Children and parents alike dressed up Tuesday night to trick-or-treat at Shoppes at Thornebrook. About 200 people came to the event, which was hosted by Shoppes At Thornebrook and Thornebrook Chocolates.
During the evening there was a costume contest that awarded gift cards for creative costumes. The shopping center was decorated with inflatable Halloween decor so families could take festive pictures.
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