Alton plans trunk-or-treat, costume contests for Saturday

Published 5:42 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The Alton Chamber of Commerce and Alton Culture Club will host a Halloween trunk-or-treat from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday on the courthouse square in Alton.

The event will feature free candy, a costume contest and the second annual inflatable costume race. Family and individual prizes will be awarded in the costume contest.

The inflatable costume race will begin at 5 p.m., with divisions for ages infant to 5, 6 to 10, 11 to 17, and 18 and older. First-place prizes will be awarded in each division.

Businesses, churches and individuals are invited to set up trunks and hand out candy. There is no fee to participate as a trunk location.