The weather may not be the best, but Halloween will still go on. Don’t miss celebrating with these six events:
The Tipton County Commission on Aging is hosting a Halloween party on Thursday, Oct. 31. Come dressed scary, frightful or freaky and join them for entertainment from Kenneth Jackson, jazz and blues music and the TCCA Dancers. Admission is $10. The party will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch being served at 11:30 a.m. TCCA is located on the lower level of 100 West Washington in downtown Covington.
A children’s Halloween party will take place at the Tipton County Public Library on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4-5 p.m. There will be a story, crafts and games. Free to attend. Ages 11 and under.
Atoka’s Safe Night Out is back for another year. The event, which will be drive-thru due to weather, will take place in Nancy Lane Park from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Covington First United Methodist Church is hosting its Costumes and Candy event on Thursday, Oct. 31. Families, individuals and small groups are invited to create a “faboolously spooktacular” table display and distribute treats to friends and neighbors. Pre-decorated pumpkins may also be entered into the Pumpkinpalooza contest for prizes and bragging rights. The event will take place at the Christian Life Center from 5:30-8 p.m. The church is located at 145 W. Church Avenue, Covington.
Gateway Baptist Church is hosting the Covington Harvest Festival on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. It will take place at Gateway on the Square rain or shine and will have games, candy and moon bounces.
Covington Parks and Recreation is hosting its first Boo Bash on Thursday, Oct. 31. Held in Cobb-Parr Park from 7-8:30 p.m., there will be a trunk decorating contest, games and free popcorn. This event may be held inside the Sportsplex due to the weather.
Author: Echo Day
Echo Day is an award-winning journalist, photographer and designer. She is currently The Leader's managing editor.
