Spooky fun will soon be afoot in our neighborhoods, Lake Highlands.

The sidewalks will be full of costumed candy hunters, and we want everyone to stay safe and enjoy Halloween.

Whether you're out for traditional trick-or-treating, or looking for a new activity for the family, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

LH Today has compiled an event list, along with some important safety tips, to help keep everyone's Halloween enjoyable.


Halloween Spooktacular at Northpark Mall
Saturday, October 31st
Free, family-friendly fun
Enjoy performances, cookie decorating and a teddy bear clinic
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
http://www.northparkcenter.com

Trunk or Treat hosted by Highland Oaks Church of Christ
Saturday, October 31st
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Free treats and activities
4:00 p.m.
http://www.hocc.org

LH Exchange Club Halloween Carnival
Saturday, October 31st
Lake Highlands North Rec Center
Face painting, bounce houses, food
Tickets available for purchase at the event
5:00 p.m.
http://www.lhexchangeclub.org

Haunted Miniature Golf
Saturday, October 31st
TopGolf Dallas, Park Lane
$5 mini golf and trick-or-treating
6:00 p.m.
http://www.topgolfusa.com

Fall Family Fun at the Dallas Arboretum
Sat., Oct. 31st & Sun., Nov. 1st
Storytelling, trick-or-treating, magic shows
Activities beginning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday
Noon on Sunday
http://www.dallasarboretum.org

Tips for staying safe this Halloween

- It's always best to trick-or-treat in groups, especially with an adult or two leading the route.
- It's a good idea to have children carry flashlights, glow sticks or reflectors; both for their visibility, as well as helping make them more visible to cars.
- If possible, try to trick-or-treat in the late afternoon or early evening, before it gets too dark.
- Stay on streets that are well-lit and only cross at corners and marked intersections.
- Leave your pets at home for the evening & when passing out candy, keep pets away from the door to prevent scaring young children.
- Explain to your children that it is never safe to enter the home of someone who is passing out candy; adults should accompany children to every door.

Happy Halloween, Lake Highlands!

Enjoy and be safe!