Chambers County readies candy trails, costume bashes
BY SAM VISE
THE LAFAYETTE SUN
CHAMBERS COUNTY — Costumes, candy buckets and Halloween celebrations are arriving across Chambers County as local schools, municipalities, businesses and civic groups organize community trunk-or-treats, costume giveaways and trick-or-treat trails heading into the rest of October.
Whether families are looking for decorated car trunks, indoor trick-or-treating, lakeside festivities or free costumes, here is a roundup of Halloween and trick-or-treat events across the local area.
LANETT — The Fuller Center and the city of Lanett Recreation Department team up Saturday, Oct. 17, to host a free Halloween Costume Giveaway from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET at Lanett City Hall. The event will provide free costumes to children, who must be present and accompanied by an adult. Families can also enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy and drinks.
VALLEY — Chick-fil-A in Valley will host a Halloween Family Night Costume Party on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ET. The evening features professional character guests, sing-alongs, hero training and interactive performances for visiting families.
LAFAYETTE — Frank’s Bait & Tackle will host a Halloween celebration on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. CT at Chambers County Lake (1145 County Road 292 in LaFayette). The afternoon includes a Big Bream Fishing Contest for children ages 11 and under, along with CC’s Peanut Wagon, activities and a trunk-or-treat. Organizers are currently seeking community members and groups to serve as trunk-or-treat hosts. For details or to register a vehicle, call (334) 219-0217.
LAKE HARDING — Dockside Bar & Grill on Lake Harding will host an all-day Halloween benefit on Sunday, Oct. 25, supporting the Chattahoochee Humane Society. Activities begin with a Dog Cake Walk from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET, where visitors can meet adoptable rescue dogs, walk them during the event and win desserts. All proceeds from the cake walk will be donated to the humane society. From 2 to 5 p.m. ET, the venue will host Dock-or-Treat, inviting attendees to wear costumes, bring candy and gather on Dockside’s dock to watch decorated boats stop by. The restaurant will donate 10% of the day’s sales to the humane society. To register a dock, volunteer or become a sponsor, visit dockortreatlakeharding.com.
LANETT — Following its afternoon festival games, Victory Baptist Church will hold a community trunk-or-treat beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 3945 54th Ave. SW in Lanett. The broader festival runs from 4 to 6 p.m. ET and includes hayrides, pony rides, face painting and food. For more details, visit vbclanett.com.
LANETT — The city of Lanett Parks and Recreation Department hosts its annual municipal trick-or-treat night on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. ET at the Jane K. Farrar Event Center, located at 258 N. Lanier Ave. in Lanett. For more information, call Lanett Parks and Recreation at (334) 644-4316 or Lanett City Hall at (334) 644-2141.
LAFAYETTE — LaFayette Main Street will host its annual downtown trunk-or-treat on Thursday, Oct. 29, offering trick-or-treating, costumes and spooky fun for the whole family. The free community event will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. CT at the intersection of Alabama Avenue East and 1st Street Southeast. Businesses, civic clubs, churches and individuals interested in hosting a trunk or donating candy can contact LaFayette Main Street at (334) 787-4557 for more information and to sign up.
VALLEY — Shawmut Elementary School will host its campus trunk-or-treat on Friday, Oct. 30, starting at 1 p.m. ET, with participating vehicle setup beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET. The school is inviting local families, businesses and community members to decorate trunks and hand out treats to students. To reserve a parking spot, email holmesdh@chambersk12.org or call the school office at (334) 710-2803.
LANETT — W. O. Lance Elementary School invites community members and local groups to host a Spooky Room for schoolwide trick-or-treating on Friday, Oct. 30. Participating room hosts should arrive at 11:30 a.m. ET for setup and room assignments. The school is also accepting candy donations. Those interested in hosting a room can contact Principal Sylvia Haslam at (334) 644-5915.
VALLEY — The Valley Parks and Recreation Department will include its Trick-or-Treat Trail during the annual Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ET at the Valley Sportsplex (130 Sportsplex Drive). Local churches, businesses and civic groups will hand out candy along the trail alongside carnival games and inflatables. For more information or to sign up, email the program coordinator at athompson@cityofvalley.com or call (334) 756-5290.
