Bismarck and Mandan residents are making plans for various trunk-or-treat events scheduled to occur this October across the community. These events offer family-friendly trick-or-treating opportunities at several locations, with one significant effort also dedicated to fundraising for a local health foundation.
Puklich Chevrolet, situated at 3701 State Street in Bismarck, is set to host its 12th Annual Spook Out Cancer event. This annual gathering is scheduled for October 31 and will feature trunk-or-treating activities specifically for children, alongside an online auction. Beyond the single-day event, Puklich Chevrolet is dedicating the entire month of October to a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation. The dealership has publicly committed to raising $50,000 for the foundation throughout October. As part of this fundraising drive, Puklich Chevrolet will contribute $100 for every new or used vehicle purchased from their lot during the month. Additionally, for every service visit completed at the dealership, $10 will be donated to the foundation. Puklich Chevrolet also plans to match any free-will donations made to the cause during the month, underscoring their commitment to the Bismarck Cancer Center Foundation's mission. The Spook Out Cancer event on October 31 serves as a capstone to these monthly fundraising efforts, combining community engagement with charitable giving.
Another option for family-focused trick-or-treating is planned at the Dakota Zoo, located at 602 Riverside Park Road in Bismarck. The zoo is preparing an afternoon of what it describes as "merry-not-scary trick-or-treating." This event is designed as a safe venue for children to gather treats from various area businesses that will be participating. In addition to the trick-or-treating, attendees will have the unique chance to visit their favorite zoo residents in their habitats. Admission to this family event at the Dakota Zoo is set at $5.00 per person, a rate that applies to both zoo members and non-members alike. The specific date for this particular event at the Dakota Zoo was not provided.
The Bismarck/Mandan Elks Lodge #1199, found at 900 South Washington Street in Bismarck, is also organizing its annual trunk-or-treat event. This marks the 8th consecutive year the Elks Lodge has hosted this community gathering. A special attraction anticipated at the Elks Lodge event is the presence of the Bismarck Fire Department. The department plans to bring a fire truck to the lodge, offering attendees an up-close look at one of their emergency vehicles. As with some other events, the exact date for the 8th annual trunk-or-treat at the Bismarck/Mandan Elks Lodge #1199 was not specified.
Further opportunities for trunk-or-treating this October include events at Baptist Health & Rehab, located at 3400 Nebraska Drive in Bismarck, and McCabe United Methodist Church, situated at 1030 North 6th Street in Bismarck. While these locations are listed as hosting events, specific details such as dates, times, or particular activities planned at Baptist Health & Rehab or McCabe United Methodist Church were not detailed. Residents interested in these events are encouraged to seek further information directly from the respective organizations regarding their specific plans for the upcoming trunk-or-treat activities this month.
