Halloween is less than two weeks away, and churches, schools, fire departments and businesses across Tipton County are handing out candy almost every day until then.
Here’s every Halloween event on the Tipton To-Do List calendar – get out and celebrate!
Quick picks
Busiest night: Saturday, Oct. 24, with five trunk-or-treats and two festivals.
Any night: The Department 56 Halloween Display in Brighton is open nightly through Nov. 1.
No scares: Hallow Nights at Turner Angus Farm.
Littlest ones: Family Storytime: Halloween at the library, ages 0–5.
Teens: Cookies and Cosplay at the library or the Vampire’s Crypt escape room at the museum.
School nights: Munford High on Wednesday or Charger Academy on Thursday.
If it rains: My Kind of Halloween and Munford Baptist move to Sunday, Oct. 25. First Baptist Covington moves to Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Date night: The Rocky Horror Show at the Ruffin, ages 18 and up.
Trunk-or-treats and trick-or-treating
Quick candy runs. Bring a bag and a costume.
Saturday, Oct. 24
National Drug Take Back Day Trunk or Treat
11 a.m.–1 p.m., Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton, 1995 U.S. 51 S., Covington
Candy, inflatables, hot dogs and an up-close look at police cars, a fire truck and a helicopter. Bring expired or unwanted medications for the drop-off. Free. More information: Tipton Prevents and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton.
Garland Fire Department Trunk or Treat
5 p.m., Garland Fire Department, 1195 Garland Drive, Covington
Kids learn about fire safety while they fill their bags. Free. More information: Garland Fire Department on Facebook.
Munford Baptist Church Community Wide Trunk or Treat
5:30 p.m., Munford Baptist Church, 1253 Munford Ave., Munford
A community-wide trunk-or-treat in the church parking lot. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 25. Free. More information: Munford Baptist Church on Facebook.
My Kind of Halloween
5:30–7:30 p.m., Downtown Munford
Trick-or-treat at businesses all over downtown Munford. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 25. Free. More information: Shop Downtown Munford Facebook group.
Central Church Trunk or Treat
6 p.m., Central Church, 755 Lucy Kelly Road, Brighton
Candy-stocked trunks, and everyone is welcome. Free. More information: Central Church on Facebook.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Tipton-Rosemark Academy Trunk or Treat
1:30–4:30 p.m., Tipton-Rosemark Academy, 8696 Rosemark Road, Millington
An afternoon trunk-or-treat on the TRA campus. Free. More information: Tipton-Rosemark Academy on Facebook.
Brighton Baptist Church Trunk or Treat
4–6 p.m., Brighton Baptist Church, 132 E. Woodlawn Ave., Brighton
Games and candy for the kids. Free. More information: Brighton Baptist Church on Facebook.
Holly Grove Church Trunk or Treat
4–6 p.m., Holly Grove Church, Brighton
Lots of candy, plus prizes for the best-decorated trunk. Free. More information: facebook.com/HGCPKIDS.
First Baptist Church Covington Trunk or Treat
5–6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Covington, 2105 Hwy. 59 S., Covington
Kids can wear their favorite non-scary costume, collect candy and stay for a hot dog dinner and a hayride. The rain date is Wednesday, Oct. 28. Free. More information: First Baptist Church Covington on Facebook.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Munford High School Trunk or Treat
6 p.m., Munford High School, 1080 McLaughlin Drive, Munford
Candy, a haunted maze and face painting on a school night. Free. More information: Munford High School on Facebook.
Friday, Oct. 30
4-H Trunk or Treat
UT-TSU Extension Tipton County, 150 Menefee St., Covington
A family night of costumes, decorated trunks and sweet treats. Free. More information: UT-TSU Extension Tipton County on Facebook or 901-476-0231.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Scare on the Square
2–4 p.m., Covington Square, Covington
Local businesses and organizations hand out candy from decorated tents and trunks around the square, with free popcorn and a free book for every child from the library while supplies last. Free. More information: Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce.
Journey Church Trunk or Treat
2–6 p.m., USA Stadium, Millington
Decorated trunks, carnival games and prizes, food trucks and a DJ. Free. More information: paperfoldsnews.com/calendar.
Faith Baptist Tipton Trunk or Treat
4–7 p.m., Faith Baptist Tipton, 900 Simmons Road, Drummonds
A trunk-or-treat for kids in costume. Free. More information: Faith Baptist Tipton on Facebook.
Trick or Treat with Police
6–8 p.m., Brighton Police Department, 582 E. Woodlawn, Brighton
Free candy and free hot dogs from the Brighton Police Department. Free. More information: Town of Brighton on Facebook.
Festivals and family nights
Plan to stay a while. Most include trick-or-treating.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Mason Jubilee Fall Festival
11 a.m.–4 p.m., Downtown Front Street, Mason
Face painting, horseback riding, games, giveaways and a Halloween costume contest. Free. More information: Laloma Harris, 901-828-7137; Q Hennings, 901-616-8969; or Chelsey Lomax, 901-603-9282.
GracePoint Church Fall Festival
1–3 p.m., GracePoint Church, 245 Commercial Dr., Atoka
Free food, games, live music and a trunk-or-treat. Free. More information: paperfoldsnews.com/calendar.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Charger Academy Fall Festival
5–6:30 p.m., Charger Academy, 760 Bert Johnston Ave., Covington
Trick-or-treating, games and concessions. The school will make any accommodations needed so every child can take part. Free. More information: Charger Academy on Facebook.
