Halloween Happenings Manchester CT Safe Trick-or-Treating

Halloween Happenings is a Safe Trick-or-Treating event for children from Manchester and surrounding towns. It is scheduled for October 25th and will happen rain or shine (except for the chalk drawing and parade). Dress up in your favorite costume and check out all the fun activities planned for the day.

So what fun events are planned for the day?

10:30 to 11:30am - A "Spook-tacular" Magic show featuring magician Dan Bowen. The show will be held in the Howroyd Room of the Mary Cheney Library.

11:30 to 1:30pm - Chalk The Walk at Center Park. The Manchester Arts Commission is inviting everyone, children and adults alike to draw fall themed chalk drawings on the sidewalks of Center Park. If you attended the Magic Show, the park is right next door. They will be providing chalk, live music, and refreshments

Noon to 1:30pm - Downtown Trick-or-Treating. Children may "trick-or-treat" at downtown businesses displaying "Welcome Trick-or-Treaters" sign.

Noon to 1:30pm - Children's Pumpkin Decorating at 811 Main St. Children can decorate small pumpkins and take them home. Remember this is first come first served, and quantities of pumpkins are limited. The pumpkins are sponsored by Manchester Antiques Marketplace and Botticello Farms.

1:30pm - Costume Parade - Children and parents can march down Main St in costume. The parade will start at Center Park and end in front of Bennet Academy.

For more information, call the Downtown Manchester Special Services District at (860) 645-2101.