Mount Vernon celebrates Halloween with spooky fun and community spirit

A cool, crisp evening settled over Mount Vernon Friday night as costumed children filled the streets for the town’s annual Trick-or-Treat. The glow of porch lights flickered across rows of eager faces, and laughter mixed with the crunch of fallen leaves beneath tiny feet. It was the perfect Halloween scene — part spooky, part sweet, and all fun — as families made their way from house to house collecting treats in the cool October air.

The sidewalks were crowded with ghosts, superheroes, and storybook favorites. Paw Patrol and Alvin and the Chipmunks were spotted on the prowl for candy, while Snow White strolled past a pair of shining angels. A clever “deck of cards” shuffled through the crowd, and Piglet from Winnie the Pooh wandered quietly alongside the Incredible Hulk and SpongeBob SquarePants. Mario and Princess Peach made their royal rounds, Thing 1 and Thing 2 raced from door to door with wild grins, and somewhere in the mix — yes, even a chicken joined the fun. Mount Vernon’s creativity was on full display, turning its quiet streets into a parade of playful characters and spooky delight.

Adding to the night’s eerie excitement was the Trunk or Treat event at The First Church of the Nazarene on Coshocton Avenue. The parking lot was full of decorated cars and trucks lined up in festive themes. Trunks opened like treasure chests, brimming with candy and color. Children darted between vehicles, shrieking with joy, while parents joined in the fun. The lot echoed with laughter from carnival-style games — bean bag tosses, miniature golf, and contests that kept kids having fun well into the evening.

By the end of the night, Mount Vernon’s candy bags were overflowing and families headed home with tired feet and happy memories. The evening captured the true spirit of Trick-or-Treat — a hint of chill in the air, plenty of laughter, and a community united in the joy and excitement of the night.