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The Coal City Theatre Department will hold its annual Haunted Hallways event on Wednesday, October 29. The indoor trick-or-treating fundraiser is open to children in fifth grade and younger from 5 to 7 p.m. at Coal City High School. Entry costs $5 per student, while parents can attend for free.
In addition to trick-or-treating, the event will offer carnival games, crafts, and other activities. Food vendors including The Little Red Donut Truck, The Cove, Dan's Candy Apples, and Pam's corn dog stand will be present outside the school.
A new feature this year is "Haunted Hallways After Dark," running from 7 to 8 p.m., which is open to students from fifth through eighth grade. During this time, the hallways will provide a haunted house experience designed for older participants.
All proceeds from the event will support the theatre department’s educational trip to New York City planned for spring 2026.
The department has partnered with several local businesses for this year’s event: State Farm Jerry Hallahan, Bank of Pontiac, D'Orazio Ford, Blue Oval Rentals, Bob's Advanced Auto and Tire, Coal City Public Library, The Village Christian Church, The Cove, Morris Hospital, Ferrari Accounting and Tax Service, Jewel Osco, Hexagon Realty, Pam's Corn Dogs and The Little Red Donut Truck.
"So get your costumes ready and mark your calendars to head out to Coal City High School on Wednesday, Oct. 29."
"In addition, the theatre department is thrilled to be partnering with the following businesses on this event: State Farm Jerry Hallahan, Bank of Pontiac, D'Orazio Ford, Blue Oval Rentals, Bob's Advanced Auto and Tire, Coal City Public Library, The Village Christian Church, The Cove, Morris Hospital, Ferrari Accounting and Tax Service, Jewel Osco, Hexagon Realty,Pam's Corn Dogs,and The Little Red Donut Truck."
