Halloween Happenings
Monday, October 24, 2011
It's an action-packed week around town full of spooky fun for all ages. Here's the scoop on what's happening:
Annual Children’s Halloween Parade
Thursday, October 27 at 3 PM
THE PARADE HAS BEEN CANCELLED BUT FESTIVITIES ARE ON IN THE TOWN HALL
Meet in front of the Westport/Weston Family Y on the corner of the Post Road and Main Street at 3 PM. The parade will travel up Main Street, down Avery Drive and on to Town Hall. Entertainment, refreshments and a surprise will be given out to the kids Veterans Green at 3:45 PM. This event is for children ages 7 and under. In the event bad weather, the festivities will be moved into Westport's Town Hall starting at 3 PM.
Second Annual ~ Green Halloween at the Westport Historical Society Lawn
Thursday, October 27, starting at 3 pm
Come join us on the lawn during the downtown Halloween parade. We are proud to be partnering with the dynamic parents of the Westport Food Revolution as they present the second annual Green Halloween event. Green Halloween is a national movement focusing on “greening” the holiday through educational and motivational campaigns to recycle candy wrappers, improve the quality of Halloween handouts and increase awareness of the unnecessary waste associated with the holiday. The Westport Food Revolution proposes that we get back to a scaled-down, super fun holdiay with healthy hand-outs and a focus on activities instead of gluttony! Come join as we “Think Outside the Candy Box” and offer the community tons of free samples from national vendors like Stretch Island Fruit Company and Nature’s Path. Go to Greenhalloween for more info and tips and WestportFoodRevolution for community events & information. Free Admission
Super Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 29, 10:30 AM - Noon
Giant Steps is having a super fun and free Halloween Bash! This day will include: games, costumes, giveaways, and lots of CANDY! Bring your kids in costume to enjoy Halloween themed activities with our crew. Sure to be a scream! As Always - It's FREE! Giant Steps Toy and Baby, 226 King's Highway East, Fairfield www.giantstepstoys.com
Wilton Children’s Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 29th. 2-4 PM
In the heart of downtown Wilton, Town Green at Wilton Center
This annual community event celebrates creativity + imagination. Channel your inner princess, monster or ghost and have some frightful fun in Wilton’s downtown. Gather your costumed chums and meet at the Gazebo at 2pm
www.wiltonchamber.com
Pumpkin Carving Party at Earthplace
Saturday October 29, 10 AM & 1 PM
Carving a Jack O’Lantern is really fun and very messy. Keep your kitchen from becoming a slippery, orange nightmare by carving that pumpkin here at Earthplace! We have the smocks, tools, paint and decorations to help you make a really spectacular display for Halloween. Enjoy some cider and cookies to give you energy. Bring your own pumpkins and candles. We have the rest!
$8 per member child, $10 per member child
earthplace.org
Howl-O-Ween at the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo
October 28 & 29, 6 - 9 PM
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Come and spend a truly fun and frightful evening at the Zoo featuring a "Fairy Tales Gone Wrong" Hayride, Haunted Farmyard, Biohazard Greenhouse and magic show by Jim Sisti. Tickets also include FREE face painting, and of course, CANDY! Don't miss this frighteningly good time! Admission is $8 per person. Event recommended for children ages 6-12, however, some of the "scarier" activities of the evening may be better suited for children ages 8 and up.
Boo at the Zoo
October 30, Noon - 3:00 PM
This spooktacular afternoon includes music, harvest hayrides, face painters, and we will announce the winners of our Scarecrow competition, plus many other seasonal enjoyments. Guaranteed to delight and fright all those who pass through! If you're under 12, in costume and are accompanied by a paying adult, you get in to the Zoo for FREE! 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, 203-394-6563 www.beardsleyzoo.org
Trick-or-Treating Open House at the Pequot Library
Monday, October 31, 4:30 - 6 PM
Kick off your trick-or-treating with a fun-filled gathering at the Library first, for a chance to see friends and neighbors. Games and craft activities. Pizza and drinks available. No registration required. 720 Pequot Avenue, Southport 203-259-0346 www.pequotlibrary.org
For even more events, visit Suzy's Calendar.
