SILER CITY — Siler City Parks and Recreation will treat the community with its 5th annual Fall-O-Ween event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, at the Bray Park Sports Complex. This family-friendly event will be sure to get the whole family in the fall spirit with lots of candy, trunk r’ treating, inflatable attractions, music, food trucks, games, and more.
Event admission is free.
Trunk r’ treating activities will offer a free and safe trick or treating experience where children can stroll trunk to trunk and booth to booth, visiting various community organizations and businesses for free candy, and learn more about their amazing community services. Free games, inflatable attractions, and hayrides will also be available. Delicious food from food trucks and concessions will be available for purchase. Remember to wear your Halloween costumes!
Siler City Parks and Recreation is seeking businesses, organizations, agencies, churches, non-profits, and civic groups to register as trunk r’ treat vendors. Greet attendees with candy, treats, and any free promotional information regarding your services. Registration is free and available online at www.silercity.org, in City Hall (311 N. 2nd Ave.) or by emailing recreation@silercity.org. Vendors must pre-register to participate. The deadline to register your trunk is 5 p.m. on Oct. 28.
The safety of all participants and park patrons remains a top priority for the Siler City Parks and Recreation Department. Please be advised, operations are subject to modifications to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines.
In the event of inclement weather, the event rain date is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 30.
In addition to the event, Siler City Parks and Recreation will also host the 2021 Halloween Costume Contest where all ages are encouraged to submit your Halloween Costume photos for a chance to win prizes! Submissions must be emailed to recreation@silercity.org by midnight on Saturday, Oct. 31. Submissions will be automatically entered into the contest and a winner will be randomly drawn on Nov. 1. Prizes will be given to the first-place participant(s) in the following categories: ages 0-4, ages 5-10, ages 11-15, ages 16+, and family/group (all participants must be in costume).
For more information, follow the event on social media, contact Daniel Spivey with the Town of Siler City Parks and Recreation Department at 919-742-2699, by email at recreation@silercity.org, or visit the town website at www.silercity.org.