Many options for Halloween fun

This year, Branson children and families have many opportunities to enjoy safe fall and Halloween fun. 

A Trunk-or-Treat will be held on Friday, October 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Taney County Children's Division, located at 2900 Green Mountain Drive. The public is invited to attend. 

A Halloween Bash is set for Saturday, October 25, at the Cross Creek Center. The family-friendly event, held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., includes free hot dogs, live music, bounce house, a costume contest and more. Cross Creek Center is located at 255 Cross Creek Boulevard.

Branson United Methodist Church is the site of Trunk Fest, a family-friendly alternative to Halloween. Set for Saturday, October 25, beginning at 4 p.m., the annual event features games, a bounce house and a trunk-or-treat. Branson United Methodist Church is located at 1208 West 76 Country Boulevard.

Bloom Church, 2353 State Hwy 248, is holding their annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Sunday, October 26, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy bounce houses, hot chocolate, smores and lots of candy, as well as plenty of fun!

New Beginnings Church is holding a Fall Fest on Wednesday, October 29, at their church, 151 Elm Street in Hollister. Admission is free, and the family is invited to enjoy decorated trunks, games for all ages, music, candy, fellowship and fun. The event is held from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Branson's annual BOOnanza celebration is set for Thursday, October 30, at the RecPlex. Attendees will enjoy trick-or-treating, bounce houses, a costume contest and more. The fun gets underway at 6 p.m. and admission is free.

Branson Landing offers safe trick-or-treating fun on Halloween night, from 5 to 7 p.m. The 19th annual Halloween event is free to the public, and children in costume may visit participating stores who will hand out candy.

Tanger Outlets will host a Halloween event on October 31, when participating stores will welcome trick-or-treaters from 5 to 7 p.m.

CoxHealth offers a safe alternative to traditional trick-or-treating with their annual Trunk-or-Treat event that promises to be fun for the family. Located at the CoxHealth Therapy and Specialty Center, 121 Cahill Road, the Halloween event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on October 31.

Whether you choose to participate in these or one of the many other Halloween events in our area, we hope you will be safe and use caution when you are out and about, especially after dark.