Greetings!
We are so lucky to live in this beautiful town-and so much to do this week!! Take advantage of the gorgeous weather and get outside! Or enjoy the inside activities!
Friday, October 28, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Town of Charlestown
Halloween Happening
Charlestown Town Hall
It’s the 5th Annual Free Trick or Treat Event at Charlestown Town Hall on Friday, October 28th from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Children may wear their Halloween costumes and will be given trick or treat bags with lots of goodies. Lots of fun to be had. Children can visit participating offices at Town Hall for trick or treats.
Friday, October 28, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Halloween Spooktacular
YMCA Camp Watchaug, 160 Prosser Trail, Charlestown
Enjoy a night of tricks and treats with arts & crafts, games, bonfire, tractor rides, fun foods, apple cider and Halloween appetizers. Wear your costumes. This event is free and open to the public. Call the Westerly-Pawcatuck YMCA Branch at 401-596-2894 to register.
Friday, October 28, 6:00 pm
Frosty Drew Observatory, Ninigret Park
On Friday, October 28, beginning at 6 p.m. the Frosty Drew Observatory will celebrate its 2nd annual Tribute to Halloween. Come in costume, and enjoy what we hope will be good skies. You will leave with candy, dressed up or not. During the night, we will play the 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast, the program that changed the way radio dramas were presented. We will place speakers on the lawn (weather permitting), so you will be able to hear this program anywhere on the Observatory grounds. See you under spooky skies!
Friday, October 28, 6:00 pm
Halloween Party, Cross Mills Library
Halloween Party for ages 9 to 13 including Halloween Games! Door Prizes! Pizza and Snacks! Costumes optional. Please pre-register at the front desk or email Melanie@crossmills.org or Nancy@crossmills.org. Free.
Saturday, October 29, 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Halloween Nature Walk
Francis C. Carter Preserve (former UNC property)
Examine two small historic cemeteries tucked in the woods and look for blooming witch hazel - a tall woodland shrub with supernatural powers! Maybe we’ll even find an animal skull along the way…. Meet at the parking lot on Old Mill Road. For more information, or if you need directions, please contact Tim Mooney at tmooney@tnc.org or 401-331-7110 ext 17
And in Mystic…
Frights and Sights: Mystic Seaport
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Storytellers will relate tales of maritime misfortune, the schooner L.A. Dunton will be converted into a haunted ship, roving characters will entertain or frighten you, and trades people in the shops will be manufacturing items of a creepy nature. Family activities include mask-making, face-painting, temporary tattoos, and live music. Children are encouraged to dress in costume and are invited to participate in a nightly parade at 7 p.m. The experience will be self-guided and all “scary” activities are located inside, permitting families with young children to avoid them. Tickets are $13, $12 for members. Children 3 and under are free. To purchase tickets, visit the Seaport’s web site or call 860-572-5322. Oct. 28 performance will end at 8 p.m. to accommodate the free fireworks display scheduled to celebrate the Charles W. Morgan 70th anniversary.
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Charlestown Citizens Alliance Steering Committee
