Have a safe and spooky Halloween, Silver Valley!

There will be nothing standing in the way of the Silver Valley’s various ghouls, goblins, vampires, superheroes, and other costumed characters from getting their candy this Halloween.

Despite the number of local COVID-19 hospitalizations continuing to remain high, all cities in Shoshone County plan to have trick-or-treating held from the traditional time of 6 to 7 p.m. with no mandates or restrictions.

Due to the pandemic, it was rumored last year that certain cities would cancel or put restrictions on the time-honored holiday tradition. As of Monday, Oct. 25, no such restrictions have been implemented anywhere locally.

Going into the holiday weekend, the Center for Disease Control still generally recommends:

• Protecting those not yet eligible for vaccination such as young children by getting yourself and other eligible people around them vaccinated.

• Wear well-fitting masks over your nose and mouth if you are in public indoor settings if you are not fully vaccinated.

• Even those who are fully vaccinated should wear a mask in public indoor settings in communities with substantial to high transmission. Outdoors is safer than indoors.

• Avoid crowded, poorly ventilated spaces.

• If you are sick or have symptoms, don’t host or attend a gathering.

• Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have a close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

Special considerations also include:

• People who have a condition or are taking medications that weaken their immune system may not be fully protected even if they are fully vaccinated and have received an additional dose. They should continue to take all precautions recommended for unvaccinated people, including wearing a well-fitted mask, until advised otherwise by their health care provider.

• You might choose to wear a mask regardless of the level of transmission if a member of your household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease, or is unvaccinated.

• If you are gathering with a group of people from multiple households and potentially from different parts of the country, you could consider additional precautions (e.g., avoiding crowded indoor spaces before travel, taking a test) in advance of gathering to further reduce risk.

• Do NOT put a mask on children younger than 2 years old.

Halloween themed events going on in the Silver Valley this week are as follows:

Wallace

The Wallace Jr./Sr. High School student council will be hosting a Halloween party/haunted house from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Wallace Elks Lodge No. 331, located at 419 Cedar St. Kids games and snacks available.

Smelterville

Trunk-or-Treat event hosted by Silver Peak Espresso, located at 11 Main St., from 3 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Kids games will be available along with appearances by local law enforcement and firefighting personnel. Message Silver Peak Espresso on Facebook to reserve a spot to hand out candy.

Pinehurst

Real Life Ministries Silver Valley Harvest Festival, located at 708 W. Division St., from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31. Free games, food, costume contests, and of course fun.

Kellogg

Trunk-or-Treat event in the Silver Mountain Resort Parking lot from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Come dressed in your best costume and be sure to bring a bag with lots of room for candy.

Osburn

Silver Hills Elementary Trunk-or-Treat event for Silver Hills students only on Oct. 27. Message the Silver Hills PTO Facebook page for more information.

Mullan

Halloween Carnival hosted by the Friends of the Mullan Library and Mullan Jr/Sr. High School drama class from 5 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Morning Club building, 117 Hunter St. Haunted house, games and snacks available.