With many in the region already celebrating the upcoming Halloween holiday with ghost tours, haunted markets and more, a number of organizations and community groups are hosting “Trunk-or-Treat” events this weekend.
The events are being held starting on Friday, Oct. 30, throughout Lewis County, with days, times and locations listed below. If you know of a Trunk-or-Treat, or another Halloween event, happening this weekend, email Chronicle reporter Owen Sexton at owen@chronline.com to get it added in Thursday’s edition. All events below are free to attend.
Veterans Memorial Museum Trunks with Treats
Kicking off the spooky celebrations on Friday, Oct. 30, is the seventh annual Trunks with Treats event at the Veterans Memorial Museum, located at 100 SW Veterans Way in Chehalis, and sponsored by ZiplyFiber and Gesa Credit Union among others.
Trick-or-treaters can begin making their way around the museum parking lot starting at 6 p.m., though those planning on attending are advised to get there early as this event draws thousands of attendees, meaning parking can be tricky to find.
“Shout out to Walmart Chehalis for donating about 900 pounds of candy,” the Veterans Memorial Museum added in a Facebook post.
Candy donations are still being accepted. For more information, call the museum at 360-740-8875.
UNFI Centralia Trunk-or-Treat event
Get ready for an afternoon of costumes, candy and community fun as UNFI Centralia hosts a Trunk-or-Treat event from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, in the parking lot at 4002 Galvin Road, Centralia.
From creatively decorated trunks to plenty of treats, the event is a great opportunity for local families to enjoy a safe, festive and family-friendly Halloween celebration, according to a news release from event organizers.
While enjoying the Halloween fun, guests will also have the opportunity to learn about career opportunities available at UNFI Centralia. Whether residents are exploring a new career path or interested in learning more about opportunities for growth with UNFI, representatives will be available to answer questions and share information about current openings.
East Lewis County Trunk-or-Treats
In East Lewis County, several Trunk-or-Treat events are being held in various communities on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Out in the far east end of the county, candy-seeking youth will be able to trick-or-treat at the Packwood Schoolhouse Event Center and Museum, located at 12990 U.S. Highway 12 in Packwood, from 2 to 5 p.m., with a costume contest, games, live music and a “witchy ride,” according to a Packwood Schoolhouse Facebook post.
This event is sponsored by the Packwood Schoolhouse, the Packwood Improvement Club, Livable Packwood, the Historic Packwood Hotel and Local Packwood Grandmas.
In Mineral, the Mineral Lions Club is hosting a Trunk-or-Treat event at the old American Legion building, located at 108 Front St. E. in Mineral, from 5 to 7 p.m. The old American Legion building, now a community center still maintained by the Lions Club, will also be turned into a haunted house.
In Mossyrock, the Mossyrock Road Rebels Car and Motorcycle Club will be hosting their Trunk-or-Treat event at the Mossyrock Auto Value store, located at 106 W. State St. in Mossyrock, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Finally, Brooks Baked Goods will host the business’s annual Trunk-or-Treat event at the bakery, located at 1752 state Route 508 in Onalaska, starting at 5 p.m.
Southern and western Lewis County
On Saturday, Oct. 31, the Winlock Student Community Advocates will host a Trunk-or-Treat event at Winlock Miller Elementary School, located at 405 NW Benton Ave. in Winlock, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Along with the Trunk-or-Treat event, a Halloween festival will be held at the school featuring carnival games, food trucks and a gift basket raffle.
In Napavine, a pair of Trunk-or-Treat events are being held at two locations. The first is at the Napavine Assembly of God, located at 414 Second Ave. NE in Napavine, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Then, at the Lewis County Fire District 5 Fire Station, located at 105 Second Ave. SE in Napavine, local firefighters along with the Napavine Police Department, City of Napavine and Napavine Lions Club will host their Trick-or-Treat event from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
In Vader, the Vader Lions Club will host the Halloween Bash at McMurphy Park, located at 317 Annonen Road just north of Vader, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature free games, a costume contest, face painting and more at the park.
In the western part of the county, Pe Ell’s Halloween Spooktacular Hall of Treats will be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) hall, located at 411 S. First St. in Pe Ell, from 4 to 7 p.m.
“Instead of walking from trunk to trunk outside, our little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, princesses, monsters and more will make their way through the hall, stopping at decorated spaces along the way to trick-or-treat,” a Lewis County Events Facebook post announcing the event stated.
