Halloween in Medford

Childrens’ Events Planned for Friday, Saturday

Updated 9:35AM, Friday, October 30, 2009

Luckily for kids, Halloween falls on a Saturday this year and there are several events planned for this weekend to keep them entertained and their candy bags full.

Once again, the Medford Chamber of Commerce has organized a community trick or treat with its local business members on Friday, October 30. Children 9 and younger are encouraged to dress in costume and collect candy from participating businesses. The children must be accompanied by an adult. Participating businesses in West Medford Square, Medford Square, and Haines Square will have orange and black balloons outside. The trick or treat is from 3:00PM-4:30PM.

Also on Friday, October 30 St. Francis of Assisi Church is hosting a Halloween Bash from 4PM-9PM. Admission is $5 for children under 13 and includes a free candy bag. Parents and all others can attend for free. There will be free games, scary movies, candy prizes and dancing. The fun also includes a pumpkin raffle, bounce house, halloween arts and crafts, and food.

On Halloween a Monster Mash will take place at the Meadown Glenn Mall. Activities include music, prizes, games, and fun from Radio Disney and a costume contest. The event is free for kids twelve and under and children are encouraged to wear their costumes. Kids can also have fun in a huge, inflatable haunted house. The event will run from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm and will take place in and around Center Court.

Whole Foods Market is also holding an event for kids on Halloween. The store will be holding a Harvest Fest and Halloween Parade from 2PM-4PM with snacks, treats, face-painting, pumpkin judging and other activities. The staff will be in costume and encourage kids to dress up, too.

On Sunday, November 1, the All Saints/Halloween Family Breakfast, sponsored by the St. Francis of Assisi Women’s Club, will take place following the 9AM mass in the Dining Hall. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Children under 5 will be free. For Tickets call the Karen Smith at 781-391-0078.

– InsideMedford.com