Salina will come alive with the spirit of Halloween all weekend long. There are multiple safe trick or treat events planned Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The bigger events are spread-out throughout town.
The fun begins Friday.
According to Salina Downtown Inc. they are hosting a Trick or Treat AND Trunk or Treat event. They will have businesses handing out candy in the 100 N & 100 S block of Santa Fe and on Iron. KSU Salina students with trunks with reats will be scattered about on Santa Fe and a couple on Iron.
Salina Area Technical College is also hosting a safe trick or treat event on Friday from 3 till 5. According to the school, You can bring the kids out to Salina Tech for a safe and friendly one-way treat trunk-or-treat- route. Costumes are encouraged. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Participants will get to vote on their favorite decorated trunk.
On Saturday a Community Halloween Party will be hosted by Salina Parks and recreation. According to the organization, the annual Community Halloween Party is scheduled for Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Salina Fieldhouse. This free event is open to the entire family. Activities include a Halloween Costume Contest with prizes, carnival games, and “trick or treating” for children from community partners and businesses.
On Sunday Salina Police are hosting their annual “Cops and Costumes” event from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. It includes:
- Giveaways: candy, sticker badges
- Meet and greet with police officers
- Photo opportunities with police officers
- Police vehicles on display
Here is a list of more Halloween weekend safe family events:
October 29th
- Salina Area Technical College – 3:00 – 5:00 PM – 2562 Centennial Rd.
- Trick or Treat Downtown – 4:00 – 6:00 PM – Downtown Salina.
- Kansas Wesleyan University Trick or Treat – 6:00
- YMCA Family Fall Festival – 6:00 – 8:00 PM – 570 YMCA Dr.
October 30th
- Community Halloween Party at the Salina Fieldhouse – 1:00 – 4:00 PM – 140 N. 5th St.
- Kansas Wesleyan University Youth Day – Free Admission For Kids Plus 2 Adults to Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Football Games
- Kansas Wesleyan University Kids Fun Zone Prior to 1:00 Football Game -Costume Parade at Halftime
- Trinity United Methodist – 5:00 – 7:00 PM – 901 E. Neal Ave
- New Cambria Drive Thru Trick or Treat – 5:00 – 8:00 PM
October 31st
- Cops and Costumes Salina PD – 1:00-3:00 PM – 255 N. 10th St.
- Pinnacle Park – 2:00 – 5:00 PM – 2936 Georgia Ave, in the circle drive
- Church of the Cross – 3:00-5:00 PM – 1600 Rush St.
- Central Mall – 3:00-5:00 PM – 2259 S. 9th
- Revolution Church – 4:00 – 6:00 PM – 1111 W. South St.
- Higher Praise Church – 5:00 – 6:30 PM – 1220 Greeley Ave.
- Sacred Heart Cathedral – 5:30 – 7:00 PM – 118 N. 9th St
- First Covenant Church – 6:00-7:30 PM – 2625 E. Magnolia Rd.
- Kansas Highway Patrol – 6:00 – 8:00 PM – 2025 E. Iron, Lower Parking Lot
November 6th
- 13th Annual Candy Buy Back at Salina Dental Arts – 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM – 1829 S. Ohio St.