Current with the Citizen – Oct. 22, 2025

Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 4-5 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St. | Columbus

Family program hosted in the library meeting room. Children under six must be accompanied by an adult.

Thursday, Oct. 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1024 Milam St. | Columbus 

Explore over 400 art pieces across three school districts and three private schools created around the theme: Stop Bullying. Hosted by the Wellness Council of Greater Colorado Valley for Stop Bullying Month. Light refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, Oct. 23 | 5-6:30 p.m. | TruCare Living Center, 1511 Montezuma St. | Columbus

Bring the kids out to trick-or-treat with Columbus TruCare Living Center and their residents! R&R Shaved Ice will be on site selling their goodies!

Friday, Oct. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | The Rez 1908, 312 East Main St. | Eagle Lake

Unleash your creativity with a glass in hand! Connie Herman will guide you step-by-step in creating and personalizing your very own festive door hanger. No experience is necessary—all painting supplies will be provided. Limited tickets are $36 per person and can be purchased by contacting [email protected].

Saturday, Oct. 25 | 9 a.m. – noon | Tractor Supply Co., 4880 Interstate 10 Frontage Road | Columbus

Come out and take a cute picture with your furry family. Tractor Supply Co. will be handing out a bunch of donated costumes and Halloween toys for each monetary donation.

Saturday, Oct. 25 | 9:30 a.m. | Courthouse Square | Columbus

Dress up in your best Halloween costume and come on down to the Columbus Country Market to enjoy trick-or-treating, live music, treats, prizes and more! Costume Contest registration starts at 9:30 a.m. with judging to follow at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 25 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Lola & Co. Boutique, 512 Spring St. | Columbus

A full day of shopping, snacking & cocktail tasting. Enjoy adult trick-or-treating around downtown! Hosted by Lola & Co. Boutique.

Saturday, Oct. 25 | 5 p.m. | St. Anthony Catholic School, 635 Bonham St. | Columbus

Come join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time at the annual St. Anthony Catholic School Halloween Carnival! Enjoy ghoulish games, a Trick or Treat Village, costume contest, cake walk, plant walk, silent and live auctions, a country store, Goblin Burgers and a tractor raffle. The night will be capped off with the SAS seventh and eighth graders performing in Punk-N-Rock.

Saturday, Oct. 25 | 6 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St. | Columbus

Adult (18+) program with free popcorn and drinks. The movie will be shown in the library meeting room.

Monday, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | Rice Veteran Memorial Stadium, 1095 Raider Drive | Altair

Join Rock Island Volunteer Fire Department for this 8th annual tradition themed “Swamp Style” like Shrek. Dress up in costume and enjoy free candy and a big cold treat at the end of the track.

Tuesday, Oct. 28 | 7 p.m. | 130 Legion Drive | Columbus

Formerly known as Lots of Treats, this annual community favorite invites families to enjoy a safe, fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating! Hosted by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 10 a.m. | Columbus Community Hospital, 107 Shult Drive | Columbus

Join Columbus Community Hospital for a free, in-person program about enrollment, prescriptions and plans with Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

Wednesday, Oct. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Weimar

For lil’ ghouls and goblins in fifth grade or younger. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes and bring a treat bag! Non-profit organizations and local businesses are invited to participate. For more information,contactWHSPrincipalStacyHegerat979725-9504.

Thursday, Oct. 30 | 5-6:30 p.m. | around the Square | Eagle Lake

The City of Eagle Lake and the Eagle Lake Parks & Recreation Department invite you to an Eagle Lake Downtown Halloween Trick or Treat! There will be trick-or- treating on the Square. Individuals, businesses and organizations interested in participating and distributing candy may call 979-234-2640.

Thursday, Oct. 30| 6-8 p.m. | Live Oak Art Center, 1014 Milam St. | Columbus

Diane Mueller’s latest collection of photo-art will delight anyone who enjoys artful creations and dreams of producing better photographs. The exhibit continues through Nov. 29 and features a wide array of images including landscapes, nature, wildlife and portraits.

Friday, Oct. 31 | 8 a.m. until sold out | Walmart, 2103 Milam Street | Columbus

Enjoy homemade goodies and support hunters at the Catholic Daughters of America annual bake sale! Hosted by the CDA Court Mary Queen of Snows #1588.

Saturday, Nov. 1 | 6:15 p.m. | Old City Cemetery, intersection of Walnut Street (U.S. 90) and Veterans Drive | Columbus

Participants will follow a costumed guide by lantern light through the cemetery, stopping at select gravesites to hear the true stories of local figures who shaped the community as well as the state. Each year’s tour features newly researched stories and characters. Hosted by the Nesbitt Memorial Library Foundation.

Thursday, Nov.6 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. | Nesbitt Memorial Library, 529 Washington St. | Columbus

This year’s Flower Show themed “Dungeons & Dragons”will be full of exhibits showing unusual plants, creative designs, and fun fairy gardens. Hosted by the Columbus Garden Club.

Thursday, Nov. 6 | 6 p.m. | Eagle Lake Community Center, 100 N Walnut Ave | Eagle Lake

Join the mayor, city council and administration for a review of the accomplishments of 2025 and what’s coming in 2026 and beyond. Social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The program will officially start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased by Nov. 1 at city hall.

Saturday, Nov.8 | 11 a.m. | Schneider Hall, 4351State Hwy 71 | Columbus

Support Columbus High School band students with equipment, travel, and program costs! This fundraiser will feature categories of chili, cornbread, and beans plus a cornhole tournament and an all-day snack bar. Hosted by CHS Band Booster Organization. Cookers must arrive at 8 a.m.; contact [email protected] to participate.

Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 9:30 a.m. | St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 201 Veterans Drive | Columbus

Learn about the importance of pollinators with master gardener Janet Johnson. Hosted by the Columbus Garden Club.