Berlin Already In The Halloween Spirit

BERLIN, CT — Technically, the calendar still says "summer," but Berlin is already preparing for the most autumn of autumn celebrations — Halloween.

The town is already seeking registrants for the Berlin Parks and Recreation Department's 'Trunk or Treat' event on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Meanwhile, it is also looking for participants in the 2024 "Berlin's Best Scarecrow Contest."

Trunk or Treat

Berlin Trunk or Treat is on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Berlin Community Center parking lot, 230 Kensington Road, Berlin.

Trunk or Treat uses holiday-decorated car trunks from volunteers as a display for candy distribution to costumed kids.

This event is for Berlin youth only, ages pre-school to fifth-grade, and is $5 per child. Pre-registration required.

Register here: https://ctberlinweb.myvscloud....

Reach out to Allison Laroche at alaroche@berlinct.gov or 860-828-7009 if interested in hosting a trunk and doling out candy.

Scarecrow Contest

This year's contest is in memory of Rose Wollman.

This is free to enter.

"We are encouraging residents, volunteer/civic organizations and businesses to create their own unique scarecrow," wrote the town.

Set up will be Oct. 12 and 13, with voting on Oct. 15.

The winner will be determined solely by the public. The winner will be announced Thursday, Oct. 31 ... Halloween.

Information is available on the Town of Berlin's Facebook page below.