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Warwick Weekend Events: Spooky Fest Redux, Trunk or Treats

[CREDIT: Warwick Post] Coming Warwick Weekend events include a previously rained out Spooky Fest and two trunk or treats.

[CREDIT: Warwick Post] Coming Warwick Weekend events include a previously rained out Spooky Fest and two trunk or treats.
[CREDIT: Warwick Post] Coming Warwick Weekend events include a previously rained out Spooky Fest and two trunk or treats.
WARWICK, RI — Coming Warwick Weekend events include a previously rained out Spooky Fest, two trunk or treats and a fundraiser brunch to fight breast cancer among the usual autumnal antics.

Warwick Weekend weather is  a big step up from Sunday, with some clouds and temps in the 70s Friday and Saturday, thankfully, with only a 30 percent chance of showers Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Here are some fall/Halloween events happening throughout the week:

Pawtuxet Village Scarecrow Contest Community groups, youth groups/schools, libraries and creative individuals are invited to participate in the scarecrow contest by adopting one of the historic light poles on Main Street Pawtuxet Village (Broad Street) and creating a scarecrow for display. The contest runs through Oct. 31.

★ You must register with us to participate via our website. If you set up a Scarecrow without signing up, you may be taking someone else’s spot who has already registered.
★ To be eligible for votes, all Scarecrow entries must be completed and displayed outside and attached to the historic lanterns/light poles, in front of businesses, or onto park signs on Broad Street (not on the wood poles or trees or they will be taken down by National Grid)
★ Local groups, individuals, anyone can enter — this is not only for Village Businesses.
Roger Williams Park Zoo Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo is back this year nightly through Oct. 31. This year’s event is sponsored by Citizens and takes you through the greatest music of the last 150 years while enjoying the thousands of intricately carved pumpkins on display. All tickets must be purchased online. The trail is open 6-10:30 p.m. (the last entry is 10 p.m.) Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Ave., Providence.

Warwick Weekend Friday:

 Bring your own Improv This interactive improv show at the Warwick Center for the Arts welcomes voluntary audience participation! You can participate in one of three ways: applaud for a scene you like, yell out fantastic suggestions, or if you feel you’re ready, jump up and get involved with us on stage.

WCFA: 37th RI Open Exhibit The Warwick Center for the Arts (WCFA) presents original artwork created by artists who live or work in Rhode Island. Each year, we look forward to this opportunity to celebrate the creativity and artistic vision of our fellow Rhode Islanders. All media including, painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, photography, digitals arts and textile arts. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Wednesday through Saturday. There is no charge for admission.  

Warwick Weekend Saturday:

Thayer Arena Trunk or Treat This Saturday at Thayer Arena Front Lawn & Front Rink 3-7:30 p.m. Food Trucks, Trick or Treating & Free Ice Skating (with a non-perishable food donation). Put on your costumes(optional) and come enjoy food, beverages and music while the kids trick or treat at all the food trucks.

WCFA: 37th RI Open Exhibit The Warwick Center for the Arts (WCFA) presents original artwork created by artists who live or work in Rhode Island. Each year, we look forward to this opportunity to celebrate the creativity and artistic vision of our fellow Rhode Islanders. All media including, painting, drawing, mixed media, sculpture, photography, digitals arts and textile arts. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. every Wednesday through Saturday. There is no charge for admission.  .

Pilgrim High Trunk or Treat An evening of Halloween fun for students and families. Come in costume and trick or treat at our senior’s trunks! Donuts, fresh popcorn, hot chocolate for sale! Play some games, win a prize! Cost is $5.

Warwick Weekend Sunday:

Brunch for a Cure at Captains Resto-Bar Join us for a delicious brunch to support this important cause. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local breast cancer foundation. For a reservation contact Eva at 401-732-2000. Admission is $25/person, which includes a complimentary Mimosa or Bloody Mary.

Spooky Festival (RESCHEDULED)

 The 2nd Annual Spooky Fall Festival is this Sunday at Rocky Point Park, 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. Bring the family for a family-friendly day and experience the sights and sounds of Halloween:

  • Stroll through all the vendors and businesses, grab lunch from 20 food trucks, and don’t forget a wonderful sweet treat from one of the dessert vendors
  • Listen to Halloween sights and sounds by DJ Eddie the Fixer and entertainment by Steven Quirini of Starzz Entertainment.
  • Take a hayride by the water, enjoy the petting zoo area, have your face painted, take home a balloon animal, jump in the bouncy house, stuff a teddy bear, watch witches dance, or visit with a mermaid.

 Parking & admission is free. Leashed pets are welcome.

 

 

Rob Borkowski
Author: Rob Borkowski

Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications, including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier, before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media. Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com. Contact him at editor@warwickpost.com with tips, press releases, advertising inquiries, and concerns.

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