Thorntown will celebrate Halloween Saturday, Oct. 31, with trick-or-treating, a parade, a costume contest, a magic show and other family-friendly activities.
Town trick-or-treat hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m.
The annual Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters (KPW) parade will begin at 6 p.m. Participants should line up at Tom Johnson Memorial Park and South Market Street at 5:30 p.m. The parade will travel north on South Market Street from the park to Sugar Creek Law Office. South Market Street will be closed to traffic during the parade.
A costume contest will take place in front of Sugar Creek Law Office at approximately 6:15 p.m. KPW will distribute treat bags and award prizes to contest winners.
The Knights of Pythias will serve hot dog meals in the Town Hall garage, located between Town Hall and the Police Department, during trick-or-treat hours.
The Thorntown Heritage Museum will host magician Marc Lehmann from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a free magic show and candy.
Sugar Creek Art Center will host a Mummy and Me Cocoa and Coffee Bar from 5:30 to 9 p.m., offering free hot cocoa and coffee.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to use caution while driving through town and watch for children and families walking during Halloween activities.