The Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds will host Candy Jam on Friday, October 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. — a free, indoor Halloween event aimed squarely at families who'd rather not gamble on what Montana's weather is going to do on the last night of October.
The event will have candy, bounce houses, games, and hotdogs, and organizers are emphatic that all of it is free. In a state where October can mean anything from a warm evening to a blizzard with sideways snow, having a covered venue with predictable fun is a practical offering for parents with young kids who want to do something for Halloween without the logistics of a traditional trick-or-treat route.
The Fairgrounds on Anchor Park Drive has the space to handle a crowd, and a free admission event with bounce houses and candy tends to draw one. Families planning to attend won't need to bring anything but their kids and a costume.