Saturday Night 'Dark At The Park' And Trunk-Or-Treat In Murrieta

MURRIETA, CA — Murrieta officials are planning a huge Halloween bash on Saturday and will move events along to ensure the scheduled feature film begins on time, as promised.

It all begins with a trunk-or-treat bonanza from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Town Square Park and Amphitheater, located at 11 Town Square in Murrieta.

At the event, kiddos and families are encouraged to arrive in costume. They can safely collect candy at fully tricked-out goodie stations, run by city staffers and different departments. In years past, workers have donned costumes celebrating the event in Dr. Seuss, Dia De Los Muertos, and numerous fairytale and Disney themes.

The event will be capped with a showing their "Dark in the Park" movie: "Ghostbusters."

Booths are sponsored by the City of Murrieta employees, according to the city's community service department.

During the trunk-or-treat event, parents can meet with local dignitaries and members of the Murrieta Police Department, Murrieta Fire Department, Safe Family Justice Centers, Murrieta Fire Explorers Murrieta Fire and Rescue, and the Murieta Public Library. Food vendors and live music will also be a big part of this event, according to the city.

As a special note, the trunk-or-treat lines will be capped at 6:45 p.m. to ensure everyone gets candy and that the movie begins as scheduled.

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