Events

Slocum Fire Monthly Meeting

Our monthly meeting to discuss the general business of our company.  New members looking to apply or the public looking for information should visit us during these meetings.

• Slocum Township Volunteer Fire Station

Columbus Day

Columbus Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the second Monday in October. It commemorates the arrival of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492, when his expedition, sailing under the Spanish Crown, reached an island in the Caribbean. Although Columbus was not the first European to reach the Americas, his voyages helped establish sustained

Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day is observed on the second Monday in October to honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples throughout the Americas. The observance also encourages recognition of the experiences of Native communities, including the lasting effects of European colonization, forced displacement, and efforts to preserve Indigenous identities and traditions. The

Trunk or Treat & Slocum Township Fall Fest

Join us for a combined Trunk or Treat and Slocum Township Fall Fest on October 24th from 11 AM to 5 PM! This family‑friendly event brings together Halloween fun and fall activities for a full day of community celebration. Enjoy hayrides, Touch‑a‑Truck displays, food trucks, vendors, face painting, and plenty more throughout the day. Kids can trick‑or‑treat safely from decorated trunks while e

• Slocum Township Volunteer Fire Station

Halloween

Halloween is celebrated each year on October 31 and traces its roots to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people believed the boundary between the living and the dead became blurred. As Christianity spread through Europe, many Samhain traditions blended with the observance of All Hallows' Eve, the evening before All Saints' Day. Over the centuries, Halloween evolved into a largely