Halloween Happenings

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W HO: Township Police Benevolent Association Local 144 will host trunk or treat on Saturday, Oct. 23, in the parking lot of 100 Connell Dr., adjacent to The Grove.

W Hat: Families are invited to come in costume and travel trunk-to-trunk. Participants are asked to arrive by 11:30 to decorate their vehicles, and trunk or treating begins at noon. Families who wish to take part must decorate their trunks and leave treats for other participants. PBA officials advise all Covid social distancing rules are to be followed, and any venue change will be announced on the PBA #144 Facebook page.

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W HO : Mayor Al Morgan announced that in his borough, there will be no door knocking “for the safety of our children and our community,” but that doesn’t mean the holiday won’t be celebrated. Trick or treating will take place on Sunday, Oct. 31, between 4 and 8 p.m. The mayor said, “Residents who would like to distribute treats should place a table at the end of their driveway and spread treats apart to minimize handling. As long as candy is individually-wrapped, no extra plastic is required. Please – no candy in bowls.”

W Hat: Mayor Morgan asked that trick or treaters maintain social distance of at least six feet from other groups, and reminded all that masks are encouraged when social distancing is difficult. “Please be respectful of your neighbors’ choices and decisions,” the mayor said. In addition, the PBA will host trunk or treating in the New Providence Pool parking lot, 1378 Springfield Ave., at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23. Participating vehicles are asked to arrive by 5:30. Costume-wearing and trunk decorating are not required. For details, contact nppba132@gmail.com. Downtown trick or treating in the borough is set for Oct. 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. Stores with orange pumpkins on their doors or in windows will be offering candy and other surprises.

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W HO: Downtown Summit will host costumed children on Friday, Oct. 29, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Participating businesses will post signs in their windows or on doors.

W Hat: The annual PAL Parade, co-hosted by Summit Community Programs, will take place Saturday, Oct. 23 (rain date Oct. 24). Children, teens, adults and seniors are welcome to take part, and are invited to line up at 25 DeForest Ave. at 2:45 p.m. Departure for the march to the Village Green on Broad Street is at 3, where there will be judging, games, music and other activities until 4:15 p.m., when winners will be announced in categories to include Most 2021 Relevant, Scariest, Cutest, Most Original and Best Group. Entertainment on the Green continues until 5 p.m. For details, contact David Guida at 908-277-2932. Sunday Funday will take place at the Summit Farmers Market on Sunday, Oct. 24, with a free Fall Family Photo event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “SDI encourages people to dress in their costumes or use the props available at the photo booth,” said representatives of Summit Downtown, Inc. “Everyone gets printed photo strips to take home, plus a digital copy, too.”