As Halloween approaches, families across the Chippewa Valley are gearing up for a season filled with costumes, candy, and community fun.

To help you plan your trick-or-treating adventures, here are the scheduled hours for various communities in the area:

Residential Trick-or-Treating Hours:

Eau Claire: October 31, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Chippewa Falls: October 31, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Menomonie: October 31, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Altoona: October 31, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Downtown Business Trick-or-Treating Events:

Downtown Eau Claire: October 25, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Downtown Chippewa Falls: October 31, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Downtown Menomonie: October 30, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

These events offer a safe and festive environment for children to enjoy trick-or-treating during daylight hours.

In addition to trick-or-treating, the Chippewa Valley boasts a variety of Halloween-themed events to enhance your spooky season:

Haunted Houses & Trails:

Ski Sprites Haunted House: Experience the "Wicked Oz" haunted house on October 16-18, 23-25, 30-31, and November 1, from 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM.

Leffel Roots Apple Orchard's Night Maze: Navigate the night maze every Friday and Saturday through October 18, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Field of Screams Haunted Trail and Barn: The "HUNTED" themed trail runs on October 17-18, 24-25, and 31, from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Special Events:

Dinner & Classic Horror Movie at Brewery Nonic: Enjoy a meal and a classic horror film on October 19, 26, and 31, starting at 6:30 PM.

Jack-O-Lantern Lane at The Local Store: Participate in a pumpkin carving contest and enjoy festive activities from October 24-26, with displays through November 1.

Downtown Eau Claire Zombie Crawl: Dress up and join the crawl on October 25, from 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM.

Remember to prioritize safety during your Halloween festivities. Ensure costumes are visible in low light, supervise young children, and inspect all treats before consumption.

For more information on these events and additional Halloween activities in the Chippewa Valley, check local community websites and event calendars.