will be available throughout the evening, as well as a photo booth and drink specials and a 10 p.m. costume contest. pays tribute to one of the great fright delights of the season with “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Halloween Party. Cash prizes and giveaways will be available throughout the evening, as well as a photo booth and drink specials and a 10 p.m. costume contest.
Clarion Inn & Suites’ Cassidy’s Bar and Lounge pays tribute to one of the great fright delights of the season with “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Halloween Party. Cash prizes and giveaways will be available throughout the evening, as well as a photo booth and drink specials and a 10 p.m. costume contest.
Shuttle service will be available.
When:When: 8 p.m. to midnight today 8 p.m. to midnight today
When: 8 p.m. to midnight today
Place:Place: 300 S. Colorado Highway 13 300 S. Colorado Highway 13
Place: 300 S. Colorado Highway 13
For more information:For more information: Call 970-824-4000 Call 970-824-4000
For more information: Call 970-824-4000
• J.W. Snack’s Bar & GrillJ.W. Snack’s Bar & Grill keeps the energy going into the wee hours of the night with their Halloween party, with live music provided by Cyberdelic Voodoo. The costume party takes place right at the witching hour — midnight — so be sure to stick around late. keeps the energy going into the wee hours of the night with their Halloween party, with live music provided by Cyberdelic Voodoo. The costume party takes place right at the witching hour — midnight — so be sure to stick around late.
J.W. Snack’s Bar & Grill keeps the energy going into the wee hours of the night with their Halloween party, with live music provided by Cyberdelic Voodoo. The costume party takes place right at the witching hour — midnight — so be sure to stick around late.
When:When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today
Place:Place: J.W. Snack’s Bar & Grill, 210 E. Victory Way J.W. Snack’s Bar & Grill, 210 E. Victory Way
Place: J.W. Snack’s Bar & Grill, 210 E. Victory Way
For more information:For more information: Call 970-826-0468 Call 970-826-0468
For more information: Call 970-826-0468
• Mathers BarMathers Bar got the party started early in the week with and continues its Halloween fun with a main event Saturday, including a costume contest, drink specials and music by DJ Kid Steve-O. got the party started early in the week with and continues its Halloween fun with a main event Saturday, including a costume contest, drink specials and music by DJ Kid Steve-O.
Mathers Bar got the party started early in the week with and continues its Halloween fun with a main event Saturday, including a costume contest, drink specials and music by DJ Kid Steve-O.
When:When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. today 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. today
When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. today
Place:Place: Mathers Bar, 420 Yampa Ave. Mathers Bar, 420 Yampa Ave.
Place: Mathers Bar, 420 Yampa Ave.
For more information:For more information: Call 970-824-9946 Call 970-824-9946For more information: Call 970-824-9946
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