Warrensburg Main Street will host the annual Downtown Trick or Treat and Halloween events from 4-6 p.m., Monday, Oct. 31.

Downtown Trick-or- Treat is an opportunity for families to spend Halloween in a safe, and exciting environment, and the general public is welcome. Businesses will be passing out candy and treats to participating children.

The Johnson County Fire Department will provide complimentary hot dogs for everyone at the Firehouse located near Gay and Holden. There will also be pony rides on West Market beside the Downtown Courthouse. The rides will cost $3. The UCM Dance Club will be performing “Thriller” at the corner of Holden and Pine street during the event.

This year the Trick or Treat event will include a costume contest. The contest will take place in front of the Old Drum Statue on the Downtown Courthouse Lawn at 5:30pm. There are four age groups for the contest; birth-4 years old, 5-8 years old, 9-18 years old and a group category. 1st , 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded. Anyone that would like to participate should meet at the Old Drum Statue at 5:30 p.m.

For any questions, please contact Julie Turnipseed at wmainst@embarqmail.com.