This year’s annual Halloween Haunts & Happenings event in Jonesborough will take place Friday, Oct. 25. The event, which has been taking place in Downtown Jonesborough for over 40 years, will feature games, activities, contests and, of course, trick-or-treating which will continue until 9 p.m.

Also, participants are invited to bring their furry friend for the Spooky Pooch Palooza, begnning at 6 p.m. with a costume contest, treats and more for your four-legged companions.

There will be lots of fun activities and games for all ages, which will include barnyard train rides, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, scary-oke, a haunted house and more.

The popular costume contest will begin at 7:30 p.m. in front of the Washington County Courthouse, sponsored by Food City. The contest will have several age groups and a group category as well for those dressing as an ensemble. Starting at 8:30 p.m., there will be the Haunted Flashlight Egg Hunt for children age 10 and up in Jimmy Neil Smith Park behind the International Storytelling Center. Bring a flashlight and be ready to get spooked while searching for treat-filled eggs.

Parking will also be available at the Jonesborough Elementary School with a shuttle to the Jonesborough Visitors Center. Parking is $5 per car with free shuttle rides available back and forth. It is highly recommended that you utilize this option as parking will be very limited in the downtown area.