Halloween in Lemon Grove: Be There, or Be Scared!

It’s almost time for ghouls and ghosts and things that go bump in the night. No need to worry, though. These creepy visitors can all be appeased with candy.

There are several community events planned around town to celebrate Halloween and the harvest season, and they all give kids a chance to dress up for the occasion, play games and indulge their sweet tooths.

Here’s what going on in Lemon Grove:

The Lemon Grove Little League will host a Trunk or Treat and Movie Night fundraiser starting at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Nichals Street field. Everyone is welcome to wear costumes. Trunk or Treat starts at 7 p.m. Bring blankets or chairs for watching The Nightmare Before Christmas. The snack bar will be open. Cost is $5 per person.

The Fall Festival and Learning Fair at the Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences and Humanities (Elementary) will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the school. The event features plenty of family entertainment, game booths with prizes, face painting, a school “jail,” and food. Games cost .25 cents. Science activities are offered free by the SDSU School of Education. A pizza lunch will be available for $2.50. Children can wear their costumes, but weapons and masks that limit visibility are not permitted.

A Halloween “Spooktacular” featuring a magic show, costume contest and refreshments will be held at the Lemon Grove Library from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday. The event is free, and all are welcome.

A “Hallow-Lujah” party will be hosted by the Lemon Grove Lutheran Church with candy, food, games, music and family fun starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Organizers ask for funny costumes to be worn so nobody gets a scared. The event is free, and all are welcome.

Games, food, jumpers, candy and photos will be offered at a Harvest Festival and Trunk or Treat starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Christian Church of Lemon Grove. Family fun! The event is free, and all are welcome.