What to watch: Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, giving you plenty of options for the day and the week leading up to it. Free trunk-or-treats, themed activities, and costume contests are just the start for Oct. 26–31.

Wednesday, Oct. 28

Bush Family Home Annual Pumpkin Walk
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Visit the annual Pumpkin Walk with decorated pumpkins entered by families, schools, businesses, and individuals. Submit your own creation or enjoy walking the grounds to view the pumpkins. Prizes will be awarded in Most Creative, Scariest, and Best Overall categories for children and adults.

Friday, Oct. 30

Papa Murphy’s Jack-O Pizza
Friday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Papa Murphy’s is offering a large take-and-bake jack-o’-lantern pizza for $10, shaped with a pepperoni grin and black olive eyes. A Scream of a Deal bundle adds chocolate chip cookie dough for $15. Available at participating locations; take it home and bake when you’re ready.

Once Upon a Spooky Tale
Friday, Oct. 30, 4:30–5:30 p.m.
The Downtown Library hosts Once Upon a Spooky Tale with new and classic Halloween stories and crafts. Costumes are welcome.

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Cavender Subaru Trunk or Treat
Friday, Oct. 30, 5–8 p.m.
Economy Auto Sales hosts a free community trunk-or-treat and pet adoption event with candy, free hot dogs, a best decorated car contest, a kids costume contest, and the King M Monster Truck.

Monster Mash Parent Survival Night
Friday, Oct. 30, 6–9 p.m.
A drop-off night for kids ages 3 and up. Kids get gym time, dinner, and crafts while parents have free time.

Goodfellas Hair Studio Halloween Bash
Friday, Oct. 30, 6–10 p.m.
Goodfellas Hair Studio hosts a free Halloween bash with a trunk-or-treat while candy lasts, a Halloween car show, decorated photo area, local vendors, food trucks, bounce house and other activities, along with a costume showcase, giveaways, and live music.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Halloween Market at Midland Downtown Farmers Market
Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
The Midland Downtown Farmers Market features Halloween morning fun with trick-or-treating, seasonal items, and local vendors. There will be a costume contest for kids, families, and pets.

Midland RockHounds Halloween Fun Run
Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
The Midland RockHounds host a Halloween morning run with a 1K Kids Fun Run, a 5K, and a 10K. Costumes are encouraged. Check-in is at 8 a.m. with the first race at 9 a.m.

  • Location: Astound Broadband Stadium — 5514 Champions Dr.
  • Cost: $25 registration
  • Details: Midland RockHounds

Halloween Cookie Decorating at The Golden Whisk
Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Join The Golden Whisk for Halloween cookie decorating and face painting. Three times available between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Call in advance to secure your spot.

  • Location: 1605 W. Illinois Ave.
  • Cost: $20 per person
  • Details: The Golden Whisk

Trick or Treat at Grace & Hustle
Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Grace & Hustle hosts a trick-or-treat. Families can stop by for candy and games during the afternoon.

  • Location: Grace & Hustle — 2109 W. Texas Ave.
  • Details: Grace & Hustle

Papa Murphy’s Jack-O Pizza
Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Papa Murphy’s is offering a large take-and-bake jack-o’-lantern pizza for $10, shaped with a pepperoni grin and eyes. A Scream of a Deal bundle adds chocolate chip cookie dough for $15. Take it home and bake when you’re ready.

  • Location: Papa Murphy’s — 4416 Briarwood Ave., Ste 113
  • Details: Papa Murphy’s

Once Upon a Spooky Tale
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2–3 p.m.
The Centennial Library hosts Once Upon a Spooky Tale with new and classic Halloween stories and crafts. Costumes are welcome.

Trick or Treat Downtown
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2–4 p.m.
Participating downtown businesses hand out free candy to kids in costume before evening neighborhood trick-or-treating. Bring a candy bag and start the night early.

Trunk or Treat at VFW Post 4149
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2–4 p.m.
VFW Post 4149 hosts a free trunk-or-treat with plenty of candy and costumes. Want to join the fun? Bring a decorated car and a good stock of candy and help out the veterans.

  • Location: VFW Post 4149 — 409 Veterans Airpark Ln.
  • Details: VFW Post 4149

Trick or Treat at Tall City Axe House
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m.–11:59 p.m.
Tall City Axe House hosts a trick-or-treat. Guests can pick a “trick” for a mystery discount (10–25% off axe throwing or the splash room) or take the “treat” and get a free bag of cotton candy.

Halloween at Fiddlesticks Farms
Saturday, Oct. 31, 4:30–8:30 p.m.
Fiddlesticks Farms hosts Halloween activities including a costume contest and a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt. Contest sign-up starts at 2:30 p.m. and judging starts at 5 p.m. It is also the farm’s last fireworks night of the season.

2nd Annual Fall Festival at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Saturday, Oct. 31, 5–8 p.m.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church hosts its second annual free Fall Festival with games, contests, bounce houses, food, and a STEM and robotics station from Snapology. Costumes are encouraged as long as they are family-friendly.