There’s plenty of organized Halloween activities taking place in Manteca.
That said, a few actually take place on Halloween.
One of those is the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6031’s Trunk or Treat.
It takes place Thursday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the VFW Veterans Center. 580 Moffat Blvd.
It is a free entry event that includes the candy offering of the Trunk or Treat.
There will also be food, drinks, as well as games and prizes.
For more information, contact Kathy Walker at (209) 815-3768 or James Walker at (209) 684-3593.
Wine, Beer & Spooky
Spirits stroll on Friday
The Manteca Chamber of Commerce is conducting a Wine, Beer & Spooky Spirits Stroll on Friday, Oct, 25, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Those attending must be 21 and older with ID required.
There is also a costume contest.
Tickets are $40 each.
For more details and tickets go to www.Manteca.org
Trunk or Treat
Friday at Prestige
Manteca Assisted Living, formerly known as Prestige, is hosting a free trunk and treat Friday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7 p.m.
It is at 1130 Empire Ave. off Louise Avenue in east Manteca.
Trunk of Treat Friday
at Second Harvest
Second Harvest, 1220 Vanderbilt Circle in the Manteca Industrial Park, is hosting a free trunk or treat Friday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
There will be candy, pumpkin painting, games, as well as food and drink.
Food donations will be accepted.
Trick or Treat staged
by Raymus Homes
Raymus Homes is hosting a trick or treat event Saturday, Oct. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Artisan Park, 2264 Dilip Drive, in the Griffith Park neighborhood in southeast Manteca.
There will be treats, games and a costume contest.
The first 100 kids will get free goody bags.
Trunk or Treat Oct. 31
at Refuge Church
A family-style Trunk or Treat takes place Thursday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Refuge Church, 486 Button Ave.
It includes inflatables for both children and toddlers, popcorn, numerous photo booths, Sugar Lips mini doughnuts, and trunk and treat.
Dinner is also available for a fee.
Downtown trunk or
Treat Saturday, Oct. 26
The Manteca Recreation & Community Services is also hosting a Trunk of Treat on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon.
It will take place downtown on Maple and Yosemite avenues.
The event will also feature food trucks, vendors, live music, a car show, as well as character meet and greet in addition to trick or treat from trunks and booths offered by various businesses and organizations.
For more information or to register your business/organization to pass out candy, email tmuschott@manteca.gov
‘Night at the Museum’
on Saturday, Oct. 26
Manteca will once again have a “Night at the Museum” on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the parking lot of the museum, 600 W. Yosemite Ave.
Included will be all types of Halloween themed games such as “Find the Eyeball,” “Ring the Witch’s Hat,” “Bone Bag Toss,” and others geared for children.
One of the most popular games in the past years is the "Pumpkin Walk." Children walk in a circular path that is numbered. When the music stops, children are on a number and if their number is called they get to choose an elaborately decorated pumpkin to take home for Halloween as their prize.
Children must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian. Recommended ages are from 2 to 12 years of age. Popcorn will be free throughout the afternoon. A hot dog meal, including a hot dog, bag of chips and a drink, will be available for purchase for $3.
Prizes and candy will be given out for those who participate in the games and events.
Halloween decorating
contest closes Wednesday
The Manteca Recreation & Community Services citywide Halloween decorating contest registration is now open and closes Wednesday, Oct. 23.
Categories will include scariest, most creative, best haunted house, classic Halloween, and judges’ choice.
There is no fee to enter.
Participants must reside within the city limits.
To register call 209-456-8600 or email: tmuschott@manteca.gov to register.
To contact Dennis Wyatt, email dwyatt@mantecabulletin.com
