JASPER — Historic downtown Jasper was filled with ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses Saturday, Oct. 31, as families gathered for the annual Scare on the Square celebration, bringing another successful Halloween event to the community. Hosted by the Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce, the event transformed the courthouse square into a family-friendly Halloween destination, with local businesses and community organizations welcoming hundreds of costumed children and their families for an evening of trick-or-treating. The celebration featured colorful costumes, candy giveaways and plenty of opportunities for families to enjoy the holiday together while visiting downtown businesses and organizations. Among those participating was the Jasper County Historical Museum, which opened its doors to welcome visitors, distribute treats and celebrate the community’s Halloween traditions. Museum representatives described the evening as a wonderful opportunity to connect with residents while introducing younger generations to one of Jasper County’s important historical institutions. Children dressed in everything from traditional Halloween costumes to elaborate homemade creations made their way through the historic downtown streets, collecting candy and visiting with volunteers. The museum also used the occasion to conduct its Preserve Our Museum Deer Corn Raffle drawing, part of an ongoing fundraising effort supporting the preservation of Jasper County’s history. Special recognition was given to the Woman’s Civic Club of Jasper for donating candy distributed to trick-or-treaters throughout the celebration. The museum also thanked the Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce for organizing another community event that brought residents together in the heart of downtown. Beyond the Halloween festivities, museum representatives reflected on the importance of maintaining traditions that connect generations of Jasper County residents. As children walked the same downtown streets their parents and grandparents once traveled, the celebration served as a reminder that local history continues to be written through everyday community experiences. The Scare on the Square event also provided an opportunity for local businesses and civic organizations to interact with families while encouraging visitors to spend time in Jasper’s historic downtown district. The successful celebration concluded another October filled with community activities around the courthouse square, leaving families with candy, photographs and memories of another Halloween in downtown Jasper.