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Trick or Treating on Broadway
Beware of little ghosts and goblins (and their parents) roaming the streets in search for Halloween candy. East and West Broadway will be filled with trick-or-treaters on Friday, October 30th from 4pm-6pm picking up candy from local businesses and residences. So be warned! This event is free and is hosted by the members of the South Boston Chamber of Commerce. A special pedestrian traffic flow has been requested. If you are starting on West Broadway going toward East Broadway, walk on the odd-numbered (southern) side of the street. If you are starting on East Broadway heading to West Broadway, walk on the even-numbered (northern) side of the street.
Get in the Halloween Spirit
Stop by Southie Haunts this October and get in the Halloween Spirit! This home on West Fourth between D + E is decorated for Spooky SZN, and every night between 4pm-10pm there is a light show! Just press the button! Tag us in your photos! OPENING SOON!
Children’s Magical Halloween Castle Walk
It’s Back! Have a hiatus, the Children’s Halloween Castle Walk will take place on Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th from 12noon-4pm. FREE ADMISSION. Storyteller. Costumes encouraged. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Park City Pumpkinfest
Get the costumes ready! Park City Southie is hosting its annual Pumpkinfest on Sunday, October 25th from 1–4pm with pumpkin decorating, face painting, fall treats, live music, games, and plenty of family-friendly fun. There will also be a costume parade, so costumes are definitely encouraged! Get the details and tickets here.
PKL Family Halloween Event
On Saturday, October 24 from 1-4 p.m., PKL in Southie is hosting a Family Halloween event with free activities for kids and families, including pickleball, cornhole, a candy hunt for children ages 4 and under and a Halloween craft, where kids can make their own trick-or-treat bag. Throughout the event, PKL will have a dedicated pickleball court open for families to play for free from 1-4 p.m., with no reservation required. For adults, PKL will be serving Bloody Mary flights available for purchase during the event.
Trunk or Treat at the South Boston Neighborhood House
Get those costumes ready! The South Boston Neighborhood House and South Boston Family Engagement Network are hosting a Trunk or Treat celebration on Thursday, October 22nd, from 3:15pm–5:15pm at 1187 Columbia Road. Kids ages 0–8 (siblings welcome!) can enjoy games, pizza, treats, and more! The rain date is October 29th. Get the details and registration information here.
Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the sixth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival at the Boston Common Frog Pond.
The Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Skating Club of Boston. The key sponsors are Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and HP Hood LLC. Additional support is provided by New England Dairy Council.
Adults and children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes and participate in a wide range of free, fun, and spooky family-friendly activities. Test your speed in our Monster Dash Obstacle Course or Alpine Slide and try the Jumpin’ Pumpkin or Scarecrow Slide.
A “monster mash” of activities will include music, arts and crafts, treats, and field games facilitated by Knucklebones. Visit the New England Dairy displays to enjoy both the Mobile Dairy Bar and the Mobile Dairy Experience. Enjoy live entertainment at the Parks Department Stage with music and magic!
This family-friendly event takes place on Thursday, October 22nd from 4pm-8pm at the corner of Charles and Beacon Street.
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Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.
Is the Trick or Treat on broadway Friday the 28th or Saturday the 29th? I thought usually on Friday but wanted to be sure…the day/date don’t line up.
It’s Monday, October 31st!