Spooky season is upon us as Halloween approaches, and there are many fun events in the area.
In Dublin, there will be several options for Halloween fun including the Safe Trick or Treating hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and a Trunk or Treat hosted by the Stephenville Area Elks Lodge 2834.
The Trunk or Treat will be hosted from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Celebration Park, 198 E. Elm Street in Dublin.
To enter a “trunk,” cost is $10 per car and proceeds go to benefit the Elks Children’s Camp.
There will also be a best trunk contest.
To enter text 254-3963114 or email elkssweetheart2834@ gmail.com Safe Trick or Treat hosted by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in downtown on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31.
The event will have businesses handing out candy and treats (with maybe a few tricks) during the event, allowing eager trick-or-treaters to gather up the most candy both from the businesses and regular trick-or-treating throughout the city.
There will also be a costume contest hosted by the Dublin Citizen. To enter, send a picture of the person in costume to composing@dublincitizen.com from Friday, Oct. 28 through Monday, Oct. 31. Winners will receive $25 in Dublin Dollars.
In Stephenville, there will be a ghost walk with the Stephenville Downtown Merchants and Erath County Paranormal Society Oct. 14-15 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. and Oct. 21-22 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. On Oct. 22 there will be stops in downtown shops.
Tours begin at the Stephenville Rec Hall (378 West Long Street) at 8:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for kids 10 and under. Tours are cash only.
Ghost tours also exist in Granbury in the Granbury Historic Downtown Square on Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. through the Granbury Ghosts and Legends tour.
Cost is $10 per person and $7 for children 12 and under. Tours are year round, weather permitting.
Reservations are recommended. Space is limited!
For reservations, contact 817-559-0849 or GrandburyGhosts@ gmail.com Those looking for some theatrical entertainment may want to make the trek over to Granbury to see Little Shop of Horrors or Murder on the Orient Express with the Granbury Theatre Company.
Little Shop of Horrors will continue through Oct. 16 and Murder on the Orient Express starts Halloween weekend, continuing through Nov. 13.
To purchase tickets, go to granburytheatrecompany. org. Tickets range from $30 to $35 with discounts offered for senior citizens.
Another theatrical opportunity exists in Granbury with The Sleepy Hallow Experience with theatre produced Brian Clowdus.
“Enter into the world of the most famous ghost story ever told of The Headless Horseman with a fresh and horrifying new spin as the audience becomes part of the action,” the website states.
The experience is at the Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center located at 308 E. Pearl St. in Granbury.
The show runs Thursdays, Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 31. Thursday offers a show at 7 p.m. and Friday-Sunday offers shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
VIP tickets are $99 and general admission tickets are $34-$59 based on the day and availability.
The experience is on your feet, walking with the actors to different locations for an hour event. The show currently has limited tickets left and tickets can be purchased at sleepyhollowgranbury. theatrisoft.com.