What do Minecraft, a Ghost Town Haunted Mine, Candy Land, Mario Bros., the Olympics and arcade games have in common? They are some of the themes picked for this year’s Halloween Spooktacular by county departments. We got a sneak peek at some of the decorations awaiting ghosts and ghoulies of all ages. Also, mountains of candy!
With possible rain showers forecast on Thursday, indoor trick-or-treating sounds even more appealing. So, how do they do it?
The Rood Center was a hive of activity this weekend with county employees transforming their departments into amazing themed displays. Some enlisted assistance from students like Nola Hood and McKenna Williams from NU who helped create Candy Land.
To be clear, all the work, decorations and candy are donated by the county employees, your tax dollars did not pay for a single lollipop or skeleton.
Some departments kept their decorations under wraps, we’ll discover them with all of you on Thursday. Meanwhile here are few more photos of what awaits everyone. Once you are done exploring the Rood Center, there’s more!
Spooky Boooky Book Giveaway at Madelyn Helling Library, 3-5 p.m.
Madelyn Helling Library, in partnership with the Community Support Network of Nevada County, hosts the 5th annual Spooky Boooky Book Giveaway with face painting, games, storytimes, and the event raffle. Also on site will be Sly Dog Hot Dogs & Fire Goddess Pizza food trucks, a firetruck, a dump truck and a police vehicle!
Trick-or-Treat in downtown Nevada City, 3-6 p.m.
In Nevada City, participating merchants will greet trick-or-treaters with their window decorating contest from 3-6 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. The children’s band, Fluffy Monkey, will play in Robinson Plaza starting at 4:30 p.m. For the finale, head to East Broad Street, 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.
Calling all ghosts and ghoulies:
Halloween Spooktacular at the Government Center, 3-5 p.m.
Spooky Boooky and games at the Library 3-5 p.m.
Trick or Treat in downtown Nevada City 3-6 p.m.
Free shuttle between between the Government Center, Madelyn Helling Library, and City Hall every 15 minutes until 7 p.m.
Free parking at the Rood Center