Spooktober in Cedar Falls

In celebration of Halloween, the City of Cedar Falls is excited to announce Spooktober which will include activities, workshops, and events for the community throughout October.

The public will be able to enjoy a wide variety of fun for all ages provided by the Hearst Center for the Arts, the Cedar Falls Public Library, the Cedar Falls Rec Center, and the Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors Bureau. Events include artistic workshops, film screenings, book discussions, and youth programming. For the full list of activities, visit bit.ly/CFSpooktober.

Citizens are also invited to get in the spirit with the Mayor's Halloween House Decorating Contest. Participants can submit their decorated house at bit.ly/CFSpooktober from September 16 - October 6, 2024. Starting October 11, the public can download a tour map on that website or pick up a copy at City Hall (220 Clay Street) or the Cedar Falls Visitor Center (6510 Hudson Road). Prizes will be awarded and include the People's Choice Award which will be based on a vote by the community. More details will be announced, including how the public can vote, closer to the event. To stay updated, follow the City of Cedar Falls on Facebook @CityCF or check bit.ly/CFSpooktober throughout October.

Cedar Falls Trick-Or-Treat

Trick-or-treat in Cedar Falls will be on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Halloween Safety

Cedar Falls Public Safety encourages citizens to remember these safety tips during the Halloween season: Wear bright, reflective costumes that fit well to prevent tripping while trick-or-treating and ensure costumes, wigs, and accessories indicate they are flame-resistant. Use trick-or-treat bags that reflect light (reflective tape can help). Have trick-or-treaters use flashlights. An adult should always accompany young children during trick-or-treating. Teach your child never to enter a stranger's home or car and instruct them not to eat any treats before you return home. Only trick-or-treat in familiar areas.

Ensure your family obeys all crosswalk signs. Drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop. Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices away while walking and stay alert for drivers. Motorists should not use electronic devices while driving and enter and exit driveways and alleyways carefully. Homeowners should remove anything from the porch or front yard that could be a tripping hazard. Restrain pets so they cannot jump out or bite anyone. Consider a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle to light your pumpkin. When carving pumpkins, ensure adults are present to assist. If the child is too young, an adult should do the carving.