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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Halloween Festivities

Family and children's events in and around Bethel this week.

1. 
Where/When:
Downtown Bethel, Saturday, 1 p.m.
Why Go: 
The annual Trick or Treat Street will start out at 1 p.m. with Curious Creatures show at the municipal center. Starting at 2 p.m., children can walk up and down Greenwood Avenue where businesses will hand out free candy and other goodies. A costume contest will take place on the lawn of the library at 4 p.m. where prizes will be given out.
Pricing: Free

2. 
Where/When: 
274 S. Main St, Newtown, Saturday, 2-8 p.m.
Why Go: Come on down to participate or just view this spectacular event. First-Third place prizes will be awarded for the best creativity and craftsmanship at 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Pricing: Each pumpkin $5 donation, 3 for $10 

3. 
Where/When: 
69 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, Saturday, 7 p.m.
Why Go:
Sponsored by HVCASA Regional Teen Prevention Council, the film "Despicable Me" will be shown for local families. Admission includes popcorn, donuts and cider. The first 50 reservations receive a free fall blanket to sit on during the movie.
Pricing: $10 per family ahead of time, $15 per family at the door

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4.
Where/When: 
, 59 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, Sunday, 9 a.m.
Why Go: 
Come in costume and kids receive a good bag. Plus huge gift basket raffles donated by Newtown & Bethel merchants. All proceeds go toward the Ambulance Fund.
Pricing: $7 per adult, $5 per child and seniors, $20 per family

5. 
Where/When: 
40 Main Street, Bethel, Sunday, 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: 
Come enjoy the Family Friendly candlelight ghost tour through the streets of Bethel, guided by local storyteller, Marty Bishop, dressed in costume. You’ll hear enchanting and chilling tales of fun and fascinating stories featuring a combination of local legends, history, superstition, folk tales and fictional history.  The tour will last approximately one hour and will conclude with hot cider and donuts at the Bethel Historical Society.
Pricing: $10 per adult, $5 per child 5-12

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