Pleasant Prairie residents and visitors are invited to enjoy an afternoon of Halloween-themed activities during the Scary in the Prairie 5K and Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 25, in Prairie Springs Park. These events offer fun for all ages, featuring a community trick-or-treat experience and a 5K walk/run.
The Trunk-or-Treat event will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the west side of Lake Andrea near the Beer Garden parking lot. This free community event will feature local businesses and organizations handing out treats from decorated trunks. Families are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy a safe trick-or-treating experience.
The Scary in the Prairie 5K will begin at 5:00 p.m. The timed race is open to all ages and will start and finish at the Beer Garden on the west side of Lake Andrea. The race takes place on the paved running path around Lake Andrea. The registration fee is $30 for competitive participants and $10 for non-competitive youth 14 and under. Participants can register online at
runreg.com/scary-in-the-prairie-5k until noon on Friday, October 24. On race day, in-person registration and packet pickup will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Wruck Beach Pavilion. Early online registration is recommended to guarantee an official race shirt. The race will also feature a Best Costume Contest, with the winner receiving free registration for a future RecPlex walk/run event.
Sandy Wiedmeyer, Recreation Operations Superintendent, encouraged community participation, saying, “Walkers and runners of all ages are invited to dress up for the Scary in the Prairie 5K. This annual event is a great way for families and friends to stay active during the fall. We are excited to continue the Trunk-or-Treat event this year to bring even more Halloween excitement and fun for the community.”
Additional information is available at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, or online at RecPlexOnline.com under the Triathlons & Events tab. For walk/run inquiries, call 262.925.6742 or email
[email protected]. For Trunk-or-Treat questions or vendor registration, contact Kacie DeChiara at
[email protected].