Even though it may be a bit nippy for Trick-or-Treaters, with Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, kids are exceptionally excited and anxious for all the fun the holiday promises.

Kids should know that official Trick-or-Treating starts at dusk and runs until about 8 to 9 p.m. Motorists are urged to take extra caution with kids running here and there through neighborhoods, and kids should take caution when crossing streets.

There are also lots of other events being sponsored by businesses and churches this weekend. Here is a list of several of the events:

Southside Baptist Church will have a Halloween alternative with a Fall Fest on Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., 1100 Asa Lee. At 6 p.m., hot dogs will be served; at 6:30 p.m., a costume parade will be held followed by games and treats. No satanic nor horror costumes will be allowed. Further information call 482-4762.

Emmanuel Baptist Church will host their annual Children’s Fall Fest Saturday from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with a “Trunk or Treat” festival in the church parking lot. This year’s festival will feature 15-20 vehicles parked together with their trunks decorated with Christian-based themes. Children will be able to walk to each vehicle and receive candy and special treats. This is a fun, safe time for families to have an alternative to the observance of Halloween. For more information, please call the Emmanuel Baptist Church office at 580-482-1775, or visit us online at www.ebcaltus.org.

Tamarack Assisted Living Center, 1224 E Tamarack Road, will offer safe trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

First Baptist Church of Altus is providing a fun, safe alternative to Halloween for boys and girls of all ages on Saturday from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Altus Community Center located on Falcon Road.   Harvest Blessings & Trunk ‘N’ treats is all free. Children, parents and even grandparents can enjoy a hot dog supper (while supplies last), popcorn and soda, stroll the cake walk, and kids can play the many exciting games and visit the 15 vehicles where a variety of wrapped candy will be handed out. All this fun will be found inside ‘both sides’ of the community center. Outside will be hayrides for family fun around the reservoir. At the cars and trucks children can vote for their favorite decorated trunk. And the top winners will win fantastic prizes too. Costumes are welcomed but not necessary. At registration, kids will be given a small bag to collect their candy in. All children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information please call the FBC Preschool/Children’s Office at 482-1777.

Fly & Flashy and Mission on Wheels are going to give out candy on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 501 B East Broadway.

Trick or Treat for UNICEF - A group of Altus High School students will be bringing orange containers around on Saturday, Oct. 31 for donations to UNICEF. For larger donations, send checks to Altus High School c/o Hailey Reneau, Altus Teens Interact Chair, 400 N. Park Avenue, Altus, OK 73521. Make checks to UNICEF.

English Village Manor 1515 Canterbury Blvd Welcomes Trick or Treaters Oct. 31 from 5:30 till 6:30 p.m. to receive goodies being passed out by the residents. For questions contact Joann Hernandez Activities Director 477-1133

The First Assembly of God 1400 Falcon Road will have a Harvest Party on Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be lots of games, candy, Free Hotdogs, popcorn, and black light puppet shows. Join us for lots of fun!

Navajo Fall Carnival is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Navajo School Cafeteria/gym. Come enjoy the haunted house, bingo, costume contest and lots of friendly family fun.

VFW POST 4876 & Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a SAFE HALLOWEEN for children in Altus on Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ages 0 thru 12 are welcome to come out and play games and win prizes. We will be serving hot dogs and soda. Looking forward to seeing your costumes and enjoying the fun. VFW Post 4876 is located at 500 North Veteran's Drive.