Charles City groups urged to sign up for treat stations at Spookwalk, Oct. 28th

To The Press

Businesses and organizations are invited to get in on the fun of SpookWalk 2024, one of Charles City’s longstanding community traditions.

The annual free event will take place this year on Monday, Oct. 28, along the Riverfront Park trail from 4-6:30 p.m.

There is no fee to participate with a treat station and promote companies or organizations, but preregistration is required through the Main Street Charles City office.

Treat stations will be assigned a location along the trail and will be responsible for their own decorated stations and for providing treats for an estimated 1,200 children.

This year’s theme is “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charles City,” which can be a spin on the famous Charlie Brown/Peanuts story, or have anything to do with pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns, said Mark Wicks, community development director.

Booths can decorate however the sponsor likes, but the judging will be based on the theme.

“Your station needs to be set up and ready to go by 4 p.m. Oct. 28 for judging and an early bird start for youth with disabilities or issues being in a large crowd,” Wicks said. The general public will come through from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

If necessary, rain date for this event will be Tuesday, Oct. 29.

For more information or to register, contact Main Street Charles City at 641-228-2335 or email info@charlescitychamber.com prior to Friday, Oct. 11.