Although most won’t be gathering around a bonfire to ward off ghosts, a killer amount of Halloween celebrations and events can be found around the county for community members and their kids to have a fa-boo-lous Friday together.  

If you’re planning to carve out the entire day for tricks and treats, stop by the Bonner County Daily Bee office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for some sugar-loaded goodies. Bonus points if you’re dressed in a costume!  

Location: 310 Church St., Sandpoint 

Luther Park will also have a boo-nch of treats, with a “haunted hayride” operating around the property. The family-friendly event will be open from 3-6 p.m. Costumes and candy bags are encouraged.  

Location: 510 S. Olive Ave, Sandpoint 

The Sandpoint Lions Club will host its second annual trunk or treat celebration from 4-7 p.m. With a frightful number of goodies, visitors will be welcome to candy, fresh popcorn and warm beverages. The event is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped gift to support the start of the 2025 Toys for Tots drive.  

Location: 609 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint 

What’s better than a spooky fun costume? A spooky fun costume with skates. 

Strap on some blades and embrace the cold weather with a Spooky Costume Skate at The Pond. For skating sessions at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., community members of all ages are welcome to festively skate. At the 8:30 p.m. session, it turns into an adult only skate. Tickets are $10 for kids under 18, and $15 for adults over 18. Winners for the best costume will be chosen at each skate session.  

Location: 995 Kootenai Cutoff Road, Ponderay 

Other events happening in Sandpoint and surrounding areas:  

• Trick or treat at The Bridge at Sandpoint from 3-5 p.m. — 1123 N. Division Ave., Sandpoint 
• Sandpoint City Hall trick-or-treating will take place in the downstairs lobby from 3-6 p.m. The police will be holding their annual trunk-or-treat after 6 p.m. — 1123 Lake St., Sandpoint 
• The Haunted Halloween Pickleball Party will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the James E. Russell Sports Center. Registration for the event can be found at https://bit.ly/47Kr4MJ — 2016 Pine St., Sandpoint 
• Alpine Vista Senior Center will host trick-or-treaters from 3-5 p.m. — 1705 Pine St., Sandpoint 
• The Hive’s Halloween party includes line dancing, a costume contest and live music. Attendees can win cash and prizes. Line dancing starts at 7:30 p.m., live music at 8:45 p.m. and the costume contest starts at 10 p.m. Must be 21 and older to attend the event. — 207 N. First Ave., Sandpoint 
• Talus Rock Retreat — “‘Til Death Do Us Part” murder mystery dinner starts at 5 p.m.  Contact 208-255-8458 to reserve a spot at the dinner. — 291 Syringa Heights, Sandpoint 
• Trunk or treat at the Sandpoint Church of God from 4-6 p.m. The family-friendly event includes games, food, candy and more. — 221 S. Division Ave., Sandpoint 
• Fall Fest at Mountain Springs Church goes from 5-8 p.m. and includes a bounce house, candy, photo booth, games, crafts and more.  — 6789 Main St., Bonners Ferry 
• Boundary County Probation will be hosting a trunk or treat event at the county’s annex building parking lot starting at 5 p.m. The event will go until candy has run out. — 6566 Main St., Bonners Ferry 
• Trick or treat at the Boundary Community Hospital from 4-6:30 p.m. —6640 Kaniksu St., Bonners Ferry 
• Trinity Baptist Church is holding a harvest party from 5-8 p.m. and offers carnival games, prizes, candy, popcorn and more. — 180 Osprey Lane, Priest River.