Local communities throughout the Juniata River Valley have a range of activities planned that are sure to keep you on your toes whether you’re looking for a scare or just seasonal fun. Here’s a round-up of can’t-miss Halloween events.

Parades:

• McVeytown Lions Club Halloween parade will take place today at 6:30 p.m.;

• Thompsontown Halloween costume parade will run its course on Oct. 25. Check-in starts at 3 p.m. near the corner of Ridge Street and Evergreen Street with the parade beginning at 4 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m.;

Sentinel file photo Derry Decatur Cyclones football and cheer team throw candy during the Lewistown Halloween parade in 2024.

• Lewistown Halloween parade will be held Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m.

Trick or Treating:

• Lewistown’s safe night trick or treating is scheduled for Oct. 24 in Downtown Lewistown from 5 to 7 p.m.;

• Newton Hamilton Borough, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6 to 7 p.m.,

• Mount Union, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6 to 7 p.m.;

• Derry Township, Thursday, Oct. 30, 6 to 8 p.m.;

• Granville Township, Oct. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m.;

• Juniata Terrace, Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.;

• Oliver Township, Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.;

• Lewistown, Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.;

• Burnham Borough, Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.;

• Brown Township, Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.;

• Armagh Township, Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Hayride:

-Norman’s Woods- Every Friday from dusk until 10 p.m. and every Saturday from dusk until 11 p.m. in October at the New Lancaster Valley Firehouse there will be a haunted hayride/walk. There is a $5 admission fee; kids five and under are free;

-On Oct. 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. there will be a haunted hayride at the Bannerville Fire Company. Adult admission is $10, ages 13 to 17 are $8, ages 5 to 12 are $6 and kids under five are free.

Trunk or Treat:

-On Oct. 21 from 6 to 7 p.m., Mifflin County High School faculty parking lot;

-The third annual Haunted Tent & Trunk or Treat, Middle Road Speedway, 1904 Middle Road, Lewistown at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24;

-Krawl Works on Electric Ave, Saturday, Oct. 25, from 1 to 5 p.m.;

-Thompsontown Volunteer Fire Company, Oct. 25, 5 to 8 p.m.;

-Krawl Works, 305 S. Logan Boulevard, Oct. 25, 1 to 5 p.m. There will also be local vendors and a petting zoo;

-Evangel Baptist Church, Oct. 26 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 375 W. 5th Street in Lewistown;

Church of the Open Door, Evendale Park, 3191 Middle Road, Richfield, Oct. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m.;

-First Baptist Church, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be held in the church’s parking lot;

-East Waterford Carnival Grounds, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Fall Fest and Halloween Parties:

-Valley View Retirement Community’s annual fall fest will be on Oct. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be hayrides, festive food, and games;

-The Mifflintown Harvest Fest will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 3 to 7 p.m. in Myers Park. There will be a hot dog roast, apple cider, hot chocolate, games, Halloween music and a pumpkin decorating contest;

-Brookmere Winery & Vineyard Inn will be hosting a “Spook-tacular” Halloween party on Oct. 24 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brookmerewine.com;

-Fall Family Fun Fest at Basom Park in Richfield will be held on Oct. 25 from noon to 3 p.m. There will be hayrides and kids activities from 12:30 to 3 p.m. and an annual costume contest at 2 p.m. Food will be available for purchase;

-Mountain View Chapel will be hosting its annual Fall Fest on Oct. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be food, games, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, prizes and more;

-Lewistown Elks Lodge Halloween Party from 7 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 25. $10 advance tickets are on sale at the Elks Lodge and tickets will be $15 on the day of the event.