# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Scare on the Square
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎃👻 Scare on the Square 2026 👻🎃  Bring the whole family to Scare on the Square, a fun, safe, and free Halloween celebration in West Plains Downtown!  📅 Date: October 31, 2026 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Location: West Plains Downtown  Scare on the Square is designed to provide a festive and family-friendly environment where children can enjoy Halloween traditions while families connect with local businesses, organizations, and community resources. Each year, this beloved event continues to grow, welcoming more and more families to the heart of our downtown. Last year, nearly 1,700 community members of all ages joined the fun!  🎃 Event Activities  🍬 Trick-or-Treat Booths Local businesses and organizations will set up decorated booths throughout downtown and hand out candy and treats. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSde9b8LhnjWsb6ivhn1NSWMOiaao6F5gfuRMLgW1Q9eF8SOcg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=117227294096862643699  👗 Costume Contest Show off your Halloween spirit! Open to all ages, with prizes awarded for creativity and costume fun.  📸 Photo Booth Capture the memories with themed Halloween photo opportunities.  🎨 Kids' Activities Fun, hands-on activities provided by local student volunteers.  🌭 Free Hot Dogs The first 100 attendees will receive a free hot dog.  🏆 Booth Decoration Contest Participating businesses and organizations will compete for bragging rights and prizes for the best-decorated booth.  Additional Information  ✅ Downtown streets will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event to ensure a safe environment for families and pedestrians.  ✅ Volunteers will be on-site assisting with setup, crowd management, and cleanup.  Scare on the Square is more than just a Halloween event. It's an opportunity to celebrate community, connect families with local organizations and resources, and create lasting memories in the heart of West Plains Downtown.  A special thank you to our event sponsors, Missouri State University-West Plains and Ramona Heiney, State Farm Agent, for helping make this event possible. We also extend our gratitude to Walmart Spark Good for their generous grant support.  🎃 We can't wait to see your costumes and celebrate Halloween together in West Plains Downtown! 👻🧡
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-plains/scare-on-the-square/200030859448207
- **Event Categories**: kids, contests, dog, trick-or-treat, halloween
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 205

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Plains
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: West Plains Court Square
- **lat**: 36.72811508178711
- **long**: -91.85237121582031
- **full address**: West Plains Court Square, West Plains, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Scare on the Square being held?
  - **A:** Scare on the Square takes place on Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm at West Plains Court Square, West Plains, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Scare on the Square?
  - **A:** Scare on the Square is organized by West Plains Downtown.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Scare on the Square is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Plains, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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