City of Lincoln, Main Street Lincoln and park district scare up some 'spook-tacular' fun for Saturday

[October 23, 2012]  Join the activities downtown on Saturday for Halloween on the Square. The park district will offer four different activities for children and adults as well. The park district teams up with the city of Lincoln and Main Street Lincoln to give you Trick or Treat with Mayor Snyder, a Costume Parade, Trunk or Treat, and The Great Chili Taste Off. Participate in all of the fun or simply pick and choose what you think your family would enjoy the most.

Trick or Treat with Mayor Snyder will start from Latham Park, with registration for door prizes beginning at 3 p.m. Plan to walk to each participating business, starting at 3:30, and fill your bag with goodies. Prize drawings will be at City Hall following the trick-or-treating. If you have questions, call Main Street Lincoln at 732-2929.

Following the prize drawings, be a part of the first-ever Costume Parade on the square. Participants will line up in the Arcade, and the parade route will go around the square. Invite your family and friends to come see you star in the parade.

Trunk or Treat will be on Pulaski and McLean streets beginning at 4:30. It's fun and simple. All you have to do is come downtown, park, decorate your trunk, bring lots of candy, and hand it out the youngsters who just want to have a great Halloween. Individuals, businesses and organizations can participate. Cars may park beginning at 3:30 and be ready for the kids by 4:30. Trunk or Treat provides a safe environment for families to enjoy an inexpensive Halloween atmosphere. Costumed children trick-or-treat by going from trunk to trunk to get their bag filled with goodies. Kids and parents are invited to make their way around the Trunk or Treat to enjoy the free treats, games and fun. There is no charge for participating vehicles, but the participants are urged to preregister at the Lincoln Park District, 732-8770 or [e-mail], so that parking spaces can be saved for everyone.

With all this fun for the kids, the park district just had to do something for the adults too. Look around the Farm Bureau building on McLean Street for The Great Chili Taste-Off. Red or white chili will be served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for $2 per 12-ounce bowl. Proceeds will be donated to local food pantries. Free hot dogs will be provided by the Farm Bureau Young Leaders from 5 to 7 p.m., and Sorrento's has generously offered to provide free sodas too.

If you have questions about Halloween on the Square, feel free to contact Lincoln Park District.

[Text from file received from Roy Logan, Lincoln Park District]