Halloween

Updated: Hallows week 2019 promises fun times

Oct 23, 2019

It’s here again, that time of year of saying “trick or treat” but really just meaning treat and trying to outdo one another for the most inventive or elaborate costume. Several Halloween events are planned around the area for young and old culminating in the big day itself, Thursday, Oct. 31....

Local churches trick-or-treat for food shelf

Nov 7, 2018

Youth groups from First Lutheran, St. Mary’s Catholic and United Methodist churches canvassed local neighborhoods on Halloween, trick-or-treating for the Lake City Food Shelf. Over 1,100 pounds of non-perishable food items and $65 in cash were collected and donated. All three churches expressed...

Boo! A spooky list of Halloween events

Oct 25, 2018

Halloween is Wednesday, Oct. 31, and there are lots of local events leading up to the big night. Paranormal investigator and author Chad Lewis will present on his book “Mysterious Creatures” tonight (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Public Library. Bars in the area are throwing their...

Lots of trick or treat options in Lake City

Oct 18, 2018

Halloween events are materializing out of the spooky ether. Downtown businesses are getting ready for the eighth annual Trick or Treat on Washington Street on Oct. 31, Halloween. Families can trick-or-treat at participating businesses from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Jil Garry, the owner of Treats and...

Kids can trick-or-treating at public spooking building this Halloween

Oct 3, 2018

The Lake City Ambulance Service and Lake City Police Department will host a drive-through trick or treat event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31, at the Lake City Public Safety Building on 10th Street. The event will feature costumes, candy, and spooky decorations. People can contact the...

Youth groups collect for food shelf on Halloween

Nov 8, 2017

Youth groups from First Lutheran, St. Mary’s and United Methodist churches in Lake City went door-to-door on Halloween to collect food for the Lake City Food Shelf. Together with the community, they were able to donate over 800 pounds of food to the food shelf on Nov. 1. The trick-or-treaters...

Caped crusaders patrol Washington Street

Nov 2, 2017

Batman and Superman took a break from their big-screen rivalry to do some trick-or-treating together on Washington Street Oct. 31. Theirs was one of the numerous families that turned out to trick-or-treat at downtown businesses during the annual Halloween event. Pictured (front row, from left) are...

Outlook frightful as Halloween approaches

Oct 26, 2017

It’s the most ghastliest time of the year. Halloween week has descended and there’s lots to do in and around Lake City for people who like to scare or be scared, or just have fun. On Friday, Oct. 27, South Troy Wesleyan Church south of Zumbro Falls is inviting people to trick or treat out of car...

Haunted House at Lake City Area Arts

Oct 19, 2017

Haunted house at Lake City Area Arts, 220 E. Chestnut St., Lake City. Tickets: $5 for individuals or five for $20.

Arts group haunted house fundraiser is Oct. 27-28