Full lineup of events set during Halloween week

IRON MOUNTAIN -- Area residents can enjoy a full week of events and trick-or-treating opportunities leading up to Halloween on Saturday, even the day after as well.

Local businesses, organizations, churches and schools are inviting families to join in the seasonal festivities, with plenty of opportunities for little ghosts and goblins to collect treats and make memories.

The list for the week includes --

WEDNESDAY

-- The Norway Elementary costume parade will show off their costumes to the community starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Students will march to Main Street and make a loop back to the school. If the weather doesn't cooperate, the parade will take place in the Fine Arts Center.

-- Norway-Vulcan Area School students are invited to the PTO's annual trunk or treat from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the upper parking lot. The event is free to NVAS staff and students. Candy donations are being accepted by the Candy Monster, next to the elementary office.

-- Get ready for an evening of Halloween festivities at Pumpkinfest. First Covenant Church, 125 E. H St. in Iron Mountain, will host the event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the church gym. The evening will feature tricks, treats, snacks and activities for all ages. Costumes are encouraged, so dress up, bring a friend and come enjoy a little holiday spirit.

THURSDAY

-- The Niagara Community Trunk or Treat is slated from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the front parking lot of Maryhill Manor. Anyone who would like to participate or reserve a spot for a trunk can contact Stacy Schinderle at sschinderle@maryhillmanor.org. Maryhill is also accepting candy donations for their residents and staff to hand out during the event.

-- The Trunk or Treat event at the Days Inn and AmericInn in Iron Mountain returns for its second year from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday. They once again plan to turn the parking lot into a Halloween wonderland with decorated trunks, treats and family-friendly fun.

FRIDAY

-- Florence Health Services will host a trunk or treat from 4 to 6 p.m. at 5778 Chapin St. in Florence, Wis. The health services also welcomes candy donations that will allow its residents to pass out candy to the children.

SATURDAY

-- The Dickinson County Sheriff's Office has set its second-annual "Hide & Seek from the Police" event Saturday at the Dickinson County fairgrounds in Norway. Pre-registration is full for the event.

-- The Crossroads Alliance in Norway invites the community for its annual Trunk or Treat before hitting the neighborhoods Saturday. Children can visit candy stations from 3 to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the home of Grace Methodist and Bethany Lutheran churches at 130 Odill Drive. Several of the trunks will be decorated and participants will be in costume to make the event festive. They will also have hot dogs for the kids.

-- Breitung Township Fire Department will once again host an open house during trick-or-treat hours from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the fire station, 3800 Menominee St. in Quinnesec. Families can stop by for candy, food, kids' games and a bounce house. Young visitors will also have the chance to meet local firefighters and tour the station.

-- Victorian Pines Assisted Living, 800 E. Grant St. in Iron Mountain, will welcome little ghosts and goblins to their Trunk or Treat event from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday.

-- Florence, Wis., families can add another stop to their Halloween plans with a community Trunk or Treat hosted by the Florence Parish from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday in the Great North Bank parking lot. Local organizations and businesses are invited to join in to hand out treats. Those interested in participating can call 715-528-4851 or email florpar@borderlandnet.net.

-- The Fence, Wis., community will have a Trunk or Treat from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Fence Veterans Pavilion.

-- The Crystal Theatre and Trojan Power Robotics will present "The Goonies" and "Tremors" on Saturday, starting at 5 p.m. with doors to open at 4:30 p.m. Recommended donation is $10 for adults and $5 for students. Movies are by donations that will go to the Forest Park Robotics Teams.

-- The Beechwood Historical Society and friendly neighbors will present their annual Halloween party from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the hall, 178 Beechwood Store Road. A costume contest will begin at 3 p.m. Children, as well as adults, are welcome to come enjoy the free festivities, including candy, snacks, games and the traditional pinata.

-- Grace Covenant Church in Iron River will welcome families to its parking lot from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday with candy, popcorn, hot chocolate and coffee to keep everyone warm along the way.

-- The Iron River Care Center invites local youth to share a little Halloween cheer with residents during trick-or-treating from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Staff and family members are also welcome to join the festivities by parking in the north and west lots for a trunk-or-treat.

-- Youngsters can enjoy a community Trunk or Treat from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Amasa-Hematite Fire Department hall. The festivities will wrap up with a costume contest at 6 p.m., giving kids a chance to show off their spooky, silly or creative looks. Everyone is welcome.

-- The King's Table Bible Ministry, along with Raindrop Roofing LLC, will host its second-annual trunk or treat event from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at N12094 U.S. 141 in Wausaukee. They will have candy, games and free face painting. They will also offer free hot dogs, chicken and dumpling soup and hot cider.

-- The North Central Area Schools Parent Network will host its annual Halloween Carnival for Menominee County area kids from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the North Central Elementary School gym in Hermansville. There will be spooky fun and games, along with food and beverage available for purchase.

SUNDAY

-- Families can extend the spooky-season celebrations with the annual Trunk or Treat at The Long Branch in Faithorn on Sunday. Kids can make the rounds from 3 to 5 p.m. at candy stations, while families enjoy free hot dogs, brats, chips and hot chocolate. Everyone is welcome to decorate a trunk and hand out candy.

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Terri Castelaz can be reached at 906-774-2772, ext. 85241, or tcastelaz@ironmountaindailynews.com.