March 28, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Halloween Fun Guide

Area Trunk or Treats
3rd annual PTC Trunk or Treat at St. Joseph Middle School
Date: October 25
Time: 6:30 pm – 8 p.m.
Location: 606 Peters Dr, St Joseph, IL 61873
Join the St Joseph PTC for their annual Trunk or Treat! Bring your trunk out to show, extra points for decorations. Don’t forget the treats and candy for your customers! Kids, come in your costume to collect your treats.

Immanuel Lutheran Church of Flatville Trunk or Treat
Date: October 27
Time: 1:30- 3 p.m.
Location: 2498 County Road 2100 E, Thomasboro, Illinois 61878
This annual trunk or treat will include congregational fellowship, community outreach, and children’s ministry.
As always hot dogs and campfires will be featured as well as other food and beverages. Kids/family games and activities will also be provided at the event.

Eastern Rural Illinois Church Association Trunk or Treat
Date: October 31
Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: 206. E. Scott St., Oakwood.
During this family-friendly event, children can dress up in their costume and walk from trunk-to-trunk collecting candy. 
Hot dogs will be served in the fellowship hall of the Oakwood Christian Church for a free-will offering. 

Homer United Methodist Church Trunk or Treat
Date: October 31
Time: 6:00 pm – 8 p.m
Location: 301 S Main St, Homer, IL 61849Stop by the church for some treats on Halloween. They will have a line of cars with decorated trunks filled with candy! 

TRICK OR TREAT HOURS
Homer—6 to 8 p.m.
St. Joseph—5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Ogden—5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Royal—5 to 8 p.m.

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