The Hillsdale Batman could be at the party. Courtesy | Facebook 

Local businesses will host Hillsdale’s first “Spooktacular Halloween Party” from 3 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 at Jefferson Township Hall. 

“The event will be a way to give back to the community and thank them for supporting local businesses,” said Jessica Jones of HD Mechanical and one of the event planners. 

At the party, the businesses involved will be collecting cans to donate to King’s Cupboard, a local food pantry. Every can donated will enter the provider into a raffle to win a door prize. 

The event is put on by Davis Economy Service, HD Mechanical, and the Stoned Goat, a medical cannabis dispensary in Osseo.

Davis Economy Service, owned by Jeff and Laurie Davis, has been local to the community for nearly 70 years, according to store manager Amanda Briggs. 

Briggs and Jones are planning the event. 

Jones said she expects as many as 500 people in attendance. 

“We are hoping to make this an annual event where families are welcomed to dress up and celebrate with us,” Jones said. 

According to Jones, the Hillsdale Batman will potentially make an appearance at the event, and a few volunteers from the community will be dressed in costume to encourage the Halloween spirit. 

Briggs added that along with costumes, games, and activities, the event will also feature kid-friendly halloween movies, bouncy castles, and a DJ. 

“All games and activities will be free to the communities and their families,” Briggs said. Activities include hayrides, face painting stands, and food. 

Attendees will have the opportunity to win a prize at various free games according to Jones.

In addition to free food and drinks, Sidekick on Wheels, a food truck, will be at the event. 

Briggs and Jones both encouraged the community to come out and enjoy the festivities.

 “We wanna see people come out and have a good time, it has not been an easy time in the community and this is a great opportunity for businesses to give back,” Briggs said.