Beggars Night in Clark, Champaign counties: Events for trick-or-treat

Mallory Janicki fixes a bow tie on a skeleton decoration at Champion City Guide and Supply Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in downtown Springfield. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

Credit: Bill Lackey

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Mallory Janicki fixes a bow tie on a skeleton decoration at Champion City Guide and Supply Friday, Oct. 21, 2022 in downtown Springfield. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
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Updated Oct 28, 2022
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Area cities, villages and townships in Clark and Champaign counties will hold their local Beggars Night today through Monday.

The sheriff’s office, the Clark County Combined Health District and Champaign County Health District all provided safety tips for Beggars Night that included: walk with friends or family, use bright-colored or reflective bags and costumes, only visit homes that are well lit, stay on the sidewalks, don’t cross through yards or alleys, and look both ways before crossing the street.

Today

More than 20 businesses in downtown Springfield will host trick or treat from 6 to 8 p.m. today to hand out candy or goody bags.

In addition to the businesses handing out candy, DJ Chill will play Halloween tunes from the parking garage, Tonya Tyree and the “Zombie Dancers” will perform on Fountain Avenue in front of the garage, and there will be picture opportunities with characters such as the Sanderson Sisters.

Some of the participating businesses and organizations include: Fratelli’s; Salato Deli; Le Torte Dolci Bakery; Champion City Guide & Supply; Winans Chocolates + Coffees; Pretzelmaker Springfield; Firefly Boutique Ohio; Stella Bleu; Sip & Dipity Paint Bar; and COhatch The Market.

ExploreRelated: More than 20 downtown Springfield business to participate in trick-or-treat

Saturday

Clark County’s Beggars Night will be on a familiar day and time. Trick or treat will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday.

All cities, villages and townships in Clark County appear to have approved that same date and time for their local Beggars Night.

Monday

In Champaign County, Beggars Night for Urbana, Mechanicsburg, North Lewisburg and St. Paris will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, which is Halloween.

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