Trick-or-treat, trunk-or-treat events set in the Sauk Valley

Sauk Valley communities are gearing up for a busy Halloween season, with downtown business districts rolling out family-friendly costume events. From Dixon’s Treat Street Parade Palooza to Biz Boo Trick-or-Treat in Rock Falls, families have plenty of local options to map out their candy-collecting schedules this October.Trick or Treat at the Y – Dixon5 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29Dixon Family YMCA, 110 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.Families can stop by Halloween treat tables to collect candy and goodies. The event is free and open to the public. This is a trick-or-treat event rather than a decorated-car trunk-or-treat. Visit dixonymca.org for more information. Sterling Police Department Trunk-or-Treat – Sterling4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 30The Sterling Police Department’s annual Halloween event will take place at the Twin City Farmer’s Market Pavilion. Kids should come in costume and be ready for candy, games and prizes. Visit the Sterling Police Department’s Facebook for more information.Kun