20th Annual Martin's Pond Children's Haunted Playground on Saturday

The festivities begin at 5:30 when food, the prize-every-time games and Madam Kaye’s fortune telling open. Bring your appetite because we will have Woodman’s Clam Chowder, Horseshoe Grille pulled pork, chili, hot dogs, baked goods, cotton candy and other goodies. Search for scavenger hunt items hidden throughout the park. A costume parade will be held for children in costume on the basketball court at 6pm. Guided haunted tours start at 6:30. Tours run in ticket purchase order so buy your tickets early. Little Jim Loscutoff will perform a magic show twice during the evening. Tickets are only $5 and kids 3 and under are free.

Catch a free shuttle from the Stop & Shop Plaza on Route 28 in North Reading. There is plenty of free parking.

All proceeds benefit continuing restoration and improvements at Clarke Park. Community service hours are available on the 18th and 19th. To volunteer, call Janet at 978-500-3161. Rain date is October 25th. Visit the Martin’s Pond Association on Facebook and at www.martinspond.org.