Fall festival season arrives in Clinton

Let fall begin! Area organizations and churches have been making plans to welcome fall this month with family-friendly festivals and events. Those interested in more information about any of the events are encouraged to contact the sponsoring organization.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will hold an Oktoberfest from 4 until 7 p.m.

Beginning with a social hour from 4 until 5 p.m., a polka band and dinner begin at 5 p.m. The community is invited to enjoy music, food and fellowship. Brats, soda, tea and water will be provided, and attendees are asked to bring their favorite German dish to share. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is located at 1799 Clinton Raymond Road. For more information, call 601-924-9999.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

The Clinton YMCA will host its annual SPOOKTACULAR from 6 until 9 p.m. The event will include a trunk or treat, petting zoo, trackless train rides, inflatables, a haunted gym, pumpkin crafts, snacks, face painting and games. Some activities and snacks will require purchase, but admission to the event is free. The YMCA is located at 400 Lindale Street. For more information, call 601-924-5812.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

Northside Baptist Church will hold a Halloween Carnival from 4 until 6 p.m. at the church, which is located at 1475 East Northside Drive. The free evening of fun will include carnival-style games with candy prizes and snack foods for all participants. For more information, call 601-924-4555.

First Baptist Church will have a free “Tune into Fall” community festival, with fun for all ages, from 5 until 8 p.m. The festival will include a trunk or treat, inflatables and some special TV guest characters walking around for photo ops. Food trucks will be onsite with food available for purchase. For more information, visit FBCClinton.org/FallFestival. The event will be held in the First Baptist Church parking lots. The church is located at 100 East College Street, with parking lots behind.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will hold a free Trunk or Treat from 1 until 3 p.m. Children are encouraged to get their best costume together and gather in the church parking lot to trick or treat at various festive trunks and enjoy a variety of carnival games. There will also be a devotional and group activity, as well as snacks and treats for the children. The church is located at 1799 Clinton Raymond Road. For more information, call the church at 601-924-9999.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31

Those wishing to begin Halloween with some outdoor exercise are invited to participate in the 2026 Spooky Run at Traceway Park. Organized by the Clinton YMCA and sponsored by Ergon, the event will include a 10K run, a 5K walk, a 5K run, and a 1-mile Fun Run.

Run events will begin near Field 10 on the baseball side of Traceway Park.

The 10K, with a $40 registration fee, will begin at 7 a.m. Participants in the 5K walk, which has a $30 registration fee, will begin at 7:15 a.m. The 5K run, with a registration fee of $30, starts at 7:30 a.m.; and the untimed Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. and has a registration fee of $20. Participants are asked to arrive by 6:30 a.m. to ensure adequate time to park and make their way to the race entrance.

Registration is available through the YMCA at bit.ly/3V5RxRd. Those who would like a race t-shirt must be registered on or before Monday, October 19.

Wildwood Baptist Church will host its annual fall harvest festival from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. The event will include games, a reptile show, a hay ride, hot dogs and popcorn. The event is free, open to the public, and will be held at the church at 101 Auburn Drive. For more information, call 601-922-1429.