Official trick-or-treat times set for Halloween; Local organizations offering safe, fun opportunities

The City of Waukon has set its official Trick-or-Treat time for Tuesday, October 31 from 4-8 p.m. Area residents are asked to leave porch lights on to welcome trick-or-treaters,  and the youngsters are reminded to keep safety in mind while making their rounds from house to house.

TASC, Inc.
TASC, Inc. will be offering open house trick-or-treating Tuesday, October 31 at its facility located at 2213 Mount Olivet Road NW, just off Highway 76 north of Waukon. Trick-or-treating will take place at TASC from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day.

Northgate Care Center
Northgate Care Center in Waukon will be offering open house trick-or-treating Halloween evening, Tuesday, October 31 from 4-6 p.m. Located at 960 Fourth Street NW in Waukon, Northgate Care Center residents and staff look forward to seeing the children dressed in their Halloween costumes and sharing the experience.

Southcrest Assisted Living
Southcrest Assisted Living Facility would like to invite trick-or-treaters to its facility at 602 Second Street SW in Waukon Tuesday, October 31 from 4-6 p.m. Residents look forward to seeing the children and their costumes, as well as sharing treats with them.

Good Samaritan Society
Good Samaritan Society - Waukon would like to invite trick-or-treaters to the safe, warm environment of its facility at 21 East Main Street in Waukon Tuesday, October 31 from 4-6 p.m. Residents will have treats for visitors, and they delight in seeing the children and their costumes.

St. Paul's UMC "All Hallows Eve"
Again this year, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, located at 27 Second Avenue NW in Waukon, will be hosting its "All Hallows Eve" trick-or-treat event Halloween night, Tuesday, October 31 from 4-8 p.m. Trick-or-treaters can take a treat- and activity-laden path through the decorated tables in the church’s library and through the lounge.

Entrance is on Second Avenue NW with exit onto First Street NW. The event is free and open to the public. For additional information, call the church office at 563-568-3678 or Pastor Kim Gates at 641-777-4996.

Trunk or Treat
Iron Ridge Church is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event Tuesday, October 31 from 5-7 p.m. in the parking lot of Waukon State Bank along West Street in Waukon. Families can walk through the lot and visit various decorated trunks, participate in activities and fill their candy bags.