Haunted Happenings
Ghost Tours held throughout October Hear spine chilling tales of Fitchburg's past at a Fitchburg Ghost Tour. Walking tours are held every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. throughout October, beginning at 880 Main St., (in front of the Boulder Café). Tickets are $10 for adults; $7 for senior citizens and those 18 and under. Call (978) 790-0862.

Thrills at Haunted Mansion tours Halloween Costume World, located at 480 Water St., Fitchburg, features over 5,000 square feet and 17 rooms of chills throughout the month of October. Not recommended for young children. Call (978) 343-6666.

Spooky times at 'Terror in the Woods' The Leominster Recreation Department will host its annual "Terror in the Woods" haunted trail from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 20, at Barrett Park, off Chestnut Street. Call (978) 534-7529.

Pumpkin painting offered Get ready for "Mall-oween" at The Mall at Whitney Field, Leominster on Saturday, Oct. 20. Kids Club members show your membership card to get into the "pumpkin patch" and paint your very own pumpkin from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Not a member? Sign up at Customer Service, membership is free. Call (978) 537-7500.

Fourth Annual Pumpkin Festival Camp Sunshine will host its Fourth Annual Pumpkin Festival from noon to 8 p.m. at City Hall Plaza, Boston. Jack-o-lantern contests, magic shows, costume parades, pie-eating contest, face painting, and food featured. Call (207) 655-3800. Proceeds benefit Camp Sunshine, a national retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Halloween Safety Show A "Spooky, Goofy, Halloween Safety Show" - in honor of Tylor Pupecki - will be performed by Gregory McAdams at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Dr. Martin T. Feldman Children's Room, Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. Join the Pupecki family and friends to celebrate the memory of Tylor's life with magic, puppetry and laughs; all about being safe on Halloween. Ages 5 and under. Costumes encouraged. Call (978) 534-7522.

The Great Pumpkin Event Children of all ages are invited to carve pumpkins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Memorial Hall, Townsend. Pumpkins will then be on display at the EcoTarium in Worcester for the Great Pumpkin Event from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. For every carvers will receive a free pass to the museum for every pumpkin they carve. Call (978) 597-1714.

Library hosts parade The Leominster Public Library will celebrate its annual Tiny Tykes Trick or Treat Parade at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, at the library, 30 West St. For children up to age 5. Call (978) 534-7522. Pumpkin decorating contest to be held A Pumpkin Decorating Contest will be held Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27, at Stevens Memorial Library, 20 Memorial Drive, Ashburnham. Ages 3 to 17. Call (978) 827-4115.

Spooky Movie Night First Parish Church Unitarian Universalist, 923 Main St., Fitchburg presents "Spooky Movie Night" at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, featuring the 1925 silent film classic, "The Phantom of the Opera." Music will be improvised on the church's organ by Dr. Robin Dinda. Call (978) 582-6221.

City Wide Halloween Party Children 10 and under with their families are invited to a Halloween Party from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Rollstone Church, 199 Main St., Fitchburg Admission is one donated item (wet cat food, paper towels, rubber gloves, old towels, sheets, etc.) per child to benefit the Pat Brody Shelter for Cats. Sponsored by Cadette Girl Scout Troop 626.

Leominster celebrates with festivities The City of Leominster and the Leominster Recreation Department will celebrate Halloween from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, in downtown Leominster. Festivities include a parade, goodies, pumpkin carving, games, music and trick-or-treating.

Great Pumpkin Fest 2007 The Great Pumpkin Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Ecotarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. Enjoy creative displays of pumpkins, hay and train rides, square dancing, games, kids' costume parades, pumpkin-carving demonstrations and more. Call (508) 929- 2703. Rain date is Oct. 28.

Halloween Town 2007

Trick-or-treating, pumpkin decorating,

costumed characters, storytellers,

iParty Fun Zoo, games, monster mash

dance party are some of the features at

Halloween Town 2007 from 10 a.m. to 5

p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct.

28, at the Seaport World Trade Center,

Boston. Call (617) 638-0150.

Swing dance in costume Dance2Swing Studios presents a Halloween Swing Dance Party with music by Eight to the Bar at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Leominster Lodge of Elks, 134 North Main St. Admission is $12. Visit www.dance2swing.com

Children's concert celebrates Halloween

Peter and Ellen Allard will perform a Halloween

children's concert from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, at the Fitchburg Youth Library, 610 Main St. All are invited to wear costumes and parade around the library. Call (978) 345-9637.

Creepy crafts and story time to be held Celebrate Halloween with a Creepy Craft and Halloween story time at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, in the Dr. Martin T. Feldman Children's Room, Leominster Public Library, 30 West St. For ages 3 to 5. Call (978) 534- 7522.

Annual bonfire lights up festivities The Friends of the Forbush Memorial Library and the Westminster Fire Department will sponsor its 11th annual Halloween bonfire and festivities on Wednesday, Oct. 31, in front of the Fire Station, South Street, Westminster. The bonfire will begin right after trick-or-treating (approx. 7:10 p.m.), followed by a costume parade at 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature prizes for costumes, apple cider and other treats.