Spooky and cute on Halloween
A very friendly witch was hanging out at the Mangy Moose for trick or treaters to stop by as they made their way around town. (Erin Jusseaume/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
Captain America was all smiles for a quick photograph as he trick or treated the Main Street shops in Plains (Erin Jusseaume/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
This young rodeo queen was trick or treating with a little cat.
“Lightning McQueen” paused for just a second as he scooted up and down Plains trick or treating.
A group of trick or treaters go from shop to shop before hitting the streets of town.
These little cuties had handmade costumes by mom as they treated more than tricked on Halloween (Erin Jusseaume/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
Clifford the Big Red Dog played well with the Gambles Dinosaur while passing out candy to all the kids (Erin Jusseaume/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
These little cuties had handmade costumes by mom as they treated more than tricked on Halloween (Erin Jusseaume/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
Everyone got into the spirit of Halloween this year (Erin Jusseaume/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
Winners from the Lions Halloween costume contest on Halloween. (L-R) Ben Turner First place in his S.W.A.T. costume, baby Jeb Browning Second place and Lily Taylor Third place (Erin Juseaume/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
Crowds were lined up to get their chance at going through the Plains High School Haunted House at the Mangy Mouse. (Erin Jusseaume/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
A fortune teller was ready to read the many hands that made their way through the haunted house.
The mad doctor was on hand should anyone had felt a little under the weather…. (Erin Jusseaume/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
The vibrant clown was more at home watching from smaller hidden places awaiting non suspecting guests walking through the haunted house. (Erin Jusseaume/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
Werewolves are secured behind the bars of an old jail at the haunted house. (Erin Jusseaume photos/ Clark Fork Valley Press)
Halloween has come and gone, but not before the last autumn leaf becomes hidden by snow.
Last Tuesday the streets filled with kids young and old, even the young at heart. What started out on the Main Street with kids visiting the local stores all dressed up for the Halloween celebration.
For those venturous enough to make their way through the haunted house at the Mangy Moose, the local high school drama students were decked out in costumes ready for giving the town a little fright all in the spirit of the holiday.
From fortune tellers to a mad doctor and even a scary clown hiding within, the students put on a Hollywood-styled performance.
As the big kids enjoyed the off the track haunted house, the little ones took to roasting hot dogs at the Lions park.
With families converging to the park all anticipating who would be the winners of this years Halloween costume contest they enjoyed the company of the town and it’s people.
Young Ben Turner was the winner this year. Turner was dressed as a SWAT member from top to toe. His costume resembled that of law enforcement straight out of the department.
The Despicable Me family including minions made an appearance, to which one happy pup was ready to hit the streets with his family.
Needless to say Gru was also represented by one local law enforcement officer and he had the costume down pat.
As trick or treaters made their was through the streets of Plains, popping in and out of driveways, the local fire department was ready and waiting on hand with hot cocoa and apple cider.
With some hot drinks, candy and a warm fire, the break was just what was needed to allow families to keep warm and continue a night filled with fun and laughter.