Halloween is on the horizon, and in the Upper Valley celebrations aren’t contained to the 31st. There are events happening throughout the month.
This is the first version of the list we’re running in Out & About, and we plan on running it again before Halloween. Email additions and updates to calendar@vnews.com.
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Performance: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” in Charlestown
Oct. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at 7 p.m.
The Fort at No. 4, 267 Springfield Road.
The Fort at No. 4 becomes Sleepy Hollow in an outdoor production by the River Theater Company. $25. 603-826-5700.
Valley Quest at Hartford Cemetery in Hartford Village
Oct. 13, 4-5 p.m.
Hartford Cemetery, 691 Maple St.
Follow Valley Quest clues to find a hidden treasure box. Pre-registration requested. Free. 802-295-5036.
Talk: “The Capital Crime of Witchcraft” in Croydon
Oct. 20, 1 p.m.
Croydon Town Hall, 879 Route 10.
Margo Burns, 10th-generation great-granddaughter of Rebecca Nurse, who was hanged as a witch in Salem, Mass., in 1692, explores an array of prosecutions in 17th-century New England, using facsimiles of primary source manuscripts to demonstrate how methodically and logically the Salem Court worked. A New Hampshire Humanities Council program presented by the Croydon Historical Society. Free. 603-863-5353.
Kids: Halloween Party in Woodstock
Oct. 24, 3-4 p.m.
Woodstock History Center, 26 Elm St.
A Halloween history party for children in preschool through third grade and their caregivers. Activities include pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, a gourd hunt and more. Free. Pre-registration required: call 802-457-1822.
Performance: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in Woodstock
Oct. 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 The Green.
$10 general admission. 802-457-3981.
Kids: MakerPlay Saturday in Grantham
Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-noon.
Dunbar Free Library, 401 Route 10.
Drop in for maker play activities for all ages, featuring Gears!Gears!Gears!, Magformers and make-your-own Halloween foam frames. Free. 603-863-2172.
Gory Daze 5K Run in White River Junction
Oct. 27, 11 a.m.
Dothan Brook School, 2300 Christian St.
This 5K race, a fundraiser for Hartford Dismas House, is part of the “Gory Daze” festivities hosted by the Main Street Museum later in the evening. Halloween costumes are encouraged, but not required. Participants are welcome to walk or run. Visit runsignup.com/gorydaze to register. $20. 802-698-8661.
“Hallow-Grange” Celebration in South Pomfret
Oct. 27, 2-9 p.m.
The Grange Theater, 65 Stage Road.
Pumpkin carving at 2 p.m. (warm cider, doughnuts and Halloween candy available), followed by screenings of the movies Hocus Pocus at 4 p.m. and The Shining at 7 p.m. ($5 admission to each). 802-457-3500.
Family Halloween Celebration in Woodstock
Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Billings Farm & Museum, 69 Old River Road.
Doughnuts-on-a-string, pumpkin carving, Halloween tales, wagon rides and more. Costume parades at noon and 2 p.m. $4-$16. Children in costume admitted free when accompanied by an adult. 802-457-2355.
Halloween Film: “The Witches of Eastwick” in Woodstock
Oct. 30, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Pentangle Arts Council, 31 The Green.
Three small-town friends, Alexandra (Cher), Jane (Susan Sarandon) and Sukie (Michelle Pfeiffer), all having lost the man in their lives, are feeling unfulfilled — until a furtive stranger, Daryl Van Horne (Jack Nicholson), arrives in town and begins courting each of them in turn. As the three friends spend more time at his mansion, enjoying themselves and learning about their mysterious powers, they begin to worry about Daryl’s ultimate intentions. $5. 802-457-3981
Kids: Halloween FunFest in Lebanon
Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m.
Lebanon City Hall, 51 N. Park St.
Halloween celebration activities around Colburn Park include stories in the Great Pumpkin Patch, pumpkin painting, photos with favorite storybook characters, pumpkin bowling and more. Free. 603-448-5121.
Halloween Costume Contest in Bradford, Vt.
Oct. 31, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Star Cat Books, 157 Main St.
Photos will be taken (with permission) and posted to the store’s Facebook page. The person with the most “likes” by midnight, Oct. 31, will win a $25 gift certificate to the store good for any book.
Event also includes a raffle for prizes of children’s, young adult and adult books, candy, cider, and a special visit by a “dragon.” Spooky stories will be read throughout the day. For all ages. Free. No purchase required. 802-222-5826.
Family Halloween Festivities in Thetford
Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
Thetford Hill Fire Station, 2829 Route 113.
The Thetford Volunteer Fire Department hosts Halloween activities for the 20th year, including trick-or-treating, a maze and fire station tours. Non-food treats are available. Free. 802-785-2412.
