The annual event, Halloween Hoopla, took place at Shadow Lake Mall on 27 October between 1:00-3:00 PM. Children dressed up in costumes an trick or treated. Adults and children alike enjoyed hayrack rides and hot chocolate and hot apple cider. Hy Vee provided the beverages that were manned by the Optimist Club of Papillion La Vista. The Papillion Fire Department brought firemen, a fire truck and their mascot.