Watertown gears up for Halloween

Halloween isn’t until Friday, October 31, but Watertown was marking the holiday all last week. The annual Zoo Boo drew a big crowd, as did Trunk or Treat events and haunted houses. Some residents went all out with their yard decorations.

Big Bird, Elmo and Cookie Monster greet children at the Zoo Boo on Saturday, October 25. Photo by Brandon Heim, Watertown Current.

The Kampeska Krushers display at the Zoo Boo on Saturday, October 26. Photo by Brandon Heim, Watertown Current.

The Trunk or Treat event at Great Plains Lutheran drew a crowd of costumed children and adults on Saturday, October 25.

A skeleton on display at the Lions Club Haunted House. Photo by Brandon Heim.

A coffin at the Watertown Rebels Haunted Forest. Photo by Brandon Heim, Watertown Current.

Lions Club Haunted House volunteers get ready for the show. Photo by Brandon Heim.

A giant inflatable witch towers over a home in Northeast Watertown. Photo by Roger Whittle, Watertown Current.

A display at the Watertown Rebels Haunted Forest. Photo by Brandon Heim, Watertown Current.

A giant jack-o-lantern keeps a watch over the neighborhood near Mellette Elementary School. Photo by Roger Whittle.

Two furry children stock up on treats at the Vintiques Car Club’s Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 25, at the Clock Tower on U.S. Highway 212. Photo by Roger Whittle, Watertown Current.

A giant cat keeps the neighborhood free of giant mice in Northeast Watertown. Photo by Roger Whittle, Watertown Current.

A not-so-wicked witch mugs for the camera during the Vintiques Car Club Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 25. Photo by Roger Whittle, Watertown Current.

Even the family pets donned costumes for the Vintiques Car Club Truck or Treat on Saturday, October 25. Photo by Roger Whittle, Watertown Current.

Costumed kids pose for a photo after collecting candy at the Trunk or Treat sponsored by the Vintiques Car Club on Saturday, October 25. Photo by Roger Whittle, Watertown Current.