What to do this weekend in Mat-Su (Oct. 30-Nov. 1): Treats, spooks and Halloween fun

What you need to know:

• Mat-Su offers a full slate of Halloween events this weekend, from trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treats to carnivals, costume contests and community gatherings.
• Free activities include Palmer’s Trick or Treat Street, Whimsy Woods at Wasilla City Hall, fire station open houses, public skating and several community trunk-or-treats.
• Those seeking a scare can visit haunted attractions at Our Little Farm, Nightmare at the Museum and the Haunted Forest at Alvin’s Alley. Admission prices vary, so check event pages and websites for details.
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Sweet seekers are in for a treat this Halloween weekend, with a host of family-friendly holiday happenings scheduled across the Valley. The biggest “trick” may be figuring out which ones to hit!

Fortunately, the Sentinel has unmasked the options to create this ghoulish guide to Halloween hijinks in the Mat-Su.

Trick or Treat Street.

Downtown Palmer transforms into a trick-or-treating wonderland Friday from 4-7 p.m. for this free annual event sponsored by the Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce. Visit participating businesses for treats, photo ops and more. For details and a map, visit palmerchamber.org.

Whimsy Woods at Wasilla City Hall.

Wasilla City Hall becomes an enchanted forest for this free, all-ages event from 3-5 p.m. Costumes are encouraged. Bring a trick-or-treat bag and your imagination. For details, visit the city of Wasilla’s Facebook page.

The Crozier Team’s 14th Annual Trunk or Treat.

Crozier Realty hosts this free outdoor event Friday from 4:30-6 p.m. at 199 E. Nelson Ave. in Wasilla. See the event page on Facebook for details.

Keller Williams Haunted Open House.

This free indoor trick-or-treat event features candy and spooky surprises Friday from 4-6 p.m. at Keller Williams Alaska, 621 S. Knik-Goose Bay Road in Wasilla. See the company’s Facebook page for details.

Mat-Su Senior Services Trick or Treat.

Costumes are optional at this free event Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palmer Senior Center, 1132 S. Chugach St. Grandparents and grandchildren are welcome. Details are at matsuseniors.com.

Central Mat-Su Fire Department Halloween Open Houses.

Five fire stations will hand out free reflective treat bags Saturday from 1-7 p.m. Visit Station 61 at 101 W. Swanson Ave.; Station 65 at 680 N. Seward Meridian Parkway; Station 62 at 4568 S. Knik-Goose Bay Road; Station 63 at 11021 W. Horizon Drive; or Station 51 at 1911 S. Terrace Court. See more information on Facebook.

The Better Companion Trunk or Treat.

The Wasilla pet training and grooming business hosts a free, family- and pet-friendly event Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at 1400 E. Regine Ave. Expect treats, a pet costume contest and a gift basket drawing. Details are on Facebook.

Our Little Farm’s Halloween on the Farm.

The Palmer farm at 4319 Jana Drive offers three days of Halloween fun, including food, vendors, pony rides, a spooky forest and a haunted trailer. Friday’s “Scary Night,” from 5-9 p.m., is for ages 12 and older; Saturday and Sunday are for all ages. Admission is $15 per person or $50 per family. See the event page on Facebook for details.

Palmer FFA Trunk or Treat.

Palmer High School hosts a free family event Friday from 4:30-8 p.m., with candy, crafts, a holiday movie and a bake sale. Details are on Facebook.

Denali Fitness Spooktacular Trunk or Treat.

Sponsored by the Kaitlyn McGilvray State Farm team, this free event runs Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at Denali Fitness, 1080 Wasilla Fishhook Road. Details on Facebook.

Church on the Rock Trunk or Treat.

Palmer Church on the Rock hosts a free event Saturday at 6 p.m. at 619 E. Scott Road, with food, games, candy and more. See the church’s Facebook page for details.

Nightmare at the Museum.

The Museum of Alaska, at 3800 W. Museum Drive in Wasilla, features a haunted train, haunted house, haunted hayride and zombie shoot. Tickets are $13 per person; the zombie shoot may cost extra. See details and current hours.

The Haunted Forest at Alvin’s Alley.

This 10-acre spooky forest at 4052 N. Alvin’s Alley Way in Wasilla features “slow-burn suspense and Alaska folklore.” It runs Fridays through Sundays through Halloween from 6-11 p.m. Tickets are 10-15. See the event page on Facebook for details.

Menard Center Spooktacular Free Public Skate.

The Menard Sports Center in Wasilla offers free skating and skate rentals Saturday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. A DJ, lights and a smoke machine add to the Halloween atmosphere. The center is at 1001 S. Clapp St. See more details.

Signature Real Estate Trunk or Treat.

This free event features costumes, candy and decorated vehicles Saturday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the parking lot at 1174 N. Leatherleaf Loop in Wasilla. Details are on Facebook.

Wasilla VFW Trunk or Treat in the Heat.

Head indoors for this free, candy-filled event Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at the VFW, 301 E. Lake View Ave. in Wasilla. More details on Facebook.

Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center Trunk or Treat.

Sunshine Community Health Center joins the free community event Saturday from 3-6 p.m. at 16463 E. Helena Drive in Talkeetna. Details are at sunshineclinic.org.

Willow Trunk or Treat.

The Willow Community Center, at Mile 69 of the Parks Highway, hosts a trunk-or-treat Saturday from 5-8 p.m., with a haunted firehouse, costume contest, Halloween movies and food available for purchase. See the event page on Facebook for details.

Big Lake Lions Club Once Upon a Halloween.

The Big Lake Lions Club hosts a community trunk-or-treat Saturday from 5-7 p.m. at the Big Lake Lions Recreation Center, 2942 S. Lions Circle. A fireworks show follows the event. Details are on Facebook.

Haunted Health Fest.

Nurses for Nurses hosts this free, family-friendly event Friday from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. at Raven Hall at the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer. Activities include indoor trick-or-treating, health resources, vendor booths and hands-on activities. See the event page for details.

Midnight Sun Fall Halloween Carnival.

Midnight Sun Family Learning Center hosts a free family carnival Friday from 5-7 p.m. at 7275 W. Midnight Sun Circle in Wasilla. Expect games, prizes, candy and concessions. Find details here.