Downtown Monroe Trick-or-Treating Oct. 28

Suzanne Nolan Wisler, The Monroe News
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Downtown Monroe's annual Trick-or-Treating event is set for noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

Dozens of local businesses will give out candy and other items. Admission is free; the public is welcome.

A scene from last year's Downtown Monroe Trick-or-Treating event are pictured. This year's event is Oct. 28.
A scene from last year's Downtown Monroe Trick-or-Treating event are pictured. This year's event is Oct. 28.

“There are a few places that think outside of the box and offer more than candy,” said Paula Stanifer from the Downtown Monroe Business Network, sponsor of the event.

The River Raisin Banquet Center/Michigan Wine & Beer Portal, 8 N. Monroe St., will offer puppet shows on its patio.

Stanifer said a typical number of businesses are participating this year.

“Some come and go each year," she said. "We estimate about 1,500 and 2,000 children each year.”

Last year's Downtown Monroe Trick-or-Treating event drew lots of costumed kids. This year's event is Oct. 28.
Last year's Downtown Monroe Trick-or-Treating event drew lots of costumed kids. This year's event is Oct. 28.

She encourages people to attend and also to notice the new and longtime downtown businesses.

“This is a great opportunity for the community to see all of these small businesses that are located in downtown Monroe," Stanifer said. "The businesses love participating in this free, community event that involves so many people. It is our hope that the community realizes that there are a lot of businesses in downtown Monroe, and they will shop, eat and visit when they are ready to make a purchase."

Last year's Downtown Monroe Trick-or-Treating event is pictured. This year's event is Oct. 28.
Last year's Downtown Monroe Trick-or-Treating event is pictured. This year's event is Oct. 28.

Participating in the Downtown Monroe Trick-or-Treating event are:

On East Front Street: Beek’s Bar and Grill/Señor Cactus, Altrusa International of Monroe, Tim Stoddard/Farm Bureau, Ryan Blanchett/Farm Bureau, First Merchants Bank, Foster Care Navigators, Jones for Men, Farmers Insurance, Wise Guy/Haircutters, Frenchie’s Fine Jewelry, Coins & Stamps.

On Monroe Street: Thrift Shop, River Raisin Banquet Center/Michigan Wine & Beer Portal, Vin Mod Collective, Brown Bag Boutique, Kuras Dental, Book Nook, Michigan Museum of Horror, Ennis Center, Logan Charles Spa & Salon, River Raisin Centre for the Arts, Monroe County Museum, Jack’s Bicycle, Durocher’s, Manny’s, Floral City Images and Amaya’s Fresh Mexican Grill.

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On East First Street: Dorsch Memorial Branch Library and Mindful Movement Yoga.

On West Front Street: Front Street Mercantile and Scallywaggs Doggy Bakery.

On West First Street: Tiffany Hamilton Photographer and Humanistic Wellness Center.

On Washington Street: Fast Signs, Leah Rurka Law Office, Lighthouse Lab Learning Center and Your Voice Speech Therapy PLLC.

This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Downtown Monroe Trick-or-Treating Oct. 28