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GHOST TALES & PIRATE TALES: A Downtown Walkaround
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Fridays & Saturdays |
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October 9th - November 20th |
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6:00 P.M & 8:00 P.M. |
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Historic Freemason Distric and Downtown Norfolk |
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Was a merchant from Norfolk the real Jack the Ripper?
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Does the ghost of Dr. Richard Blow still haunt a Norfolk home?
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Was a U.S. Navy destroyer teleported from Philadelphia to Norfolk
during WWII in a top secret Navy incident known as the Philadelphia Experiment?
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Was PIRATE TREASURE used to establish a local univeristy?
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Come walk the cobblestone streets of the historic Freemason Distric
and Downtown Norfolk for a night of history and mystery as you learn about our very own sea legends, tales and
ghosts. This sometimes eerie 90-minute trek will highlight some of the new as well as old haunts - like
Freemason Abbey and the Wells Theater - believed to be one of the most haunted places in Virginia. Be
sure to say goodnight to Ned!
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Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. And, bring a flashlight just in case.
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Maximum 20 people per walk.
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Reservations and prepayment required. Call (757) 664-1000 to register.
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TO LIVE FOREVER: Ancient Egyptian Art and Artifacts
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Wednsday October 14th through January 3, 2010 |
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Chrysler Museum of Art |
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245 West Olney Road |
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Pyramids and Pharaohs. Sphinxes and sarcophagi. The Ten Commandments. The Book of the Dead. Crocodiles, cobras, and Cleopatra. What other culture evokes such rich imagination and echoes of immortality as ancient Egypt?
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Exhibition of ancient Egyptian art and artifacts from the Brooklyn Museum explores the afterlife.
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On October 14, the Nile comes to Norfolk with the public debut of To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum. This blockbuster show, on view through January 3, 2010 in the Large Changing Gallery, promises to be one of the most extraordinary exhibitions that the Chrysler Museum ever has hosted.
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More than 120 rare objects—including mummies, coffins, sarcophagi, statuary, jewelry, and funerary shrouds—trace the Egyptians’ all-consuming efforts to outfit their tombs to please the gods, subdue death, and allow them to “live forever” in the afterlife.
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The Chrysler is proud to be the only Mid-Atlantic venue for this remarkable display of Egyptian artifacts related to their quest to achieve eternal life.
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$7 for Adults (18 and older)
$5 for Seniors, Teachers, Military, and Students with Current ID
$3 for Children 6-17 (including weekday School Tours from October 14 to December 18.
Free for Children 5 and younger and Museum Members (unlimited free admission) |
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Call (757) 333-6269 or e-mail education@chrysler.org for scheduling or more information. |
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EVIL DEAD: The Musical
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October 16th - November 8th |
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Friday and Saturday at 8:00 P.M.
Sunday at 2:30 P.M. |
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Special Showing: Two performances on Halloween Night
(October 31, 2009) at 8:00pm and 11:00pm. |
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down under Chrysler Hall |
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Splatter Seats are available on a first-come first-served basis and cannot be reserved.
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Bloody Fantastic; Deliriously Silly! |
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Buzzing chainsaws and dancing demons add to the frenzy, slaying audiences with a tale of lust, love and dismemberment.
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Ticket Prices: Adults $20, Young Adults $15, Students/Military/Senior Citizens/Groups of 10 or more $15
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| 10th ANNUAL MASQUERADE IN GHENT
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Friday, October 30th |
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5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. |
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Arrive early...the costume contest registration will begin at 4:30PM. |
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Judges will award prizes in several categories including Best Adult Costume, Best Children's Costume, Best Dog Costume, and Best in Show. |
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Enjoy live music from House on Fire, games for the kids & adults, refreshments and Oktoberfest Beverages. |
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This year's event will be held on the corner of 20th & Manteo Streets behind the Dog 'N Burger.
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The event is free and open to the public. Ample parking can be found along the street and at surrounding shopping centers.
