Local churches hosting Halloween festivities

October is finally here, which means families aren’t far from the spookiest day of the year. 

Before worrying about getting the kids dressed up and having nowhere to go, here are some churches along U.S. 280 and in the Chelsea area that will be putting on fall festivals or trunk or treats for their congregation and the surrounding community. Get ready for fun games, costumes, candy and candy apples — all treats, minus the tricks.

Oct. 21

► What: CrossBridge Church of Christ Fall Festival trunk or treat

► Where: CrossBridge Church of Christ, 3039 Brook Highland Parkway

► When: 4-7 p.m.

► What: North Shelby Baptist Church Fall Festival, with games, rides and food. Contact Julie Donavan at julie@northshelbybaptist.org for more.

► Where: North Shelby Baptist Church, 4100 Belcher Drive

► When: 5-7 p.m.

Oct. 27

► What: Chelsea Village Baptist Church trunk or treat

► Where: Chelsea Village Baptist Church, 10699 Old Highway 280

► When: 3-5 p.m.

► What: Morningstar United Methodist Church Boopalooza

► Where: Parking lot of the TractorSupply Company, 119 Atchison Drive,Chelsea

► When: 4-7 p.m. 

► What: Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church fall food festival

► Where: Our Lady of the Valley, 5514 Double Oak Lane

► When: 5:30 -9:30 p.m.

Oct. 28

► What: Meadow Brook Baptist Church Fall Festival

► Where: Meadow Brook Baptist Church, 4984 Meadow Brook Road

► When: 3-6 p.m.

► What: Union, The Church at Chelsea Park Fall Festival

► Where: Union, The Church at Chelsea Park, 4321 Shelby County 32

► When: 4-6 p.m.