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Host of Halloween events in region in coming days

IRON MOUNTAIN -- Ready, set, boo! From candy stops and creative costumes to decorated vehicles and community gatherings, Halloween celebrations are popping up throughout the area.

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.

Halloween activities for this weekend and into next week are shown below. The listing for next Friday and Saturday will be printed separately in another edition.

Upcoming events include:

TODAY

-- The Haunted Barn, hosted by the Friends of the Dickinson County Fair, is back for another fright season at the fairgrounds in Norway. The upper level of the main exhibition building has been transformed into a haunted pathway, offering visitors an eerie Halloween adventure.

The Haunted Barn is open from 5 to 8 p.m. today and Saturday, as well as Friday, Oct. 30. Admission is $5 per person from 5 to 6 p.m., when the attraction will be free of live props for those who prefer a milder experience. After 6 p.m., admission is $10 per person, with live props adding an extra scare.

The Halloween fun continues Saturday, Oct. 31, with a trunk-or-treat event from 4 to 6 p.m. During those hours, families can also walk through the Haunted Barn without live props, making it a less-spooky option for younger visitors. Proceeds from the events help fund improvements to the fairgrounds.

-- It's family flashlight night at Loud Acres Farm in Crystal Falls. Everyone of all ages is invited from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for Halloween fun. Admission is $5 per person, and ages 3 and younger are free. They will have snacks and hot cocoa available. They will also have a scavenger hunt.

On Saturday, they will host its Field of Screams from 7 to 10 p.m. Cost is $15 per victim. Sunday is the Corn Maze and Family Costume Trick or Treat Day from noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $5. The day will include trick or treating, vendors, games and activities. For more details, go to the Loud Acres Farm LLC Facebook page. The farm is at 178 Fisher Road.

SATURDAY

-- Costumes on and candy bags ready -- a family-friendly Halloween afternoon is coming to Calvary Lutheran Church in Quinnesec on Saturday. The annual trunk-or-treat event runs from 3 to 5 p.m., with games, prizes, food and other activities for the kids. Visitors will also have a chance to vote for their favorite trunk. The church is located on Lincoln Avenue next to Quinnesec Park. Everyone is welcome to attend the free event.

-- Swanson's Big Red Barn in Niagara, Wis., will celebrate its final Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, inviting families to enjoy one last day of autumn activities from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can explore the pumpkin patch and corn maze, take a ride, play games, bounce on the jumping pillow and gather around the bonfire. A food stand, bakery and coffee shop will also be available. Admission includes all activities and is $15 for ages 3 to 13 and $5 for ages 14 and older. Swanson's Big Red Barn is at 7484 Valerio Road in Niagara.

-- Downtown Iron Mountain will be filled with Halloween excitement Saturday as the Iron Mountain Downtown Development Authority hosts its fifth-annual Pumpkin Walk Trunk and Treat from noon to 3 p.m. in the parking lot on Iron Mountain Street, across from the Dickinson County Library. Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson and DTE Energy Foundation are the 2026 signature sponsors. A costume contest begins at 1 p.m., with four age categories: 0-5, 6-11, 12-17 and teams of all ages. Prizes will be awarded. D's Creative Faces will offer free face painting. Festivities continue at the Dickinson County Library, where children can take part in a round of Ghoulie Glowing Golfing and enjoy a variety of Halloween-themed activities for all ages.

-- Candy Bash on the Hill returns to Crystal Falls on Saturday. The Crystal Falls Business Association invites children to trick-or-treat at participating businesses from 1 to 3 p.m. The Friends of the Crystal Falls District Community Library will add to the excitement with a Book Bash, offering free books to children. The library will also host a Halloween story time at 10 a.m. Saturday. Adults can join in the community spirit with a Bread and Soup Exchange at the library from noon to 4 p.m. Participants are invited to bring soup, bread or both, along with a recipe to share with others. Containers and packaging will be provided for sampling the offerings.

-- Iron County Medical Care Facility of Crystal Falls welcomes families for its second-annual community Halloween party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Birch dining room. Residents will hand out candy, while staff host a variety of activity stations featuring games, prizes, activities, crafts, cookie decorating and pumpkin painting for young visitors. Families are invited to bring their little ghouls and goblins for an afternoon of Halloween treats and community spirit at ICMCF.

-- Travels to Young's in Crystal Falls for their annual Halloween party Saturday. They will offer a lineup of festive games and activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids can try their hand at pumpkin bowling, pumpkin tic-tac-toe and pumpkin putt-putt, or test their aim with the zombie eyeball toss. Crafts and photo opportunities will round out the celebration. Costumes are encouraged for an extra touch of Halloween spirit.

-- The Amasa Museum has planned holiday festivities from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Roy Koski Memorial Building on Trappers Lane. The event will feature candy, refreshments and a costume contest.

-- Area youth are invited to show off their costumes during the Halloween Costume Walk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in downtown Iron River, Stambaugh and Caspian. Children can stop at participating businesses displaying a welcoming flyer to collect treats and share in the Halloween spirit.

-- Youngsters ages 12 and younger are invited to the annual Halloween Party from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the West Iron District Library in Iron River. Costumes are encouraged. Kids can enjoy games, win prizes and collect candy during the celebration.

-- Amberg Parks and Recreation will bring Halloween excitement to the Amberg Ball Diamond on Saturday, as they host a free Trunk or Treat Children can stop by for treats and seasonal activities from 3 to 5 p.m. at N15009 Grant St. Free hot dogs will be available to the first 400 visitors, along with s'mores, hot chocolate and pumpkins to round out the fall celebration.

-- Candy, costumes and warm comfort food are on the menu at GR8 North Storage in Goodman, Wis., for its third-annual Trunk or Treat from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Visitors can enjoy plenty of treats along with free chili, hot dogs and hot chocolate. Costumes are encouraged. Those interested in reserving a spot to hand out treats can call or text 715-929-0117. GR8 North Storage is at W15848 U.S. 8.

SUNDAY

-- It's a Trunk or Treat extravaganza in the Alpha Circle. The annual Halloween Trunk or Treat in Alpha is set from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Everyone invited to bring their little goblins for an afternoon of trick or treating and fun. Costumes are encouraged. RRR will spin spooky tunes that will echo across the lot, keeping the energy high and the kids dancing between candy runs. Participants can compete for the best vehicle costume prizes. The Pierogi Rig will also be on site, offering many Polish favorites. Those interested in handing out treats are still welcome to participate. For more information, call 920-358-9551, email info@alphamibeer.com or send a message through the Alpha Michigan Brewing Co. Facebook page.

WEDNESDAY

-- 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.

-- Norway Elementary costume parade will show off their costumes to the community starting at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Students will march down 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.

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.

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