It's hard to believe, but we'll be getting into our costumes and going door to door for candy before you know it. The city has just announced the official 2023 Halloween trick-or-treating hours for Lawton, Fort Sill.

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Unlike last year we'll be celebrating All Hallow's Eve and trick or treating on Halloween night Tuesday, October 31st (10-31-23) from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. I know a lot of people are excited and happy about that.

Along with announcing the trick-or-treating hours for Lawton, Fort Sill the city also announced several Halloween happenings for 2023. There's going to be all kinds of frightful fun and spooktacular events.

See the official press release below from the City of Lawton for all the details

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In my honest, humble, non-biased opinion Halloween is right up there with Christmas when it comes to favorite holidays. The family and I have just as many traditions for Halloween as we do for Christmas.

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It's perfect that we'll be trick or treating and celebrating the spooky season on Halloween night versus the Saturday before. Plus there are tons of events and fall festivals planned that will lead up to All Hallow's Eve.

If you need more information about all of this year's scheduled Halloween happenings and trick-or-treating visit the City of Lawton's official website here. Or you can check them out on Facebook by clicking here.

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Did you know Lawton, Fort Sill has a real pumpkin patch that you can visit to pick a pumpkin right off the vine? Not only that you can enjoy all kinds of fall family fun like a hay maze, photo areas, corn pits, and more! Heritage Farm & Ranch is located at 26432 State Highway 58 in Lawton, OK. near the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and across from Lake Lawtonka. It's the perfect place to go for a quick day trip and to pick up some amazing eats, treats, gifts, and some of the best hot sauces, salsas, jellies, and jams. For more information and to plan your visit check them out on Facebook or at the Heritage Farm & Ranch website.

Oklahoma's Infamous Haunted Grisso Mansion

While you've heard spooky tales of Oklahoma's haunted places, this Seminole, OK home might be THE most haunted place in the Sooner State.

Sporting four bedrooms, six bathrooms, a ballroom, and 11,000 square feet of living space, you too could have your own up-close experience with the woman and child ghosts that are rumored to still be wandering the villa today.

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