Halloween fun starts Thursday, Oct. 24, with the Jefferson park and recreation department’s come-and-go Halloween party from 4 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. There will be games, activities, and treats for all children ages 2 through fifth grade. There is no charge. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
Trick-or-Treat Around the Square will take place from 5 to 6 pm, and children are invited to the Jefferson public library for treats and a short performance of a story-based skit from 5 to 7 pm.
Instrumental musicians in grades 7-12 will present a Spooktacular Halloween-themed concert at the middle school from 7 to 8 pm. Performers and the audience are invited to wear costumes, and there will be treats for children and special photo settings after the concert.
Zombies will take over Daubendiek Park Tuesday, Oct. 30, for the JPRD’s Zombie Run. Participants must complete the set course without being tagged by zombies. Prizes will be awarded to runners depending on whether they finish dead or undead.
Youngsters in grades 4-8 are invited. Registrations are being accepted now at the Greene County Community Center. Race day registration and sign-in will be at the park from 5 to 5:15 pm, with the Zombie Run from 5:30 to 6. There is a $10 participation fee.
