Halloween isn’t just for the little ones, it’s a holiday that brings out the child in all of us. This year, several senior living communities around Billings are opening their doors (and candy bowls!) to welcome kids in costume, and it’s one of those things that just makes your heart full.

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When Little Visitors Bring Big Smiles

For many residents, especially those who don’t get a lot of visitors, seeing kids dressed as superheroes, princesses, and ghosts is pure joy. Their faces light up at the sight of tiny witches and cowboys walking through the halls, giggling and proudly showing off their costumes. It’s such a simple thing, but it makes a big difference, a reminder of community, connection, and all the little things that make holidays special.

Where to Find the Sweetest Stops in Billings

Families looking for safe, fun, and heartwarming places to take their little ones this Halloween have plenty of local options, all happening on Friday, October 31, unless otherwise noted:

  • Aspen View Senior Living (3075 Avenue C): Welcoming trick-or-treaters of all ages from 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Canyon Creek Memory Care (1785 Majestic Lane): Hosting a cheerful “No Tricks, Just Treats” event from 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Aspen Meadows Health & Rehabilitation (3155 Avenue C): Hosting a Halloween Carnival from 4 to 8 p.m. with games, candy prizes, and community fun.
  • Highgate Senior Living (3980 Parkhill Drive): Throwing a Halloween Party from 3 to 5 p.m. complete with snacks, and costumes are encouraged.
  • MorningStar Senior Living of Billings (4001 Bell Avenue): Holding a “Friendly Halloween Trunk or Treat” from 3 to 5 p.m.
  • The Legacy Assisted Living (810 Wicks Lane): Welcoming families for trick-or-treating starting at 5 p.m.
  • Villas at River Ridge Assisted Living (1415 Yellowstone River Road): Hosting trick-or-treating in two sessions, 1 to 4 p.m. and again 6 to 8 p.m.
  • Park Place Transitional Care and Rehabilitation: Inviting families for a community trick-or-treat event from 6 to 8 p.m.

Sharing the Magic of Halloween Together

This is the kind of outing that creates the best kind of memories, ones filled with laughter, kindness, and candy wrappers. Your kids get to show off their costumes in a safe, welcoming space, and our local seniors get to share in the fun.

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So, if you’re looking for a little extra Halloween magic this year, grab the treat buckets, pick a few stops, and let your kiddos bring a few smiles to some very special people in our community.

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