Where the Wild Things Rock: It’s spooky season, Springfield, and we’re here for all of it.
Pumpkins are out, candy’s stocked, and half the city’s rocking costumes that may or may not pass dress code at work. Whether you’re trick-or-treating with your little monsters or just chasing that sugar high, Q92.9’s got your back with the best Halloween events across the Ozarks.

These aren’t your average candy runs, we’re talking neighborhood parades, trunk-or-treats, outdoor movies, and full-blown spooky block parties. So grab your crew, your costumes, and maybe a thermos of something warm (or fun), and let’s hit the streets. 

Rountree Neighborhood Halloween Parade & Trick-or-Treating

October 31 | ⏰ 5–5:15 PM | 📍 Rountree Neighborhood, Springfield
Rountree does Halloween like rock fans do concerts… big, loud, and all in! The parade kicks off just after 5, and the whole neighborhood transforms into a haunted block party. Costumes, candy, chaos! It’s everything you want from Halloween in Springfield.

Southern Hills Spooktacular

October 31 | ⏰ 5:30 PM | 📍 Southern Hills, Springfield
Southern Hills is bringing the vibes this year,  decked-out houses, spooky playlists, and candy galore. It’s one of those nights where you’ll wish you brought a bigger bucket… and maybe a speaker for the walk home.

Trunk-or-Treat in Downtown Ozark

October 31 | ⏰ 5:30–8 PM | 📍 Ozark Square
Downtown Ozark goes full-on small-town Halloween movie mode. Trick-or-treating meets tailgating, local businesses, cool costumes, and candy for days. It’s as wholesome as it is fun.

Community Trunk-or-Treat at Webster County Fairgrounds

October 31 | ⏰ 6–8 PM | 📍 Marshfield
Churches, candy, and community vibes, plus it supports the WheelFed Food Distribution Program. So you can fill your candy bag and your good karma jar.

Trunk-or-Treat at Wheeler Heart and Vascular Center

October 31 | ⏰ 5–8 PM | 📍 3800 S. National Ave., Springfield
Heart meets Halloween here!  They’ll have games, treats, and a whole lot of good times. It’s a perfect stop before you hit the next round of spooky events across town.

Grant Beach Park Trunk-or-Treat + “Hocus Pocus” Outdoor Movie

October 31 | ⏰ Trunk-or-Treat 5–6 PM | Movie 6:30 PM | 📍 Grant Beach Park
One word: Iconic. Trick-or-treat first, then kick back for a free outdoor screening of Hocus Pocus. Bonus points for the costume contest, photo booth, and raffle prizes.

Pierce City Trunk-or-Treat

October 31 | ⏰ 4:30 PM | 📍 Pierce City Park – South Park
The Pierce City Betterment Committee brings the fun early — great if your crew’s bedtime hits before the witching hour.

Trick-or-Treat Through Rogersville

 October 31 | 📍 Rogersville
Businesses all over town are joining the candy crawl! Stop by, check out the decorations, and grab some goodies. (Hit up the Chamber for the full map: info@rogersvillechamber.com.)

Trunk-or-Treat at First Baptist Church of Clever

October 31 | ⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM | 📍 105 Kennedy Ave., Clever
Candy, costumes, and a free meal. Yes, free. Trick-or-treating just leveled up.

That’s a Wrap

No matter where you go, Halloween around the Ozarks always hits different, a little spooky, a little weird, and totally awesome! So get those costumes ready, crank up Q92.9, and make this Halloween one to remember!