October has lineup of events for families in Copperas Cove
By LYNETTE SOWELL
Cove Leader-Press
A lineup of festivals and markets on the weekends in Copperas Cove will give locals plenty to do, and provide plenty of opportunities for kids in costume to collect candy.
On Friday, Oct. 25, from 7:30-9:30 p.m., the Copperas Cove Boys and Girls Club will be holding a trunk or treat event, at 206 Laura St.
Across town at Hill Country Heights Center, there will also be a trunk or treat from 5:30-7 p.m. Hill Country Heights (formerly Hill Country Nursing & Rehabilitation), is located at 810 Industrial Ave. This free community event will also offer free hotdogs and chips.
On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 4-8 p.m. the City of Copperas Cove’s Parks and Recreation will be hosting its annual Fall-O-Ween Festival at City Park, with a costume contest at Fester’s Stage. The event includes arts and crafts, pumpkin decorating, a trick or treat line with dozens of candy vendors, food trucks and a pop-up vendor market. The cost is $5 for parking. Registration for the costume contest is going on now through Oct. 25 and can be done at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A9AA29A4FAC43-49810607-2024#/. There will be no onsite registration for the costume contest. Prizes will be given to the winners.
Also on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 4-9 p.m. will be the Metaphysical Market Day in Cove Terrace Shopping Center, with 50 local vendors, food trucks, face painting, a bounce house, and more. The event will also feature a trunk or treat.
Downtown Copperas Cove will also be the location for another fall themed event, with the Dusk 2 Dawn Car Meet holding a special trunk or treat, from 7-10 p.m. Vehicles
On Sunday, Oct. 27, from 2-6 p.m. in downtown Copperas Cove, the Copperas Cove Community Farmers Market will be holding its monthly vendor market. The streets will be blocked off and there will be a DJ, and candy for the kids.
First Baptist Church is holding its annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m. Attendees should park at the corner of Avenue B and S. 7th St. and follow the signs to the registration table.
Stroll past decorated trunks, receiving candy, and stay for the inflatables, game area, and photo opp.