Hartwell Tavern Halloween
On Saturday, Oct. 26 from 5:30–9 p.m., Minute Man National Historical Park invites all who dare to visit a candlelit Hartwell Tavern (112 North Great Rd., Lincoln), share ghostly folklore with park staff and volunteers and learn how the people of colonial New England protected themselves from evil spirits and witches. There will be spine-tingling stories and live music from as well as individually wrapped candy from the Friends of Minute Man, so don your costumes and enjoy some treats!
Click here for a detailed schedule. This program will be both outdoors and indoors. All visitors should bring a flashlight and use caution on dark paths. If you would like to contribute a decorative jack-o-lantern, you can drop it off at the Minute Man Visitor Center on Friday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Accessible Halloween gathering
If your child would benefit from an accessible Halloween experience, come to Linway Road in Lincoln on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 4:30–6 p.m. In partnership with Lincoln Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC), Brooke Mitchell, a junior at Lincoln-Sudbury High School, has organized an inclusive Halloween environment for her Girl Scout Gold Award. Taking into consideration lighting, decorations, and other accessibility needs, the event will be set up with tables at the bottom of driveways, making it easy for kids to trick or treat. You do not need to RSVP, but if you would like to let volunteers know you’re attending and/or share information about your child, please complete this form. Parking is available at the Carroll School.
Buy decorative linens and benefit SSEF
The South Sudanese Enrichment for Families (SSEF) will hold an open house on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 4–7 p.m. at 10 Meadowdam Rd. where colorful napkins and pillow covers sewn with vibrant African fabric will be on sale. Threads, SSEF’s napkin project, was started to allow women who work outside the home full time, to supplement their income by sewing napkins at home while caring for their children. SSEF works with South Sudanese who live in Massachusetts by helping with tuition assistance for preschool, summer camp, and continuing education.
Doo-wop concert
Come to a vocal and piano concert featuring the LCOA&HS Doo Wop Team with Peter Stewart and friends on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 3–4:30 p.m. in Bemis Hall. Free entry, but donation welcome — all proceeds will go to the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry in Lincoln. Free root beer floats.
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