Organizations and communities across Central Nebraska are gearing up for the Halloween season, putting on creepy shows and kid-friendly events. According to Broken Bow Chamber of Commerce Director Stephanie Grafel, at least 65 trunks and businesses will be open around and near the Broken Bow City Square for its annual Trunk-or-Treat celebration.
Attending a community-sponsored trunk-or-treat event that brings together several stops for kids in a single location is just one way to keep kids safe and happy during their Halloween celebrations.
Custer County Sheriff Dan Osmond recently spoke with KCNI/KBBN about Halloween safety. Osmond stressed patience and extra attention at corners and crosswalks as key factors for drivers to enhance awareness of kids who may be out and more interested in which house has the biggest candy bar than safety.
Osmond also shared tips for keeping kids safe in their holiday activities.
“I think one of the big things is with the trick-or-treaters, you have a lot of cool costumes out there,” noted Osmond, “but it’s going to be dark when you’re going out, so you have make sure that your costume is visible so people can see you. And then with the younger kids, they definitely need an adult there to help them, to move them around, to keep them safe. ”
As youngsters are out across the area, there will be plenty of opportunities to show off their costumes, collect treats, and maybe pull off a trick or two. Older kids and adults will have their own chance to experience some thrills and chills as well.
KCNI/KBBN has been collecting community event fliers. See our list of upcoming spooky and fun area activities below.
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Gibbons Grotto – 503 main St. Ansley, Weeknights 7PM – 9PM, Fridays and Saturdays 7PM – 12AM, Free – Donations accepted for charity
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Children of the Library Haunted House, Broken Bow Public Library, 626 S D St, Broken Bow, Oct 30 – Nov 1 6PM – 8PM, 12 and up, free-will donation.
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Trunk or Treat at Anselmo-Merna Schools, W Ewing Ave, Merna, Oct 31, 5:30PM – 6:45PM
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Ansley Business Munchkin Masquerade and Trunk or Treat, Main Street, Ansley, Oct 31 4PM – 5:30PM
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Ansley Area Rotary Halloween Soup Supper, Ansley Community Building, Ansley, Oct 31 5PM – 7PM
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Callaway Trunk or Treat Sponsored by First Interstate Bank, Downtown Callaway Oct 31 4PM – 5PM
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Sidewalk Spooks and Trunk or Treat, Downtown City Square and Surrounding Streets to the North, Broken Bow, Oct 31 3PM – 5PM
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Off Broadway Apartments Trick or Treat, Off Broadway Main Lobby, 403 S 1st Ave, Broken Bow, Oct 31 6PM
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Callaway Kids Fall Festival, Callaway Community Center, Nov 1 3PM – 5PM, Preschool-6th Grade, Free, Non-perishable foods collected for food pantry
