The Superior Express -

As we approach the end of October, for many the high school sports season is winding down, the Labor Day holiday is a distant memory and it is time to get out and do something different. Voila! It is time for Halloween, a time for costumes and merriment.

A number of special activities are planned.

The Burr Oak community sponsoring a haunted trail on Saturday. and will have a Trunk or Treat and parade event this week. Mankato is sponsoring downtown trick or treating and a pumpkin decorating contest on Friday.

Here in Superior the Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Pumpkins in the Park today (Thursday) from 5 to 7 p.m. It is an event people of all ages may enjoy.

For the youngsters there will be free games and for the adults there will be food. Though the food is not free, it will provide an opportunity for people to socialize and watch the youngsters.

Members of the Elks Lodge will be serving chili and members of the Superior Auditorium Committee will be serving hamburgers.

The kiddos are invited to wear their Halloween costumes.

Sunday evening the Living Faith Fellowship Church activity formerly called the Fall Carnival has been revamped, more formally opened to the adults and renamed the Fall Festival.

The festival will have games and activities both inside and outside the auditorium. Hours are from 6:30 to 8:30. The concession stand will have items like sandwiches, soft pretzels and caramel dipped apples. Among the new carnival games will be bull riding and football toss.

The Superior VFW will host a Halloween Party from 8:30 to 12:30 Saturday with prizes for the best costumes.