McPherson Halloween events run Thursday through Saturday
Downtown trick-or-treating and the Optimist carnival kick off Thursday, a church trunk-or-treat follows Saturday and the sheriff’s office urges caution
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Sign up freeThe McPherson County Sheriff's Office posted a Halloween safety reminder on Facebook Tuesday, Oct. 27, as several family events approach. The office wished residents a safe, happy Halloween weekend and said it would help keep families safe and children's candy bowls full.
The McPherson Optimist Club Halloween Carnival will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin St. Admission and carnival games are free. The event will include games and prizes, costume contests for ages 0-2, 3-5 and 6 and older, and food and concessions available for purchase. The carnival follows McPherson Main Street's downtown trick-or-treating event, which begins at 5:30 p.m.
McPherson Main Street's 2026 event calendar lists Trick-or-Treat Main Street from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in downtown McPherson. Participating merchants will distribute candy to costumed children.
A K-State Research and Extension calendar listing schedules a free Fall Family Festival with trunk-or-treating from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at New Life Foursquare Church, 811 N. Ash St. The listing also advertises free hot dogs, chili, nachos, popcorn and candy.
McPherson's tourism page lists the downtown route from the 300 block of South Main to the 300 block of North Main but does not publish separate citywide trick-or-treat hours. Elsewhere in the county, the Moundridge USD 423 calendar lists an FFA Trunk or Treat on Friday, Oct. 30.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation's Halloween guidance advises families to use light-colored costumes and reflective tape, carry flashlights, choose costumes that allow children to walk and see safely, supervise children in familiar, well-lit neighborhoods, and inspect treats.
According to the KBI, discard unpackaged items and candy with loose or torn wrappers.
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