Oct Pollywog drop-in Art: See October 6.
Community
candy drop: See October 1. Haunted Forest: See spotlight, page 42.
Education
Wood-Working Workshop: Come make some sawdust and learn a new craft during this hands-on workshop led by Sawmill Studio L3C. No power tools are used, and no experience is necessary. Intended for kids in first-sixth graders. Milton Elementary School, 9-10:30 a.m. $35 student, $5 nonresident of Milton fee. Info, 893-4922.
Health & Fitness
Public skating: See October 4.
Library & Books
Fun With mr. K: Nature and art fun with Mr. K from Exordium. Space is limited. All ages. Preregister. Highgate Public Library, 2-3 p.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. Get crafty With Beads: Colorful supplies onhand for kids to make their own Perler bead creation. Ages 6 and up. St. Albans Free Library, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 524-1507. Westford Early-Literacy story Time: See October 6. Young Writers Group: See October 6.
Nature & Science
The Air Up There: See October 6.
21 FRIDAY
Arts
Family clay drop-in: See October 7. Game Plan: This drop-in art program for kids and parents explores color symbolism, form and design motifs. Discover how these elements are used by people around the world to express ideas. Fleming Museum, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Museum admission. Info, 656-0750.
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Community
candy drop: See October 1. Haunted Forest: See spotlight, page 42. Haunted Gingerbread House: Make your own gingerbread house decked out for Halloween. Scary trees, broken windows, skeletons, black cats, ghosts and edible spiderwebs help freakify your creations. All ages. Milton Town Office Community Room, 10 a.m.-noon. $30 house (includes all supplies). Info, 893-4922. Pumpkin-Painting Party: Stop by one of the following TD Bank locations and paint a pumpkin to take home: 427 Main Street, Enosburg Falls; 100 Center Road, Essex Center; 175 Route 7, South Milton; 20 Morrisville Plaza, Morrisville; 8 North Main Street, St. Albans; 5070 Main Street, Waitsfield; 2300 St. George Road, Williston. TD Bank, Williston, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 888-751-9000.
Education
Think-safe self-defense: This program teaches kids about stranger danger in a way that is clear, specific and easy to understand — without frightening them. Two sessions: ages 4-6, 9 -10 a.m.; ages 7-13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Martial Way Self Defense Center, Milton. Info, 893-4922.
Fairs & Festivals
Health & Fitness
Community
Library & Books
Health & Fitness
Nature & Science
Kids open Gymnastics: See October 5.
Wood-carving demo: See October 1.
Public skating: See October 4.
Wounds, Guts & other Gross stuff: Make fake blood, eyeballs and wounds; have your face painted; go retro in a friendly game of Operation. After you’re totally grossed out, climb aboard the FACT ambulance (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Museum admission. Info, 324-6386.
Jiggity Jog: Jig with Ms. Susan during this program that’s all about movement. Ages 2-5. South Burlington Community Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7080.
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23 SUNDAY
Community
Friday, OCTober 21 / 10AM - 3PM Through a series of playful art activities, kids explore systems in art —color symbolism, form, and design motifs— and how they are used by people around the world to express ideas. For more info, call 656-0750.
candy drop: See October 1. Pumpkin Patch: See October 22.
saturday drama club: See October 1.
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OctOber 2011
sign a story: Calling all babies and toddlers: Join Amy as she reads stories while signing key words. Ages birth-4. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.
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Wood-Working Workshop: See October 20.
Library & Books
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John dewey day: Make paper masks to wear as you parade down Church Street to celebrate the birthday of philosopher and educator John Dewey. Parade begins at noon. All ages. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 865-7216.
Education
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church street marketplace Halloween Parade & Festival: Celebrate the year’s spookiest holiday with a children’s-costume parade and festival, including trick-or-treating at participating stores. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon (trick-or-treating; parade immediately follows). All ages. Free. Info, 863-1648. churchstreetmarketplace.com.
Prenatal Yoga: See October 1.
Haunted Forest: See spotlight, page 42.
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Pumpkin Patch: Turn your search for the perfect pumpkin into a fun family outing with free horse-drawn wagon rides to a pumpkin patch, educational displays and a self-guided farm tour. Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center, East Thetford, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 785-4737.
make some Bling: See October 20.
candy drop: See October 1.
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