Oct 17, 2017 By Steve Barrett 6 min read

There will be plenty of things for boys and “ghouls” of all ages to do in Greene County this coming Halloween holiday, as numerous events and schedules have recently been announced for those who dare to celebrate All Hallows Eve.

From “Trick-or-Treat” schedules and parades to costume contests and spooky events held by the county museum and Waynesburg University, there are plenty of activities scheduled for this Halloween that are guaranteed to be a real scream.

‘Halloween Spooktacular’

Dress up in your best Halloween costumes for a chance to win cash prizes, trophies and medals during the 10th annual “Halloween Spooktacular.”

Starting at 8:30 a.m. and continuing through 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, a panel of judges will assess Halloween costumes on the county courthouse steps.

The event is sponsored by Greene County Chamber of Commerce and Waynesburg Borough.

Registration, limited to those employed by a Waynesburg business or a Chamber member, must be completed and dropped off at the borough office – which is located at 90 E. High St. in Waynesburg – by noon on Friday, Oct. 27. They may also be emailed to wbgboro@wbgboro.comcastbiz.net.

There is no fee for registering, and forms and information can be picked up at the Chamber office or the borough office or Facebook page.

Those unable to make the time slot for judging on the courthouse steps can be judged at their places of employment. The winners will be announced on the steps of the courthouse at noon.

In case of rain, judging will take place in the borough office.

A $100 cash prize and a trophy will be awarded to the individual with the best costume as well as the group with the best costumes.

Second- and third-place winners in each category will each receive $50 and a medal. Groups are limited to eight people, and another $100 cash prize and custom carved pumpkin will go to the individual with the most original costume.

The custom carved pumpkin is being donated by Greene County Sheriff Brian Tennant and is being carved by Melody Longstreth.

Medal sponsor is Betsy Rohanna McClure, and trophy sponsor is Lisa Brown Allstate Insurance.

Pre-registered participants in the contest will receive a treat bag sponsored by First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Greene County.

Participant photographs will be taken when judged and published on the Chamber’s and borough’s Facebook pages.

During the event, the Waynesburg VFW Auxiliary will have a lunch and bake sale on the courthouse steps. Menu will include vegetable pizza, ham BBQ, soup, a variety of baked goods and desserts and more.

Award sponsors are Coach’s Cafe, Baily’s Insurance, Rhodes and Hammers Printing, McCracken Pharmacy, Pcsquared, Med Express and Laick Design.

For more information, call the Chamber office at 724-627-5926 or call the borough office at 724-627-8111.

Other Halloween events

n “Flashlight Fright Night” will return to the Greene County Historical Society and Museum, located at 918 Rolling Meadows Road in Waynesburg, October 27-28 from 7 to 11 p.m. both nights. For more information, visit www.greenecountyhistory.org or call 724-627-3204.

n Waynesburg University’s American Chemical Society (ACS) student chapter will host its annual Haunted Lab event Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the fifth floor of Stewart Science Hall on Waynesburg University’s campus.

The walk-through event is open to the public and will showcase over 20 interactive demonstrations and activities geared toward a K-12 audience, though undergraduates are also welcome to attend.

“The Haunted Lab is a unique event that the whole family can attend,” said Dr. Evonne Baldauff, associate professor of chemistry and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science.

“Participants get to interact with our undergraduate science majors to witness interesting demonstrations and fun hands-on activities. We hope that the experience gets kids excited and shows them that science is something they might one day want to study in college.”

The event is designed to promote science education by showcasing fun and exciting demonstrations and hands-on activities.

For more information, contact Balduaff at 724-852-7617 or ebaldauf@waynesburg.edu.

n Wal-Mart in Franklin Township will host a Trick or Treat Parade at the store on Thursday, Oct. 26 beginning at 6 p.m.

Lineup for parade participants will be in the lawn and garden department.

The costume parade is for children of all ages, and treats will be given out after the parade.

For more information, call Wal-Mart at 724-627-3496.

TRICK-OR-TREAT

The following municipalities have scheduled “Trick-or-Treat” in their respective areas. The dates and times are listed below. Residents who wish to give candy to the children should turn on their porch lights.

n Aleppo Township – Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.

n Carmichaels Borough – On Oct. 29, Carmichaels Chamber of Commerce’s Halloween event will be held at the town square from 2 to 4 p.m. and then trick-or-treating will follow.

n Center Township – Oct. 31, 6 to 7 p.m.

n Clarksville Borough – Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.

n Cumberland Township – Oct. 29, 4 to 6 p.m.

n Dunkard Township – Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.

n Franklin Township – Oct. 26, 4 to 6 p.m.

n Freeport Township – Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m. Leave porch lights on if participating.

n Gilmore Township – Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m. Leave porch lights on if participating.

n Gray Township – Oct. 28, 4 to 5 p.m.

n Greene Township – Oct. 31, 5 to 7 p.m.

n Greensboro Borough – Oct. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. Leave porch lights on if participating. There will also be a Halloween Party at the Gazebo sponsored by the Mon River Holiday Committee from 4 to 6 p.m.

n Jackson Township – Oct. 31, 5 to 7 p.m.

n Jefferson Borough – Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m. Leave porch lights on if participating.

n Jefferson Township – Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.

n Monongahela Township – Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m. Treats will also be handed out at the township building from 6 to 8 p.m.

n Morgan Township – Oct. 31, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

n Morris Township – Oct. 31, 6 to 7 p.m.

n Perry Township – Oct. 28, 5 to 7 p.m. Leave porch lights on if participating.

n Rices Landing Borough – Oct. 29, parade starts at 1 p.m. at the Hewitt Presbyterian Church and ends at Rices Landing American Legion Post 816. The Rices Landing Volunteer Fire Department will be providing free hot dogs, chips and drinks to anyone who stops by the fire station. Trick-or-treating will follow from 2 to 4 p.m.

n Richhill Township – Oct. 31, 6 to 7 p.m.

n Springhill Township – No trick-or-treating. There will be a party at the new community center from

6 to 8 p.m. and there will be trunk-or-treating in the parking lot.

n Washington Township – In lieu of door-to-door trick-or-treating, the township will hold a “Trunk-or-Treat” at the township park on Oct. 31 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for children ages 12 and under. Children are encouraged to wear costumes.

n Wayne Township – Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m. Trick-or-treating will be door-to-door.

n Waynesburg Borough – Oct. 26, 4 to 6 p.m. After trick-or-treating, the Waynesburg Lions Club parade will begin at 6:30 p.m.; participants will line up in the lot behind Victoria Square Complex.

n Whiteley Township – No set time.