ASHLAND — Clear skies and warm temperatures made for a picture-perfect evening for Ashland’s trick-or-treat night.
The city’s trick-or-treating hours ran from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. Families saw daylight the majority of the evening to make their rounds before dusk settled in.
families made their way through popular trick-or-treating neighborhoods like Sandusky Street, East Liberty Street, Samaritan Avenue and Morgan Avenue.
Beauty and The Beast, Harry Potter and Darth Vader were some of the many clever costumes spotted walking the streets. Dogs also dressed up an even the unusual sight of a bird perched on a man’s shoulder.
Trick-or-treat night didn’t end at neighborhood doorsteps. Avenue Church welcomed families to its annual fall festival with games, pizza and inflatables. Kids spent their evening in the church’s parking, or simply as a pit stop on their route.
Ashland Country Club Assisted Living residents and volunteers greeted trick-or-treaters outside with candy and cups of apple cider. One volunteer said it was their second year helping with the event and the residents look forward to it. Much of the candy was collected through community donations.
Police officers were also outside as families made their way through the neighborhoods. Drivers appeared mindful of the increased pedestrian traffic throughout the evening.
Halloween events continue Saturday in Loudonville. The village will host its annual Halloween parade at 4 p.m., followed by downtown business trick-or-treating from 5 to 6 p.m. and residential trick-or-treating from 6 to 7 p.m.
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