Friday, Oct. 30
Safe Night Out
6:30–8:30 p.m., Nancy Lane Park, Atoka
Trick-or-treat stations, a trunk-or-treat, games, bounce houses, food trucks and a costume contest for kids 12 and under. Admission is a canned good. More information: Atoka Parks & Recreation, 901-837-5306 or letsplay@atokatn.gov.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Howard’s Tinting Car Show and Trunk or Treat Festival
11 a.m.–6 p.m., Howard’s Tinting, 2058 Tipton Road, Atoka
An indoor haunted maze for kids, costume contests, live music, food trucks and classic cars. Free. More information: Howard’s Tinting on Facebook.
Hallow Nights at Turner Angus Farm
4–9 p.m., Turner Angus Pizza Farm, 520 Kenny Lane, Covington
A 40-stop trick-or-treat trail under string lights, a trailer ride into the dark pasture, pumpkin faces, mini cows and pizza by the slice. It’s not a haunted attraction, so there are no scares. Register online to pick an arrival time. Admission is $5. More information: Turner Angus Farm on Facebook.
Holyween at St. Luke
6–8 p.m., St. Luke Baptist Church, 632 St. Luke Road, Covington
Hayrides, a marshmallow roast, horse rides, a petting zoo, games and a trunk-or-treat. Free. More information: St. Luke Baptist Church on Facebook.
Movies and mysteries
Saturday, Oct. 24
Murder at Evermore Castle
5–9 p.m.. Atoka Railroad Adventure, 110 Michael Ave., Atoka
Tipton Theatre’s debut event is an interactive medieval murder mystery. Mingle with the characters, hunt for clues and name the killer. Medieval or fantasy costumes are encouraged, and half of admission benefits Safe Harbor of Tipton County. Tickets are $20 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 6–12 and free for 5 and under. More information: Tipton Theatre on Facebook, where tickets are sold online.
Movie in the Plaza: Monsters, Inc.
7:30 p.m., Veterans Plaza, 1483 Munford Ave., Munford
An outdoor movie after downtown trick-or-treating. Bring a chair or blanket. Free. More information: City of Munford.
At the library
Thursday, Oct. 22
Cartoons and Crafts: Tom & Jerry Halloween
4 p.m., Tipton County Public Library, 3149 Hwy. 51 S., Bldg. C, Covington
Halloween cartoons and a craft for kids ages 4–11. Free. More information: tiptoncountylibrary.com.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Cookies and Cosplay
12:30–2 p.m., Tipton County Public Library, 3149 Hwy. 51 S., Bldg. C, Covington
Teens ages 12–17 can show off their costumes over games and snacks. Free. More information: tiptoncountylibrary.com.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Family Storytime: Halloween
10 a.m., Tipton County Public Library, 3149 Hwy. 51 S., Bldg. C, Covington
Halloween stories for little ones ages 0–5. Free. More information: tiptoncountylibrary.com.
Games, cars and more
Every night through Nov. 1
Department 56 Halloween Display
6:30–8:30 p.m., Brighton Community Center (behind Old Brighton High School), 72 School St., Brighton
A lighted Department 56 Halloween village fills the community center. Donations benefit the Brighton Boy Scouts. Free, with donations accepted. More information: Bill McClain, 901-581-0787.
Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24
Atoka Halloween Home Decorating Contest
Homes throughout Atoka, 6:30–9:30 p.m. both nights
Load up the car, drive the People’s Choice route and vote for your favorite house. Atoka Parks & Recreation posts the route Thursday, Oct. 22, and announces winners Oct. 28. Free. More information: Atoka Parks & Recreation on Facebook.
Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31
Escape Room: The Vampire’s Crypt
Tipton County Museum, 751 Bert Johnston Ave., Covington, 3–8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Saturday
Your crew has 30 minutes to find Dracula’s hidden signet ring before he wakes up. Family-friendly for ages 5 and up. Reservations are required. $10 per person. More information: tiptoncountymuseum.org/events/event-booking.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Spooky Cars & Coffee
7:30–9:30 a.m., Tipton County Museum, 751 Bert Johnston Ave., Covington
Classic cars, Jeeps and trucks in Halloween decor. Costumes and car decorations are encouraged. Free. More information: facebook.com/tiptoncountymuseum.
For the grown-ups
Got a sitter? These are just for adults.
Friday, Oct. 23
Trivia Night: A Graveyard Smash
Tipton County Museum, 751 Bert Johnston Ave., Covington, doors at 6:30 p.m., trivia at 7 p.m.
Round up a team for Halloween trivia. Proceeds go to the museum’s expansion fund. $10 per person. More information: facebook.com/tiptoncountymuseum.
The Rocky Horror Show: Under the Big Top
Ruffin Theater, Covington, 7:30 p.m., with more shows Oct. 24 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. and a midnight show Oct. 31
The cult classic gets a circus twist, directed by Madalyn Mason. Ages 18 and up. Ticket prices and more information can be fond at tiptonartscouncil.org.
Going with friends instead of kids? Murder at Evermore Castle, the Vampire’s Crypt escape room and Spooky Cars & Coffee are just as much fun for adults.
Plans change, especially when it rains. Check the Tipton To-Do List calendar at paperfoldsnews.com/calendar for the latest on every event.
