Hamilton County gearing up for Trick or Treating this week!

The young ghosts and goblins across Hamilton County will be out in full force later this week for the annual collection of treats from residents. Here are the hours for trick or treating

This Thursday,October 29th in Webster City, there will be business trick or treating at participating businesses from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. It is sponsored by the Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce. The businesses will be identified by special posters in front of their stores.  Ellsworth is the only Hamilton County community that will observe trick or treat times on Thursday, October 29th from 6 until 8 p.m. There will be a Hot Dog feast at the Ellsworth fire station Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Duncombe in Webster County will be on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH from 5:00 until 8:00 for residential trick or treating and a Halloween Party with the same hours Friday at the Duncombe Community Center. A Halloween Family Movie will be presented at the Duncombe Public Library at 8 Friday night.

Woolstock in Wright County this FRIDAY,OCTOBER 30TH from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. with a Trunk or Treat at Main and Herman Streets at those same hours.

A Halloween party for kids 12 and under will be at Webster City’s Fuller Hall Recreation Center from 10 until 12 this Saturday morning with games and fun.

All other towns across Hamilton County will observe their trick or treat times this Saturday evening, October 31st. Here are the list of communities and their hours.

Blairsburg- 5:30 until 7:30 p.m

Jewell- 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.with a Hot Dog feed at the Jewell Fire Station during the same hours. There will also be a Main Street Trick or Treat Saturday evening.

Kamrar-5 until 7 p.m. with a Trunk or Treat between the Lions Building and City Hall with the same hours.

Randall—unavailable with their hours as of Monday morning.

Stanhope- 6 until 8 with Trunk or Treat in the block of Main Street during the same hours Saturday evening. There will also be a Halloween Party at the Stanhope Community Building from 5 until 8 p.m.

Strratford- 5:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Webster City-Residential hours will be from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m.

Williams- 5 until 7 p.m.  There will be Hot Dogs and treats at the Williams Fire Station from 5:30 until 7;30 p.m.

 

Webster City Police and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department recommend the following safety tips to everyone.

Drive safely through residential areas during the respective hours for trick or treating and watch out for the youngsters.

Make sure you have your porch lights on for the youngsters. Don’t go to the homes of people you don’t know.  Stay in your neighborhoods. There may be some who don’t observe Halloween or away for the evening.

Wait until you get home to enjoy your treats.