Churches in the 280 area host community events for fall, Halloween

Ah, the joys of autumn, the traditional harvest time. Bracing cool snaps replace the oppressive summer heat. Leaves turn, popping red and yellow. Football fans cheer. Irresistible desserts made from apples, pumpkins and sweet potatoes tantalize with smells of big holiday feasts to come. 

There are also the fall festivals and Halloween events that allow communities to come together and enjoy the nice weather, as well as games, treats and other diversions of the season.

Events at churches in the U.S. 280 corridor include:

► Chelsea Creek Community Church is having a Trunk or Treat event at Chelsea Park Oct. 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. Kids can trick-or-treat around the trunks of 20 decorated cars. There will be music, inflatables and free hot dogs and water. For more information, call 205-678-2406 or go to lovewell.us.

► Double Oak Community Church is hosting a Trunk or Treat event at the Town Square in Mt Laurel Oct. 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. Church members will decorate their cars and line up around the square to hand out treats, with some cars offering games to play to “earn” treats. There will also be free inflatables, cotton candy and popcorn. For more information, call 205-995-9752, go to doubleoakcc.org or check the church’s Facebook page.

► Liberty Park Baptist Church, 12001 Liberty Parkway in Vestavia Hills, will host its annual Fall Festival on Oct. 26 from 5:30-8 p.m. This family-friendly event will offer food, candy, games and rides. For more information, call 969-1236, visit libertypark.org or its Facebook page, facebook.com/libertypark.

► New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 5521 Double Oak Lane, will present its Fall Festival Oct 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. The free event will offer food and fun activities for all ages. For more information, call 205- 991-5252 or go to newhopecpc.org.

Maryellen Newton contributed to this report.