Fall events

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Parades

• Lehighton Halloween parade, 4 p.m. Oct. 21.

• Eldred Halloween parade, 1 p.m. Oct. 22.

• Tamaqua Halloween parade: 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Registration deadline Oct. 17.

• 110th annual Northern Lehigh Halloween Parade: 6 p.m. Oct. 28. Rain date is Oct. 29.

• Jim Thorpe Halloween Parade: 4 p.m. Oct. 29, rain or shine. The date for the deadline to register for the Jim Thorpe Halloween parade has been changed to Oct. 20. Call Jim Trainer 570-325-4104 with any questions.

Other events

• Stroud Region Open Space & Recreation Commission is hosting a haunted trail event on Oct. 28. The Friendly Trail is 5-6:30 p.m. and the Haunted Trail is 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Zacharias Pond Park. Rain date is Oct. 29, same times. We are looking for individuals or groups to volunteer in numerous different ways. Setup times will vary. Breakdown and cleanup are estimated to be completed around 11 p.m. Contact Sherry Acevedo via email acevedo@srosrc.org or call 570-426-1512.

• Summit Hill Children’s Halloween Party, Oct. 28.

• Chestnuthill Township: scarecrow and pet parade on Oct. 28.

• Ross Township: Pet parade, 11 a.m. Oct. 28, at VanBuskirk/Haney park

• Cemetery Walk in the old St. Matthews Cemetery, 4 p.m. Oct. 28, 102 Church Road, Kunkletown. Supported by the Eldred, Polk and Chestnuthill historical societies. Learn more about past residents, their lives and families at one of the oldest cemeteries in the West End. The hillside has uneven spots, so firm walking shoes are recommended. Cider and snacks will be provided. A $1 donation/person is requested to help defray costs. Most parking is on the east side of the church building. The old cemetery is on the west side of the building. For information, contact Norm Burger at 570-460-5753.

• Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tamaqua will host Trunk or Treat, a family-oriented Halloween activity, from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 29, at the church, 101 Greenwood St. Decorated car trunks in various themes will offer participating children up to age 10 with prizes and candy. To increase safety, Mauch Chunk Street will be closed between Market and Greenwood streets.

Trick or treat

Bowmanstown: Oct. 31.

Brodheadsville: The West End Fire Company trunk or treat event, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Brodheadsville firehouse.

Chestnuthill Township: Oct. 31; trunk or treat, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Chestnuthill Township park, Route 715.

Coaldale: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Rain date 6-8 p.m. Nov. 1. The second annual trunk or treat is being held the same time at the Complex Field.

East Penn Township: trick-or-treat/trunk-or-treat night, Oct. 25.

Eldred Township: trunk or treat, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at Eldred Community Center. Trick or treat, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Franklin Township: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25.

Jim Thorpe: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25.

Lansford: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Rain date is 6-8 p.m. Nov. 1.

Lehighton: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25.

Lower Towamensing: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28.

Mahoning Township: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25.

Nesquehoning: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Palmerton: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28. Residents who want to participate should have their porch lights on. No rain date.

Polk Township: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Ross Township: 5-7 p.m. Oct. 31.

Rush Township: 5-8 p.m. Oct. 30.

Schuylkill Township: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Slatington: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25

Summit Hill: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Rain date is 6-8 p.m. Nov. 1.

Tamaqua: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31.

Towamensing Township: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28, rain or shine.

Walnutport: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25

Washington Township: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25

Weissport: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25.

West Penn Township: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28.