The County of Nevada, the City of Nevada City, and the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce are excited to welcome trick-or-treaters to the fourth annual Nevada City Halloween Spooktacular and Spooky Boooky Book Giveaway event on Friday, Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m. This free, fun, and family-friendly event is a great way to get your evening festivities started.
Halloween lovers of all ages are invited to park at the Nevada County Government Center, trick-or-treat throughout the County building departments, head up to the Madelyn Helling Library for the book giveaway, and then take the free shuttle downtown to City Hall. Nevada County Connects will run the shuttle between the Government Center, Madelyn Helling Library, and City Hall every 15 minutes until 7 p.m.
Halloween Spooktacular at the Government Center, 3-5 p.m.-
Each department will be decorated with a unique theme and will distribute candy to trick-or-treaters. The annual event is a gift to the community from County staff and community partners who have donated their time, candy, and decorations to transform the building into its spooky finest.
“We’re thrilled to welcome families to the Nevada County Government Center for some Halloween fun. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together in a safe, family-friendly space where kids of all ages can celebrate and enjoy the festivities, said County Executive Officer Alison Lehman.
Spooky Boooky Book Giveaway at Madelyn Helling Library. 3-5 p.m.-
This campus-wide celebration wouldn’t be complete without the Madelyn Helling Library! In partnership with the Community Support Network of Nevada County, Nevada County Library hosts the sixth annual Spooky Boooky Book Giveaway with face painting, healthy snacks, and storytimes. Community partners come together to bring awareness to the importance of reading and how access to books and home libraries increases a child’s literacy skills. There will be over 20 different community partners tabling at the event, distributing goodies and beneficial information for youth and families.
"By celebrating Halloween in our community through costumes, treats, and reading together, we create safe, supportive spaces that strengthen families and protect children all year long," said Melody Easton, executive director, First 5 Nevada County.
Trick-or-Treat in the downtown Nevada City business district, 3-5 p.m.-
The Government Center campus is a convenient launching point to head downtown to Nevada City on the free shuttle, sponsored by Nevada County Connects, where participating merchants will greet trick-or-treaters with their window decorating contest from 3-5 p.m. Commercial Street will be closed to traffic and the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce will host games and music for attendees to enjoy, including live children’s music in Robinson Plaza. For the finale, head to East Broad Street after 5 p.m. where residents go all out for trick-or-treaters. When you are done filling your bags and bellies, hop back on the free shuttle to the Government Center, operating until 7 p.m.
“Nevada City transforms into a spooktacular wonderland for Halloween. Our business community loves to welcome trick-or-treaters into their shops to join in the fun and see all that our community has to offer,” said Lynn Skrukrud, executive director of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce.
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