Scare up some fun this Halloween in Middleboro, Lakeville

Don’t turn into a pumpkin this season. Check out the range  of Halloween activities scheduled in Middleboro and Lakeville for the scariest time of the year.

Oct. 25

The Lakeville Parks Department will a host trunk or treat at the Ted Williams Camp in Lakeville. A sensory-sensitive event will take place from 3:30 to 4 p.m. A general event is scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. In honor of Lifelong Girl Scout Dolly Parton, area scouts will collect gently used children’s books. Prizes will be awarded in exchange for donations.

Oct. 28

Boofest, a kids’ Halloween party, will be held for children younger than 6 and their families at 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Middleboro Public Library.

The event features festive stories, songs, rhymes, games, activities, and a costume parade through the library. Extra costumes from the swap are available for those in need. Registration is required for participating children. For more information, call the library at 508-946-2470.

Oct. 29

A spooky spell book workshop for teens will take place at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Middleboro Public Library. Participants can design and craft creepy or fall-themed journal covers. Registration is required; call the library at 508-946-2470.

Oct. 30

Middleboro YMCA Trunk or Treat will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at Camp Yomechas, 375 Wareham St. in Middleboro.

This is a family-friendly trunk or treat with decorated vehicle trunks, costumes and treats. For ticket information visit www.eventbrite.com/e/middleboro-ymca-trunk-or-treat-tickets-2002637404386.

A ghost tour investigation at Middleboro Town Hall, Nickerson Avenue, will take place Friday, Oct. 30 with tours at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. The event, which is sponsored by the Middleboro Tourism Committee, offers a two-hour guided paranormal investigation exploring shadowy halls, historic chambers, and experimental spirit-detection equipment.

Tickets are $25 and can be obtained while available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/middleborough-town-hall-ghost-tours-tickets-2001420600894?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.

Oct. 31

The Central Congregational Church will host a Trunk or Treat in the Middleboro Town Hall parking lot, 10 Nickerson Ave., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31.

Those attending are asked to wear family-friendly costumes as they view decorated vehicles and get candy. Organizers anticipate that the Middleboro Fire and Police departments will participate again this year.

For more information, please Pastor Bruce Smith at 508-947-1256, or Rev. Doug Forbes at 508-923-9724.

Do you know of another Halloween event in the two towns? E-mail editor@nemasketweek.com.