Halloween On The Green Set For Oct. 29 In West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — The city’s sixth annual Halloween on the Green is from 5-9:30 p.m. Oct. 29 and will feature a showing of Disney’s “Hocus Pocus.”

The “spooktacular” event for children of all ages will kick off at 5 p.m. with a haunted gazebo, graveyard fun, pumpkin painting and Halloween crafts, followed by a half-hour performance by fire artist Fyrefox at 5:15 p.m.

At 6 p.m., a costume parade and contest, judged by state Rep. Dorinda Borer, D-West Haven, will march around the Green and award prizes.

The Top Hat Dance Academy will perform at 6:30 p.m., followed by the movie showing at 7 p.m.

The free event is presented by the city in partnership with West Haven United, an organization aimed at bringing the city’s volunteer groups together.

Free parking is available in the municipal lot behind City Hall at 355 Main St.

The Franco’s Fried Dough-Licious food truck will sell fried dough, chicken tenders and french fries. West Haven United will sell popcorn, soda and water.