Celebrate Halloween with the 26th Annual Children's Parade

Today is Monday, Oct. 31. Happy Halloween! Here are five things you need to know today.

1. If you want to see a bit of Charlestown at its best, hang out in the vicinity of Monument Square today around 5 p.m. You'll be there just in time for the . This is one of those fantastic events that draws generations of townies and newcomers alike. Patch will be there taking photos. But please, bring your camera and check back tomorrow for a link where you can add yours. 

2. Speaking of photos -- tonight is the deadline for the . If you want your kiddo to win, please upload a photo of them and their awesome costume by 9 p.m. tonight .

3. Don't forget: tomorrow is the first Tuesday of the month. The . at the Knights for its monthly general session.

4. More meetings to put on your calendar. The on Wednesday night. And this week, . Call in, hear updates from Capuano and ask questions. For more details, click .

5. Today's forecast: Much more seasonal. Sunny with a high of 47 and a much calmer wind. Low around 33 this evening.

For more information on what’s happening around the neighborhood, check out our events calendar. And please, feel free to add your own.