Halloween sometimes seems like a big waste of money for a costume only to be worn on Halloween night. This year in Howe, there are several opportunities to get some mileage for every princess, monster or superhero.
The Howe church of Christ will hold their annual Trunk ‘R Treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 25 to start things off in Howe.
For the first time, the Howe Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Howe-lloween Festival” in the historic downtown area. It will take place on Saturday evening, Oct. 28 from 6 pm – 9 pm with vendors lined up with an assortment of candy and games. The Howe Mercantile also says that they have treats for adults as well as kids. The First United Methodist Church has put together nine vendor spaces in front of Gabriela’s and Abby’s for games and fun for kids. Kids with costumes can also have their pictures made by Melissa Millsap Photography as well as the Howe Enterprise. (Click here to be a Howe-lloween vendor)
On Sunday evening, Oct. 29, First Baptist Church of Howe will host their annual Harvest Fest featuring cars, candy, snow cones, games, photo booth and door prizes. Harvest Fest will be located on the south parking lot of the church from 5:30 pm to 7 pm.
Tuesday evening is Halloween night which is the traditional Oct. 31 trick-or-treating night throughout the town. Community Bible Fellowship will also hold a Trunk ‘R Treat event that evening from 6 pm to 8 pm which will also include a hot dog cookout.
That’s at least four times to get some miles out of that costume and that’s in Howe alone.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the number of potential trick-or-treaters at 41.2 million. That’s a lot of candy to hand out and a lot of little visitors to homes all across the U.S. To make the evening more enjoyable for all, the Etiquette Scholar created a list of our top Halloween etiquette tips:
- Wait Your Turn. Don’t rush in if other trick-or-treaters are already at the door. Stand back and wait until the group has left and then approach the door.
- Ring the Bell. Ring only once. If no one comes to the door after one ring, move on to the next house.
- Trick-or-Treat, Please and Thank You. Say trick or treat and please when someone answers the door. Say thank you after you receive your treat.
- Don’t be Picky. Don’t search through the goodies looking for the perfect treat. Take what’s offered without complaint or grab an item from the top of the candy bowl.
- One Piece. Take one piece of candy unless the host insists take more.
- Respect the Property. Stay on sidewalks and off of neighborhood lawns. Don’t throw candy wrappers on the ground.
- Lights Out. No light means no trick-or-treating. Pass over homes if their lights are turned out.
- Closing Time. Trick or treating should end by 9 o’clock or sooner. Don’t trick-or-treat past 9:00 PM.
