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DeKalb Halloween event promises free candy, bounce houses for kids

Tucker is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event for residents at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

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Tucker is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event for residents at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
By Raisa Habersham
Oct 31, 2018

Parents looking for a last minute place to take your kids trick-or-treating in DeKalb County may be in luck.

Tucker is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat event from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday on Main Street between Railroad Avenue and LaVista Road.

The city will shut down the road about 2 p.m. for businesses, churches and other nonprofits that line the street to set up their trunks.

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Trick-or-treaters will enjoy free candy, bounce houses, face painting and craft activities.

Cotton candy, balloon animals and train rides will all be available at a small cost.

The city will also offer various chocolate treats and special goodies for children with chocolate or peanut allergies.

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Raisa Habersham is the Intown Atlanta hyperlocal reporter for The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

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