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Trunk-or-treating in the Basin

Compiled by Joel Martin, Staff Writer | Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 1 month, 2 weeks AGO
by Compiled by Joel Martin, Staff Writer
| October 22, 2025 3:00 AM

MOSES LAKE — Halloween is right around the corner and fun, spooky and exciting events are coming soon to help area residents enjoy the holiday. Here are a few:   


EPHRATA  


Oct. 31  


St. Rose of Lima Trunk-or-Treat 

Candy for the children, plus Porky’s Hot Dogs and Tacos El Tapatio will be on site. 5-7 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, 520 Nat Washington Way. 


MOSES LAKE  


Oct. 25  


Spooky Edition at the Moses Lake Farmers Market 

Celebrate in spooktacular style at the last market of the regular season. Come in costume and trick-or-treat the vendors, and vote for the best bumpkin and the best-decorated booth. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at McCosh Park, Moses Lake. 


Sand Scorpions Halloween Bash 

Raffle, craft bags, pumpkins and costume contest for all ages. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Moses Lake Sand Dunes ORV Park. 


Moses Lake Alliance Church Trunk-or-Treat 

Treats, games and fun. 4-6 p.m. at Moses Lake Alliance Church, 1100 N. Grape Drive. 


Oct. 29 


BBCC Trunk-or-Treat 

Costumes, candy and decorative car trunks. 5:30-7 p.m. at Big Bend Community College DeVries Activity Center, 6952 College Pkwy. NE, Building 2000.  


Oct. 31  


Kids Costume Contest 

For ages 17 and under. 3-8 p.m. at Half-Sun Travel Plaza, 420 SD. Wanapum Drive. 


Moses Lake Church of Christ Trunk-or-Treat 

6-8 p.m. at 808 E. Sharon Ave. 


Moses Lake Christian Church Candyland/Trunk-or-Treat 

Candy-filled car trunks, festive games and prizes, hot dogs and popcorn. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Moses Lake Christian Church, 200 Yonezawa Blvd. 


Harvest Party 

Games and festive activities for all ages. 6-8 p.m. at Moses Lake Presbyterian Church, 1142 W. Ivy Ave. 


Spooky Movie Night 

Free movie and popcorn. For ages 13 and up. 6-8 p.m. at Moses Lake Public Library, 418 E. Fifth Ave. 


OTHELLO  


Oct. 31 


Wahitis PTO Trunk-or-Treat 


Candy, games and fun. 5-6:30 p.m. at Wahitis Elementary School parking lot, 905 S. 14th Ave. 


Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Trunk-or-Treat 

Come with your neighbors and have a safe space for your children to trick or treat. Decorate your car, if you like, and bring some wrapped treats to pass out to the children. No cost to attend; come dressed up and ready to have a good time. All are welcome. 5:30 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 611 S. Seventh Ave. 


Free Halloween Movie Night 

The movie will be “Hocus Pocus.” Every middle school student and younger will receive one free bag of popcorn. Sponsored by Columbia Physical Therapy. 7:30 p.m. at The Showhouse, 130 N. Broadway Ave. 


QUINCY  


Oct. 30 


Día de los Muertos 

Food, games, crafts, memorial altars and performances. 5-7 p.m. at Pioneer Elementary School, 224 J. St. SE. 


SOAP LAKE 


Oct. 31 


Trunk or Treat 

Candy, music games and pictures with police and fire vehicles. Awards for best costume and best-decorated vehicle. Hosted by Soap Lake Chamber of Commerce. Free for all ages. 5 p.m. at Smokiam East Beach Park. 


WARDEN 


Oct. 26 


Warden Community Church Halloween party

Food, games, face painting, crafts and costume contest. 5-7 p.m. at Warden Community Church, 201 W. Third St. 


Oct. 29 


Free Harvest Meal and Trunk-or-Treat 

Everybody welcome for a free chili feed inside, plus fun for children and families in the parking lot. Hosted by Crossview Community Church and Peace from the Lord’s Kitchen. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Crossview Community Church, 1017 Grant Ave. 


WILSON CREEK 


Oct. 25 


Halloween Carnival 

Games, contests, face and pumpkin painting and more. Tickets are 25 cents or wristbands $15. Sponsored by Wilson Creek Future Business Leaders of America. 5-7 p.m. at Wilson Creek Commons.