As Cabot, AR prepares for Halloween 2024, the weather forecast predicts thunderstorms and heavy rain throughout the day. This could put a damper on traditional trick-or-treating plans. But don’t worry—there are plenty of fun and creative alternatives for families to enjoy without getting soaked!
The National Weather Service and local forecasts show a 60-70% chance of rain and thunderstorms for Halloween evening, with temperatures around 62°F.
To help you stay dry and still enjoy the spooky festivities, here are several alternative Halloween events in the Cabot area:
1. Celebrate Cabot’s Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat
If the rain has you rethinking your door-to-door plans, head to the drive-thru trick-or-treat hosted by Celebrate Cabot. This event allows families to enjoy the Halloween spirit without leaving the car. From 6 PM to 10 PM, you can stop by the corner of Highway 321 and Dogwood Lane at 3395 Dogwood Lane for candy and spooky fun—all from the comfort of your vehicle.
Photo credit: Celebrate Cabot
2. Assisted Living Facilities Trick-or-Treating
Bring some Halloween joy to local seniors by visiting participating assisted living and rehabilitation centers in Cabot. These facilities are opening their doors for trick-or-treaters on October 31st, with indoor festivities that offer shelter from the rain:
- Cabot Health & Rehab: Halloween, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, 200 Northport Drive.
- Spring Creek Health & Rehab: Halloween, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, 804 N. Second Street.
- Stonebridge Senior Living: Halloween, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 601 E. Mountain Springs Road.
- Crestview Senior Living: Halloween, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 3310 W. Main Street.
- Greystone Nursing & Rehab: Oct. 30th, 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM, 121 Spring Valley Road.
Photo credit: Positively Cabot!’s Guide to Fall and Halloween 2024
These events offer safe, warm, and dry environments for trick-or-treaters, complete with candy, popcorn, and other treats.
3. Trunk or Treat Events
For those still eager to get out and about, several trunk-or-treat events provide a condensed, less walking-intensive option:
- Old Austin United Methodist Church: Trunk-or-treat from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at 23 Ray Sowell Road, Ward.
- C-Dub’s Cruise’n Dairy Bar: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, 3023 Hwy 367 N, Austin, featuring cool cars and trucks along with candy.
4. Hendricks House of Lights in Ward
Just a short drive from Cabot, the Hendricks House of Lights at 67 Bryson Drive in Ward is putting on a light show synced to music. The event runs from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM on Halloween night, with a 30-minute show perfect for watching from your car. Candy nights are also scattered throughout the month, making this a magical option for families wanting to avoid the rain.
Photo credit: The Hendricks House of Lights
Rain doesn’t have to wash away your Halloween fun! From drive-thru trick-or-treating to indoor festivities and trunk-or-treat events, there are plenty of alternatives in Cabot to keep your Halloween spooky, safe, and dry. Stay tuned to the forecast and make your plans accordingly, but whatever the weather, the Halloween spirit is alive and well in Cabot this year.
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