Also, several more Autumn and Halloween events are planned in the community.
Tippecanoe River State Park
Tippecanoe River State Park’s annual Halloween festivities will be Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26.
Friday Schedule:
- 4:30 p.m. - Halloween Scavenger Hunt, at Electric Campground
- 8 p.m. - Halloween Site Decorating Contest, at Electric Campground
Saturday Schedule:
- 11 a.m. - Dog Costume Contest, at Play Field
- 1 p.m. - Horse & Rider Costume contest, at Horse Campground
- 1:30 p.m. - Horse Camp Site Decoration Contest, at Horse Campground
- 3 p.m. - Crafts & Games (9 crafts for $5), at Nature Center
- 5:45 p.m. - Monster Egg Hunt, at Nature Center
- 6:15 p.m. - Costume Contest, at Nature Center
- 6:30 p.m. - Halloween Campsite Tour, at Electric Campground
Regular Park entrance fees will apply. Traffic controls will be in place after 2 p.m., Saturday. Be prepared to walk to and from your vehicle.
P.J. Gilsinger & Company
P.J. Gilsinger & Company in Pulaski will hold its fifth annual Halloween Party from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27, featuring the magician Kalita at 3 p.m.
Pulaski Health Care Center
Pulaski Health Care Center (located next to Pulaski Memorial Hospital) will hold Trick-or-Treat hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31.
Community Wellness Center
The Community Wellness Center in Winamac will hold its annual Halloween party from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28, at the Winamac town park. Children (and parents) are welcome to put on their costumes and join the fun. (Don't forget to stop by the Isis Theater afterward for more Halloween fun.
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is generally a fun time for children, but for parents the holiday can be a little tricky. To help everyone have a safe and enjoyable Halloween, the Indiana State Police offers the following safety tips.
Costume Tips
- Keep costumes short to prevent trips and falls.
- Try make-up instead of a mask. Masks often obstruct a child's vision, which makes tasks like crossing the street and going up and down stairs dangerous.
- Make sure children wear light colors or put reflective tape on their costumes.
Trick or Treating
- Make sure older children trick-or-treat with friends. Together, map out a safe route so parents know where they will be.
- Instruct children to stop only at familiar homes where the outside lights are on.
- Encourage children to trick-or-treat while it's still light out. If children are out after dark, make sure they have flashlights and travel on well lighted streets.
- Remind children not to enter the homes or cars of strangers.
- Follow your communities trick-or-treating hours.
Treats
- Remind children not to eat any of their treats until they get home.
- Check out all treats at home in a well-lighted place.
- Only eat unopened candies and other treats that are in original wrappers. Remember to inspect fruits for anything suspicious.
Additionally, many communities, schools and churches offer children safe alternatives to trick-or-treating designed to keep children safely within parents' view. Some hospitals and schools allow children to trick-or-treat by going from room to room virtually eliminating the dangers associated with being out walking on the street after dark.