‘Halloween Trail’ event set Oct. 24
While Anderson County communities always have various Halloween-related activities planned, one of the most-popular local events is the annual Norris Halloween Trail, which will be held this year from 3:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, starting outside the Norris Community Center at 20 Chestnut Drive.
It’s described as a spooky tour for kids through the woods around the Norris Disc Golf Course, which is next to the Community Center.
This mild hike with Halloween-style decorations, treats and “spooky fun” will include more than 20 “stations” where kids can stop for an activity, including such spots as the “Haunted Doghouse.”
Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes. There will be treats available, as well as food trucks in the parking lot.
Tickets are required for the Halloween Trail, and can be obtained through the Norris Recreation Commission’s Facebook page or at NorrisHalloweenTrail.Eventbrite.com. The event is free, but space is limited.
There were more than 600 participants and volunteers on the trail last year, the Recreation Commission said.
“We are looking forward to providing another exciting and safe way to enjoy Halloween for children of all ages,” the commission said. “The concept is that the kiddos will walk along the trail and be greeted by a ‘host’ at a variety of ‘treat stations’ along the trail. Children will receive candy or a special goody at each of these stations.”
The commission is still seeking “commissions, civic organizations, local businesses, school organizations, sport teams, families or individuals that would like to host a treat station along the trail.