Costume? Check. Goodie bag? Check. A love of all things haunted and scary? Check. A stomach of iron to withstand all the candy that will be soon be ingested? Check. Well, it sounds like you’re right on track in your Halloween preparations! We’ll help you fill in the blanks about where to enjoy all the ghoulishly good festivities this year.
Most events are happening the weekend before October 31, so we’d suggest that you pack all the fun into the Saturday and Sunday and then hit the streets for trick-or-treating on Tuesday night. If you and/or your children are going trick-or-treating, be sure to lay down a few ground rules so that everyone is safe: plan a route in advance and stick to it, stay in well-lit areas, and trick-or-treat in a group.
Maybe you’re not a fan of scary things but would like to partake in some autumn-themed activities on Halloween or in the days leading up to it, or maybe Halloween is your favorite holiday and you want to pack in as much as you can. Either way, we’ve got it all for you! Keep reading!
- Spooktacular Tricks & Treats at the Ocean Community YMCA’s Westerly-Pawcatuck branch – Saturday, October 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Come one, come all! The night will feature games, crafts, pumpkins, haunted mini-golf, and much more. Be sure to dress up, bring your friends and bring a bag for treats! There’s fun for the whole family.
- Jonnycake Halloween Benefit Concert at the Knickerbocker Cafe – Saturday, October 28. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
The all-ages event kicks off with the CarLeans performing at 8 p.m. with Green Tea at 9:30 p.m. Be sure to come in costume for a chance to win a prize. Cash bar and food available. Tickets are $20 but if the night is like any of the Knickerbocker’s other events, it’ll be well worth the price.
3. Haunts Against Hunger at 3 Woodcock Trail, Charlestown – ongoing till October 31 from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Bring a canned or dry good to donate to the Jonnycake Food Pantry and and enjoy the family friendly thrills of the House in Haunted Hallow and the walk through Yard Haunt. Drop in on Dr. Frankenstein and see what he’s cooking up in his laboratory or howl at the moon with Cerberus, the office mascot of The House in Haunted Hallow. Everyone will have a blast at this family-friendly, Disney inspired atmospheric walk through a haunted cemetery featuring fog, spooky sound effects, music and lighting. On Halloween night, there will be treats for the kids and warm apple cider to chase the chill away.
- Pumpkin Walk at Ninigret Park, Charlestown – Saturday, October 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Head down to Ninigret when the sun goes down to see the pumpkins light up at the for Trunk or Treating event. Wear costumes and take a walk around the Criterion Bike track lined with illuminated pumpkins carved by members of the community. The night will also feature a Halloween themed outdoor movie and a carnival-style party with games for all ages.
- Annual Spooktacular Halloween Party at Mel’s Downtown Creamery, Pawcatuck – Sunday, October 29 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mel’s always has the best events. For Halloween, there will be treats and games and fun galore. Dress up and bring the whole family – it should be a great afternoon!
