Oct. 31 is quickly approaching and there will be no shortage of things to do in Spring River country.

The Hardy Trail of Treats will take place in Downtown Hardy Oct. 29 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m.

Once you’re finished with the Trail of Treats, head to the Hardy Fire Station for more.

Main Street will be closed during the event, but parking will be available out back. Donations are also being collected to purchase candy and raffle prizes. They may be dropped at City Hall in Hardy.

The Ash Flat Church of Christ will hold a trunk or treat Oct. 30 from 4 to 6 p.m.

The Mammoth Spring (MS) Spooktacular will be held Oct. 29 through 30 beginning at 1:30 Oct. 29with a homecoming parade on Main Street. An alumni meet and greet will be held at the MS school at 3:30 p.m. followed by homecoming games at 5:30 p.m. at the MS school.

On Oct. 30, festivities kick off at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the MS school cafeteria until 10 a.m.

Starting at 9 a.m., a dodge-ball tournament will take place at 9 a.m. at the MS school gym.

The VFW Pig Roast/ Corn Hole Tournament kicks off at 11 a.m. at the VFW Post followed by the Spooktacular event from 4 to 9 p.m. on Main Street. Costume Contest takes place at 5:30 p.m.at Simmons Bank and the evening will come to a close at 7:30 p.m. with the showing of Halloweentown at the MS school.

The Sharp County Fair Association will host a Fall Festival Celebration Oct. 22, 23, 24, 29 and 30 with food, games, inflatables and prizes with different events taking place each weekend.

On Oct. 23, a chili cook-off and volleyball tournament will be held and on Oct. 30, a pumpkin carving contest and trunk or treat will take place.

Entry is $2 per person, children ages 5 and under are free. The hours of the event will be Friday from 5 – 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

Petting zoo, photo booth and more will also be available. Volunteers are needed for the event. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Andrea Vogt at 870-847-6577.

On Oct. 26, the Highland Schools will host their Trunk or Treat event. More details will be released closer to the event

KSAR andMy Hometown Radio Stations will hold their 35th Annual Halloween Party Nov. 2.

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