Inclusive Halloween Spirit Shines in Williston, North Dakota with Teal Pumpkin Project

Williston is buzzing with excitement for its annual Trail of Treats on Halloween! This beloved event is always a hit, and the organizers have been hard at work to make sure it’s a spooky good time for everyone. The big day is set for Friday, October 31 from 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm. When you're downtown, you might see some teal Halloween buckets.

Now, if you’re scratching your head wondering what that is, don’t worry—you’re not alone! While Halloween is known for candy galore, the Teal Pumpkin Project brings a fresh twist to the fun. This initiative, which the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) group started, is all about making Halloween inclusive for children with food allergies. It’s simple: if you see a teal pumpkin on a porch, it means they’re offering non-food treats like stickers, glow sticks, and small toys.

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It’s a fantastic way to make sure every child can join in the Halloween fun, no matter their dietary restrictions. Teal pumpkins aren’t just adorable—they also send a powerful message of understanding and kindness, letting families know that their kids can safely enjoy trick-or-treating.

When you come downtown for the Trail of Treats this year, keep an eye out for these participating businesses that are Teal Project Participants:

• Ackerman-Estvold
• All Season Sport About
• American State Bank & Trust
• Bethel Lutheran Nursing Center
• Books On Broadway
• Williston Economic Development
• Cooks on Main
• Courthouse Cafe
• Cummins
• Fresh Palate
• Gate City Bank
• Girl at the Rock Show
• Jack & Juice
• Jackson Hewitt Tax Services
• Knife River
• Kristi's Critter Care
• Lisa's Lunchbox
• NCC
• Northwest Dakota Public Transit
• Oneok
• Richie Bros. Auctioneers
• Sacred Skin Tattoos & Piercings
• Selid Mechanical Inc.
• Service Drug
• Springbrook Bible Camp
• Sunday Skin Aesthetics & Wellness
• The Retreat Apartments
• University Commons Apartments
• Upper Missouri District Health Unit
• Western Cooperative Credit Union
• Williams County/Williams County Sheriff's Office
• Williston Basin School District #7
• Williston Deli & Market
• Williston Elks Lodge # 1214
• Williston Family Dentistry
• Williston Fire Department
• Williston Games & More
• Williston Moose Lodge # 239
• Williston Parks & Rec
• Williston State College

There will be other businesses participating in the big event on Halloween with candy galore, including:

• Arbor House Assisted Living
• Basin Brokers
• Basin Shriners
• Creation Carpets
• Dakotah West Crane Service
• Daily Addiction
• Deja Brew
• Ekblad INC.
• Elite Fitness
• F&A International Grocery
• Faith Methodist Church
• First International Bank & Trust
• First State Bank & Trust
• Frontier Insurance
• Higher Ground Coffee
• I Keating Furniture
• Ironhide Equipment
• JC Penney
• LJ's Menswear
• Lufkin
• Koalatee Coffee
• Maverick Downhole Technologies
• McKenzie Health
• Red Rock Ford
• Reic
• Renaissance on Main
• Ritter Brothers Jewelry
• Scouting America
• Secure
• Summit Midstream
• The Fleur Cafe
• Townsquare Media (KEYZ/KYYZ)
• Tractor & Equipment
• US Bank
• Williams County 4H
• Williston Police Department
• Williston Area Chamber of Commerce
• Wise Penny

So when you're out with the kiddos this Halloween, keep an eye out for those teal pumpkins! They’re a reminder that Halloween is for everyone, and even small gestures like offering non-food goodies can make the night extra special for kids who need it.

After all, Halloween is all about the magic, and with the Teal Pumpkin Project, every child can experience it to the fullest!