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Tag: Halloween

  • Friday, October 30, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Halloween Date Night at Bradley

    Get a jump on Halloween with a date night at the Bradley Estate in Canton, Massachusetts, on October 30 at 6 pm.

    Come enjoy the Bradley’s lush grounds. Bring a picnic or pre-order dinner through us at registration. If a picnic blanket is not your speed, reserve a table and even flowers (additional fees apply). Feeling behind in your Halloween planning? Join us for pumpkin carving. BYOP (bring your own pumpkin) or we’ll sell you one to carve and decorate. Feeling judgemental? Together we’ll award insignificant prizes for any number of jack-o-lantern categories.

    Not happy with your creative efforts? We’ll have pumpkin destroying options available as well.to close out the evening. It’s been a tough year, maybe you just need to smash a pumpkin to let it all out.

    Pricing ($20 for Trustees members, $25 for nonmembers) is per person, space is limited. Costumes are encouraged!

    Take a walk around the pond on the Pumpkin Walk around the pond (weather permitting).

    COVID-19 Update: Pre-registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted due to current state mandates on outdoor group sizes. Masks are mandatory for everyone from the age of 2 and up, social distancing will be strictly enforced. Register at https://thetrustees.org/event/57741/

  • Friday, October 21, 6:00 pm, and Saturday, October 22, 5:30 pm – Halloween Happenings

    At sundown this Halloween season, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield will be transformed into a magical forest. Join us for a guided walk along our Halloween trail, home to some interesting creatures that come out just for Halloween. Glowing luminaries and carved jack o’lanterns will light our way. Learn firsthand about the creatures of the night on this fun family-friendly walk.

    Children and adults are encouraged to come in costume but dress warmly since we will be outdoors most of the time. The program begins in the Barn, where a variety of activities will keep children entertained before the outdoor walk.

    Allow about 1-1/2 hours total for the program. At the end of the walk, warm up by the bonfire as you enjoy fresh local cider and Halloween cupcakes made by Ipswich River volunteers. Appropriate for children ages 4-10.
    Please choose a date and an arrival time:

    Friday, October 21: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, 7:15, or 7:30 pm
    Saturday, October 22: 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, or 7:00 pm
    Admission

    $9 per person (Audubon Society members)
    $10 per person (nonmembers) Please register early for this very popular event, and list a second time in case your first choice is filled.

    Because of the popularity of this program, we cannot accommodate extra people the night of the program. When you arrive, please check in at the Barn to receive your group number. Rain or shine.

    Advance registration required. Call 978-887-9264 to register, or visit www.massaudubon.org.

  • Thursday, October 31, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Halloween at the Clarendon Street Playground

    The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay and the Friends of the Clarendon Street Playground invite you to celebrate Halloween in the Back Bay.  Join them at the playground party (corner of Clarendon Street and Commonwealth Avenue) for magic and juggling show – performance begins at 4:45 – a hayride, and spooky good time.  Be sure to wear your favorite costume.  Pizza slices, drinks and glow necklaces will be on sale.  The neighborhood Safe House Trick-or-Treat list will be distributed at the event.  To add your house to the list call NABB at 617-247-3961 or email info@nabbonline.com.  Image from www.st.houzz.com.

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  • Monday, October 31, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Halloween at the Clarendon Street Playground

    Celebrate Halloween at the Clarendon Street Playground on Monday, October 31 (actual date of Halloween!) from 4 – 6, with a magic show (4:45), hayride around the neighborhood, and a spooky good time.  Be sure to wear your favorite costume.  Pizza slices, drinks and glow necklaces will be on sale for $1 each.  Marlborough Street between Berkeley and Fairfield Streets, as well as Clarendon and Dartmouth Streets between Commonwealth and Beacon Streets, will be closed to moving traffic from 5 – 9:30 to ensure safe trick or treating.  The neighborhood safe house list will be distributed at the event.  To add your house to the list, call the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay office at 617-247-3961 or email info@nabbonline.com.  Image from www.sheknows.com.

  • Sunday, October 31, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Halloween at The Clarendon Street Playground

    Join the Playground Committee of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay on Sunday, October 31 from 3:30 – 5:30 at The Clarendon Street Playground on the corner of Clarendon and Commonwealth for a playground party with magic and juggling show (performance begins at 4:15), a hayride around the neighborhood, and a spooky good time.  Be sure to wear your favorite costume.  Pizza slices, drinks and glow necklaces will be on sale for $1 each.  If you can volunteer for a 30 minute shift, email playground@nabbonline.com, or call the NABB office at 617-247-3961.  Be advised that Marlborough Street between Berkeley and Fairfield Streets, as well as Dartmouth and Clarendon Streets between Commonwealth and Beacon Streets, will be closed to moving traffic from 5 – 9:30 pm to ensure safe trick or treating.  Parked cars may stay on those streets during this time but may not be moved.  Adorable picture from the Los Angeles blog meamommy.com.

  • Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables

    Looking to pick your own blueberries, raspberries, apples, peaches, pumpkins, vegetables, etc.?  Log on to www.pickyourown.org and search for a farm near you.  There are Christmas tree farms, corn mazes, picking tips, easy canning directions, canning supply locators, equipment guides, and recipes.  Make strawberry jam, blueberry pie, ice cream – the site is updated daily.  Readers post comments.  Links give directions, and information on whether the farm is organic, whether credit cards are accepted, and hints for dressing for the occasion.  Some farms offer eggs and chickens as well.  You can search by product or location.  Enjoy the harvest experience and meet your farming neighbors.  The website provides a page for every state in the US and six other country pages, plus lists of fall festivals, Halloween festivals, and special events.

    pumpkin patch in the field