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| TRICKS, TREATS AND ZOMBIES AT THE WATERSIDE
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Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st |
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Free events specifically designed with families in mind, the festivities will commence on Friday, October 30th, when the “20/20 Teen Club” returns. Hosted inside Dock Master’s, located on the first floor of Waterside, the teen dance event for youth 13-18 years old will be a safe, secure, non-alcoholic “party” with a “live” DJ, great club music, exciting lights, and Halloween fun. |
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On Saturday, October 31st, from noon-5pm, Hallow Wee Ones, 12 and under, can enjoy safe trick or treating in the center court Pumpkin Patch donated by the 5 Points Community Farm Market. At 1:30pm, costume contests, age specific: infant-3, and 4-12 years old, will allow participants to win prizes including theme park tickets, gift cards and cash. There will also be a category for “Best Dressed Family”. All costumes will be judged on creativity, originality, execution, production and scariness. |
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At 2pm, following the costume contests, persons of all ages can join “the undead” in the first ever Downtown Norfolk Family Zombie Walk starting inside the Waterside and looping through Town Point Park. The Zombie Walk movement is one that enjoys great popularity in countries all across the world. Those who dress in Zombie garb will have the chance to BOB FOR APPLES to win great prizes including IPOD APPLES. For those who may wish to walk, but who may not have the requisite Zombie look, a Zombie face painter will be on-site from noon-2pm. |
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And finally, from 3pm to 5pm, everyone, young and old, can enjoy the Waterside “Thriller” Dance Party. A tribute to Michael Jackson, the party will feature a “live” DJ spinning the King of Pop’s greatest hits and contests awarding prizes for the Best MJ Impersonation, the Best MJ Costume and the Best MJ Dance Moves. |
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Free and open to the public, Halloween on the Waterside, will have something for everyone.
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| MONSTER SOUP: Ghoul Sisters in Gator Swamp - The Hurrah Players
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Friday, October 30th @ 7:00 P.M. |
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Saturday, October 31st @ 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. |
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Sunday, November 1st @ 3:00 P.M. |
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Hurrah Players Black Box Theatre |
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935 Woodrow Avenue |
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The Ghoul sisters, a trio of weirdies who believe they're ravishing beauties, live next to the 'gator swamp, and they're about to be evicted by Lawyer Fleasom, "meanest man in Graveyard corners." |
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Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (757) 627-5437, Monday through Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm. You may also come to the studio on Woodrow Avenue in Norfolk, to make a ticket purchase.
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| ZooBoo FAMILY FUN DAYS at the VIRGINIA ZOO
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Saturday October 31st 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. |
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Sunday November 1st - 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
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Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby Street |
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757-441-2374, ext. 253 |
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Mummies, daddies, ghouls and goblins are invited to the Virginia Zoo's spooktacular event - ZooBoo. |
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Grab your costume and join us as the Virginia Zoo is transformed into an exciting and safe
Halloween alternative with treats at every turn.
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Creepy candy stations (Don't forget your trick-or-treat bags!)
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Monster Mash Last Dance Hall, Animal Pumpkin Smashing and Children's Costume Contest (included with admission)
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Haunted Hayride ($1), ZooBoo Choo Choo ($3) |
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The Zoo will close at 3 p.m. Saturday, October 31 and reopen at 6 p.m. for Fright Night. |
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| ZooBoo FRIGHT NIGHT at the VIRGINIA ZOO
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Saturday October 31st - 6:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. |
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Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby Street |
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757-441-2374, ext. 253 |
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Mummies, daddies, ghouls and goblins are invited to the Virginia Zoo's spooktacular event - ZooBoo. |
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Creepy candy stations (Don't forget your trick-or-treat bags!)
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Monster Mash Last Dance Hall (included with admission)
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Admission: $4 for members 2 and up; $8 for non-members 2 and up; Children under 2: Free; No passes, discounts or coupons accepted; Rides are cash only; ATMs available in gift shop and restaurant. Haunted Hayride ($1), ZooBoo Choo Choo ($3) |
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| HALLOWEEN COSTUME LUNCH CRUISE - the Spirit of Norfolk
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Saturday, October 31st |
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Boarding: 11:00 A.M. and Cruising from 11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. |
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The Spirit of Norfolk is docked at The Waterside in Downtown Norfolk. |
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757-625-3866 |
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Get out on the water this Halloween with the whole family!
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2wd will be offering a chance to win a Nintendo Wii aboard Spirit of Norfolk's Halloween Costume Cruise featuring games, prizes, giveaways, kid-friendly menu, unlimited soda and kid's costume contest!
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Put on your best Halloween garb and join us out on Norfolk's exciting waterfront for this special Halloween adventure. |
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From $25.90* per person. |
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Save with the Neighborhood Fun Pack- Buy 3 tickets and Get 1 Free! This offer is only available by phone. Call 866.304.2469 to reserve today!
