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Winchester Unitarian Society

For the second consecutive year, “Dr. Feverdream’s Halloween Experiment” will take over Winchester Unitarian Society (WUS) with multi-sensory installations, animatronics, immersive sets, hundreds of props, and dozens of actors, promising visitors a Haunted House experience like no other. Following on last year’s breakout debut, “Dr. Feverdream’s Halloween Experiment” offers spine-chilling experiences for thrill-seekers as well as friendlier adventures for young children and families.The event takes place on Friday, October 23, and Saturday October 24, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at 478 Main Street, Winchester.Every October, so the story goes, the normally respectable neuroscientist Dr. Feverdream pauses his regular research to study how fear affects people in and around Winchester. This Halloween, he’s studying the effects of ancient Greek monsters and punishments on the human psyche. (For the younger set, he’s studying daydreaming.) On entering the Haunted House, guests are invited to choose one of three pathways. Fearless folks can take either the Scary Path of Punishments or make their way through the Dark Labyrinth of Monsters, while families and young children can travel a fun-filled pathway on a Rainforest Adventure. All pathways end in the Haunted Hall, where guests can play games and other activities and purchase snacks and treats.&nbsp;Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in advance and at the door with cash, credit card, or e-payments. For tickets, go to <a href="https://www.winchesteruu.org/2026/09/19/haunted-house/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.winchesteruu.org/2026/09/19/haunted-house/</a>. For more information, call 781-729-0949.
Free parking is available on the street and in the staff parking lot of McCall Middle School next door.

Local Event: Spooky Fun for All Ages at Winchester Unitarian Society’s Haunted House, October 23rd and 24th

Spooky Fun for All Ages at Winchester Unitarian...

For the second consecutive year, “Dr. Feverdream’s Halloween Experiment” will take over Winchester Unitarian Society (WUS) with...

Spooky Fun for All Ages at Winchester Unitarian Society’s Haunted House, October 23rd and 24th

Arts Collaborative Medford

Attend the Final Bead Affaire! &nbsp;Shop for beads, findings, artist created beads, gemstones, and more. &nbsp;Attend beading demos and learn something new. &nbsp;Celebrate Beadesigner International's 40th Anniversary! &nbsp;Raffles will be held hourly, and there will be some other freebies too. &nbsp;Don't miss it!

Local Event: Bead Affaire

Bead Affaire

Attend the Final Bead Affaire!  Shop for beads, findings, artist created beads, gemstones, and more.  Attend beading demos and...

The Arlington Center

Deepen your Reiki skills with Reiki Level II Certification, where the focus is on healing others in a more formal setting on a Reiki table. In this level you will learn the three sacred Usui Reiki symbols to help deepen your healings, how to heal on a Reiki table, healing across long distances, healing ethics, and how to provide a client intake.This will be a hybrid class with day one in-person at the Arlington Center and day two online via Zoom. Day one you will receive your Reiki II attunement and will focus on learning the hand positions, symbols and in-person practice while day two will cover long distance healing and client skills.Both days are required in order to achieve your certificate of completion. Reiki I is a prerequisite for this class. Course is held on October 24 and 25 from 12 - 4:30p.&nbsp; $250 includes workbook and attunement.

Local Event: Reiki II - Walking the Healers Path - Certification and Attunement

Reiki II - Walking the Healers Path -...

Deepen your Reiki skills with Reiki Level II Certification, where the focus is on healing others in a more formal setting on a...

Reiki II - Walking the Healers Path - Certification and Attunement

Calling all pups, pet parents and Halloween lovers! Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon on The Lawn featuring costumes, treats, trick-or-treating and plenty of tail-wagging fun — all while giving back to the <a href="https://gdrne.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Great Dog Rescue New England</a>&nbsp;(GDRNE).
WHAT TO EXPECT
<ul><li>Pup Costume Contest — Come dressed to impress for a chance to win a $200 gift card to the Assembly Row business of your choice!</li><li>Pup Trick-or-Treating — Pick up a map and visit participating Assembly Row businesses for treats and goodies</li><li>Paw-some Activities — Enjoy pup-centric freebies, treats and activities on The Lawn</li><li>Tito’s Vodka for Dog People — Pop-up bar, samples, giveaways and more</li><li>Pup-Friendly Vendors — Shop and discover goodies from local pet-focused businesses</li><li>Adoption Opportunities — Meet adoptable pups and learn more about GDRN</li></ul>
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howl-o-ween-yappy-hour-tickets-2002725203997" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">GIVE BACK WITH YOUR TICKET</a>
While tickets are not required to attend, we encourage guests to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howl-o-ween-yappy-hour-tickets-2002725203997" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">purchase a $10 donation ticket</a>to unlock additional perks during the event, with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE).
Donation Perks Include:
<ul><li>Professional Pup Portraits (taken during the event)</li><li>Assembly Row branded giveaways + freebies</li><li>Build-Your-Own Dog Toy Station with GDRNE</li><li>Bond Vet Swag Bag</li></ul>

Local Event: Assembly Row's Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour

Assembly Row's Howl-O-Ween Yappy Hour

Calling all pups, pet parents and Halloween lovers! Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon on The Lawn featuring costumes,...

