Halloween takes Abilene by storm with an abundance of community events

This weekend represents your last chance to enjoy Boo at the Zoo. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, October 28 and Sunday October 29, children of all ages can enjoy Pumpkin Chunkin’, close-up animal encounters, a hay-bale maze, live shows, and of course lots of treats and animals to see!

As always, the carousel and train will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  There will also be various vendors hosting Trick-or-Treat stations throughout the zoo, and there will even be a costume dance party.

According to the Abilene Zoo’s website, each vendor must have a minimum of 5,000 pieces of candy per day, so there is sure to be more than enough to go around.

And, even though there may be rain in our forecast, Boo at the Zoo takes place rain or shine. Read on below to enjoy all that Abilene has to offer this Halloween season.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

6:30- 7:30 p.m., St Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church, Trunk or Treat (inside Pan American Hall), 2525 Westview Dr.

6- 8 p.m., Southern Hill Church of Christ, Trunk or Treat, 3666 Buffalo Gap Rd.

6:30- 8 p.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Trunk or Treat (inside Family Life Center gym), 2801 Antilley Rd.

6- 8 p.m., Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, Trunk or Treat, Cypress St.

Thursday, October 26, 2023

5:30- 8 p.m., Abilene Police Department Trunk-or-Treat, 4565 S. 1^st. Parent or guardian must be in attendance for this free community event.

Friday, October 27, 2023

6- 8 p.m., YMCA of Abilene, Halloween Party open to the public, 3125 South 32^nd St. Bounce houses, music, games and costume contest.

6- 8 p.m., Pediatric Associates Southside, Trunk or Treat and games, 1850 Hickory Ste 102.

Saturday, October 28, 2023

10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Wylie Baptist Church, Family Fall Fest, Craft and Car Show, 6097 Buffalo Gap Rd.

10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Abilene Zoo, Final day of Boo at the Zoo!, 2070 Boo Lane. Attendees must pay a zoo entrance fee, free for members of the zoo. Hay bale maze, candy, animal encounters.

Noon- 6 p.m., Allen Ridge Fall Fest, 2417 N. Judge Ely. Live music, family activities, & market.

2- 4 p.m., Drug Emporium Trunk-or-Treat!, 2550 Barrow St., Best decorated trunk wins a $100 gift card to Drug Emporium Abilene.

2:30pm, Wisteria Place Retirement Living, Trunk or Treat, 3401 S 32^nd St. Come celebrate with residents.

4 p.m., Aldersgate Abilene Methodist Church, Trunk or Treat- Candy, Games, & More, 1741 Sayles Blvd.

5- 7 p.m., Express ER Abilene, Trunk or Treat, 4157 Buffalo Gap Rd. Free community event.

5- 7 p.m., Team Chip Martial Arts, Trunk or Treat, 2218 S 14^th St. Family fun event.

6 p.m., Abilene State Park, Halloween in the Park, 150 Park Rd. Safe trick or treating within the park.

6- 8 p.m., Southwest Park Baptist Church, Fall Festival, 2901 S 20^th St. Food, games and music.

6- 8 p.m., Premier Martial Arts, Trunk or Treat in both locations, 3287 S 14^th St or 6410 Buffalo Gap Rd.

Sunday, October 29, 2023

10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Abilene Zoo, Final day of Boo at the Zoo!, 2070 Boo Lane. Attendees must pay a zoo entrance fee, free for members of the zoo. Hay bale maze, candy, animal encounters.

6- 8:30 p.m., Westwood Plaza, Trunk or Treat, Downtown Tattoo, 3534 N 6^th St.

Monday, October 30, 2023

6- 8 p.m., Mall of Abilene, Mall-O-Ween!, 4310 Buffalo Gap. Candy, games and costume contest for children 0-12.

6- 8 p.m., Lee Orthodontics, Fall Festival, 3002 S Clack St. Petting Zoo, obstacle course, food truck, face painting & music. First 300 attendees will be entered into a drawing for free braces.

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

5- 8 p.m., Matera Bar & Grill, October Bash, 833 S 1^st St. Music, tasty food and drinks, costume contests and kids’ activities at $5/game.

6- 8 p.m., Church on the Rock, Harvest Festival., 1228 Grape St. Games, candy, food and more. Open to the community.

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