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Call our reservations center at 866.304.2469 or Click Here to Book Online. |
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| MOONLIGHT MADNESS HALLOWEEN CRUISE - the Spirit of Norfolk
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Saturday, October 31st |
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Boarding: Midnight and Cruising from 12:30 A.M. - 2:30 A.M. |
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The Spirit of Norfolk is docked at The Waterside in Downtown Norfolk. |
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757-625-3866 |
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Head down to Norfolk’s waterfront this Halloween for a spooky night of tricks, treats and more. |
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Sip your favorite cocktail and snack on some tasty late-night treats as you dance on the water at midnight and see view after daunting view of the city beneath the moonlight. |
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You can even come in your wildest Halloween costume, if you’d like. |
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All Passengers must be 21 or over with valid ID.
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From $26.90* per person. |
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Click Here to Book Online or call our reservations center at 866.304.2469. |
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| The ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
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Friday October 30th |
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Saturday October 31st |
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Naro Expanded Cinema, 1507 Colley Ave |
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757-625-6276 |
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The 1975 comedy/horror/musical turned cult classic starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Meat Loaf and The Transylvanians.
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All shows featuring live cast performances by Norfolk's own Fishnet Inc.
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NORFOLK PUBLIC LIBRARY Halloween Events |
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Wear Your Costume!
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Friday, October 30th @ 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Lafayette Branch ~ 441-2842 |
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Wear your costume to the library and get a special treat. (Preschool & School Age) |
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Let’s Monster Mash
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Friday, October 30th @ 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
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Little Creek Branch ~ 441-1751 |
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We are having a party! Join us for music, activities and ghoulish things to eat. Wear your costume and get a devilish prize. We are sure you will have a howling good time! (School Age) |
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Teen Ghouls Night
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Friday, October 30th @ 4:00 PM |
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Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch ~ 441-1750 |
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Come for out of this world music, crazy activities, door prizes and horrifying things to eat. Wear your creepiest costume and enter to win a ghoulish prize. (Tweens & Teens) |
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Trick or Treat!
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Friday, October 30th @ 4:00 PM |
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Park Place Branch ~ 664-7330 |
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Make Park Place Library your first stop for trick or treating fun this Halloween. Stop by for “goolicious” treats and spooky tales. (School Age & Tweens) |
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat!
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Saturday, October 31st @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Jordan-Newby Branch ~ 441-2843 |
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Come in costume for a Halloween movie. All treats, no tricks. (All Ages) |
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Halloween Storytime & Costume Parade
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Saturday, October 31st @ 2:00 PM |
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Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch ~ 111 W. Ocean View Avenue ~ 441-1750 |
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Come in costume for a family-friendly spooky storytime and trick-or-treat parade. (Family) |
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NORFOLK RECREATION CENTERS Halloween Events |
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| Young Terrace |
Halloween Movie, Popcorn & Crafts |
10/16 |
4:00PM |
5-12 |
| East Ocean View |
Harvest Classic – Candy & Festival |
10/17 |
12:00 noon |
5-12 |
| Park Place |
Pumpkin Carnival |
10/22 |
4:00PM |
5-12 |
| Fairlawn |
Fall Carnival |
10/23 |
6:00PM |
All |
| Huntersville |
BOOOOGIE Down Fall Festival |
10/23 |
7:00PM |
5-12 |
| Therapeutic |
Fall Festival |
10/24 |
2:00PM |
All |
| Park Place |
Fall Harvest |
10/27 |
4:00PM |
All |
| Young Terrace |
Screaming Halloween Cookies |
10/27 |
5:00PM |
5-12 |
| Titustown |
Harvest Festival |
10/28 |
7:00PM |
All |
| Tarrallton |
Fall Festival |
10/28 |
6:00PM |
5-12 |
| Young Terrace |
Halloween Fall Festival |
10/29 |
5:00PM |
5-12 |
| Campostella |
Fall Festival |
10/29 |
5:00PM |
5-17 |
| Crossroads |
Harvest Carnival |
10/29 |
5:30PM |
5-12 |
| Berkley |
Fall Festival |
10/30 |
6:00PM |
All |
| Sherwood Forest |
Fall Festival |
10/30 |
6:30PM |
All |
| Bayview |
October Feast |
10/30 |
5:00PM |
All |
| Merrimack Landing |
Halloween Costume Contest |
10/30 |
4:00PM |
5-12 |
| Berkley |
Halloween Carnival |
10/30 |
6:00PM |
5-12 |
| Norview |
Halloween Carnival |
10/30 |
6:00PM |
All |
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