Join us Sunday, October 25 from 1–3 PM for Trick-or-Treat for a Cause, with plenty of candy and surprises waiting for you at participating Assembly Row businesses throughout the neighborhood.
Trick-or-treating is FREE and open to the public, but donations of NEW personal care items + cold weather essentials, or monetary contributions are highly encouraged to benefit the <a href="https://somervillehomelesscoalition.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Somerville Homeless Coalition</a>&nbsp;(SHC). See below for ways to give!
Start on The Lawn to drop off your donations benefitting SHC, pick up your trick-or-treat map, enjoy free face painting and Halloween beats before making your way around The Row!

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Personal Care + Cold Weather Essentials Needed for Somerville Homeless Coalition:
All donated items must be NEW and unused. Personal care products should be unopened and in their original packaging.
<ul><li>Deodorant</li><li>Travel-size shampoo &amp; conditioner</li><li>Lotion</li><li>Chapstick</li><li>Body/baby wipes</li><li>Hand warmers</li><li>Wool/warm socks</li><li>Winter hats &amp; gloves</li></ul>

Local Event: Assembly Row's Trick-or-Treat for a Cause

Assembly Row's Trick-or-Treat for a Cause

Join us Sunday, October 25 from 1–3 PM for Trick-or-Treat for a Cause, with plenty of candy and surprises waiting for you at...

Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church

Experience an afternoon with the Grammy-winning high school choir from the Boston Arts Academy, who have performed at Carnegie Hall and gubernatorial inaugurations. This gold-status ensemble delivers a powerful performance that is free to the public, though seat reservations are encouraged. Reserve your seat <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewdl7qtW0aRx67qMqcg4gGmuiopt5un-NWkwdZIUgbrex9FQ/viewform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.

Local Event: The Spirituals

The Spirituals

Experience an afternoon with the Grammy-winning high school choir from the Boston Arts Academy, who have performed at Carnegie...

Mystic Open Studio

The October Full Moon is named the Hunter’s Moon. The name reflects the time of year when deer were hunted to stockpile for the winter months. It will bring with it themes of preparation, clarity and discernment. It asks what must be secured, and what must be released. This moon will be in Taurus and is an earth sign that is associated with the physical world. The energy around the moon in this sign will be around, stability, resources, comfort, values, and what we need to do to secure these before the colder months.
=The Mystic Moon Full Moon Ceremony is an invitation to gather in community, honor the energy of the Full Moon, and reflect on the wisdom of nature’s cycles.
Throughout the evening, we are guided through meditation, reflection, shared insight, and ritual, creating intentional lists of what we are ready to release and what we wish to call into our lives. Under the open sky, we offer these lists to the fire in a symbolic act of letting go and manifestation.
The evening closes with oracle cards, allowing each person to receive a message, affirmation, or gentle guidance from the universe.

This gathering is welcoming, nurturing, and supportive — open to all who feel called to connect, reflect, release, and renew.$35

Local Event: Mystic Moon - A Full Moon Ceremony

Mystic Moon - A Full Moon Ceremony

The October Full Moon is named the Hunter’s Moon. The name reflects the time of year when deer were hunted to stockpile for the...

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Do you have a parent or spouse who may need nursing home or assisted living care? Are you worried about how you or your family will pay for it?
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Local Event: Free Email Course: Protect Your Assets from Nursing Home Costs

Free Email Course: Protect Your Assets from...

Do you have a parent or spouse who may need nursing home or assisted living care? Are you worried about how you or your family...

Free Email Course: Protect Your Assets from Nursing Home Costs

ResearchILD Book Panel and Open House Event 
ResearchILD is hosting a panel discussion featuring their President, Lynn Meltzer, Ph.D., who will be joined by Robert Brooks, Ph.D., and Ellen Braaten, Ph.D., co-authors of the new book, "Executive Function and Emotional Regulation in the Classroom."&nbsp; Join us as the panel answers questions about how executive function and emotional regulation connect.&nbsp; Educators, parents, and practitioners in the field of education, learning differences, and mental health are welcome to attend.&nbsp; Books will be available for purchase and signing. Contact jcutler@researchild.org or call Debbie at 781-861-3711 for more information.&nbsp;

Local Event: ResearchILD Book Panel Discussion and Open House on Executive Function and Emotional Regulation

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ResearchILD Book Panel Discussion and Open...

ResearchILD Book Panel and Open House Event 
ResearchILD is hosting a panel discussion featuring their President, Lynn Meltzer,...

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