ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s the countdown until Halloween. The City of Rochester is organizing several events for children and families to celebrate the spooky season. Most of them are free.
Three different library branches are holding Halloween parties on Thursday, Oct. 22. Here’s which ones:
- Family-Friendly Costume Karaoke Night: The Monroe Branch Library on 809 Monroe Ave. is inviting families to dress in their Halloween best and take the microphone for an evening of musical fun. It runs from 3 to 6 p.m.
- Tweens & Teens Halloween Wind Chimes Craft: The Lincoln Branch Library on 851 Joseph Ave. is inviting young people to get creative and make Halloween-themed wind chimes. It runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- Family Halloween Party: The Charlotte Branch Library on 3557 Lake Ave. is hosting a festive celebration for children and families. It runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
In addition, the Rochester Public Market is holding a Halloween celebration on Sunday, Oct. 25. Children can trick-or-treat at the vendor sheds, and there will be interactive activities, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and more. It runs from 4:30 to 7 p.m. There are also events planned during the week of Halloween. Here’s the list:
- Tuesday (Oct. 27) and Wednesday (Oct. 28): The Edgerton R-Center on 41 Backus St. gets into the Halloween spirit with a haunted house experience. $5 per person at the door. It runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 28: The Charlotte Branch Library on 3557 Lake Avenue invites all ages to decorate their own Halloween mask. Supplies are limited. It runs from 4 to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 29: The Frederick Douglass Community Library on 971 South Ave. invites participants to enjoy music, dancing and Halloween fun. It runs from 3 to 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 29: The Monroe Branch Library on 809 Monroe Ave. invites children ages 3+ for a paintable Halloween craft. Registration is required. It runs from 5 to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 29: The Adams R-Center on 85 Adams St. offers a festive Halloween gathering for children and families to trick-or-treat among the creatively decorated trunks of local organizations. Enjoy face painting and fun activities. It runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 30: The Central Library on 115 South Ave. invites children ages 5 and under to enjoy Halloween-themed storytelling in a unique setting. It runs from 10 to 10:30 a.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 31: Join educators at the new Maplewood Nature Center on 107 Bridge View Drive to explore the unique creatures that lurk in the night — owls, bats, raccoons, and more. Enjoy free, family-friendly, nature-based activities throughout the day. It runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will also be Halloween-themed tours of Mt. Hope Cemetery from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31. That includes the “Mischief, Murder & Mayhem” tour and “Halloween in Rochester: Food, History, and Mt. Hope Cemetery” tour. You can get tickets here.
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