Before we know it, children will be scouring the local villages on Thursdays in search of sweet treats.

The region has a long tradition of hosting events to celebrate this spooky holiday, and 2024 is no different. Below are some of the events on deck this year.

Trick-or-treat plans – especially in the Adirondacks – can be affected by the weather. Although it’s still a few days away, the current forecast for Halloween calls for scattered rain showers and windy conditions, with afternoon highs dropping into the 60s to the 40s by late evening, according to the Burlington Office of the National Weather Service.

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Of the youngest, Lily, Charles, Lucas and Benjamin Mahany will participate with parents Alice and Erik of Wilmington in the Trunk-or-Treat event Sunday at the Wilmington KOA. (Company photo — Chris Gaige)

Saranac Lake

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The Village of Saranac offers a wide variety of events and activities on Halloween Day. Participating businesses throughout Saranac Lake will be handing out candy Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. Costumes are encouraged and the event – ​​aimed at children and their families – is free.

Saranac Lake police will be on hand and will close a portion of downtown Broadway to traffic for three hours, adding an extra layer of security – and a sense of relief – for families looking to enjoy the holidays.

Saranac Lake Baptist Church, located at 460 Broadway, will also host a free trunk-or-treat event in the parking lot from 3 to 6 p.m. The event promises “candy, decorations, food and fun,” according to the church’s website.

Captain America John Roth of Wilmington and 6-year-old rescue dog Nolan participate in the Trunk-or-Treat event at the Wilmington KOA on Sunday. Nolan was rescued through the Joshua Fund in Jay. (Company photo — Chris Gaige)

Trunk-or-treat events function like kid-friendly tailgate parties, where participants meet at one central location to get and give treats, rather than venturing out onto the streets to trick-or-treat at different homes. The events — which started in the 1990s — have gained popularity in recent years as families see them as safer and logistically easier alternatives or additions to trick-or-treating.

Historic Saranac Lake will play host “Historic Scare-anac Lake” for children ages 5 to 12 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Thursdays at the Saranac Laboratory Museum, located at 89 Church St.

The event combines family fun with the spooky side of the area’s history and includes a variety of hands-on activities. The event is free to participants and their chaperones, according to the Historic Saranac Lake website.

For those who want to get an early start on the activities, Historic Saranac Lake will host a spooky-themed game night Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. – also at the Saranac Laboratory Museum. Historic Saranac Lake has partnered with Goody Goody’s of Saranac Lake to offer Halloween-themed snacks and drinks.

The event is free and open to everyone of all ages. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. The museum reports on its website that the halls will be decked out in a creepy decor for the occasion.

Historic Saranac also notes on its website that even if people aren’t interested in board games, the event – ​​along with their full slate of after-hours museum events throughout the year – provides a great way to get to know people in the community. a relaxed and stress-free environment.

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Tuppermeer

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Tupper Lake hosts a variety of Halloween events. The action starts Thursday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM with Park Street Trick-or-Treat. During that time, Park Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between the High Street and Wawbeek Avenue intersections. Several shops in the business district hand out sweet treats to trick-or-treaters. The event is free and costumes are encouraged.

The Tupper Lake Recreation Department is hosting the Tupper Lake Monster Dash, which starts Thursday at 4:30 p.m. on Park Street. The event – ​​which features a 1km run/run course – is open to people of all ages and abilities.

The race gives people the chance to move in style. Speed ​​is not the main concern. Rather, the event celebrates the festive nature of Halloween and costumes are encouraged. Organizers emphasize that costumes must be safe and not restrict movement, according to the event’s website. There is no charge to participate or attend the Monster Dash.

The Tupper Lake Trunk-or-Treat Extravaganza returns to the Tupper Lake Municipal Park Firemen’s Strip, located at 17-19 Demars Blvd, on Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event is free and sponsored by Family Matters Tupper Lake and the Child Care Coordinating Council of the North Country. In addition to candy, the event includes a costume contest – with prizes – and spooky music throughout.

Individuals or organizations who want to be Trunkers – or hand out candy from their vehicles – can sign up at tinyurl.com/4j6dd6zw.

Those thinking about trunking should be prepared to arrive at 3:30 PM and be ready to hand out the candy and stay for the full two hours as traffic will not be allowed into or out of the trunk-or-treat area for safety reasons allowed out. , during the event.

Organizers are also encouraging potential trunkers to prepare for up to 300 trunk-or-treaters given the event’s past attendance numbers, according to the event’s website.

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Lake Placid

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The Olympic Village will host its annual Halloween parade along Main Street on October 31. The event is open to everyone and costumes for people of all ages are encouraged. The parade starts at noon on Saranac Avenue, near the intersection of Mirror Lake Drive. The line-up starts at 11:50 am

The parade route continues down Main Street and ends near the Olympic Center. After the parade, Trick-Or-Treating begins on Main Street, with participating businesses handing out candy until 5 p.m.

The festivities continue with a Halloween dance for Lake Placid and Wilmington students. The dance will be held on the second floor of the Lake Placid Conference Center, with times for different age groups.

– 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for high school students (grades 6 to 8)

– 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM for high school students (grades 9 to 12)

All events are free.

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Gabriels

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Tucker Farms’ Great Adirondack Corn Maze is open Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. The cornfield maze theme for 2024 is “4077th MASH (the TV show).” Tucker Farms is located at 64 Hobart Road and admission is $10, or $8 for children 13 or younger accompanied by an adult. The farm only accepts cash or checks and children under 4 are admitted free.

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AuSable forks

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The City of Black Brook’s Halloween at Riverside Park, located at 2429 State Route 9N in AuSable Forks, returns this year from 4:30 PM on October 31st. The event features candy, hot dogs, popcorn, s’mores and Black Brook Express Train rides. The event is kid-friendly and family-oriented.

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Onchiota

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The Station, an arts and culture center, will host its fifth annual Samhain (pronounced sow-win) celebration Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m., with the welcome address scheduled for 6:30 p.m., at the 1 Kushaqua Mud Pond Road location. Samhain is a Celtic tradition that celebrates and honors deceased loved ones and ancestors. The holiday – which translates to Hallow’s Eve – is meant to emphasize the connection between the living and spiritual worlds.

While the event is reflective and provides an opportunity to express grief – with participants encouraged to bring a photo or associated item in honor of the deceased – it is also intended to celebrate the joys of the harvest season and create light through of shared companionship. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.

Food and drinks will be provided and there will be a campfire.