Multiple events slated across region for Halloween
Published 2:26 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Through the face of a carved pumpkin children trick-or-treat at the annual Pumpkin Alley in Bowling Green, Ky., on Friday, October 31, 2025. Gabi Broekema for The Daily News
(Gabi Broekema for The Daily News)
Officials are encouraging trick or treaters and families to stay safe this weekend and recommending times for activities as Halloween draws nearer.
Bowling Green city government is recommending trick or treating in neighborhoods take place between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, but no hard rule is set for festivities.
“Trick or treat times are up to the people handing out the candy and the parents taking their children out to get candy,” said city Public Information Officer Debi West. “Four to eight is a recommended time, but we do not set it.”
Warren County government and other communities are recommending similar times. The city is encouraging drivers in neighborhoods to be on the lookout for trick or treaters and parents are encouraged to accompany their kids when going out.
Ronnie Ward, public information officer for the Bowling Green Police Department, told the Daily News that while no additional BGPD patrols will happen on Halloween, officers will be roaming through areas with heavy foot traffic.
BGPD is also encouraging motorists to exercise caution, and is encouraging parents to place high-visibility vests on their kids to increase safety.
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“Be careful crossing roads be careful getting in and out of cars, and drivers need to anticipate children running into the street,” Ward said.
Pumpkin Alley is set to return this weekend on Mooreland Drive in the Briarwood area of Bowling Green, running from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Streets in the area will be closed to traffic for the event.
This Friday, D93 and the Crocker Law Firm will host Rockin’ Trick or Treat at the Bowling Green Ballpark. This event begins at 5:30 p.m. and local businesses will be handing out candy to visitors.
Allen County is recommending trick or treat times of 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and tickets can be bought online for Skeleton’s Lair Scream Park. Tickets for Oct. 29 through 31 are still available.
Glasgow and Cave City are recommending trick or treat times of 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Spookout in the Campground will take place at Barren River Lake State Resort Park from 5 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m. Saturday. Competitions will be held for best decorated campsite along with costumes and best decorated pumpkins.
Simpson County is recommending hours of 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for trick or treating and the Franklin Police Department will hold its Trunk or Treat from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday at the FPD headquarters at 501 W. Madison St.
Russellville is recommending trick or treat times of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and trunk or treat will happen at Russellville’s Bethel Shopping Center on Saturday as well at 2 p.m.
About Jack Dobbs
Jack covers city government for the Daily News. Originally from Simpson County, he attended Western Kentucky University and graduated in 2022 with a degree in journalism.
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