Safe Halloween fun throughout the area

Halloween is approaching, and there are many opportunities for safe trick-or-treating and Halloween fun in the Branson area.

The annual Halloween BOOnanza is set for October 30. Enjoy a free, family friendly event at the Branson RecPlex. The event includes games, inflatables, costume contests, food trucks and trick-or-treating around the RecPlex. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m.

The 20th Annual Branson Landing Safe Street Trick or Treat will be held on October 31. Children in costume can visit various Branson Landing stores to collect candy, and families will enjoy the variety of activities slated for that same evening, including a performance by Sonshine Dance and Fitness. The Halloween event begins at 5 p.m. and runs until 7.

Cox Branson offers their annual Trunk or Treat, a safe Trick or Treat alternative, hosted by Cox Branson employees. The event, held on October 31, will include Halloween-themed booths and plenty of candy and fun. The Cox Trunk or Treat is held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cox Specialty Center.

Tanger Outlet Branson hosts its annual family-friendly Halloween trick-or-treating event on Saturday, October 31, from 5-7 pm. Visit participating stores for candy and fun!

All stations of Branson Fire Rescue offer trick-or-treating on Halloween night, so visit your nearest fire house, say hello to the fire fighters, and enjoy some candy.

Hollister's annual Trunk or Treat will be held on October 30, from 5 to 6:30 on Historic Downing Street in Hollister. Enjoy this safe Halloween event, presented by the City of Hollister.

What-a-Burger is hosting a What-a-Treat Trunk or Treat event on Tuesday, October 27, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the parking lot of US Bank, adjacent to What-a-Burger. Join in the fun and celebrate with the staff of What-a-Burger.

Many area churches, organizations and businesses throughout the area will host Halloween or fall events on Halloween night or the days leading up to October 31. However you choose to celebrate, enjoy a safe and happy Halloween.