Alcott Arts Center plans Halloween event

The Alcott Arts Center will hold a “Super Heroes and Villains” theme safe Halloween event for children from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at the center, 180 S. 18th, Kansas City, Kan.

Children may dress up in Halloween costumes, meet super heroes and villains characters on the decorated south lawn of the center, where they can trick-or-treat. Parents may bring a camera to take a picture of the child with the superheroes.

There also will be children’s face painting by Sheryl Nance Durst, and posters by artist Darryl Woods will be drawn.

There is no charge for the event.

Donations of candy and items to give away are being accepted for this event. There are often 400 to 600 children attending this event, according to organizers. Call 913-233-2787 or email [email protected] to arrange for drop-offs of donations.