HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) - The Holyoke Mall is gearing up for its annual "Halloween Mall-O-Ween" event, inviting families and children of all ages to enjoy a night of safe and fun trick-or-treating throughout the shopping center. Largest trick-or-treat party being held in Chicopee The event will take place on Thursday, October 31, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mall businesses, local community partners, and organizations will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters as they roam the center in their Halloween costumes. Courtesy of Holyoke Mall at Ingleside With hundreds of pounds of candy available, the mall promises to be a prime destination for little ghouls, goblins, and superheroes looking for treats. In addition to trick-or-treating, attendees can participate in a Halloween Costume Contest on Instagram. To enter, participants should take a photo while trick-or-treating at the mall, post it on Instagram, follow and tag the mall’s account (@HolyokeMall), and use the hashtag #HolyokeMallHalloween2024. Contestants must be at least 18 years old to participate. Winners will be announced on November 4 and will receive a variety of Halloween-themed prizes. Sponsored by WWLP-22News, the event is free and open to the public, offering a safe and festive Halloween experience for families in the community. For more details on the Halloween Mall-O-Ween event, visit the Holyoke Mall's website. Local News Headlines Minor injuries reported in three-car collision in Springfield Sen. Warren urges action on gun trafficking in Springfield Massachusetts Senate suspends their rules Voting measures for incarcerated people WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.