ROCKINGHAM – While the weather hasn’t quite cooled down, fall is definitely here. With fall comes a lineup of some of the most beloved holidays. First up: Halloween.
Over the last few years, many local residents have been setting up and attending Trunk or Treat functions around town to avoid the chaos of door-to-door candy hunting. But at the same time, there’s a consensus that kids are missing out on the true spirit of trick-or-treating.
Fortunately, this year, the City of Rockingham will be throwing its first Spooktacular trick-or-treat event. Kids will go door-to-door to local businesses throughout uptown Rockingham to find games, activities, and treats available for their enjoyment.
So that there will be no confusion, all participating businesses will have a balloon outside letting the trick-or-treaters and their parents and guardians know they have all sorts of Halloween surprises inside.
Some of the businesses that have already committed to participating are:
· Arts Richmond
· Bold Moves Dance Company
· Brown’s Termite and Pest Control
· Creative Hair Designs
· Discovery Place Kids
· Headlines Studio
· Hillside Florist
· Hudson Brothers’ Deli
· Jimmy McDonald Photography
· Kool Kakes Bakery and Cafe
· Law Offices of J. Brent Garner
· Law Offices of Vickie West Bryant
· Leath Memorial Library
· Pattan’s Downtown Grille
· Remax
· Richmond Observer
· Rockingham Fitness
· Rockingham Paint and Glass
· Simply Chic Monogram Boutique
· Todd’s Computers
· Wells Fargo
· Willow Tree
This event will be held on October 31 from 4 to 6 p.m., and is open to kids ages 12 and under. Costumes are encouraged, so get ready to get your spook on!