Halloween

WSLS-10 to host a socially distant Halloween event

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Wondering what television stations are doing about Halloween as the coronavirus pandemic continues on with seemingly no end in sight?

For a safe and free Halloween experience, WSLS-10 in Roanoke, Virginia, is hosting a drive-through trick-or-treating event.

It's slated for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Layman Family Farms.

“Our goal is to create a safe experience where our children and neighbors can continue making positive memories during these trying times,” Vice President and General Manager Jaimie León said.

The event is intended to be a fresh way to support local communities and sprinkle in some fun during a pandemic.

People can be prepared for candy, music and so much more, the station said.

On the WSLS 10 drive-through route, visitors will stop at 20 candy stations. There will be about 120,000 individually wrapped pieces of candy. Center in the Square for providing all those treats.

In a partnership with Layman Family Farms, visitors will be offered discounted tickets to its fall festival.

To help keep visitors healthy and safe, WSLS 10 volunteers will be wearing masks and dropping candy directly into Halloween bags, to avoid physical contact.