Summit's Halloween Events For 2017

SUMMIT, NJ — A number of Halloween events will be held throughout the month of October in Summit, including Scream on the Green movie night, the annual Halloween parade, pumpkin painting and trick-or-treating in downtown Summit. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Scream on the Green movie night:

The Summit Department of Community Programs is hosting a Scream on the Green movie night on Friday, Oct. 27 at the Village Green, featuring the movie "Beauty and the Beast." The family dance party begins at 6 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk. Food vendors, bonfires and free s’mores will be available for attendees on the Village Green. Movie goers are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs as no seating will be provided for the movie.

Annual Halloween Parade:

The Summit Police Athletic League and Department of Community Programs are hosting the annual Halloween parade through downtown Summit on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. The parade will begin at 25 Deforest Ave. and continue to the Village Green; it will feature a costume contest and live entertainment. The parade will take place rain or shine.

Trunk or Treat:

The Summit Area YMCA and Summit Free Public Library are hosting Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Oct. 28 in the library parking lot from 7 to 9 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to attend dressed in costume and go trick-or-treating among parked cars. The event will feature crafts, games, Halloween stories and more. Community members that are interested in participating with a car for the event should register in advance on the library website.

Pumpkin Painting:

Children are invited to paint pumpkins on Sunday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Summit Farmers Market, located in the Park and Shop Lot #2 on the corner of Deforest Avenue and Maple Street. Small pumpkins will be sold for $3 at the painting booth; participants can purchase squash from available vendors to paint as well. Painting supplies will be provided for free.

Trick-or-Treating:

Trick-or-treating in downtown Summit will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Children are invited to trick-or-treat at businesses with a Halloween sign displayed in the window.

For more information on these events, visit www.cityofsummit.org.

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