Annual Children’s Halloween Parade
Thursday, October 27 at 3 PM
THE PARADE HAS BEEN CANCELLED BUT FESTIVITIES ARE ON IN THE TOWN HALL
Meet in front of the Westport/Weston Family Y on the corner of the Post Road and Main Street at 3 PM. The parade will travel up Main Street, down Avery Drive and on to Town Hall. Entertainment, refreshments and a surprise will be given out to the kids Veterans Green at 3:45 PM. This event is for children ages 7 and under. In the event bad weather, the festivities will be moved into Westport's Town Hall starting at 3 PM.
Second Annual ~ Green Halloween at the Westport Historical Society Lawn
Thursday, October 27, starting at 3 pm
Come join us on the lawn during the downtown Halloween parade. We are proud to be partnering with the dynamic parents of the Westport Food Revolution as they present the second annual Green Halloween event. Green Halloween is a national movement focusing on “greening” the holiday through educational and motivational campaigns to recycle candy wrappers, improve the quality of Halloween handouts and increase awareness of the unnecessary waste associated with the holiday. The Westport Food Revolution proposes that we get back to a scaled-down, super fun holdiay with healthy hand-outs and a focus on activities instead of gluttony! Come join as we “Think Outside the Candy Box” and offer the community tons of free samples from national vendors like Stretch Island Fruit Company and Nature’s Path. Go to Greenhalloween for more info and tips and WestportFoodRevolution for community events & information. Free Admission
Super Halloween Spooktacular
Saturday, October 29, 10:30 AM - Noon
Giant Steps is having a super fun and free Halloween Bash! This day will include: games, costumes, giveaways, and lots of CANDY! Bring your kids in costume to enjoy Halloween themed activities with our crew. Sure to be a scream! As Always - It's FREE! Giant Steps Toy and Baby, 226 King's Highway East, Fairfield www.giantstepstoys.com
Wilton Children’s Halloween Parade
Saturday, October 29th. 2-4 PM
In the heart of downtown Wilton, Town Green at Wilton Center
This annual community event celebrates creativity + imagination. Channel your inner princess, monster or ghost and have some frightful fun in Wilton’s downtown. Gather your costumed chums and meet at the Gazebo at 2pm
www.wiltonchamber.com
Pumpkin Carving Party at Earthplace
Saturday October 29, 10 AM & 1 PM
Carving a Jack O’Lantern is really fun and very messy. Keep your kitchen from becoming a slippery, orange nightmare by carving that pumpkin here at Earthplace! We have the smocks, tools, paint and decorations to help you make a really spectacular display for Halloween. Enjoy some cider and cookies to give you energy. Bring your own pumpkins and candles. We have the rest!
$8 per member child, $10 per member child
earthplace.org
Howl-O-Ween at the Connecticut Beardsley Zoo
October 28 & 29, 6 - 9 PM
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Come and spend a truly fun and frightful evening at the Zoo featuring a "Fairy Tales Gone Wrong" Hayride, Haunted Farmyard, Biohazard Greenhouse and magic show by Jim Sisti. Tickets also include FREE face painting, and of course, CANDY! Don't miss this frighteningly good time! Admission is $8 per person. Event recommended for children ages 6-12, however, some of the "scarier" activities of the evening may be better suited for children ages 8 and up.
Boo at the Zoo
October 30, Noon - 3:00 PM
This spooktacular afternoon includes music, harvest hayrides, face painters, and we will announce the winners of our Scarecrow competition, plus many other seasonal enjoyments. Guaranteed to delight and fright all those who pass through! If you're under 12, in costume and are accompanied by a paying adult, you get in to the Zoo for FREE! 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, 203-394-6563 www.beardsleyzoo.org
Trick-or-Treating Open House at the Pequot Library
Monday, October 31, 4:30 - 6 PM
Kick off your trick-or-treating with a fun-filled gathering at the Library first, for a chance to see friends and neighbors. Games and craft activities. Pizza and drinks available. No registration required. 720 Pequot Avenue, Southport 203-259-0346 www.pequotlibrary.org
For even more events, visit Suzy's Calendar.
