Medford Halloween Happenings: Pumpkin Float, Trick-Or-Treat, More

MEDFORD, MA — In partnership with the Medford Recreation Department and the Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced safe options for residents of all ages to celebrate Halloween.

Pumpkin & Lantern Float at Wright’s Pond

Saturday, Oct. 30, 6:30-9 p.m.

Back by popular demand, the Medford Recreation Department and the mayor's office are hosting the 2nd annual Pumpkin Float on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Wright's Pond. The event will feature live music by Medford's own Matt Heaton, a craft table sponsored by the Medford Family Network, a pop-up beer garden by the Medford Brewing Company and a walk through the Pond area to view jack-o-lanterns. Costumes are encouraged.

Residents can join drop off carved pumpkins and/or decorated lanterns to Wright's Pond for an illuminated Halloween display event. You can drop off pumpkins on Wednesday, Oct. 28 or Thursday, Oct. 29 between 3 and 6 p.m.

Battery-operated tea lights will be provided for pumpkins and lanterns. To ensure the pumpkin floats, use small "sugar" or "pie" pumpkins that are between 6 and 8 inches. Larger pumpkins will be placed along the path, and residents will be invited to walk along a one-way path during designated times for viewing.

Medford Chamber of Commerce Presents "Business Trick-or-Treat" in the Squares

Friday, Oct. 29, 3-5 p.m.

Several businesses in Medford Square, Haines Square, West Medford, and South Medford will offer an afternoon of family-friendly Trick-or-Treating. This event is sponsored and managed by the Medford Chamber of Commerce.

Trick-or-Treat

Sunday, Oct. 31

Happy Halloween! Enjoy a safe and healthy Trick-or-Treat experience throughout the city. Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are reminded to obey the rules of the road and drive/walk/cycle carefully on Halloween, especially after dark. Pedestrians and those wearing costumes are encouraged to wear reflective clothing if possible, and always cross at crosswalks and signals.

If you have questions about the City’s Halloween activities, contact Lisa Colaianni, director of Community Affairs, at LColaianni@medford-ma.gov or 781-393-2405.