Halloween Events throughout October
City of Summit
The City of Summit is announcing a number of Halloween events to be held throughout the month of October, including Scream on the Green movie night, the annual Halloween parade, a Haunted Hike, and downtown Trick or Treating.
The Summit Department of Community Programs has added scary Haunted Hikes that will take place on Friday, October 15 at Martin’s Brook Park located on Butler Parkway. A lightly scary hike for younger children will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Adult supervision is required for any child in fourth grade or younger. A scary hike will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. and will feature spooky characters that jump out along the trail. The rain date for this event is October 22.
The Summit Department of Community Programs is also hosting a Scream on the Green movie night on Friday, October 29 on the Village Green, featuring the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas. A family dance party begins at 6 p.m. and the movie is shown at dusk. Bonfires and free s’mores will be available for attendees. Movie goers are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs as no seating is provided for the movie. The rain date for the event is October 30.
The Summit Police Athletic League and Department of Community Programs are hosting the annual Halloween parade through downtown Summit on Saturday, October 23 at 2:45 p.m. The parade will begin at 25 Deforest Avenue and continue to the Village Green concluding at 5 p.m.; it will feature a costume contest, games and entertainment, and giveaways.
Other Events
Summit Downtown Inc. is inviting families to a Fall Family Photo booth on Sunday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Summit Farmers Market, located in the Park and Shop Lot #2 on the corner of Deforest Avenue and Maple Street. Come dressed in costume for a free family photo.
Trick-or-treating in downtown Summit will be held on Friday, October 29 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Children are invited to trick-or-treat at local businesses with a Halloween sign displayed in the window.
For more information on these events, please visit summitcommunityprograms.com.
