Trunk-or-treats, indoor 'Monster Clinic' among Salina Halloween events Oct. 30-31

Several free, family-oriented Halloween events are set in Salina on Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31, according to organizers' event listings.

Kansas Wesleyan University nursing and theatre arts students will host a "Kid-Friendly Monster Clinic" trick-or-treat event from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at 135 E. Claflin Ave. The indoor event, for all ages, includes Halloween characters, candy and treats, and stations where children can explore nursing skills, according to the event listing. Entry is a donation of nonperishable food, such as peanut butter, canned soup, macaroni and cheese or boxed meals, or a monetary donation. All donations benefit the Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank, the listing says.

A trunk-or-treat is set for 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the Old Grade School parking lot at 118 N. Ninth St., the address of Sacred Heart Cathedral, which uses its former grade school building for parish events. The event is open to the public with free hot dogs, goodies and candy, according to the listing.

The Salina Family YMCA, 570 YMCA Drive, will hold "Ghoulish Grooves," a drop-in night of Halloween-themed drumming and dancing for ages 12 and up, from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in its group exercise room. Costumes are welcome, according to the YMCA.

First Covenant Church, 2625 E. Magnolia Road, will hold a trunk-or-treat with candy and popcorn from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Halloween night, according to the church's event listing.

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year. Organizers of other Salina events can submit them to the Salina311 events calendar.