From Staff Reports

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. —The annual Treat Street Carnival will be held in downtown Hendersonville on Oct. 31.

Event details are as follows:

• Time: 2-5 p.m. (moved to the afternoon because Halloween falls on a Saturday)

• Location: Main Street (from Allen Street to 6th Avenue) in historic downtown Hendersonville

• Cost: Free

• Hosted by: Henderson County Parks and Recreation and the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville

The following is what to expect:

• Trick-or-Treating: Candy distribution by downtown merchants, local businesses, and community organization booths along Main Street.

• Kids Fun Zone: Sponsored by Biltmore Church, featuring inflatables, face-painting, games and giveaways.

• Entertainment: A DJ dance party and music.

• Costume contest: Held at Courthouse Square with registration starting at 2 p.m. and judging beginning at 3 p.m. (starting with pets), followed by categories for infants, children, adults, and groups.

• Curb market: The Henderson County Curb Market, located at 221 North Church Street) also will host early Halloween activities and a children’s craft table from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.