GILBERT NEWS: Fall festivals, Halloween events planned in Gilbert, Summit

Halloween is the one night of the year where neighborhoods become playgrounds, a parking lot becomes a festival and every child’s imagination gets to lead the way. This week, I have information on several upcoming Halloween trunk-or-treat events in our community that everyone can enjoy.

The town of Gilbert’s second annual scarecrow decorating contest is now underway. The contest began on Oct. 4 and will end on Halloween, Oct. 31. This week, judging of the contest will be held from Oct. 19-23. The contest is open to all businesses, schools, churches/youth groups, community groups, clubs, local organizations and residents in the town of Gilbert. Do take time to view these scarecrow creations when you drive through Gilbert.

Get a jump start on Halloween fall festivals by attending the sixth annual Derrick Team Fall Festival. This event will be held at JC’s Outdoors on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. This event will feature more than 30 local vendors along with bounce houses, face painting, trick-or-treating, craft vendors and family fun. Organizers invite you to dress in your favorite Halloween costumes. Thanks go to the Derrick Team Realty, Haleigh Derrick McCartha and Hope Martin Derrick for this annual event. JC’s Outdoors is in Gilbert on Shore Road just off U.S. Highway 378.

First Baptist Church in Gilbert will have its Fall Festival on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Little Bethlehem. The church will have a bonfire, hot dogs, hamburgers, an ice cream bar and games and planned activities for all ages to enjoy.

Anderson’s Towing invites everyone to its Halloween Party on Oct. 31 from 6-9 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy a night of Halloween excitement that includes a haunted house and costume contest. Anderson’s Towing is located at 2859 Pond Branch Road in Leesville. This is a family-friendly, safe night for everyone to enjoy.

Beulah Methodist Church of Gilbert invites the community to its Fall Festival. This event will be held on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 3-5 p.m. Children will enjoy two hours of games, a country store, bake sale, hayrides, hot dogs and plenty of candy at the trunk-or-treat. Be sure to wear a costume. The church is in Gilbert off U.S. Highway 378 at 161 Beulah Church Road.

The Pack 60 Scouts of Gilbert invite children up to 12 years old to their annual Cub Scout Trunk-or-Treat. This will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Parents, your children will enjoy candy, games, trunk-or-treating and lots of fun. This event will be held at 713 Juniper Springs Road in Gilbert.

From 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, children and their families can enjoy a Trunk-or-Treat Carnival at Cherokee Presbyterian Church. The event is described as an afternoon of fall fun complete with trunks full of treats, carnival foods, karaoke, games and more. Children, wear your favorite costume, bring a candy bucket and enjoy the afternoon.